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LINDA WAKLATSI

Dartmouth,NS

Summary

Dedicated midwife and caregiver with a strong track record in delivering outstanding patient care and support. Demonstrates excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, complemented by effective communication and customer relations skills. Proven ability to collaborate within teams while adhering to safety protocols and reproductive health standards. Currently seeking to leverage extensive theoretical and practical experience to contribute to the dynamic healthcare institution in Canada.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Continuing Care Assistant

St Vincent Nursing Home
Halifax, Nova Scotia
11.2023 - Current
  • Provided guidance on safety measures within the facility environment.
  • Assisted with activities of daily living such as toileting, transferring from bed to wheelchair, eating and ambulation.
  • Provided personal care services to patients, such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
  • Monitored vital signs such as blood pressure, pulse, respiration rate and temperature.
  • Provided emotional support to residents during difficult times.
  • Answered call lights promptly to attend to resident and patient needs in a timely manner.
  • Observed changes in patient's condition or behavior and reported any concerns to supervisor or physician.

Registered Midwife

Ghana Health service
Keta, Volta Region
08.2017 - 01.2023
  • Facilitated discussions on reproductive health and newborn care with patients and families.
  • Monitored and recorded patient vitals and ordered diagnostic tests.
  • Educated patients in pain management techniques and strategies for labor.
  • Maintained accountability for midwifery assessment, birth plan and implementation.
  • Delivered focused, quality care to antepartum, post-partum, newborn and gynecologic patients.
  • Conducted second and third stages of labour expertly.
  • Recognized emergent obstetric and neonatal conditions and initiated appropriate measures.
  • Closely monitored mother's health, comfort and emotional states before, during and after labor for births.
  • Evaluated fetal status by performing abdominal palpation to ascertain fetal presentation and position.
  • Demonstrated best angles and positioning to support and enable women to successfully breastfeed babies.
  • Developed individualized birth plans with mothers based on health concerns, desires and fears.

Rotation Midwife

Ministry of Health
Keta, Volta Region
04.2016 - 03.2017
  • Educated patients about nutrition and good health practices and encouraged participation in healthcare-related decisions.
  • Managed care and monitored pain levels of postpartum and postoperative patients.
  • Monitored patient's vital signs and performed wound dressing.
  • Performed pre-operative preparation for patients booked for surgery under supervision
  • Taught prenatal classes and educated expectant parents on labor stages and pain relief options.
  • Performed wound dressing aseptically

Education

Certificate - Continuing Care Assistant

Oxford International College
Halifax, NS
10-2023

Bachelor of Science - Midwifery

University of Health And Allied Sciences
Ho, Ghana
04.2022

Diploma in Midwifery - Midwifery

Nursing And Midwifery College
Hohoe, Ghana
08.2015

Skills

  • Records maintenance
  • Labour monitoring
  • Safe delivery
  • Caring and supportive
  • Cleaning and maintenance
  • Ability to learn and work in a fast-paced environment
  • Newborn assessment
  • Great team player

Certification

· Certified continuing care assistant from Department of Seniors and Long-Term Care.

· Standard first aid and CPR & AED March 2023 – March 2026

· Safe food handlers certificate ( Level 1) March 2023- March 2028

· WHIMIS and OHS Certificate

Reference

Emelia Mercy Attoh

Senior Midwifery officer,

emeliaattoh3@gmail.com

Joanna Johnson

Resident Care Manager

jjohnson@svnh.ca

Timeline

Continuing Care Assistant

St Vincent Nursing Home
11.2023 - Current

Registered Midwife

Ghana Health service
08.2017 - 01.2023

Rotation Midwife

Ministry of Health
04.2016 - 03.2017

Certificate - Continuing Care Assistant

Oxford International College

Bachelor of Science - Midwifery

University of Health And Allied Sciences

Diploma in Midwifery - Midwifery

Nursing And Midwifery College

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