HAGAR KOOMSON
Nurse-Midwife/Caregiver
TAKORADI,Western Region
Summary
A Registered Nurse Midwife and a Community Health Nurse, with fifteen (15) years of professional experience in delivering quality healthcare to patients and their families. I am passionate and sensitive about bringing new life into the community and assisting patients in recovery procedures. I have skills and confidence to work under extreme pressure and handle unexpected situations with astute professionalism. I support patients of all ages physically, emotionally and mentally. I have also developed expertise in various areas of medical and surgical nursing, intensive care units (ICU), labour and delivery, neonatal care, Covid-19 Center, preoperative and postoperative care and psychiatry nursing care.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
3
3
Languages
Work History
Rotation Nurse Midwife (National Service)
Effia- Nkwanta Regional Hospital
Takoradi, W/R
01.2016 - 12.2016
- Worked in various units in the hospital including Female and Medical Surgical Units, Intensive Care Units, Neonatal Intensive Care Units, Accident and Emergency Units, Theatre Units Pre and Post Operative Units, Antenatal Units, Psychiatry Units and General Outpatients Units.
Student Midwife
Essikado Government Hospital
Takoradi
01.2014 - 12.2016
- Monitoring and administering medication, injections, and intravenous infusions during labour
- Monitoring the foetus during labour
- Turning and positioning immobile patients
- Delivered meals and snacks, feeding patients who were unable to feed themselves
- Kept accurate medical records by documenting patient prenatal care, labor and delivery and postpartum care.
- Performed neonatal assessments by checking baby's vital signs and performing physical exams to determine overall health at birth.
Registered Midwife
Effia Nkwanta Regional Hospital
Takoradi, W/R
01.2022 - Current
- Collaborate with doctors on ward rounds and minor consultations
- Provide pre-operative, intra-operative, post-operative, and post-discharge care to surgical and bariatric patients, per physician’s orders
- Assist in wound care, monitoring vital signs, administering medication, and other duties as assigned by physician
- Develop and maintain a working knowledge of physician’s orders, medications, and equipment
- Maintain all patient records according to physician’s requirements
- Understand and enforce all appropriate safety policies and procedures
- Assist in gathering, compiling, and analyzing statistical data on patient satisfaction
- Bed bathed critically ill patients and dressed wounds
- Fed unconscious patients through nasogastric tubes.
Senior Staff Midwife
Effia-Nkwanta Regional Hospital
Takoradi, W/R
01.2019 - 01.2022
- Carried out intravenous therapy, monitored input and output chart and balancing
- Fed unconscious patients through nasogastric tubes
- Maintained accurate medical records and prepared comprehensive medical reports
- Provided high-quality antenatal, intrapartum, and postnatal care to women and their families
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team of obstetricians, nurses, social workers, and other health professionals
- Implemented and evaluated clinical guidelines and policies to ensure best practice and safety standards
- Administered medication, injections, and infusions during labour
- Ensured the continuous disinfection of the facility to prevent the spread of Covid-19
- Embarked on Covid-19 health talks via the media and in schools within the community.
Nurse Midwife
Effia-Nkwanta Regional Hospital
Takoradi
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Administered medications and IV fluids during labour and monitored their effects on the mother and the foetus
- Educated and supported new parents to care for their newborn babies and promote healthy bonding
- Provided reproductive health services and counselling to adolescents on preventing teen pregnancy, STI transmission, and sexual violence related injuries
- Collaborated with medical team in delivering babies safely and effectively
- Provided follow-up services for clients and home visits for the elderly
- Conducted patient assessments, collected samples, and measured vital signs.
Nurse Midwife
Enchi Government Hospital
Enchi, W/R
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Checking blood pressure, pulse rate, temperature and breathing of elderly, disabled or vulnerable patients
- Assisting doctors in performing an examination or general medical procedures for patients
- Setting up intravenous (IV) drips and providing ongoing care to patients
- Educating and advising patients and families on health issues and well-being
- Providing emergency care to patients with health complications
- Advising and supporting in the daily care of their newborn babies
Student Midwife
Ankaful Psychiatry Hospital
Cape Coast, C/R
01.2013 - 12.2013
- Provided psychosocial and medical care to mentally ill patients within a long-term care facility
- Ensure the provision of safe quality emergency medical care to patients requiring emergency treatment
- Evaluate episodic and acute responses to physical and psychosocial issues
- Coordinate patient referrals, transfers, and discharge planning activities
- Participated in health campaigns and education of the people regarding health care
- Promoted benefits of breastfeeding and offered education on proper positioning, latching and breast care.
