MYRIAM ASARE
ACCRA
Summary
Knowledgeable registered midwife with solid foundation in maternal and neonatal care. Provided comprehensive prenatal, labor, and postpartum support, ensuring optimal outcomes for both mothers and infants. Demonstrated exceptional proficiency in patient education and collaborative teamwork.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
REGISTERED MIDWIFE
SDA VALLEY VIEW HOSPITAL
11.2019 - Current
- Provided prenatal care by monitoring mother and baby health, identifying potential health concerns and providing advice to support mothers.
- Educated mothers and families on pregnancy-related topics to inform and prepare for pregnancy, childbirth and newborn care.
- Supported birthing partners in their roles by providing education on pregnancy, labor, and newborn care.
- Managed fetal distress and delivery complications calmly to provide safety to mothers and babies.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and knowledgeable care during prenatal, labor, and postpartum periods.
- 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.
- Empowered mothers to make informed decisions about their care through comprehensive education on pregnancy, childbirth, and newborn care.
- Performed neonatal assessments by checking baby's vital signs and performing physical exams to determine overall health at birth.
- Increased breastfeeding success rates by offering lactation support and guidance to new mothers.
- Screen women for precancerous lesions and cervical cancer.
- Mentored student midwives during clinical rotations, fostering the next generation of skilled practitioners in the field of midwifery.
REGISTERED MIDWIFE
ST DOMINIC CATHO;IC HOSPITAL
09.2013 - 10.2019
- Developed trusting relationships with patients through compassionate, culturally sensitive care practices.
- Conducted newborn assessments and provided immediate care, promoting healthy growth and development.
- Reduced risk of complications during labor by closely monitoring maternal vital signs and fetal heart rate patterns throughout the process.
- Consulted with physician when complications occurred to provide holistic health care.
- Provided emotional support to families experiencing pregnancy loss or complications, offering resources for grief counseling where appropriate.
- Maintained professional conduct operating under midwifery and neonatal nursing care guidelines.
- Performed assessment and evaluation of patient to create treatment plan.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing comprehensive prenatal and postnatal care.
- Supported families during the grieving process following pregnancy loss or infant death with empathetic emotional support and resource referrals for ongoing counseling services.
- Assessed, evaluated, and cared for neonate and pediatric patients.
- Developed strong rapport with patients'' families, providing emotional support and reassurance during difficult times in their infants'' lives.
- Promoted parent-infant bonding through education on kangaroo care, improving attachment and developmental outcomes.
- Assisted in the development of standardized protocols for common neonatal conditions, leading to consistent and high-quality care.
- Facilitated breastfeeding success by providing lactation support and resources to mothers in the NICU setting.
- Reduced hospital readmissions by providing thorough discharge education to parents and caregivers.
LICENSED MIDWIFE
ENYIRESI GOVERNMENT HOSPITAL
05.2012 - 04.2013
- Assist in developing strong relationships with clients through regular prenatal appointments, fostering trust that contributed to positive birth experiences.
- Assist in promoting safe home births by conducting thorough home visits to assess suitability of environment for labor and delivery.
- Assisted clients in developing a personalized postpartum recovery plan tailored to their unique needs.
- Conducted newborn assessments within 24 hours of birth to monitor infant health status and identify any potential concerns early on.
- Maintained accurate patient records and documentation in accordance with professional and legal requirements.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive care for pregnant individuals and their families.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives within the midwifery practice to enhance patient outcomes and satisfaction rates.
- Conducted antenatal visits, assessing patients'' well-being and addressing any concerns or complications that arose during pregnancy.
- Provided continuous one-on-one care during labor to enhance patient satisfaction with the birthing experience.
- Participated in ongoing professional development activities to stay current on best practices in maternity care delivery systems.
- Improved maternal and newborn health outcomes by providing prenatal care, labor support, and postpartum care.
- Performed neonatal assessments by checking baby's vital signs and performing physical exams to determine overall health at birth.
- 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.
- Watched vital signs, checked for comfort levels and monitored emotional states of mothers before, during, and after labor.
ROTATION MIDWIFE
EASTERN REGIONAL HOSPITAL KOFORIDUA.
10.2008 - 09.2011
- Maintained accurate patient records and documentation in accordance with professional and legal requirements.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive care for pregnant individuals and their families.
- Monitored fetal heart rate patterns throughout labor to detect early signs of distress or complications.
- Conducted antenatal visits, assessing patients'' well-being and addressing any concerns or complications that arose during pregnancy.
- Performed newborn examinations shortly after birth to assess overall health status while providing immediate bonding opportunities for families.
Education
Bachelor of Science - MIDWIFERY
WISCONSON INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE
AGBOGBA05-2022
High School Diploma -
KOFORIDUA NURSING AND MIDWIFERY TRAINING COLLEGE
KOFORIDUA11-2008
ARTS
NEW JUABEN SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
KOFORIDUA07-2003
General Studies
ST. AGNES CATHOLIC SCHOOL
KOFORIDUA08-2000
Skills
- Newborn care
- Postpartum care
- Antenatal care
- Cervical precancerous screening
- Male circumcision
Certification
1. Preceptor and in-service coordinators
2. Improving clinical care to provide optimum services.
3. Male circumcision.
4. Introductory cervical cancer prevention.
5. Ethics and Etiquette's of Nursing and Midwifery Profession
listening to music, tourism, dancing, reading and networking.
love listening to current trends in music, reading , internet working and partying
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Ga
Advanced (C1)
Akwapem Twi
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
French
Beginner (A1)
references:
Vivian Opata
SDA Valley view hospital
contact: 0243266795.
Adwoa Boanimaa Donkor
St. Dominics catholic hospital, Akwatia
contact: 0541183943.
Timeline
REGISTERED MIDWIFE
SDA VALLEY VIEW HOSPITAL
11.2019 - Current
REGISTERED MIDWIFE
ST DOMINIC CATHO;IC HOSPITAL
09.2013 - 10.2019
LICENSED MIDWIFE
ENYIRESI GOVERNMENT HOSPITAL
05.2012 - 04.2013
ROTATION MIDWIFE
EASTERN REGIONAL HOSPITAL KOFORIDUA.
10.2008 - 09.2011
Bachelor of Science - MIDWIFERY
WISCONSON INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE
High School Diploma -
KOFORIDUA NURSING AND MIDWIFERY TRAINING COLLEGE
ARTS
NEW JUABEN SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
General Studies
ST. AGNES CATHOLIC SCHOOL