Effam Glover
WILKESBARRE,Pennsylvania
Summary
Compassionate and skilled midwife with experience in providing holistic care during pre-partum, delivery, and post-partum periods. Proven to have leadership skills, possess strong interpersonal skills for building trust with diverse client populations, and effective communication abilities for educating families on health practices. Demonstrated ability to work under pressure in fast-paced environments while maintaining focus on safety and empathy. Contributed to improved maternal and infant health outcomes through diligent care and advocacy for patient needs.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Midwife
Bedfordshire Hospital NHS trust foundation
Bedford
02.2023 - 02.2025
- Monitored fetal development by listening to fetal heartbeat, taking external uterine measurements and identifying fetal position.
- Facilitated delivery of newborns through natural childbirth or cesarean section procedures.
- Monitored the fetus during the first, second, and third stages of labor.
- Assessed laboring women for progress of labor using physical examination techniques.
- Identified potential high-risk pregnancies, like preeclampsia, hypertension, and referred patients to specialists for further evaluation.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
- Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
- Conducted follow-up visits with postpartum mothers to evaluate healing progress.
- Provided emergency healthcare for injured or sick babies and calmly directed parents to physicians when unable to provide care.
- Closely monitored mother's health, comfort and emotional states before, during and after labor for births.
- Coordinated referrals for additional services such as ultrasound imaging or genetic counseling.
- Administered medications prescribed by physicians for pain relief or induction of labor.
- Maintained accurate medical records according to established protocols.
Midwife
Tamale Teaching Hospital
Accra
08.2020 - 01.2023
- Management of ailments in early pregnancy, such as malaria in pregnancy, hyperemesis gravidarum, urinary tract infections, etc.
- Surgical management of gynaecological conditions, such as ovarian tumours, ovarian cysts, pelvic pain, endometriosis, uterine fibroids, and polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS).
- Expectant management of terminally ill patients with gynaecological cancers, such as cervical cancer and vaginal cancer.
- Effective management of patient bleeding per vaginum.
- Facilitative supervision of students and other junior staff in the ward.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of co-workers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
Midwife
Sunyani Regional Hospital
Sunyani
04.2019 - 07.2020
- Collaborated with community health programs to increase knowledge of available birthing methods and educate families.
- Developed individualized birth plans with clients, addressing issues such as labour pain management options, breastfeeding support, and postpartum recovery.
- Maintained accurate medical records according to established protocols.
- Counselled mothers on nutrition, exercise, and lifestyle habits during pregnancy.
- Recorded examination findings, health histories and significant observations in patient's chart.
- Provided antenatal care to pregnant women and their families, including monitoring maternal and fetal health.
Lab Assistant
Lab Hill
Tamale
04.2018 - 03.2019
- Prepared specimens and forms for transport to outside laboratories.
- Implemented and adhered to laboratory safety protocols, including the proper disposal of hazardous materials.
- Managed inventory of laboratory supplies and reagents, ensuring availability and minimizing waste.
- Recorded and reported test results accurately according to established procedures.
- Managed lab work smoothly and with reliable accuracy to meet regulatory and operational demands.
- Collected and organized data to perform data analysis and prepare technical reports.
- Collected, labeled and stored lab samples according to laboratory specifications.
- Organized lab test solutions, compounds and reagents.
- Prepared lab for daily operations by stocking materials and equipment.
- Used time management and adaptability skills to prioritize and run multiple tests.
- Recorded data from experiments into a computer database system.
- Provided exceptional customer service to internal and external stakeholders, addressing inquiries and concerns promptly.
- Performed routine checks on sensitive lab equipment to achieve consistent and high-performing functionality.
- Utilized Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) for tracking, documenting, and reporting laboratory activities.
- Participated in extra training and courses to refine and improve upon industry knowledge.
- Participated in team collaboration initiatives to plan for company's future growth.
- Participated in weekly team meetings to discuss progress on projects or upcoming tasks.
- Supervised supplies in inventory and notified supervisor of low stock levels.
- Screened prospective donors by conducting interviews, obtaining medical histories.
- Conducted patient interviews and verified medical records to confirm test requisitions.
- Labeled blood vials with critical information like time of collection, date and patient name.
- Performed venipuncture and other blood collection procedures according to established standards.
Volunteer Midwife
Planned Parenthood Association of Ghana
Tamale
04.2017 - 03.2018
- Collaborated with community health programs to increase knowledge of available birthing methods and educate families.
- Comprehensive abortion care services.
- Organized and participated in community outreach programs.
- Provide counseling and support to address the emotional, educational, and social issues of young girls.
- Educating adolescents on health-related issues such as healthy relationships, sexuality, and personal hygiene.
- Conducting informal and individual group discussions on health topics (sexuality, contraceptive methods).
- Discussion of prevailing issues such as gender equity, and inspiring adolescents to assert their rights to better, healthier lives.
- Counseling and educating clients on sexual and reproductive health services, including informed contraceptive choices.
- Addressing the health needs of adolescents, women of reproductive age, pregnant women, and child health.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Midwifery
University For Development Studies
Ghana06-2017
Master of Philosophy - Community Health And Development
University of Development Studies
GhanaSkills
- Reproductive health advocacy
- Perineal suturing
- Antenatal screening
- Family planning advice
- Venipuncture
- High-risk pregnancy care
- Fetal monitoring
- Leadership skills
- Excellent communication skills,
- Excellent time management skills,
- Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Excellent time management skills
- Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills
Affiliations
- Swimming
- watching movies
- Reading
Accomplishments
- Band 6 midwife
- African mentorship graduate program
- midwifery secretary (in universtiy)
Certification
- Nursing and Midwifery Council, Ghana .
- West Africa Registered Midwife License, RM March 2018
Timeline
Midwife
Bedfordshire Hospital NHS trust foundation
02.2023 - 02.2025
Midwife
Tamale Teaching Hospital
08.2020 - 01.2023
Midwife
Sunyani Regional Hospital
04.2019 - 07.2020
Lab Assistant
Lab Hill
04.2018 - 03.2019
Volunteer Midwife
Planned Parenthood Association of Ghana
04.2017 - 03.2018
Bachelor of Science - Midwifery
University For Development Studies
Master of Philosophy - Community Health And Development
University of Development Studies
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