Falidatu Abubakar
Kumasi
Summary
Detail-oriented Registered Midwife with [Number] years of experience working with patients of varying need and personal requests. Thoughtful facilitator of comprehensively arranged births, both at home and in hospital settings. Gynecological health expert, providing consultations, care and support for all patients.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Midwife
Atonsu Government Hospital
Atonsu Agogo
2021.03 - 2022.02
- Performed prenatal and postnatal examinations.
- Provided healthcare information and educational resources to new parents.
- Participated in advanced practice training and worked alongside physicians.
- Gave emotional support to expecting mothers by answering questions and alleviating concerns.
- Handled labor and delivery for moms choosing alternative birth methods.
- Diagnosed and treated patients with high-risk complications.
- Treated men and women with sexually transmitted diseases.
- Assisted mothers with breastfeeding, self-care and postpartum healthcare.
- Offered primary care to expecting mothers and newborn infants.
- Performed low-intervention techniques to induce labor or relieve pain during labor.
- Coached women through final stage of labor and delivered over [Number] newborns in family-oriented settings.
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
- Prepared a variety of different written communications, reports and documents to ensure smooth operations.
- Participated in team-building activities to enhance working relationships.
- Developed team communications and information for meetings.
- Adhered to social distancing protocols and wore mask or face shield.
- Received and processed stock into inventory management system.
- Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Analyzed and interpreted patients' histories, symptoms, physical findings and diagnostic information to develop appropriate diagnosis.
- Cultivated rapport with patients and caregivers, utilizing proactive communication with parents and children.
- Thrived in high volume atmosphere providing care ranging from wellness visits to illnesses, injuries, and life-threatening conditions.
- Provided educational support to patients and families to inform them of procedures.
- Provided bedside care and treatment for patients in Pediatric/Surgical units.
- Asked parents pre-determined questions based on age of child.
- Identified common pediatric and adolescent illnesses to plan and implement interventions and management.
- Helped young patients feel comfortable with procedures and immunizations.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Took vitals and assessed patients in recovery room following surgical procedures.
- Evaluated cardio-respiratory systems for deviations, providing appropriate treatment as necessary.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Trained and coached new employees on protocols and best practices to promote ideal patient outcomes.
Family Planning Coordinator
Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital
Kumasi
2019.11 - 2019.11
- Collaborated with store manager to maintain daily operations.
Student Midwife
Mankraso District Hospital
Mankraso - Ashanti
2019.06 - 2019.08
- Gave emotional support to expecting mothers by answering questions and alleviating concerns.
- Handled labor and delivery for moms choosing alternative birth methods.
- Performed low-intervention techniques to induce labor or relieve pain during labor.
- Treated men and women with sexually transmitted diseases.
- Offered primary care to expecting mothers and newborn infants.
- Provided healthcare information and educational resources to new parents.
- Assisted mothers with breastfeeding, self-care and postpartum healthcare.
- Participated in advanced practice training and worked alongside physicians.
- Performed prenatal and postnatal examinations.
- Diagnosed and treated patients with high-risk complications.
Psychiatric Nurse
Ankaful Psychiatric Hospital
Cape Coast
2019.04 - 2019.04
- Explained useful coping methods to relieve depression and anxiety.
- Performed patient assessments to monitor expected response to medications and altering treatment plans.
- Coordinated with medical and paramedical professionals to provide appropriate input and effectively formulate and implement treatment plans for patients.
- Monitored primary care needs for patients to coordinate access to appropriate providers.
- Monitored vital signs, nutritional intake and signs and symptoms of complications to report deviations to supervisor.
- Oversaw care of suicidal patients and acted swiftly to reduce risk of harm to themselves or others.
- Provided direct quality care to patients by monitoring, recording and evaluating psychiatric conditions.
- Responded to numerous volatile situations and violent outbreaks to restore safety and security of patients and staff.
- Administered medication and treatments to patients to observe and record responses.
- Conducted therapy for mentally ill patients in group and individual settings to assist patients in achieving normalcy.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
Student Midwife
St. Francis Xavier Hospital
Assin Fosu - Central Region
2019.01 - 2019.02
- Gave emotional support to expecting mothers by answering questions and alleviating concerns.
- Handled labor and delivery for moms choosing alternative birth methods.
- Performed low-intervention techniques to induce labor or relieve pain during labor.
- Assisted mothers with breastfeeding, self-care and postpartum healthcare.
- Participated in advanced practice training and worked alongside physicians.
- Performed prenatal and postnatal examinations.
- Diagnosed and treated patients with high-risk complications.
Surgical Nurse
Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital
Kumasi
2018.07 - 2018.08
- Assisted families by answering questions, supplying general information and providing frequent updates on patient progress.
- Maintained sterile surgical environment and secured confidential data to protect patients' health and privacy.
- Documented procedure plans, surgery notes and progress updates to facilitate communication among healthcare providers.
- Evaluated patients to detect contraindications before anesthesia or scheduled surgery.
- Created warm, supportive atmosphere to keep patients feeling safe and comfortable immediately before and after surgery.
- Communicated medical information and discharge instructions to patients and families to reduce return visits.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Cared for patients in [Number]-bed unit, supporting fellow nurses in delivering outstanding treatment to patients.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Registered General Nurse
Sutrenso Goverment Hospital
South Suntreso Kumasi
2018.01 - 2018.02
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Minimized hospital stays with recovery-centered approaches, reducing average in-patient stay length.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Midwifery
Garden City University College
Kenyasi - Kumasi12.2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Midwifery
Nursing & Midwifery Training College
Kumasi10.2020
Bachelor of Science - General Arts
Twifo Praso Senior High School
Twifo Praso06.2015
Skills
- Attention to Detail
- Organization and Time Management
- Good Telephone Etiquette
- Planning and Coordination
- Problem-Solving
- Excellent Communication
- Decision Making
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
- Multitasking Abilities
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Dependable and Responsible
- Clerical Support
- Training and Development
Languages
English
Croatian
Hobbies
Reading
Watching Movies
Reference
Dr. Akyina
Kumasi South Government Hospital
Timeline
Registered Midwife
Atonsu Government Hospital
2021.03 - 2022.02
Family Planning Coordinator
Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital
2019.11 - 2019.11
Student Midwife
Mankraso District Hospital
2019.06 - 2019.08
Psychiatric Nurse
Ankaful Psychiatric Hospital
2019.04 - 2019.04
Student Midwife
St. Francis Xavier Hospital
2019.01 - 2019.02
Surgical Nurse
Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital
2018.07 - 2018.08
Registered General Nurse
Sutrenso Goverment Hospital
2018.01 - 2018.02
Bachelor of Science - Midwifery
Garden City University College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Midwifery
Nursing & Midwifery Training College
Bachelor of Science - General Arts
Twifo Praso Senior High School
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