Sarah Acquah
Akim Oda
Summary
Compassionate Midwife with 11 years of providing holistic birthing experience. Expert in providing thorough healthcare to mothers and babies including prenatal and postpartum care. Knowledgeable about neonatal resuscitation and committed to individualized patient care.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse Midwife
Ghana Health Service
05.2014 - Current
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop individualized care plans for high-risk pregnancies.
- Provided emotional support to families coping with miscarriages or other pregnancy-related issues, fostering resilience during challenging times.
- Assisted physicians with cesarean deliveries, contributing to safe outcomes for mother and baby.
- Reduced maternal and infant complications by providing appropriate prenatal care and education on healthy pregnancy practices.
- Provided comprehensive breastfeeding education for new mothers, encouraging successful nursing relationships.
- Maintained detailed medical records for accurate documentation of patient care and progress throughout the perinatal period.
- Advocated for patients'' rights and needs within the hospital system to promote equitable access to quality maternity services.
- Advocated for mothers' rights and choices to make informed decisions about care by respecting human autonomy.
- Participated in over 500 successful births.
- Developed community outreach programs focused on reproductive health education for underserved populations.
- Conducted newborn assessments, identifying potential health concerns and initiating early interventions if necessary.
- Utilized evidence-based practices when making clinical decisions, ensuring optimal outcomes for patients under my care.
- Enhanced patient care by effectively managing and monitoring labor, delivery, and postpartum processes.
- Coordinated postpartum follow-up visits to monitor both maternal recovery and newborn growth milestones accurately.
Registered Nurse Midwife
Ghana Health Service
01.2013 - 12.2013
- Served as a mentor for student midwives by sharing clinical expertise, providing constructive feedback, and modeling excellence in the practice of midwifery.
- Supported birthing partners in their roles by providing education on pregnancy, labor, and newborn care.
- 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.
- Contributed to the reduction of maternal mortality rates by identifying high-risk pregnancies early and referring them for specialist intervention when necessary.
- Reduced complications during childbirth by closely monitoring patients and collaborating with healthcare professionals
- Educated new parents on infant care essentials like diapering, swaddling, bathing techniques leading to increased confidence in parenting skills
- Improved patient health outcomes by conducting comprehensive assessments, identifying risk factors, and developing individualized care plans.
- Coordinated care with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals as needed during complex or high-risk births to ensure optimal outcomes for mother and baby.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient encounters, medical histories, assessments, interventions, and outcomes to ensure continuity of care
- Gave emotional support to expecting mothers by answering questions and alleviating concerns.
Education
Bachelor Of Science - Midwifery
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science And Technology
Kumasi, Ashanti Region Ghana07.2023
Diploma In Midwifery - Nursing And Midwifery
Nursing And Miwifery Training College
Koforidua, Ghana08.2012
Skills
- Antenatal care
- Breastfeeding support
- Maternal Health Assessment
- Intrapartum Care
- Newborn care
- Obstetric Emergencies
- Neonatal Resuscitation
- High-risk pregnancy identification
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient confidentiality
Timeline
Registered Nurse Midwife
Ghana Health Service
05.2014 - Current
Registered Nurse Midwife
Ghana Health Service
01.2013 - 12.2013
Bachelor Of Science - Midwifery
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science And Technology
Diploma In Midwifery - Nursing And Midwifery
Nursing And Miwifery Training College
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