Rhoda Olad
TAMALE
Summary
Dedicated Midwife with a proven track record at Ghana Health Service, enhancing maternal and neonatal health through expert antenatal screening and compassionate breastfeeding support. Achieved significant reductions in childbirth complications by empowering mothers with knowledge and vigilant monitoring, showcasing strong teamwork and maternal health education skills.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Nurses and Midwives Preceptor
University for Development Studies
04.2024 - Current
- Collaborated with other preceptors and instructors to enhance student experience.
- Volunteered personal instruction and training to midwifery students through job shadowing and professional development.
- Promoted student growth by providing consistent feedback on assignments and assessments.
Midwife
Ghana Health Service
04.2009 - Current
- 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.
- 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.
- Reduced complications during childbirth with vigilant monitoring of maternal and fetal wellbeing throughout labor.
Community Health Nurse
Ghana Health Service
04.2009 - 07.2016
- Conducted home visits for at-risk patients, providing necessary medical care and support for improved wellbeing.
- Participated in community outreach events promoting public health resources and services available to local residents.
- Enhanced community health through delivering educational presentations on disease prevention, nutrition, and healthy lifestyles.
- Collaborated with other health-focused organizations and agencies to promote community health.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Midwifery
Garden City University College
Kumasi, Ghana11-2024
Diploma - Midwifery
University Of Cape Coast
Cape Coast03-2020
Post Basic Midwifery -
Nursing And Midwifery Training School
Kpembe03-2016
Certificate -
Community Nursing Training School
Tamale07-2009
Senior Secondary-school Certificate (S.S.C.E - Business
Ghana Secondary School
Tamale07-2004
Skills
- Maternal health education
- Breastfeeding support
- Contraceptive counseling
- High-risk pregnancy care
- Antenatal screening
- Family planning advice
- Postpartum care
- Conducting of delivery
- Team work
Languages
English
Hausa
Twi
Dagbani
Dagaare
Affiliations
- Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association Treasurer-2020-2024.
- Nurses and Midwife preceptor-University of Development Studies Tamale
Additional Information
-Participated in management of Obstetric and Gynecological Emergencies by Total Life Enhancement Centre Ghana(TOLEC GH) 25th June 2019
-Participated in management of Common Pediatric Emergencies by Total Life Enhancement Centre Ghana (TOLEC GH) 29th August 2019
-Participated in implants insertion and Removal by DFID 11th July 2018
REFEREE
Dr chrysantus Kubio
Regional Director of Health Services-Northern Region.
0243654478
Dr Abu Ganda
Abu Guasu Memorial Hospital
Tamale
0243347039
Timeline
Nurses and Midwives Preceptor
University for Development Studies
04.2024 - Current
Midwife
Ghana Health Service
04.2009 - Current
Community Health Nurse
Ghana Health Service
04.2009 - 07.2016
Bachelor of Science - Midwifery
Garden City University College
Diploma - Midwifery
University Of Cape Coast
Post Basic Midwifery -
Nursing And Midwifery Training School
Certificate -
Community Nursing Training School
Senior Secondary-school Certificate (S.S.C.E - Business
Ghana Secondary School
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