Yvonne Sarpomaa Boateng
Accra
Summary
Registered Midwifery Officer with a proven track record at Ghana Health Service, enhancing patient satisfaction through innovative care and strategic planning. Skilled in emergency response coordination and fostering community relations, I have significantly contributed to improving maternal and fetal health outcomes. Expert in report writing and mentoring staff, my approach has consistently prioritized safety and efficiency.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
2
2
Certification
Work History
Registered Midwifery Officer
Ghana Health Service
12.2021 - Current
- Performing routine gynecological exams and screenings for women.
- Providing family planning counseling and services.
- Ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests as needed.
- Managing minor gynecological issues and refer to specialists when necessary.
- Providing education on childbirth, parenting, and reproductive health.
- Advocating for patient rights and informed decision-making.
- Maintaining accurate and detailed patient records.
- Collaborating with obstetricians, pediatricians, and other healthcare professionals.
- Participating in quality improvement initiatives and continuing education.
- Complying with legal and regulatory requirements.
- Monitoring of fetal and maternal well-being during labour by checking the fetal heart rate per protocol and also maternal vital signs to detect any deviations for prompt intervention.
- Providing support to the woman and her family during labour by giving detailed information to make an informed choice.
- Conducting normal spontaneous vaginal deliveries.
- Performing emergency interventions if required.
- Educating women and their families on postnatal care and danger signs.
- Mentored junior staff members, helping them develop their skills and advance in their careers.
- Attended personnel meetings and training sessions to improve skills and learn new policies and procedures.
- Maintained strict adherence to industry regulations, minimizing risk exposure for the organization.
- Supervised, directed and evaluated assigned staff members and newly hired officers.
Staff Midwife/ Senior Staff Midwife
Ministry Of Health, Ghana
10.2015 - 10.2021
- 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.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing comprehensive prenatal and postnatal care.
- Performed assessment and evaluation of patient to create treatment plan.
- Provided emotional support to families experiencing pregnancy loss or complications, offering resources for grief counseling where appropriate.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Midwifery
University of Health And Allied Sciences
Ho, Ghana10.2021
Associate of Science - Midwifery
Nursing And Midwifery Training School
Mampong- Ashanti, Ghana08.2013
Skills
- Work Coordination
- Report Writing
- Information Verification
- Strategic Planning
- Innovation and Creativity
- Emergency Response Coordination
- Rule Enforcement
- Community Relations
Certification
- Licensed Registered Midwife - 2013 to date
- Bachelor of Midwifery, University of Health and Allied Sciences, Ho - 09/2019- 10/2021
- Diploma in Midwifery Training - 11/2010- 08/2013.
Reading and Listening to music
I like reading novels, especially adventurous and science fiction books, which helps to expand my vocabulary and communication skills helping me to interact better with people.
Listening to music helps me to relax. I love listening to R&B genre of music.
Languages
English
Advanced (C1)
Timeline
Registered Midwifery Officer
Ghana Health Service
12.2021 - Current
Staff Midwife/ Senior Staff Midwife
Ministry Of Health, Ghana
10.2015 - 10.2021
Bachelor of Science - Midwifery
University of Health And Allied Sciences
Associate of Science - Midwifery
Nursing And Midwifery Training School
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