Fatima Lawan Saleh
Madina
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated Certified Nurse Midwife committed to delivering evidence-based, patient-focused care in a hospital environment. Proficient in overseeing low- and moderate-risk pregnancies, labor, and deliveries, while working collaboratively with obstetricians, nurses, and multidisciplinary teams to achieve the best outcomes for mothers and newborns. Emphasizes holistic care, encourages natural birthing practices, and advocates for women's health throughout their lives.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
3
3
Certification
Work History
Staff Nurse II
National Guard Hospital
06.2024 - Current
- Fully aware while dealing with the patient by following the Modified Early Obstetric Warning Score (MEOWS), designed to allow early recognition of physical deterioration in patient by monitoring their physiological parameters.
- Provide total, direct nursing care by the plan of care and needs of the patients with respect for the patient's privacy, dignity, personal preference, and culture for women.
- Prepare, administer, and document the administration of all prescribed medication by the physician, managing intravenous lines, observing and monitoring and recording patients' conditions.
- Apply external fetal monitoring and correctly interpret the readings.
- Assess and monitor maternal or fetal condition and escalate any deterioration and emergency.
- Identify signs of fetal distress or complications that may necessitate an urgent delivery and implement appropriate interventions based on the findings.
- Provide quality of care that is evidence-based by adhering to hospital and nursing policies and procedure
- Educate patients on prenatal care, postnatal, nutrition, and warning signs of complications during pregnancy and postnatal
- Document all assessments and care provided concisely, accurately, and ultimately in the patient chart.
- Communicate patient-related information to other healthcare team members promptly.
- Provide support to parents to cope with miscarriage, pregnancy termination, stillbirth, and neonatal death.
- Nurses comply with the Surgical Site Infection Program by completing the specific competencies and training related to pre-operative, sterile field, aseptic techniques, surgical hand hygiene, antisepsis preparation, and Surgical Site Infection Bundle Care (Applicable to the Scope of Practices)
- Demonstrate effective communication and collaborative skills when interacting with patients/families and multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
- Work collaboratively with the obstetric team, ensuring seamless communication and preparedness for the procedure.
- Provide education on the benefits of breastfeeding, emphasizing its importance for maternal and infant health.
- Provide comprehensive nursing care to patients following cesarean deliveries, including pain management, wound care, and monitoring for complications.
- Administer PCA and epidural medications as per protocols, monitoring for effectiveness and Monitoring patients for any complications or side effect.
- Monitor and assess postpartum patients for signs of complications, including hemorrhage, infection, and emotional well-being.
- Provide comprehensive nursing care to patients following cesarean deliveries, including pain management, wound care, and monitoring for complications.
- Assist healthcare providers during gynecological procedures and surgeries, ensuring patient comfort and safety.
- Competent with Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) Technology, which effectively tracks infant movement and correctly identifies infants.
- Knowledge of the emergency code system to be activated based on their scope of services, escalation process, and handling of ethical issues or dilemmas related to direct patient care.
Nurse/Midwife
Extreme Health and Diagnostic center
10.2021 - 05.2024
- Providing nursing and midwifery care, treatment and follow-up of patients, according to doctors’ prescriptions, protocols applied in service and universal hygiene standards/precautions, in order to ensure the quality and continuity of care for the targeted population. Using our midwifery skill assist female patients in all stages of pregnancy, childbirth and post-delivery. He/she will also provide antenatal and postnatal advice and support to women and their families
- Works as part of a multidisciplinary team of staff to provide high quality patient care to an extremely vulnerable population.
- Ensuring patients are properly received and installed and that those with lack of autonomy are assisted, especially regarding their feeding, personal hygiene, movements and comfort.
- Ensuring triage of patients in waiting areas, wards or during emergencies, detecting the priority acute emergency cases, carrying out first aid care and referring them to the doctor when necessary.
- Knowing, promoting, implementing and following up the universal hygiene standards precautions.
- Organizing and carrying out care and treatments according to medical prescriptions, and assisting during consultations, daily rounds and other medical procedures.
- Participating in health education of the patient and family when necessary.
- Carrying out admission, surveillance and follow-up of patients (i.e. assessment of the evolution of their state of health and the identification of any emergency situation or deterioration.
- Carrying and supervising administrative procedures and documents (fill in patient’s files, forms, consumptions, statistics, registers, health files.)
- Co-work with Community Health Extension workers and provide coaching.
Education
Diploma - Nursing Sciences
Collage of Nursing and Midwifery
11.2023
B.Sc. - Midwifery
Maryam Abacha American University
10.2022
Diploma - Midwifery
Collage of Nursing and Midwifery
09.2015
Skills
- Comprehensive care during antenatal, intrapartum, and postnatal stages
- Skilled in both normal and assisted deliveries
- Proficient in neonatal resuscitation and emergency obstetric services
- Monitoring the health of mothers and infants through clinical evaluations and technology (such as Doppler and CTG)
- Thorough clinical documentation and patient record management
- Strong communication skills with patients and health education abilities
- Compassionate support for women and their families throughout pregnancy and childbirth
- Active listening and culturally aware care
- Delivery
- Conflict resolution and de-escalation during high-tension situations
- Quick decision-making and problem-solving in high-pressure circumstances
- Early identification of complications like pre-eclampsia, hemorrhage, and infections Strong critical thinking and prioritization in both emergency and routine care
- Effective teamwork with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals
- Effective time management and prioritization of responsibilities in busy clinical environments
- Leadership in orchestrating care plans and advocating for the needs of patients
- Composed, empathetic, and resilient in stressful situations Professional integrity and dedication to patient confidentiality
- Committed to continuous learning and proactive professional development
Certification
Midwifery License
Nursing License
Basic life support Certificate
Neonatal resuscitation Program Certificate
Languages
English
Advanced (C1)
Arabic
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Turkish
Intermediate (B1)
curiosity, learning new things and open-mindedness.
- Traveling or cultural exchange programs
- Learning about history or anthropology
- Language learning
- Environmental activism or sustainability projects
Timeline
Staff Nurse II
National Guard Hospital
06.2024 - Current
Nurse/Midwife
Extreme Health and Diagnostic center
10.2021 - 05.2024
Diploma - Nursing Sciences
Collage of Nursing and Midwifery
B.Sc. - Midwifery
Maryam Abacha American University
Diploma - Midwifery
Collage of Nursing and Midwifery