Registered Nurse Midwife
ONWE GOVERNMENT HOSPITAL
- Current
- Delivers care based on information obtained from maternal-fetal labor assessment of status and initial exam.
- Identifies patients with high-risk conditions potentially needing consultation and/or transportation to tertiary center.
- Assessed patients throughout all stages of labor, obtained vital signs, fetal heart rate and patterns, and evaluated amniotic fluid for amount, color, and odor.
- Proficient in recognizing commonly used analgesics, contraindications, proper dosages, and appropriate administration methods.
- Initiates appropriate nursing intervention promptly for the management of medication side effects and complications in maternal/fetal care
- Utilized strict aseptic technique to set up sterile delivery or operating instrument table as per physician's request
- Assessed Apgar scores at one and five minutes after birth
- Assisted in the stabilization of at-risk neonates, including performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation if required
- Preliminarily assesses individuals for physical abnormalities and promptly alerts physicians of any noted
- Consistently ensured correct identification of newborns and mothers by properly applying identification bracelets.
- Ensures presence and proper functioning of emergency and resuscitation equipment for both mother and newborn. Also maintains the radiant warmer for infant when necessary.
- Utilized physiologic positioning techniques to place patients in desired delivery positions
- Delivered infants and performed postpartum examinations and treatments to ensure normal response of patients and infants.
- Executed necessary emergency measures and coordinated immediate communication with Obstetrician in instances of deviations from standard during pregnancy or delivery.
- Provided guidance, support and education to patients on antenatal care.
- Performed physical examinations to assess fetal position, size and growth rate.
- Assessed, monitored and evaluated the health of pregnant women.
- Maintained accurate records of patient's medical history, treatments and progress notes.
- Coordinated with physicians, nurses and other healthcare professionals for optimal patient care.
- Conducted prenatal classes for expectant mothers and their partners on birthing processes and postpartum care.
- Facilitated discussions between patients and their families regarding labor and delivery options.
