SAUDATU LAARI
Tamale
Summary
A self-motivated individual with a penchant for upholding high ethical values, encouraging innovations, improvising and developing new skills and ensuring application of these to push the frontiers of midwifery practice in Ghana to a different level.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Midwife Officer
TAMALE TEACHING HOSPITAL
01.2017 - Current
- Educated over 400 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 to over 500 mothers.
- Kept accurate medical records for over 500 mothers by documenting patient prenatal care, labor and delivery and postpartum care.
- Promoted a safe and comfortable birthing environment by implementing evidence-based practices in pain management techniques for over 200 mothers.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on midwifery best practices through regular continuing education opportunities and membership in professional organizations.
- Assisted in over 300 successful births and provided post-partum counseling for struggling families to increase happiness and health of newborns and mothers.
Senior Community Health Nurse
TAMALE TEACHING HOSPITAL
01.2010 - 01.2013
- Streamlined documentation processes to ensure accurate records, improving overall efficiency in patient management.
- Improved patient outcomes through comprehensive health assessments and timely interventions.
- Organized over 100 community events promoting healthy lifestyles, resulting in increased awareness of available services and resources.
- Managed over 50 immunization clinics, ensuring timely vaccinations for vulnerable populations within the community setting.
- Coordinated over 100 referrals to appropriate specialists or services as needed, streamlining access to necessary treatments for patients in need.
- Conducted health screenings for over 300 people within the community, promoting early detection and intervention for at-risk individuals.
- Conducted over 600 home visits to assess patients'' living conditions, identifying potential hazards or barriers to optimal health.
Education
Bachelor's degree - midwifery
University of Development Studies(UDS)
Tamale, Ghana01.2021
Diploma - midwifery
Gusheigu Midwifery Training School
Tamale, Ghana 01.2017
Community Health nursing - Community Nursing
Community Health Nursing Training School
Tamale,Ghana01.2009
SHS - Business Management
Ghana Senior High
Tamale,Ghana01.2006
Skills
- Exceptional communication skills
- Maternal health education
- Breastfeeding support
- Contraceptive counseling
- High-risk pregnancy care
- Family planning advice
- Labor support techniques
- Suturing
Activities
- Reading health journals to get accustomed to ever changing trends in the nursing field.
- Listening to music.
- Playing board games.
- Cooking and Watching movies.
Accomplishments
- Achieved Result by completing Task with accuracy and efficiency.
Timeline
Senior Midwife Officer
TAMALE TEACHING HOSPITAL
01.2017 - Current
Senior Community Health Nurse
TAMALE TEACHING HOSPITAL
01.2010 - 01.2013
Bachelor's degree - midwifery
University of Development Studies(UDS)
Diploma - midwifery
Gusheigu Midwifery Training School
Community Health nursing - Community Nursing
Community Health Nursing Training School
SHS - Business Management
Ghana Senior High