Jennifer Omari
Accra
Summary
Adept at patient advocacy and contraception counseling, Leveraged these skills at Marie Stopes International to enhance healthcare delivery. My ability to organize workshops and foster teamwork significantly improved service quality, evidenced by a notable increase in patient satisfaction. My approach combines medical expertise with empathetic patient care, driving positive outcomes in challenging environments.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
20
20
Certifications
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Registered Midwife
Lister Hospital and Fertility Centre
01.2021 - Current
- Supported over 100 birthing mothin their roles by providing education on pregnancy, labor, and newborn care.
- Performed neonatal assessments by checking baby's vital signs and performing physical exams to determine overall health at birth.
- Developed strong rapport with patients through active listening skills that facilitated open communication about concerns or anxieties related to pregnancy or childbirth experience.
- Performed prenatal and postnatal examinations.
Locum Competency Based Trainer
Marie Stopes International, NonProfit Organisation
10.2020 - 01.2021
- Provided one-on-one mentoring to help over 100 health providers to become experts in family planning counseling and service provision.
- Coached providers on best practices, providing constructive feedback to support their professional growth.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of training initiatives by tracking participant progress and gathering feedback for continuous improvement.
- Enhanced trainee engagement through interactive one- on -one workshops and hands-on activities.
- Streamlined processes for creating, updating, and distributing training materials, resulting in significant time savings for staff members involved in these tasks.
- Empowered top talent by providing employees with the resources and support necessary to excel in their roles and help train other health providers.
Nurses Manager(Resident)
Franbel Hospital.
05.2020 - 09.2020
- Managed and motivated 5 employees to be productive, engaged in work, participate in internal workshops and stay updated.
- Maintained professionalism, organized safe environment for patients and employees.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving disputes promptly, maintaining open lines of communication, and ensuring high-quality service delivery.
Registered Midwife
St Kathryn's Hospital
10.2018 - 05.2020
- Served as a mentor for new midwives by sharing clinical expertise, providing constructive feedback, and modeling excellence in the practice of midwifery.
- Coordinated care with obstetrician gynecologist, pediatrician and nurses as needed during complex or high-risk births to ensure optimal outcomes for mother and baby.
- Facilitatedover 80 antenatal classes covering topics such as stages of labor progression; pain relief options; breathing patterns; pushing techniques resulting in better prepared expectant parents for childbirth.
Nurse's Manager
Eden Family Hospital
02.2018 - 07.2018
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Supervised, directed, and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff.
- Oversaw infection control procedures to protect patients from infections and keep nursing departments compliant with state regulations.
Midwife Volunteer (Deputy Nurses Manager)
Elshaddai Clinic
10.2017 - 01.2018
- Educated mothers and families on pregnancy-related topics to inform and prepare for pregnancy, childbirth and newborn care.
- Promoted benefits of breastfeeding and offered education on proper positioning, latching and breast care.
- Kept accurate medical records by documenting patient prenatal care, labor and delivery and postpartum care
- Participated in over 20 successful births.
Programs Associate (Midwife)
PATH GHANA
09.2016 - 08.2017
- Built strong relationships with partners, stakeholders and providers fostering a collaborative environment for program success.
- Facilitated workshops and training sessions, enhancing participant skills and knowledge in the making every baby count initiative.
- Managed records and sent weekly reports about progress of workshop.
- Managed budgets effectively, ensuring cost-effective allocation of funds without compromising on quality.
Midwife
Marie Stopes International, Non Profit Org.
07.2011 - 02.2016
- Empowered mothers to make informed decisions about their care through comprehensive education on available contraceptives.
- Checked general and mental health and overall comfort of mothers in counseling and service provision.
- Developed and maintained patient records and documentation.
Registered Midwife- Gynaecological Department.
Korle Bu Teaching Hospital
04.2009 - 06.2011
- Prepared over 400 women pre- operatively for gynecological surgeries.
- Served as a mentor for student midwives by sharing clinical expertise, providing constructive feedback, and modeling excellence in the practice of midwifery.
