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PRISCILLA VIDZA

Accra,Ghana

Summary

Confident and a reliable registered midwife who has a sound understanding of advanced patient care techniques as well as exceptional patient care skills. Provides exceptional patient care in outpatient, maternity, gynecological and pediatric wards through assessment, diagnosing, planning of care, implementation and evaluation of the care given. Loyal and collaborative team player who works well within laid down protocols and with diverse patient populations. Well-motivated and a quick learner, organized and efficient in keeping records and documentation. Hardworking, ready to learn new things and take instructions. Committed Midwife empowering informed decision-making for positive births. Responsive and proactive under pressure for adaptable patient support. Prioritizes safe care through personal development and upskilling.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Senior Staff Midwife

Mamprobi Hospital
Accra
04.2024 - Current
  • Provides comprehensive maternal and neonatal healthcare services from pre-conception through pregnancy, labor and puerperium in accordance with the Midwifery Services Framework.
  • Abides by legal requirements and statutory rules, relating to practice in accordance with NMC Code of Professional Conduct, Midwives Rules Midwives Code of Practice and in accordance with Trust’s policies, procedures and practices.
  • Works within Health and Safety Regulations ensuring both personal and client safety, adhering to institutional policies at all times.
  • Develops competence in all clinical skills, facilitating holistic care to mother and baby.
  • Participates in audit/research and communicates these findings to relevant personnel.
  • Maintains effective communication with colleagues, patients and visitors in the unit.
  • Provides high quality, evidence-based care and advice to women during assessment and throughout the antenatal, intrapartum and postnatal periods.
  • Communicates sensitively and effectively with women, families, colleagues and other members of the multi professional team applying data protection acts.
  • Monitors own performance against agreed objectives by participating in annual appraisals and personal reviews.
  • Provides support, supervision and mentorship to students and new staffs.
  • Participates in appropriate training and development activities.
  • Participates in team, professional and personal development activities and promotes commitment to continuous development and improvement.
  • Handles emergency situations, ensuring immediate response to high-risk conditions.
  • Delivers health promotion sessions, raising awareness about women's health issues.
  • Performs neonatal examinations after birth guaranteeing early detection of abnormalities.
  • Maintains accurate medical records of patient history to aid continuity of care.
  • Listens actively to clients with non-judgmental approach, applies knowledge of cultural backgrounds and adapts good communicating style to suit clients.
  • Engages in infection prevention practices per hospital's policies and protocols.

Staff Midwife

Mamprobi Hospital
Accra, Ghana
04.2021 - 04.2024
  • Provided primary health care services to women and their families.
  • Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated midwifery care offered to clients.
  • Assisted with the organization and delivery of antenatal care to clients.
  • Contributed to the provision of key services during the antenatal period to improve health outcome for clients (such as IPT, PMTCT, prevention and control of anemia)
  • Provided counseling to clients on birth preparedness and complication readiness
  • Conducted spontaneous vaginal deliveries for clients.
  • Provided education for clients on a range of relevant topics including minor ailments during pregnancy and their management, personal hygiene, nutrition amongst others.
  • Anticipated and recognize deviations from normal infant deliveries and carry out laid down procedures to safeguard the wellbeing of mothers and babies such as resuscitation of newborns, fetal distress, prolapsed cord and other life-threatening conditions.
  • Assisted mothers to initiate infant feeding following delivery as well as management of breastfeeding complications.
  • Assisted with the organization and conduct of prenatal classes for expectant parents to help ensure safe pregnancy, childbirth and puerperium.
  • Maintained effective communication with colleagues, clients and visitors in the ward.
  • Discussed treatment and management of conditions with patients and relatives where applicable to make informed decisions and encouraged them to ask questions.
  • Developed and maintained continuing personal and professional development to meet the changing demands in the area of midwife service delivery.
  • Monitored own performance against agreed objectives by participating in annual appraisals and reviews.
  • Kept and maintained accurate records at all times.
  • Adhered to the health and safety policies, protocols and safe standards of care
  • Followed individual patient care plans and reported any changes immediately.
  • Supervised healthcare assistants, students and junior staff in the ward and participated in the induction of new staff
  • Assisted in maintaining a safe, clean, pleasant and therapeutic environment and taking remedial action where and when necessary.
  • Recorded vital signs and medical histories to ensure safe delivery process.
  • Monitored and recorded patient conditions before, during and after delivery and reported abnormalities for immediate intervention.
  • Took patient samples, checked temperatures and monitored blood pressure and pulse, fostering patient health.
  • Committed to equal treatment of women from all backgrounds and circumstances and remained actively informed on ethical practices in cases of sensitive situations.

Rotation Midwife

Mamprobi Hospital
Accra, Ghana
04.2019 - 04.2020
  • Admitted, transferred and discharged of patient.
  • Administered prescribed medications following the rights of drug administration at all times
  • Provided care to women during pregnancy, delivery and postnatal periods.
  • Gave health education to patients and families.
  • Participated in child welfare clinics and home visits
  • Monitored and recorded of patient's Vital signs, height and weight and reported any abnormalities detected.
  • Maintained confidentiality of patient information.
  • Assisted to maintain a hygienic working environment adhering to health and safety protocols.
  • Demonstrated skills in the diagnosing and analyzing of patient's symptoms using the nursing care plan process.
  • Assisted in operative deliveries for smooth surgical procedures under consultant supervision.

Education

Diploma - Midwifery

Nursing and Midwifery Training College
08.2015 - 09.2018

West African Senior School Certificate Examination -

Accra Girls Senior High School
09.2011 - 05.2014

Skills

  • Good interpersonal skills
  • Good communication skills
  • Adequate knowledge in nursing informatics
  • Basic life support
  • Computer skills and knowledge
  • Good researching skills
  • Easily learns new concepts
  • Multidisciplinary teamwork
  • Drug administration
  • Public health education
  • Urinalysis proficiency
  • Stitching and suturing
  • Pediatric medical knowledge
  • Fetal monitoring competence
  • Newborn examination proficiency
  • Phlebotomy and venipuncture

Languages

English
Upper intermediate (B2)

Reference

  • Mr. Ishmael Kotei, Human Resource Manager, Ghana Health Service- Mamprobi Hospital, ishmael.kotei@ghs.gov.gh, +233275272229
  • Mabel Adubea Addo-, Midwifery Officer, Ghana Health Service - Mamprobi Hospital, amaadubea2011@gmail.com, +233244058638

Timeline

Senior Staff Midwife

Mamprobi Hospital
04.2024 - Current

Staff Midwife

Mamprobi Hospital
04.2021 - 04.2024

Rotation Midwife

Mamprobi Hospital
04.2019 - 04.2020

Diploma - Midwifery

Nursing and Midwifery Training College
08.2015 - 09.2018

West African Senior School Certificate Examination -

Accra Girls Senior High School
09.2011 - 05.2014

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