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Firdaus Haruna

Mount Vernon,NY

Summary

Compassionate certified midwife in Ghana with 5 years of birthing experience. Expert in providing thorough healthcare to mothers and babies including prenatal and postpartum care.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Certified Nurse Midwife

Sheikh Tawfiq Health Center
12.2021 - 03.2024
  • Educated patients and family members regarding prenatal, postpartum or interconception care.
  • Participated in over 200 successful births.
  • Kept accurate medical records by documenting patient prenatal care, labor and delivery and postpartum care.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to deliver high-quality care for low-risk pregnancies.
  • Reduced complications during labor and delivery by closely monitoring maternal and fetal health throughout pregnancy.
  • Watched vital signs, checked for comfort levels and monitored emotional states of mothers before, during, and after labor.
  • Used massage to increase patient comfort and streamline birthing processes.
  • Promoted benefits of breastfeeding and offered education on proper positioning, latching and breast care.
  • Coordinated care with consulting physicians when necessary for high-risk pregnancies or complicated births.

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Certified Nurse Midwife

Manhyia District Hospital
04.2019 - 04.2020
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing comprehensive prenatal, postpartum, and gynecological care.
  • Provided high level of quality care to laboring women.
  • Improved birth outcomes by developing individualized birth plans that incorporated patient preferences and medical needs.
  • Provided breastfeeding support and education for new mothers postpartum to ensure successful initiation of lactation process.
  • Educated patients on healthy lifestyle choices for optimal pregnancy outcomes through nutritional counseling and exercise recommendations.

Education

Associate of Science - Nursing Midwifery

Midwifery Training College, Nandom
`Upper West Region, Ghana
09.2018

Skills

  • Interpersonal Communication
  • Active Listening
  • Attention to Detail
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Prenatal care
  • Physical examination
  • Labor Management
  • Breastfeeding support
  • Newborn assessments
  • Neonatal Resuscitation
  • Postpartum Care including Perineal repair

Certification

  • Ghana Nursing and Midwifery Council, Registered Midwife
  • Diploma in Midwifery, Nkwame Nkurmah University of Science and Technology
  • Ghana National Service Sheme, Certificate of National Service

Timeline

Certified Nurse Midwife

Sheikh Tawfiq Health Center
12.2021 - 03.2024

Certified Nurse Midwife

Manhyia District Hospital
04.2019 - 04.2020

Associate of Science - Nursing Midwifery

Midwifery Training College, Nandom
  • Ghana Nursing and Midwifery Council, Registered Midwife
  • Diploma in Midwifery, Nkwame Nkurmah University of Science and Technology
  • Ghana National Service Sheme, Certificate of National Service
Firdaus Haruna