Augustina Boateng
Brampton,Canada
Summary
Proficient in managing emotional situations and conducting analytical observations, with proven success at Extendicare Mississauga and St. Luke Catholic Hospital in improving maternal health outcomes and patient satisfaction. Recognized for exceptional teamwork and empathetic support, contributing significantly to high-quality patient care through adaptability and effective communication skills.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Student Trainee (Placement)
Extendicare Mississauga
Mississauga, Canada
09.2024 - 11.2024
- Assisted clients with personal hygiene, dressing, and grooming
- Supported residents with mobility and safe transfers using assistive devices
- Prepared meals and ensured dietary needs were met
- Observed and documented client conditions and reported changes to supervisors
- Provided companionship and emotional support to residents
- Praised for my calm, composed, empathetic manner with clients
- Demonstrated ability to work independently under minimal supervision
- Demonstrated flexibility in meeting multiple needs and finishing tasks on time
Midwife
St Luke Catholic Hospital
Apam, Ghana
04.2016 - 04.2024
- Providing information, emotional support and reassurance to women and their partners
- Taking patient samples, pulses, temperatures and blood pressures
- Caring for and assisting women in labour
- Monitoring and administering medication, injections and intravenous infusions during labour
- Provided antenatal care to pregnant women and their families, including monitoring maternal and fetal health.
- Developed individualized birth plans with clients, addressing issues such as labor pain management options, breastfeeding support, and postpartum recovery.
- Counseled mothers on nutrition, exercise, and lifestyle habits during pregnancy.
- Assessed laboring women for progress of labor using physical examination techniques.
- Administered medications prescribed by physicians for pain relief or induction of labor.
- Facilitated delivery of newborns through natural childbirth or cesarean section procedures.
- Monitored vital signs of mother and baby during labor and delivery process.
- Encouraged family participation in birthing process when appropriate.
- Performed routine newborn assessments immediately following delivery to assess overall health status.
- Instructed new parents on infant care techniques such as swaddling and diapering methods.
- Educated patients about resources available in the community related to parenting skills.
- Assisted physicians in performing obstetric procedures such as amniocentesis or external cephalic version.
- Maintained accurate medical records according to established protocols.
- Closely monitored mother's health, comfort and emotional states before, during and after labor for births.
- Collaborated with community health programs to increase knowledge of available birthing methods and educate families.
- Assisted obstetrician with cesarean sections and gynecological surgeries.
- Monitored fetus during labor, completed cervical checks and helped women into different positions to facilitate smooth labors.
Health Assistant Clinical
St Luke Catholic Hospital
Apam, Ghana
04.2009 - 01.2013
- Company Overview: St Luke Catholic Hospital - Apam Central Region
- Check of vital signs (temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure)
- Bed making
- Bath clients
- Administer of medications
- Maintained good personal hygiene
- Write Reports
- Prepares and feeding of clients
- Health support to the Disabled, immobile, children, mothers, babies and Aged
- Wound dressing
- Taking care of clients personal hygiene
- St Luke Catholic Hospital - Apam Central Region
- Assisted in the preparation of patients for examinations.
- Provided assistance to medical staff with patient care and treatments.
- Performed clerical duties such as scheduling appointments, filing paperwork, and maintaining records.
- Conducted basic laboratory tests such as urine tests and blood pressure measurements.
- Measured vital signs including temperature, pulse, respiration rate, and weight.
- Prepared medications for administration to patients under the direction of a doctor or nurse practitioner.
- Administered injections according to prescribed protocols.
- Observed patients' conditions during treatment sessions and reported any changes or concerns to supervising physician and nurse.
- Maintained cleanliness of equipment and examination rooms between patient visits.
- Transported patients to other facilities when necessary.
- Ensured that all necessary forms were completed accurately before submitting them for processing.
- Answered phone calls from patients regarding questions about their healthcare needs.
- Received patient inquiries or complaints and directed to appropriate medical staff members.
- Reported liabilities and risk management concerns to supervisor for review.
Education
Diploma - Nursing Midwifery
St Michael's Midwifery Training School
Jachie Pramso12.2015
Certificate - Health Assistant Clinical
Health Concern Ghana
Westland12.2008
Some College (No Degree) - Personal Support Worker
A1 Global College of Health, Business And Technology
MississaugaSkills
- Emotional Situation Management
- Excellent team-working skills
- Effective Communication Skills
- Analytical Observation Skills
- Interest in Maternal Health
- Adaptability to Change
- Interpersonal Skills Development
- Skilled in Adhering to Procedures
- Empathetic Support
References
- Dr. Djeneba Diallo, Senior Medical Officer and Clinical Coordinator, St. Luke Catholic Hospital, Box Ap 5, Apam, 0260855031 / 0503872316
- Ms. Ruth Boaham, Head, Maternity Ward, St. Luke Catholic Hospital, Box Ap 5, Apam, 0261233960 / 0276792040
- Mrs. Evelyn Abena Antwi, Unit Head, HR & Administration, Students Loan Trust Fund, PMB CT 223, Cantonments, Accra, 0264720305 / 0244720305
Certification
- A member of the Ghana Registered Nursing and Midwifery Council
Timeline
Student Trainee (Placement)
Extendicare Mississauga
09.2024 - 11.2024
Midwife
St Luke Catholic Hospital
04.2016 - 04.2024
Health Assistant Clinical
St Luke Catholic Hospital
04.2009 - 01.2013
Diploma - Nursing Midwifery
St Michael's Midwifery Training School
Certificate - Health Assistant Clinical
Health Concern Ghana
Some College (No Degree) - Personal Support Worker
A1 Global College of Health, Business And Technology
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