- Managed women post operatively to enhance comfort and alleviate pain.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Midwifery
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science And Technology
Ashanti Region-Ghana.06-2017
Diploma in Midwifery - Midwifery
Nursing And Midwifery Training College
Accra-Ghana 10.2005 - 08.2008
Diploma in Midwifery (Top Up) - Midwifery
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science And Technology
Ashanti Region-Ghana 01.2011 - 03.2012
Certificate - Computer Foundations
Intercom Programming And Manufacturing Company
Accra-Ghana 01.2015 - 03.2015
Skills
- Patient Advocacy
- Contraception counseling
- Workshop Organisation
- Medical Documentation
- Written Communication
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Time Management
- Problem-Solving
- Multitasking Abilities
- Neonatal Resuscitation
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association.
- Registered Midwife (RM) - Nursing and Midwifery Council-Ghana
- Computer Foundations [IPMC]
- Regional Trainer of Trainers of District Hospital Providers : Helping Babies Breathe, Essential Care for Every Baby and Infection Prevention and Control for the Newborn.- (PATH GHANA) .
- Quality Assurance. Marie Stopes International.
- Supervision. Marie Stopes International.
- Family Planning Counseling. Marie Stopes International.
Languages
English
Advanced (C1)
French
Elementary (A2)
Accomplishments
1. Counseled and provided contraception to an average of 15 clients.
2. Contributed towards training over 2000 providers in the making every baby count initiative.
3. Provided technical support towards setting up 2 hospitals.
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Affiliations
- Ghana Registered Midwives Association
- International Confederation of Midwives
- Ghanaian and Diasporan Nursing Association
- Gold Midwifery
- The World Continuing Education Alliance
- Medical Simulation Skills Institute-GHANA
- Harm Reduction International
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeContract WorkInternshipWork Location
On-SiteRemoteHybridImportant To Me
Career advancementHealthcare benefitsPersonal development programsTeam Building / Company RetreatsPaid sick leavePaid time offCompany CultureQuote
I dwell in possibility.
Emily Dickinson
Software
Excel
Powerpoint
Microsoft word
Navigating internet
Interests
Bedside Nursing
Health promotion including infection prevention
Antenatal, perinatal and postnatal care
Workshop organisation and participation
Volunteering and outreach works
Team work and culture
Education
Career Advancement
Timeline
Registered Midwife
Lister Hospital and Fertility Centre
01.2021 - Current
Locum Competency Based Trainer
Marie Stopes International, NonProfit Organisation
10.2020 - 01.2021
Nurses Manager(Resident)
Franbel Hospital.
05.2020 - 09.2020
Registered Midwife
St Kathryn's Hospital
10.2018 - 05.2020
Nurse's Manager
Eden Family Hospital
02.2018 - 07.2018
Midwife Volunteer (Deputy Nurses Manager)
Elshaddai Clinic
10.2017 - 01.2018
Programs Associate (Midwife)
PATH GHANA
09.2016 - 08.2017
Certificate - Computer Foundations
Intercom Programming And Manufacturing Company
01.2015 - 03.2015
Midwife
Marie Stopes International, Non Profit Org.
07.2011 - 02.2016
Diploma in Midwifery (Top Up) - Midwifery
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science And Technology
01.2011 - 03.2012
Registered Midwife- Gynaecological Department.
Korle Bu Teaching Hospital
04.2009 - 06.2011
Diploma in Midwifery - Midwifery
Nursing And Midwifery Training College
10.2005 - 08.2008
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association.
- Registered Midwife (RM) - Nursing and Midwifery Council-Ghana
- Computer Foundations [IPMC]
- Regional Trainer of Trainers of District Hospital Providers : Helping Babies Breathe, Essential Care for Every Baby and Infection Prevention and Control for the Newborn.- (PATH GHANA) .
- Quality Assurance. Marie Stopes International.
- Supervision. Marie Stopes International.
- Family Planning Counseling. Marie Stopes International.
Bachelor of Science - Midwifery
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science And Technology
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