Gertrude Owusu

NMC Registered Midwife with over 3 years' clinical experience in maternity and obstetric care. Experienced in maternity care, including antenatal counselling, intrapartum care such as conducting spontaneous vaginal delivery, and comprehensive postnatal/neonatal assessment. Proficient in managing obstetric emergencies such as post-partum haemorrhage and shoulder dystocia.

Current NHS experience as a Rehabilitation Assistant. Skilled in antenatal, intrapartum, postnatal, and neonatal care, including management of obstetric emergencies. Committed to safe, compassionate, patient-centred care with multidisciplinary professionals in line with NHS values.

Seeking a Band 5/6 Midwife role.

Rehabilitation Assistant (Band 4) - Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust - UK

(2024-07)

• Assist patients with mobility, transfers, and rehabilitation exercises
• Support physiotherapy and occupational therapy programmes
• Monitor and record vital signs and patient progress
• Promote independence and dignity of patients
• Identify and escalate clinical concerns to registered staff
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation
• Adhere to infection prevention and control policies
• Work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams
• Ensure patient safety through risk assessments and safeguarding practices

Staff Midwife - Central KW Medical Centre, Kwame Danso - Ghana

(2022-02 - 2024-05)

• Conducted over 60 spontaneous vaginal deliveries
• Provided antenatal, intrapartum, and postnatal care
• Monitored maternal and fetal wellbeing
• Managed obstetric emergencies
• Administered medications and IV fluids
• Performed episiotomies and suturing
• Supported breastfeeding and neonatal care
• Provided family planning and health education
• Maintained patient records and infection control

Rotational Midwife - St. Martin's Catholic Hospital, Agroyesum-Ghana - Ghana

(2021-02 - 2022-01)

• Rotated across multiple departments
• Conducted patient assessments and care planning
• Administered medications and IV therapy
• Delivered antenatal and postnatal education
• Assisted in labour and delivery
• Assisted in caesarean sections
• Participated in community health programs

Diploma in Midwifery - Midwifery - SDA Nursing and Midwifery Training College (2020)