Brenda Sarpong Kwakye
Milton keynes,Bu
Summary
I am an experienced and dedicated registered midwife with four years progressive career history in providing exceptional care and support to women and their families before, during and after pregnancy and childbirth. Patient-focused nursing professional trained in optimum care, safety standards, and documentation requirements. Confident in delivering treatments and conducting assessments to promote patient wellbeing and encourage recovery. Works great with colleagues and outside departments to coordinate safe and successful care. Adaptable with extensive experience providing first-class results. Meets job demands and deadlines through diligent work ethic and dedication to quality. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service. My good works were noticed and it earned me an award at Manhyia District Hospital, Most Promising Midwife 2022. I am an NMC-registered midwife and have an active UK NMC PIN.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Health care assistant
Axis Health Care
Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire
01.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with nurses to provide comprehensive patient care, ensuring a smooth recovery path.
- Handled challenging behaviour from dementia-affected individuals effectively without resorting to force or intimidation.
- Administered non-prescription medication under supervision, relieved minor discomforts swiftly.
- Escorted patients for tests or procedures within the hospital premises whilst ensuring their safety and comfort.
- Ensuring that the forms of communication, language and address used are suitable for the needs of the client
- Ensuring that the client is always treated with dignity and respect and that they are safeguarded from the risk of abuse
- Ensuring that all information received in the course of carrying out duties is treated with the utmost confidentiality and is not passed to any unauthorised persons
- Assisting clients with their personal care needs
- Supporting clients with their social, emotional, physical and overall wellbeing in a dignified non-judgemental way
- Providing information to clients concerning the services provided and any changes to those services which may affect their wellbeing
- Ensured infection control measures were adhered to strictly for a safe environment for both staff and patients alike.
Registered midwife
Manhyia District Hospital
Manhyia, Ghana
09.2020 - 12.2022
- Providing preconception and antenatal care to women and their families.
- Participating in annual appraisals and promoting staff education and professional development initiatives by doing presentations and providing positive feedbacks through clinical audits.
- Communicating effectively with clients, their families and the multidisciplinary team regarding patient care
- Prioritizing nursing care for mothers with complex needs and emergency conditions by applying quality evidence-based care of assessing, care planning, implementation and evaluation of care.
- Administering drugs and prescribed medical treatment with accuracy to ensure the safety of mothers and their babies while observing nursing ethics and patients rights to medication
- Realizing and reporting incidents and near misses to appropriate faculty to ensure the safety of mothers, their families and staff.
- Working with the multidisciplinary team to manage obstetric emergencies like Postpartum haemorrhage, Pre-eclampsia, eclampsia and shoulder dystocia.
- Ensuring barrier nursing is practiced at the highest standards for infection prevention control and good waste management in order to maintain a safe environment.
- Comprehensive electronic documentation of all procedures and care given in an accurate and timely manner and ensuring confidentiality is upheld for effective care.
- Training and mentoring student Midwives and newly qualified staff, assessing risk in the movement and handling of patients,instruments and machinery.
- Creating a receptive atmosphere of respect and dignity for mothers and their families in a courteous and professional manner in order to uplift the good image of the healthcare team and the hospital as a whole
- Managing the ward without direct supervision and acting as a team leader to resolve issues and complaint.
- Undertaking physical, physiological and psychological assessments such as vital signs, foetal well being monitoring, abdominal palpation etc.
- Offered guidance on newborn care practices, reducing risk of common infant ailments.
- Assessed neonatal development with precision for early detection of potential issues.
- Maintained a calm environment during deliveries, reducing stress levels of expecting mothers.
- Managed patient records for efficient tracking of pregnancy progress and health status.
- Prepared pregnant women mentally and physically for labour through pre-birth counselling sessions.
- Advised on proper diet and exercise regimens during pregnancy for healthy body functionings.
- Committed to equal treatment of women from all backgrounds and circumstances and remained actively informed on ethical practices in cases of sensitive situations.
- Monitored health status of mother and baby continuously throughout labour period.
Registered midwife
Travellers Trinity Clinic
Kumasi, Ghana
05.2019 - 08.2020
- Worked with Doctors in management of the clinical area, involving dealing with complex and emergency situations.
- Thoroughly monitored patient progress to minimise risks and complications, offering advice and strategies to assist patients during labour.
- Offered patient education on a variety of topics including nutrition, childcare and family planning.
- Coordinated and provided pain relief to patients during active labour, offering support and guidance to minimise distress.
- Monitored patient conditions closely and documenting patients care provided
- Monitoring patients’ vital signs to access for any deterioration for swift action to be taken.
- Prepared patients for clinical procedures, providing reassurance and practical advice to ease concerns.
- Collated medical data for patient records, maintaining confidentiality
- Conducted pre-labour educational seminars promoting the health of mothers and babies, covering topics such as reproductive health, preparation for parenthood and breastfeeding
- Maintained continued personal development, updating competencies through regular clinical and holistic training
- Worked cooperatively and collaboratively with clinical and midwifery teams, aiding continuity of care.
- Supported expectant parents in making informed decisions on birthing, delivery and medical choices.
Rotational Midwife
Suntreso Government Hospital
Kumasi, Ghana
04.2018 - 04.2019
- Providing a friendly, compassionate and proactive approach throughout service.
- Helping patients requiring assistance to consume drinks and food.
- Building professional relationships with service users.
- Conducting regular measurements to monitor patients' temperature, pulse and weight.
- Responding appropriately to safeguarding incidents and emergencies.
- Assisting patients with showering, cleaning and toileting duties as requested.
- Using aids and personal equipment to promote service users' mobility.
- Creating a receptive atmosphere of respect and dignity for mothers and their families in a courteous and professional manner.
Education
Diploma of Higher Education - Midwifery
SDA Nursing and Midwifery Training College
Kumasi, Ghana 09.2014 - 08.2017
Skills
- Birthing techniques knowledge
- Mother-Baby bonding facilitation
- Neonatal resuscitation
- Resilience during long shifts
- Newborn physical examination
- Emergency situation management
- Foetal monitoring
- Communication with multidisciplinary teams
- Obstetric emergencies handling
- Family support coordination
- Postnatal assessment
- Antenatal examination
- Medication Administration
- First aid and CPR
- Labour emergency management
- Health checks
- Manual Handling
- Health and Safety with COSHH Awareness
- Effective Communication
- Medication Administration
- Basic Life Support
Affiliations
- Fashion
- Playing with kids
Accomplishments
- Most Promising Midwife,2022 at Manhyia District Hospital
- Distinction in Midwifery
Certification
I have an active UK NMC PIN
Languages
English
Advanced
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Health care assistant
Axis Health Care
01.2023 - Current
Registered midwife
Manhyia District Hospital
09.2020 - 12.2022
Registered midwife
Travellers Trinity Clinic
05.2019 - 08.2020
Rotational Midwife
Suntreso Government Hospital
04.2018 - 04.2019
Diploma of Higher Education - Midwifery
SDA Nursing and Midwifery Training College
09.2014 - 08.2017
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