Lily A. Ofori
Accra
Summary
Achieved significant improvements in maternal and newborn health outcomes through expert prenatal care and neonatal resuscitation at Ghana Health Service. Leveraged clinical assessment and cultural competency to deliver holistic, patient-centered services, enhancing family planning and health promotion practices. Skilled Midwife with ten years educating women and families about reproductive health, contraception and pregnancy planning. Dedicated to providing individualized care women need. Promoting health without sacrificing comfort.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff Midwife
Ghana Health Service
04.2019 - Current
- Consulted with physician when complications occurred to provide holistic health care.
- Managed care of newborns comprehensively through home visits and clinic consultations.
- Performed assessment and evaluation of patient to create treatment plan.
- Educated mothers and families on pregnancy-related topics to inform and prepare for pregnancy, childbirth and newborn care.
- Provided prenatal care by monitoring mother and baby health, identifying potential health concerns and providing advice to support mothers.
- Performed neonatal assessments by checking baby's vital signs and performing physical exams to determine overall health at birth.
Staff Midwife
Ghana Health Service
03.2018 - 09.2018
- Consulted with physician when complications occurred to provide holistic health care.
- Managed care of newborns comprehensively through home visits and clinic consultations.
- Provided positive feedback and adapted services to achieve multidisciplinary patient-centered services.
- Conducted prenatal classes for expectant parents and families.
- Anticipated deviations of normal infant deliveries to safeguard patients and newborns.
Staff Midwife
Ghana Health Service
06.2016 - 03.2018
- Consulted with physician when complications occurred to provide holistic health care.
- Managed care of newborns comprehensively through home visits and clinic consultations.
- Modeled holistic care encompassing physiology, sociology, psychology of pregnancy, childbirth and puerperium.
- Performed assessment and evaluation of patient to create treatment plan.
- Provided positive feedback and adapted services to achieve multidisciplinary patient-centered services.
Midwife
Ghana Health Service
03.2016 - 04.2016
- Used massage to increase patient comfort and streamline birthing processes.
- Followed professional standards and guidelines by adhering to ethical and legal guidelines and maintaining continued education certifications.
- Provided prenatal care by monitoring mother and baby health, identifying potential health concerns and providing advice to support mothers.
- Managed fetal distress and delivery complications calmly to provide safety to mothers and babies.
Registered Midwife
Ghana Health Service
04.2015 - 04.2016
- Offered primary care to expecting mothers and newborn infants.
- Treated men and women with sexually transmitted diseases.
- Performed low-intervention techniques to induce labor or relieve pain during labor.
- Diagnosed and treated patients with high-risk complications.
- Provided healthcare information and educational resources to new parents.
- Performed prenatal and postnatal examinations.
- Assisted mothers with breastfeeding, self-care and postpartum healthcare.
- Handled labor and delivery for moms choosing alternative birth methods.
- Gave emotional support to expecting mothers by answering questions and alleviating concerns.
- Performed neonatal assessments by checking baby's vital signs and performing physical exams to determine overall health at birth.
- Watched vital signs, checked for comfort levels and monitored emotional states of mothers before, during, and after labor.
Staff Midwife
Ghana Health Service
09.2015 - 11.2015
- Consulted with physician when complications occurred to provide holistic health care.
- Managed care of newborns comprehensively through home visits and clinic consultations.
- Modeled holistic care encompassing physiology, sociology, psychology of pregnancy, childbirth and puerperium.
- Performed assessment and evaluation of patient to create treatment plan.
- Managed fetal distress and delivery complications calmly to provide safety to mothers and babies.
- Watched vital signs, checked for comfort levels and monitored emotional states of mothers before, during, and after labor.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Midwifery
Wisconsin International University College
Accra, Ghana02.2023
Associate of Science - Midwifery
Korle-Bu Nursing And Midwifery Training School
Accra, Ghana06.2014
High School Diploma -
Oda Senior High School
Oda, Ghana06.2008
Skills
- Breastfeeding education
- Neonatal Resuscitation
- Clinical assessment
- Health Promotion
- Family planning
- Newborn care
- Cultural Competency
- Prenatal care
- Prenatal nutrition
Reading, Cooking
Reading story books and books related to my job. Cooking
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Twi
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Staff Midwife
Ghana Health Service
04.2019 - Current
Staff Midwife
Ghana Health Service
03.2018 - 09.2018
Staff Midwife
Ghana Health Service
06.2016 - 03.2018
Midwife
Ghana Health Service
03.2016 - 04.2016
Staff Midwife
Ghana Health Service
09.2015 - 11.2015
Registered Midwife
Ghana Health Service
04.2015 - 04.2016
Bachelor of Science - Midwifery
Wisconsin International University College
Associate of Science - Midwifery
Korle-Bu Nursing And Midwifery Training School
High School Diploma -
Oda Senior High School
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