Student Midwife
Holy Child Catholic Hospital
Takoradi
01.2012 - 12.2012
- Recording details and symptoms of patient medical history and current health
- Administering medications and treatments, then monitoring patients for side effects and reactions
- Creating, implementing, and evaluating patient care plans with the medical team
- Drawing blood, urine samples, and other body fluids for lab work
- Educating patients and family members on treatment and care plans.
- Educated mothers and families on pregnancy-related topics to inform and prepare for pregnancy, childbirth and newborn care.
Senior Community Health Nurse
Enchi Government Hospital
Enchi, W/R
01.2011 - 01.2012
- Checked vital signs of elderly, disabled or vulnerable patients
- Recorded patient medical history and health status
- Administered and monitored medications and treatments
- Developed, implemented, and evaluated patient care plans with the medical team
- Operated and monitored medical equipment
- Collected blood, urine, and other samples for laboratory work
- Educated patients and families on treatment and care plans
- Assisted doctors with general medical procedures.
Community Health Nurse
Akyemfo District Hospital
Saltpond, C/R
01.2007 - 01.2010
- Checked vital signs of elderly, disabled or vulnerable patients
- Administered injections and other forms of treatment
- Assisted doctors in performing an examination or general medical procedures
- Set up intravenous (IV) drips and providing ongoing care to patients
- Performed child welfare clinic for children under five (5) years and administered vaccinations
- Conducted home visits for all aged especially those with special needs.
Education
Degree in Midwifery (Completed) -
Garden City University
Diploma in Midwifery -
Nursing and Midwifery Training College
Certificate in Nursing -
Esiama Community Health Nursing College
SSSCE Graduate -
Takoradi Senior High School
Skills
- Proficient in Microsoft office suite and internet applications
- Fast and accurate typing skills (30 WPM)
- Experienced in Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) Software
- Skilled in operating photocopier and fax machine
- Excellent communication skills
- Patient and empathetic
- Kind and understanding
- Focused and attentive
- Friendly and approachable
Certification
- 2018, Licensed Registered Staff Midwife, Registered Nurses and Midwifery Association, Ghana
- 2007, Licensed Community Health Nurse, Registered Nurses and Midwifery Association, Ghana
Postal Address
c/o P.O.Box 229, Sekondi-Takoradi. Ghana
Place Of Birth
SEKONDI-TAKORADI, GHANA
Health Workshops Trainings Attended
- 2020, Helping baby to breathe and lifesaving skills, Effia Nkwanta Regional Hospital, Ghana
- 2019, Training in Pain management and Emergency management, Marie Stopes International, Accra, Ghana.
- 2018, Adolescent & Youth Friendly service provision training, Marie Stopes International, Accra, Ghana.
- 2018, Training on infections prevention, control, and medical abortion, Marie Stopes International, Accra, Ghana
- 2010, Jadelle Medical Training in surgical nursing and health informatics, Ghana Health Service (GHS) Bibiani W/R, Ghana
- 2009, Diseases and Infections prevention workshop, Systems for Health under Ghana Health Service – Enchi, Western Region, Ghana
Contact Number
233245858110/233246644682
References
- Livia Donkoh Asameni (Principal Midwifery Officer), Effia-Nkwanta Regional Hospital.Sekondi-Takoradi.W/R.Ghana.FFIA- NKW 23324430672. liviaasameni@gmail.com
- Akosua Ofori Kissi-Twum (Part-Time Lecturer), Nursing and Midwifery College.Sekondi-Takoradi.W/R.Ghana. 233243811301, akossofo@gmailcom
Hobbies and Interests
- Offering First Aid and CPR
- Care for the needy and vulnerable in society
- Volunteering
- Community service
- Traveling
Affiliations
- Ghana Registered Nurses' and Midwives' Association (GRNMA)
Timeline
Registered Midwife
Effia Nkwanta Regional Hospital
01.2022 - Current
Senior Staff Midwife
Effia-Nkwanta Regional Hospital
01.2019 - 01.2022
Nurse Midwife
Effia-Nkwanta Regional Hospital
01.2018 - 01.2019
Nurse Midwife
Enchi Government Hospital
01.2017 - 01.2018
Rotation Nurse Midwife (National Service)
Effia- Nkwanta Regional Hospital
01.2016 - 12.2016
Student Midwife
Essikado Government Hospital
01.2014 - 12.2016
Student Midwife
Ankaful Psychiatry Hospital
01.2013 - 12.2013
Student Midwife
Holy Child Catholic Hospital
01.2012 - 12.2012
Senior Community Health Nurse
Enchi Government Hospital
01.2011 - 01.2012
Community Health Nurse
Akyemfo District Hospital
01.2007 - 01.2010
Degree in Midwifery (Completed) -
Garden City University
Diploma in Midwifery -
Nursing and Midwifery Training College
Certificate in Nursing -
Esiama Community Health Nursing College
SSSCE Graduate -
Takoradi Senior High School
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