Alberta Arhin Peterson
@albertaarhinpeterson
Dedicated pediatric nurse and midwife with over 10 years' clinical and leadership experience in neonatal and pediatric care.
GhanaWhat I'm looking for
I am a compassionate pediatric nurse and midwife with more than a decade of clinical experience across maternal, neonatal, and child health. I have led departments as Head of Department for both a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and a Pediatric Unit, driving clinical governance, quality improvement, protocol implementation, and multidisciplinary collaboration.
My hands-on experience includes managing critically ill neonates, establishing NICU services, supervising and developing clinical teams, and delivering family-centered care. Recognized with awards for leadership and district nursing excellence, I focus on evidence-based practice, safe patient outcomes, and mentoring staff to maintain high standards of care.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Head of NICU
Akropong Polyclinic
Mar 2025 - Present (1 year)
Provide overall leadership and management of the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, ensuring patient safety, overseeing care of critically ill neonates, developing protocols, and coordinating multidisciplinary teams to improve outcomes.
Head of Pediatric Unit
Akropong Polyclinic
Dec 2022 - Mar 2025 (2 years 3 months)
Managed pediatric care services, triaged and treated pediatric emergencies, administered medications and procedures, educated families, and implemented IMNCI protocols to improve child health outcomes.
Midwife
Fiankoma Health Center
Sep 2016 - Dec 2019 (3 years 3 months)
Provided antenatal, intrapartum, and postnatal care, managed normal deliveries, educated mothers, and supported newborn care to promote maternal and neonatal health.
Midwife
Mile 14 Health Center
Sep 2014 - Aug 2016 (1 year 11 months)
Delivered maternal and newborn care including management of deliveries, identification of complications, and maintenance of accurate clinical records to support safe childbirth.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
University for Development Studies
Bachelor of Science, Pediatric Nursing
2019 - 2021
Completed a Bachelor of Science in Pediatric Nursing with focus on neonatal and pediatric care, graduating in 2021.
Mampong Midwifery Training College
Diploma in Midwifery, Midwifery
2009 - 2012
Completed a Diploma in Midwifery with training in antenatal, intrapartum, and postnatal care, completed in 2012.
Availability
Location
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