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Edith R.  Asante

Edith R. Asante

Summary

Dedicated and compassionate Certified Nurse Midwife with extensive experience providing comprehensive care to women of diverse cultural backgrounds. Skilled in conducting physical exams, performing deliveries, and offering education and support to families. Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, and a strong commitment to promote women's health. Passionate about empowering women to make informed decisions about their reproductive health.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Certified Nurse Midwife

Emory University at Grady Hosptial
11.2024 - Current

Manages antepartum, intrapartum, postpartum and interconceptual care of patients whose progress is essentially normal. Oversees the immediate care of mothers and newborns. Provides gynecologic and contraceptive care.

Executive Director

Branch Health Clinic Belle Chasse, LA
06.2021 - 07.2024
  • Managed an annual Operating Budget of $2.4M. Oversaw 110 staff in the daily operations of an outpatient military clinic servicing 4,400 patients. Oversaw operations for Family Medicine, Dental, Pharmacy, Laboratory, Optometry, Radiology, Physical Therapy, Health Promotions, and Occupational Health.
  • Maintained Certified Nurse Midwife Credentials via sustainment training at Naval Hospital Camp Lejeune (2/2023 - 7/2024)

Assistant Department Head, OBGYN /Senior Certified Nurse Midwife

Naval Hosptial Camp Lejeune, NC
07.2018 - 05.2021
  • Managed 50 staff in providing care to 5,000 annual obstetric and gynecological patients at the Navy's fourth largest military treatment facility (250 deliveries/month). Provided safe inpatient and outpatient antenatal, intrapartum and postpartum care. Managed 11 nurse midwives and maintained midwife clinic and call schedules, which ensured adequate inpatient and outpatient provider coverage.

Department Head, Women and Children's/ Certified Nurse Midwife

Naval Hospital Pensacola, FL
03.2015 - 06.2018
  • Responsible for the management of 40 inpatient staff and equipment and supplies, which provided safe obstetrical and neonatal care to eligible beneficiaries for a 9-bed Labor, Delivery, Recovery and Postpartum unit. Provided safe inpatient and outpatient antenatal, intrapartum and postpartum care.

Certified Nurse Midwife

Naval Hospital Okinawa, Japan
02.2012 - 02.2015
  • Responsible for coordinating and managing safe inpatient and outpatient obstetrical and gynecological care to active duty service women and eligible beneficiaries. (350 deliveries/month)

Education

Master of Science - Nurse Midwifery

Emory University
Atlanta, Georgia
12-2011

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw, Georgia
12-2001

Skills

  • Electronic Medical Record Systems

  • Family Planning

  • Labor and Delivery/Triage

  • Strategic Planning

Certification

American Midwifery Certification Board January 2012

CMN0851 (Active)


Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Georgia Board of Nursing August 2012

RN#157880 (Active)


Registered Nurse Georgia Board of Nursing February 2002

RN#157880 (Active)


Basic Life Support American Red Cross April 2025

Timeline

Certified Nurse Midwife

Emory University at Grady Hosptial
11.2024 - Current

Executive Director

Branch Health Clinic Belle Chasse, LA
06.2021 - 07.2024

Assistant Department Head, OBGYN /Senior Certified Nurse Midwife

Naval Hosptial Camp Lejeune, NC
07.2018 - 05.2021

Department Head, Women and Children's/ Certified Nurse Midwife

Naval Hospital Pensacola, FL
03.2015 - 06.2018

Certified Nurse Midwife

Naval Hospital Okinawa, Japan
02.2012 - 02.2015

Master of Science - Nurse Midwifery

Emory University

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Kennesaw State University