Ayishetu Bakpata Mohammed
Tamale
Summary
Led nursing initiatives in children's department over 9 years. Achieved recognition as best nurse in 2019 for launching independent children's ward. Developed NICU in collaboration with UNICEF mentorship program. Advanced professional skills through specialty training at GCNM. Recently attained certification as neonatal nurse specialist.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Neonatal Nurse Specialist .
Integrated supportive Supervision on Maternal and newborn care (IHP-PROJECT HOPE)
Upper West And Savannah Region
02.2026 - 02.2026
- Facilitated training sessions for midwives and nurses on essential newborn care practices.
- Evaluated functionality of newborn care equipment to ensure safety and effectiveness.
- Evaluated availability of newborn medications and emergency drugs to ensure timely access for critical care.
- Executed neonatal resuscitation practices to ensure immediate care for newborns in distress.
Senior Nursing Officer
Wa West District Hospital
Wa West District, Upper West Region
08.2020 - 09.2022
- Achieved improved breastfeeding outcomes by educating mothers on effective techniques and positioning.
- Enhanced family understanding of infant health conditions and treatment plans through targeted education.
- Streamlined nursing operations by effectively managing ward activities and role assignments.
- Elevated staff proficiency in neonatal care through comprehensive training on resuscitation and essential newborn practices.
- Advanced quality care by developing and maintaining robust medical protocols and standards.
Nursing Officer
Wa West District Hospital
Wa West District, Upper West Region
10.2018 - 08.2020
- Participated in ward rounds with the healthcare team to plan, implement and evaluate patient care.
- Monitored and recorded patient assessment findings, vital signs, fluid input and output, pain level and recovery progress.
- Administered prescribed medications and monitored patients’ reactions.
- Educated families on the conditions of their children.
- Trained staff of the unit on management of some paediatric emergencies.
- Ensured availability of supplies and logistics needed to provide effective patient care.
- Trained and mentored new staff, RNs, and student nurses on best practices, hospital policies, and standards of care.
Nursing Officer (Nurse intern)
Suntreso Government Hospital
Suntreso, Ghana
03.2016 - 04.2017
- Ensured patients are nursed using the nursing process and evaluation done appropriately.
- Monitored and recorded vital signs including blood pressure, temperature, heart rate, respiration and pain.
- Administered intravenous medication and monitored clients for adverse reactions, reporting reactions immediately.
- Communicated with doctors and members of the health team to deliver the best standard of care.
- Prepared clients psychological for surgeries and participated in post-operative care management of surgical sites.
Education
Neonatal nurse specialist - MEMBERSHIP
Ghana College of Nurses And Midwives
Ghana12-2025
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University for Development Studies
Ghana08-2015
West African Senior High Certificate Examination - undefined
Bolgatanga girls Senior High School
12-2011
Skills
Problem solving skills
Expert in nursing documentation
Empathic
Relationship building
Team building
Leadership skills
Qualitative researcher
Basic Computer skills
Communication
Time management
Stress management
Recording and documentation
Certification
- Certificate of participation in the training of healthcare workers in improving newborn survival rate in Ghana, 2020
- Certificate of participation (online) in 'point of care, quality improvement', 2020
- Certification of participation in necrotizing enterocolitis in neonates, 2021
- Certificate of participation (online) in Emergency care of small and term babies, 2021
- Certificate of participation in covid-19 prevention (online), 2023
- Certificate of participation in patient safety in healthcare, 2023
- Certificate of participation knowledge transition in healthcare, 2023
- Certificate of participation in healthcare organizations and the healthcare system online, 2026
- Certificate of participation in Business process management in Healthcare Organizations online, 2026
- Certificate of participation in quality improvement in healthcare organizations online, 2025
- Certificate of participation in healthcare delivery in healthcare organizations online, 2025
- Certificate of participation lactational conference, 2025
References
- Dr Vivian Afoko, Lecturer, University for Development Studies, Tamale, Tamale, Northern Region, Ghana, +233244464942, Vivian.afoko@uds.edu.gh
- Prof Mary Ani Amponsah, Lecturer, University of Ghana, Legon, School of nursing, Accra, Accra, Greater Accra Region, Ghana, +233244368205, dr.aniamponsah@gmail.com
- Rabiatu Issaka, Deputy Director of Nursing Services, Wa West District Hospital, +233208240306, rabiatuissaka@gmail.com
Timeline
Neonatal Nurse Specialist .
Integrated supportive Supervision on Maternal and newborn care (IHP-PROJECT HOPE)
02.2026 - 02.2026
Senior Nursing Officer
Wa West District Hospital
08.2020 - 09.2022
Nursing Officer
Wa West District Hospital
10.2018 - 08.2020
Nursing Officer (Nurse intern)
Suntreso Government Hospital
03.2016 - 04.2017
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University for Development Studies
West African Senior High Certificate Examination - undefined
Bolgatanga girls Senior High School
Neonatal nurse specialist - MEMBERSHIP
Ghana College of Nurses And Midwives