Career
Resume:
NAOMI NUERKIE NORTEY
MIDWIFERY
+233********* /+233********* Plot 5 Block 21, New Amakom, Kumasi, Ghana. *************@*****.***
Summary
Experienced and empathetic senior staff midwife with 4 years of dedicated service in providing comprehensive care to expectant mothers and newborns. Proficient in conducting prenatal examinations, facilitating safe deliveries, and offering postnatal support and education. Demonstrated ability to handle high-pressure situations with calmness and professionalism, ensuring positive birth experiences. Committed to staying updated with the latest advancements in midwifery practices and techniques. Strong advocate for maternal and newborn health, promoting evidence-based care and informed decision-making. Known for exceptional communication skills and the ability to establish rapport with diverse populations, fostering a supportive and empowering environment for women during childbirth. Experiences
Goaso Municipal Hospital
11/2023 - till date
Senior Staff Midwife
1. Conducting prenatal assessments: This includes monitoring the health of pregnant women, conducting physical examinations, and ordering relevant tests and screenings. 2. Providing antenatal care: Senior Staff Midwife offer guidance on nutrition, exercise, and lifestyle during pregnancy, as well as educating women about childbirth and postnatal care. 3. Assisting in childbirth: Senior Staff Midwife play a central role in supporting women during labor and delivery, ensuring a safe and positive birthing experience. 4. Managing complications: In cases where complications arise during pregnancy or childbirth, Senior Staff Midwife assess the situation, provide initial care, and seek assistance from senior medical staff when necessary.
5. Providing postnatal care: Senior Staff Midwife offer care and support to mothers and newborns in the postnatal period, including monitoring recovery, providing breastfeeding support, and offering advice on newborn care.
6. Patient Care: Providing direct care to patients, including assessing their conditions, administering medications, maintaining medical records, and coordinating with other healthcare professionals to ensure patients receive comprehensive care. 7. Education and Support: Educating patients and their families about healthcare issues, medications, and treatments. Providing emotional support and counseling to patients and families during challenging times.
8. Advocacy: Acting as advocates for patients’ rights and needs, ensuring they receive the best possible care. Advocating for improved healthcare policies and practices that benefit patients and communities.
Goaso Municipal Hospital
2020 - 11/2023
Staff Midwife, Health
1. Providing care to pregnant women: This includes conducting prenatal assessments, monitoring the health of both the mother and the fetus, and providing advice on nutrition and lifestyle.
2. Assisting with labor and delivery: Staff midwife support women during labor, providing emotional support, pain management techniques, and monitoring the progress of labor. 3. Providing postnatal care: After childbirth, staff midwife provide care to both the mother and the newborn, including monitoring their health, assisting with breastfeeding, and providing advice on newborn care.
4. Educating women about pregnancy, childbirth, and postnatal care: Senior Staff Midwife provide information and guidance to women and their families to help them make informed d9ecisions about their care.
5. Collaborating with other healthcare professionals: Staff Midwife work closely with obstetricians, nurses, and other healthcare providers to ensure that women receive comprehensive care.
6. Advocating for women’s health: staff midwife may advocate for women’s health issues and promote practices that improve maternal and newborn health outcomes. 7.Monitoring and Recording Vital Signs: Regularly checking and recording patients’ vital signs such as temperature, blood pressure, pulse rate, and respiration rate to monitor their health status. 8. Assisting with Diagnostic Tests and Procedures: Helping to perform or assisting with various diagnostic tests and procedures, such as blood tests, x-rays, and electrocardiograms
(ECGs), as directed by physicians.
9. Wound Care and Dressing Changes: Providing care for wounds, including cleaning, dressing changes, and monitoring for signs of infection or healing. 10. Health Promotion and Disease Prevention: Educating patients and the community about Healthy lifestyles, disease prevention, and the importance of regular screenings and vaccinations to maintain optimal health. Goaso Municipal Hospital, 2021- 2022 Poku Transport Hospital
2019 – 3/2020
Staff Midwife, Health
1. Provided health education and promotion to women and their families to support their health and wellbeing during the pregnancy, birth, and postnatal period. 2. Maintained a high level of professional knowledge and competency by participating in continuing education and professional development activities. 3. Provided antenatal care to women, including monitoring fetal growth and development, and assessing maternal health.
4. Maintained accurate and timely records of care provided to women and babies, and contribute to the development of care plans.
5. Participated in clinical audits and quality improvement initiatives to ensure that the care provided is of the highest standard.
6. Helped parents to cope with miscarriages, terminations, Stillbirths, and neonatal death. 2018 – 3/2019
Midwife / National Service Personnel, Health
1. Assisting senior midwives and healthcare providers in providing care to pregnant women, including prenatal examinations, monitoring fetal development, and educating patients about pregnancy and childbirth.
2. Supporting women during labor and childbirth, providing emotional support, and assisting with pain management techniques.
3. Monitoring the health of mother and baby during labor and immediately after childbirth, identifying any complications and alerting senior staff as necessary. 4. Providing postnatal care to mothers and newborns, including monitoring their health, assisting with breastfeeding, and providing guidance on newborn care. 5. Documenting patient information accurately and maintaining medical records. 6. Collaborating with other healthcare professionals, such as obstetricians, nurses, and pediatricians, to ensure comprehensive care for patients. 7. Participating in continuing education and training to stay updated with current practices and guidelines in midwifery.
8. Adhering to professional standards, ethical principles, and legal regulations in the delivery of care.
9. Engaging in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient care and outcomes. 10. Providing health education to women and their families on topics related to pregnancy, childbirth, and postnatal care.
Education
Registered Midwife
Nursing and Midwifery Council Ghana
2018 - till date
Diploma in Midwifery
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and technology 2014 – 2017
West African Senior School certificate
Armed Forces Senior High Technical School
2008 - 2012
Core Competencies
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Excel
• PowerPoint
• Leadership skills
• Empathic and caring
• Good personal hygiene
• Taking and recording observation
• Good listener
References
Benedicta Kwakyewaa Yeboah Hannah Owusu Birago
Senior Nursing officer Midwifery officer
Goaso Municipal hospital Goaso Municipal hospital
+233*********/+233******** +233*********
*********@*****.*** *****************@*****.***
Dr. Godwin Manu,
Poku Transport Hospital,
*************@*****.***.**
Language Proficiency
English: Professional
Twi: Native+
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