Ama Gyamfuah Opoku Sarfo
Kitchener,Canada
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Nurse-Midwife with 6 years experience in providing high-quality patient care. Seeking a position to utilize my skills and knowledge to assist individuals in achieving optimal health. Committed to upholding the highest standard of patient care. Strong communicator with focus on integrity and accountability.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Nursing Officer
37 Military Hospital
09.2020 - 10.2024
- Lead the midwifery team in the provision of care during the shift
- Contributed to the organization and delivery of antenatal and postnatal care to clients
- Conducted comprehensive patient assessments, including vital signs, medical history, and symptom evaluation to form the basis of nursing care plans
- Provide key services during the antenatal period that will help improve health outcome for client(ie IPT, prevention and control of anemia)
- Provide counseling to clients on birth preparedness and complication readiness
- Conduct normal spontaneous vaginal deliveries for clients
- Head to toe assessment of the newborn and identification of any abnormality
- Administer medication and treatments as prescribed by the physician, monitored for side effects, and educated patients on proper usage and potential side effects
- Companionship and emotional support for patrons
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives to improve patient care
Support Worker
Inkoom Hospital
06.2019 - 07.2020
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living like grooming, bathing, toileting, mobility care championing independence
- Approached care with empathy, patience, and a commitment to maintaining dignity and well-being
- Assisted clients in moving safely, using proper lifting techniques, and maintaining a hazard-free environment
- Maintained accurate records of the care provided, including any changes in the client’s condition and the tasks performed
- Effectively communicated with patients and their families, ensuring clear understanding of treatment plans, and enhancing interpersonal skills
Rotation Midwife (Intern)
37 Military Hospital
04.2018 - 04.2019
- Assist in the provision of basic patient care activities including, but not limited to, feeding, bathing, toileting, positioning and ambulating patients
- Providing antenatal care including parenting classes, clinical examination and screening under the supervision of a registered midwife
- Physical examination of puerperal mothers under supervision of a registered midwife
- Management of normal labour under the supervision of a registered midwife
- Examination of a newborn
- Administration of medications
- Wound dressing
- Catheter insertion
Nurse-Midwife
Manhyia Hospital
02.2017 - 03.2017
- Conduct and spontaneous vaginal deliveries for client under supervision of a registered midwife
- Examination of a newborn
- Home visit of client after delivery
- Administration of medications under supervision
- Physical examination of puerperal mothers under supervision of a registered midwife
Student Nurse
Ankaful Psychiatric Hospital
07.2016 - 07.2016
- Facilitating recreational therapy
- Assisting client with their personal hygiene
- Providing emotional support
- Teaching patient self care
Student Nurse
Manhyia Hospital
05.2015 - 11.2015
- Monitor women and support them during labour and birthing process under the supervision of a registered midwife
- Providing antenatal care including parenting classes, clinical examination and screening under the supervision of a registered midwife
- Physical examination of puerperal mothers under supervision of a registered midwife
- Education of adolescent on menstrual cycle, teenage pregnancy and drug abuse
- Education of client on family planning
- Family planning assessment of client
Student Nurse
Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital
06.2014 - 07.2014
- Assist in the provision of basic patient care activities including, but not limited to, feeding, bathing, toileting, positioning and ambulating patients
- Perform basic patient assessments such as vital signs and recording patient information
- Provide emotional support to patients
- Wound dressing
- Catheter care
Education
Bachelor of Science - Midwifery
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science And Technology
Ghana07-2017
No Degree - Science
St. Louis Senior High School
Ghana01-2013
Skills
- Mobility Assistance
- Personal Hygiene Assistance
- Emotional Support
- Dementia Care
- Infection control knowledge
- Privacy and Confidentiality
- Compassionate Care
References
Available upon request
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Senior Nursing Officer
37 Military Hospital
09.2020 - 10.2024
Support Worker
Inkoom Hospital
06.2019 - 07.2020
Rotation Midwife (Intern)
37 Military Hospital
04.2018 - 04.2019
Nurse-Midwife
Manhyia Hospital
02.2017 - 03.2017
Student Nurse
Ankaful Psychiatric Hospital
07.2016 - 07.2016
Student Nurse
Manhyia Hospital
05.2015 - 11.2015
Student Nurse
Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital
06.2014 - 07.2014
Bachelor of Science - Midwifery
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science And Technology
No Degree - Science
St. Louis Senior High School
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