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Registered midwife patient care

Location:
Kumasi, Ashanti, Ghana
Posted:
March 25, 2024

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CAREER OBJECTIVE

To work in an institution as a Registered Nurse Midwife where I can utilize my full potential with the help of the health care team towards optimum patient care. QUALIFICATIONS

Basic Life S upport

Total of 24 months of clinical experience

• English Proficiency

Name of exam : IELTS UKVI

Exam version : ACADEMIC

Date of Exam : 26th August, 2023

Listening Score : 5.5

Reading score : 5.0

Speaking score : 5.0

Writing score : 5.0

Overall Score : 5.0

ADANSE HELENA BONSU RM

NURSING EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE

TREDE HEALTH CENTER (9th MAY 2022 - CURRENT)

Total # Beds:100

Registered Nurse: LABOR WARD

Nurse to Patient Ratio: 1:5

# Beds in Unit: 30 Beds

Responsibilities

Independently manages clients or co-manages with attending physician, clients who may be at higher risk.

Evaluates assigned patients and plans, implements and documents nursing care

Conducting initial and ongoing assessment of the patient, patient care may include antepartum, intrapartum, and postpartum stage

Assists with amniocentesis, versions, vaginal deliveries, vacuum extractions, forceps deliveries and circulate for cesarean sections

Performs various patient tests and administers medications within the scope of practice of the registered nurse

Promotes patients' independence by establishing patient care goals and teaching patients and families to understand conditions, medications, and selfcare skills

Relies on experience and sound judgment to plan and accomplish goals

Performs a variety of tasks with a wide degree of creativity and latitude

Independently attends deliveries of these clients, manages second, third and fourth stages of labor.

Discharges both antepartum and postpartum clients independently.

Encourages participation of family members in the birth to support the mother and enhance both mother/baby bonding and family relationships.

Offers support and advice following events such as miscarriage termination stillbirth neonatal abnormality and neonatal death co-managing the care for women undergoing these complications with the obstetricians.

Provides intra-partum care assisting mothers in labor and delivery monitoring the condition of the fetus and using knowledge of drugs and pain management within the written scope of practice.

Distinguishes, reports, and records normal and abnormal conditions.

Injects local anesthesia for episiotomy and repair as indicated; performs episiotomy as indicated; repairs episiotomy, 1st and 2nd degree lacerations, as indicated; examines placental membranes and cord vessels and reports abnormal findings

Perform other duties.

Cases Handled

1. Iron Deficiency Anemia

2. Gestational Diabetes

3. Depression and Anxiety

4. High Blood Pressure Related to Pregnancy,

5. Hyperemesis Gravidarum

6. Miscarriage

7. Placenta Previa

8. Placental Abruption

9. Preeclampsia

10. Preterm Labor

11. Premature Rupture of Membranes, Urinary Tract Infection, sexually Transmitted Infection

Specialized Equipment Used:

• fetal doppler

• ThermoScan

• Sphygmomanometer

• Pulse oximeter

• Stethoscope

• Glucometer

• Desktop computer

• E-Cart

• Suction Unit

• Perfusor Machine

• Haemoglucometer

• Nebulizer

• Glucometer

Experience

MOBILE HOME CARE (December 2021 – Current)

Total # Beds: 1

Locum Registered Nurse Miwife: Live-IN

Nurse to Patient Ratio: 1:1

# Beds in Unit: 1 Bed

Responsibilities:

Non-Hands-On Responsibilities

Provides continuous companionship for the client while on duty.

Assists in meal planning, purchases of foods, and food preparation.

Washes dishes and cleans the kitchen after meals.

Assists the client to live in a clean, healthy, and safe environment.

Observes the client’s general physical, emotional, and mental conditions, and reports all changes in condition to doctor

Documents and keeps appropriate records of all service activities while in the client’s home.

Maintains strict confidentiality of client, family, and caregiver information. Essential Functions:

Assist the client with personal care as identified in the assignment sheet/client care plan. These cares may include all or some of the following: assisting with dressing, grooming and oral cares; shampooing of hair; assisting with showering or bathing; rubbing with lotions; fingernail cares and foot cares, and other cares as assigned.

Assisting the client in the use of the commode, urinal, and toilet and with adult incontinence products as assigned.

Assisting with ambulation and transfers, including proper use of a transfer belt and assistive devices and proper body mechanics to avoid injury.

Assist in use of hearing aids and glasses for clients.

Administration of client medication RN.

Prepare meals as directed, following special meal plans if instructed.

Take and record temperature, blood pressure, pulse and respiration as instructed.

Help each client to reach and maintain his/her highest level of performance and independence. Must promote clients' independence, not dependence, by offering choices and fostering self-help skills.

Establish rapport with clients, lead client in activities as assigned and provide socialization and companionship to clients while performing assigned tasks.

Organize and prioritize assigned work during scheduled shift to complete assigned tasks.

Document services are provided accurately and consistent with agency policies and complete all required paperwork in a timely and legible manner.

Follow agency procedures for universal precautions when performing assigned tasks.

Maintain a clean environment for clients. Dust, vacuum, mop, and other household chores as scheduled and assigned.

Assist with transferring, blood glucose monitoring, and insulin injections

Use validation techniques and/or appropriate diversion activities when dealing with clients with dementia.

Follow agency policies regarding safety rules and requirements and report any issues or concerns about safety or any injuries immediately to the supervisor Other duties as assigned

PRIOR EXPERIENCE

MATERNAL AND CHILD HEALTH HOSPITAL-PAMPASO (National Service)

(11th December 2020 – 30th March 2021)

Total # Beds: 200+

Rotational Nurse Midwife

Position: Rotation Nurse/National Service Nurse 40hours/week Surgical Nursing Summaries of Responsibilities:

• Preparing patients for surgical procedures

• Monitoring patient post operatively

• Dressing surgical wound under aseptic techniques

• Removal of stiches

• Teaching patients coughing techniques post operatively

• Educating patients on personal hygiene needs Medical Nursing Summaries of Responsibilities:

• Keeping track of medical reports, document, admissions, and discharge as well as medication

• Caring for patient including bed bathing, tepid sponging, bed making, assisted feeding, NG tube feeding on helpless patients

• Serving patients prescribed medications and documenting in the right books. Public Health Nursing Summaries of Responsibilities:

• Health Education

• Vaccination programs

• Family Planning

• Child Welfare Clinic

• Village Outreaches.

Obstetric Nursing Summaries of Responsibilities:

• Monitoring of pregnant women through the stages of labor

• Assisting in deliveries of pregnant women

• Preparation of patients for surgical procedures

• Managing obstetric patients post operatively Psychiatric Nursing Summaries of Responsibilities:

• Administration of psychotropic therapies and drugs to patients • Taking care of patients with chronic and acute psychiatric conditions

• Engaging patients in recreational activities. Home visiting of patients SPECIALIZED SKILLS, LICENSES AND TRAINING

Nursing registration No: RM25978

Institution: Nursing And Midwifery Council of Ghana Date Passed: 5th September, 2018

EDUCATION

Diploma in Midwifery 5th August, 2015– 5/09/2018

TAPA NURSING AND MIDWIFERY TRAINING COLLEGE – ASHANTI REGION REFERENCES

Mrs.Faustina BerKo

Senior Midwife officer Trede Health center

Contact:024*******

Mrs. Abigail Osei Bonus

Midwife Officer

Contact: 020*******



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