RUTH AMA ASAAH AYIREBI
Registered midwife, caregiver.
ACCRA,AA
Summary
Healthcare professional with extensive experience in providing compassionate care and support. Known for strong focus on collaboration and achieving results in dynamic environments. Effective in delivering personal care and fostering trust.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Senior Staff Midwife
Seventh Day Adventist Hospital
03.2023 - Current
- Providing full antenatal care, including clinical examination, parental classes and screening
- Identifying 99% high risk pregnancies and ensuring prompt referral.
- Monitoring and conducting 90% labour under aseptic technique
- Conducting prenatal assessments, monitor foetal development, and educate expectant mothers on healthy pregnancy practices
- Helping parents to cope with miscarriage, termination, still birth and neonatal death
- Tutoring student midwifes
- Educating and assisting mothers to breastfeed
- Collaborating with multi-disciplinary healthcare teams to ensure comprehensive maternal and neonatal care
- Built strong rapport with patients through open communication channels that encouraged feedback and collaboration on care plans.
- Evaluated clinical performance regularly, identifying areas of improvement and implementing strategies to enhance overall patient care experience.
- Developed and maintained patient records and documentation.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, documenting progress and any changes in condition.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to develop comprehensive care strategies for optimal patient outcomes.
- Implemented safety measures to prevent falls, accidents, and injuries within the home environment.
- Improved patient well-being by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Delivered personal hygiene assistance including bathing grooming dressing feeding toileting all while maintaining client privacy respect.
- Developed recreational activities tailored to individual interests, enhancing overall quality of life for clients in care settings or at home environments.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families, fostering strong relationships built on trust and empathy.
- Administered medications accurately, ensuring proper dosage and timely intake.
- Facilitated communication between patients and healthcare providers, advocating for the best possible care solutions.
- Conducted regular assessments of patients'' physical and mental status, communicating findings to medical staff as needed.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
Staff Midwife
Holy Child Catholic Hospital
04.2019 - 02.2023
- Examining and monitoring pregnant women
- Assessing 90%care requirements and writing care plans
- Undertake 90% antenatal care
- Assist in the delivery of a wide range of pregnancies, from low-risk to high-risk cases, developing expertise in managing complex scenarios
- Watched vital signs, checked for comfort levels and monitored emotional states of mothers before, during, and after labor.
- Developed and maintained patient records and documentation.
- Educated patients on breastfeeding and provided lactation support.
- Performed routine postpartum care, such as suturing and wound care.
- Maintained a strong commitment to professional development by attending relevant conferences, workshops, and continuing education courses in the field of midwifery.
Rotational Midwife
Agona Government Hospital
04.2017 - 03.2018
- Examining and monitoring all pregnant women in my turn
- Assessing care requirements and writing care plans
- Undertake antenatal care
- Monitoring and administering medication, injection and intravenous infusions during labour
- Promoted benefits of breastfeeding and offered education on proper positioning, latching and breast care.
- Educated 90% mothers and families on pregnancy-related topics to inform and prepare for pregnancy, childbirth and newborn care.
- Increased breastfeeding success rates by offering lactation support and guidance to new mothers.
- Implemented changes in practice based on research findings to enhance the overall quality of midwifery care provided to patients.
- Watched vital signs, checked for comfort levels and monitored emotional states of mothers before, during, and after labor.
Student Midwife
Greater Accra Regional Hospital
01.2014 - 04.2015
- Assist in examining and monitoring pregnant women
- Assist assessing care requirements and writing care plans
- Undertake antenatal care
- Assist monitoring and administering medication, injection and intravenous infusions during labour
- Educated expectant parents on pregnancy, childbirth options, nutrition, breastfeeding, newborn care, and family planning.
- Monitored fetal heart rate patterns throughout labor to detect early signs of distress or complications.
- Educated mothers and families on pregnancy-related topics to inform and prepare for pregnancy, childbirth and newborn care.
- Participated in over 30 successful births.
Skills
- Health and safety management
- Facilities housekeeping
- Reliability
- Excellent communication
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Organizational skills
- Multitasking
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Professionalism
- Problem-solving abilities
- Cleaning and organization
Affiliations
Ghana Registered Nurses And Midwives Association
Certification
- First Aid Certification
- CPR/AED Certification
Education
Diploma - Midwifery
Nursing And Midwifery Training College Mampong-Ash
Mampong-Ashanti Ghana 08.2013 - 08.2016
Diploma - Caregiving
Alison Education
Online 02.2025 - 02.2025
Timeline
Diploma - Caregiving
Alison Education
02.2025 - 02.2025
Senior Staff Midwife
Seventh Day Adventist Hospital
03.2023 - Current
Staff Midwife
Holy Child Catholic Hospital
04.2019 - 02.2023
Rotational Midwife
Agona Government Hospital
04.2017 - 03.2018
Student Midwife
Greater Accra Regional Hospital
01.2014 - 04.2015
Diploma - Midwifery
Nursing And Midwifery Training College Mampong-Ash
08.2013 - 08.2016
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