Registered midwife
Resume:
RACHEL ASAA TWUMASI
Registered Midwife
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Accra
Ghana
Objective
Detail-oriented Registered Midwife with 13 years of experience working in the health sector (10 years as Community Health Nurse and 3 years as Midwife) with patients of varying needs and personal requests. Thoughtful facilitator of comprehensively arranged births, both at home and in hospital settings. Gynecological health expert, providing consultations, care and support for all patients. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level Midwife position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Education
August 2019 – March 2022
Nursing and Midwifery Training
College
Keta-Volta Region
September 2008 - November 2010
Community health nurse
Nursing Training College
Ho-Volta Region
September 2004 -April 2007
Benkum Senior High School
Larteh-Eastern Region
September 2001- July 2004
Prince of Pease Junior High School
Tema-Greater Accra Region
Experience
AUGUST 2023 - PRESENT
Registered Midwife Tanyingbe Health Centre, Ho – Volta Region
Assisted mothers with breastfeeding, self-care and postpartum healthcare.
Performed prenatal and postnatal examinations.
Gave emotional support to expecting mothers by answering questions and alleviating concerns.
Offered primary care to expecting mothers and newborn infants.
Provided healthcare information and educational resources to new parents.
Performed low-intervention techniques to induce labor or relieve pain during labor.
Handled labor and delivery for moms choosing alternative birth methods.
Performed neonatal assessments by checking baby's vital signs and performing physical exams to determine overall health at birth.
Kept accurate medical records by documenting patient prenatal care, labor and delivery and postpartum care.
Educated mothers and families on pregnancy-related topics to inform and prepare for pregnancy, childbirth and newborn care.
Watched vital signs, checked for comfort levels and monitored emotional states of mothers before, during, and after labor. Key Skills
Prenatal Nutrition
Emergency Response
Suturing
Prenatal Care
Patient Education
Medication Administration
Breastfeeding Support
Physical Examination
Infection Control
Patient Records Management
Public Speaking
Team Management
JULY 2022 – JULY 2023
Rotation Midwife Municipal Hospital, Ho – Volta Region Outline
Responsible for the provision of responsive compassionate and person - centered care to all patients on a busy unit at Ho Municipal hospital Key Responsibilities
• Worked closely with a large multidisciplinary team including doctors and social service
• Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated patient care in order to maintain a high standard of care tailored to individuals
• Assess pre-operative patients including taking blood samples and interpreting the results
• Completed patient documentation clearly and concisely, while adhering to both hospital and national policies and procedures
• Wound care including assessment of wound, cleaning and dressing determining treatment
• Completed physical assessment on patients, including listening to the heart, lungs, and bowl with stethoscope, checking incision, and general observation
• Gave clear and concise verbal reports regarding each patient at start \end of each shift
• Prepare patients for transportation to other department within the hospital or for discharge
• Prepared and administered various medication that had been prescribed by clinicians
• Assisted with personal care including bathing, dressing and feeding patients
• Provided emotional support to both patients and families
• Coordinated patient care with other hospital department such as the physiotherapy and dietary departments
Key Achievement
• Proposed and implemented a new electronic charting system at the hospital, saving time and simplifying access to patient records and information.
2020 - 2021
Clinical Student Midwife Keta Municipal Hospital, Keta - Volta Region. Duties:
● Observing the general health status (vital signs).
● Establishing rapport ant therapeutic nurse-patient relationship.
● Taking history from the mentally ill and the relatives.
● Mental and physical assessment of the patient during admission.
● Measuring visual acuity, instilling eye drops, measuring visual fields and supporting patient care.
● Managing specific psychiatric conditions like Schizophrenia, Mania, Depression, Epileptic patients, Dementias and Substance abuse.
● Management of cold chain system.
● Administration of vaccines BCG, Oral polio, Measles, Yellow fever, Diphtheria, Tetanus toxoid, Rotavac Meningitis A, Pneumococcal and Inactivated polio vaccine.
Key Achievements
Worked as part of the Keta Municipal hospital, I contributed to education of transmitted diseases and Vaccination of viruses such as Polio, measles, yellow fever etc.
Assist in assessment of mental illness and patient during admissions 2020- 2021
Clinical Student Midwife Keta Municipal Hospital, Keta – Volta Region. Duties:
● Observing the general health status (vital signs)
● Triaging of patients to render quality care.
● Accurate documentation of nursing care and procedures rendered to patients.
● Updated and developed care plans to establish goals based on the patient's nursing diagnosis.
● Counseling client on various family planning methods like condoms, oral contraceptives, injectable and observing the loading and insertion of intra- uterine device (IUD),
Key Achievements
As part of Keta Municipal maternity care team, we educate and counsel patients on family planning methods such as the use of condoms and contraceptives
2019- 2020
Clinical Student Midwife Akatsi South District Hospital – Volta Region Duties:
● Hand hygiene, wearing and removal of apron, gloves, gown and mask.
● Decontaminating and washing used instruments.
● Developing quality nursing care and treatment plans
● Monitoring of patients’ vital signs via cardiac monitor, adequacy of ventilation and levels of consciousness and pain.
● Counseling and supporting family members of critically ill patients
● Waste disposals like Sharps, Soiled swabs, Tissue and Uncontaminated waste
● Educating clients on nutrition, personal and environmental hygiene, dangers of pregnancy, immunization, work and rest, family planning, breast feeding, medications, care of the baby, birth preparedness plan and follow up visit.
Key responsibilities
• Learnt and perform basic medical procedures such as a venipuncture, cannulation and suturing.
• Practiced appropriate and supportive bedside manner whilst maintaining confidentiality
• Observed and assisted with emergency procedures, witnessing fast problem solving and safe practice
• Completed prenatal and postnatal check-ups on expectant mothers in the hospital clinic and in the community
• Adhered to strict hygienic procedures such as correct hand washing and sterile instrument handling
• Counseling mothers on their child nutrition, and family planning method
• Observing the general health status (vital signs)
• Taking history of mentally ill and their relatives
• Measuring visual acuity, instill.
Key Achievements
Worked as part of the Akatsi South District Hospital maternity care which contributed to emergency complicated health issues of pregnant women. Personal Details
Full Name: Rachel Asaa Twumasi
Date of Birth: 5th January, 1990
Place of Birth: Tema
Home Town: Abomosu – Eastern Region
Nationality: Ghanaian
Religion: Christianity
Marital Status: Married
Hobbies: Singing, Reading and Making friends
References
Ho Municipal Hospital
Dr. Sedem Kwaku Agbovi
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Ho Municipal Hospital
Samuel Agyemang Baah
Senior Nursing Officer
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Ho Municipal Health Directorate
Lawrencia Mensah
Midwifery Officer
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