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Esther Ayim Peprah

Midwife
Buraidah,05
Esther Ayim Peprah

Summary

Friendly Registered Midwife with extensive experience handling labor and deliveries. Meticulous worker, diligently conducts prenatal, postnatal and overall health examinations. Critical thinker expertly handles tense and emergency situations with sound judgment. Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.

Overview

15
years of professional experience

Work History

Ministry of Health
Buraydah , Qassim

Specialist midwife
04.2025 - Current

Job overview

  • Followed all company policies and procedures to deliver quality work.
  • Optimized customer experience by delivering superior services and effectively troubleshooting issues.
  • Gathered, organized and input information into digital database.
  • Kept accurate medical records by documenting patient prenatal care, labor and delivery and postpartum care.
  • Watched vital signs, checked for comfort levels and monitored emotional states of mothers before, during, and after labor.
  • Participated in over [Number] successful births.
  • Performed neonatal assessments by checking baby's vital signs and performing physical exams to determine overall health at birth.
  • Administered pain medication during deliveries to keep mothers comfortable and safe during delivery.
  • Followed professional standards and guidelines by adhering to ethical and legal guidelines and maintaining continued education certifications.

St Joseph hospital
Koforidua , Ghana

Registered Midwife
04.2016 - 04.2025

Job overview

  • Communicated with patients, partners and family members regarding reproductive health and newborn care.
  • Monitored and recorded patient vitals and ordered diagnostic tests.
  • Monitored health of pregnant patients and unborn babies and delivered superior care across continuum.
  • Educated patients in pain management techniques and strategies for labor.
  • Delivered focused, quality care to antepartum, post-partum, newborn and gynecologic patients.
  • Provided compassionate and empathetic support for patients related to miscarriages, stillbirths, neonatal deaths and terminations.
  • Maintained accountability for midwifery assessment, birth plan and implementation.
  • Promoted safe clinical care through dedicated leadership and employee education.
  • Educated patients about nutrition and good health practices and encouraged participation in healthcare-related decisions.
  • Closely monitored mother's health, comfort and emotional states before, during and after labor for births.
  • Recorded examination findings, health histories and significant observations in patient's chart.
  • Demonstrated best angles and positioning to support and enable women to successfully breastfeed babies.
  • Taught prenatal classes to help educate expectant parents on labor stages and pain relief options.
  • Provided emergency healthcare for injured or sick babies and calmly directed parents to physicians when unable to provide care.
  • Consulted with and obtained orders from obstetricians for special care or diagnostic procedures.
  • Managed care and monitored pain levels of postpartum and postoperative patients.
  • Developed individualized birth plans with mothers based on health concerns, desires and fears.
  • Recognized emergent obstetric and neonatal conditions and initiated appropriate measures.
  • Ordered and interpreted laboratory and diagnostic tests to establish diagnoses and develop comprehensive treatment plans.
  • Introduced breathing and grounding techniques to support birthing process and increase overall comfort.
  • Evaluated fetal status by performing abdominal palpation and assessing ultrasound to estimate fetal weight, presentation and position.
  • Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
  • Explained policies, procedures and services to patients.
  • Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
  • Built work schedules and staff assignments, taking workload, space and equipment availability into consideration.
  • Maintained communication and transparency with governing boards, department heads and medical staff.
  • Established solid relations with leadership and staff by attending meetings and coordinating interdepartmental information exchanges.
  • Maintained awareness of government regulations, health insurance changes and financing options.
  • Managed changes in integrated health care delivery systems and technological innovations while keeping focus on quality of care.
  • Monitored inpatient bed use, facilities and staff to provide optimal use of resources.
  • Planned and implemented programs for health care or medical facilities supporting personnel administration and training.
  • Administered fiscal operations for accounting, budget planning, authorizing expenditures and coordinating reporting.
  • Assisted employees in scheduling computer and phone updates.
  • Organized work orders, maintenance repairs and other administrative duties.
  • Collected and compiled data to document performance or assess program quality.

Presbyterian hospital Donkorkrom
Donkorkrom, Ghana

Registered Midwife
05.2011 - 03.2016

Job overview

  • Communicated with patients, partners and family members regarding reproductive health and newborn care.
  • Monitored and recorded patient vitals and ordered diagnostic tests.
  • Monitored health of pregnant patients and unborn babies and delivered superior care across continuum.
  • Monitored mothers and newborn babies during pregnancy and postpartum periods to quickly detect warning signs and treat complications.
  • Interpreted patient complaints, observations and vitals to identify problems or health conditions.
  • Collected information and documented patient updates to record health status.
  • Referred patients to specialists or recommended immediate treatment in emergency situations.
  • Performed episiotomies to support difficult births and sutured perineum.
  • Counseled patients, spouses and family members after fetal or infant loss.
  • Developed care plan based on patient needs and goals.
  • Cared for women with high-risk pregnancies and coordinated care with maternal-fetal medicine specialists.
  • Cared for and assisted mothers during labor process by providing physical and emotional support.
  • Observed condition of fetus using ultrasound equipment and coordinated responses based on findings.
  • Examined newborn infants and treated conditions, such as jaundice and sepsis immediately.
  • Coordinated and managed care by communicating with other healthcare professionals, such as doctors, pharmacists and senior midwives.
  • Ordered and interpreted laboratory and diagnostic tests to establish diagnoses and develop comprehensive treatment plans.
  • Liaised with healthcare teams to deliver and manage care in patient homes.

Eastern regional hospital
Koforidua , Ghana

Rotational Intern
02.2010 - 03.2011

Job overview

  • Maintained positive working relationship with fellow staff and management.
  • Identified needs of women promptly and efficiently.
  • Identified areas for improvement, narrowing focus for decision-makers in making necessary changes.
  • Collected information and documented patient updates to record health status.
  • Coordinated and managed care by communicating with other healthcare professionals, such as senior midwives.
  • Educated patients about nutrition and good health practices and encouraged participation in healthcare-related decisions.
  • Recorded examination findings, health histories and significant observations in patient's chart.
  • Closely monitored mother's health, comfort and emotional states before, during and after labor for births.
  • Escorted patients before and after surgical procedures.
  • Received blood and bodily fluid samples and sent for investigation.
  • Assisted administrative departments with paperwork, errands and other
  • clerical duties.
  • Used wheelchairs to transport patients around facility and to and from vehicles.
  • Supported nursing staff in day-to-day operations.
  • Restocked supplies and cleaned equipment between patients.
  • Greeted, guided and offered assistance to patients and visitors.

Education

University of Health And Allied Sciences
Ho- Ghana

Bachelor in Midwifery from Midwifery
11.2020

Nurses And Midwives Training College
Kumasi - Ghana

Diploma in Midwifery from Midwifery
12.2009

Skills

  • Customer Service
  • Planning & Organizing
  • Team Management
  • Friendly, Positive Attitude
  • Flexible Schedule
  • Critical Thinking
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Problem Resolution
  • People Skills
  • PPE Use
  • Team Building
  • Organizational Skills
  • Good Work Ethic
  • Supervision & Leadership
  • Active Listening
  • Basic Math
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Decision Making
  • Time Management
  • Employee Work Scheduling
  • Employee Performance Evaluations
  • Medicare Compliance
  • Performance Monitoring
  • Emergency Readiness
  • Clinical Staff Management
  • Maintenance & Repair
  • First Aid/CPR
  • Reliable & Trustworthy

Languages

English
Advanced
C1

Timeline

Specialist midwife

Ministry of Health
04.2025 - Current

Registered Midwife

St Joseph hospital
04.2016 - 04.2025

Registered Midwife

Presbyterian hospital Donkorkrom
05.2011 - 03.2016

Rotational Intern

Eastern regional hospital
02.2010 - 03.2011

University of Health And Allied Sciences

Bachelor in Midwifery from Midwifery

Nurses And Midwives Training College

Diploma in Midwifery from Midwifery

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