Kerrie Trumble-Curtin

• Handled labor and delivery for moms choosing alternative birth methods.
• Coordinated care with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals as needed during complex or high-risk births to ensure optimal outcomes for mother and baby.
• Facilitated patient referrals to specialists for advanced pre- or post-natal care.
• Ensured safety of mother and baby during labor by continuously assessing fetal heart rates and maternal vital signs.
• Reduced complications during childbirth by closely monitoring patients and collaborating with healthcare professionals for timely interventions.
• Counseled patients and families on reproductive health and contraception.
• Administered pain medication during deliveries to keep mothers comfortable and safe during delivery.
• Promoted successful breastfeeding experiences through early initiation, proper latch techniques, and ongoing support.
• Supported birthing partners in their roles by providing education on pregnancy, labor, and newborn care.
• Served as a mentor for student midwives by sharing clinical expertise, providing constructive feedback, and modeling excellence in the practice of midwifery.
• Advised patients on lifestyle modifications and preventative measures for the health of mother and baby.
• Assisted in delivery of pregnancies in Katai hospital and home environment.
• Kept accurate medical records by documenting patient prenatal care, labor and delivery and postpartum care.
• Monitored health of mothers and babies post-delivery, providing guidance and support
• Educated new parents on infant care essentials like diapering, swaddling, bathing techniques leading to increased confidence in parenting skills.
• Fostered strong relationships with community organizations to provide resources and support services for pregnant women in need of additional assistance.
• Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing personalized and compassionate care throughout the prenatal, labor, and postpartum periods.
• Advocated for mothers' rights and choices to make informed decisions about care by respecting human autonomy.

• Supported families during the grieving process following pregnancy loss or infant death with empathetic emotional support and resource referrals for ongoing counselling services.
• Performed neonatal assessments by checking baby's vital signs and performing physical exams to determine overall health at birth.
• Fostered an inclusive atmosphere by providing culturally sensitive care to diverse patient populations, understanding their unique needs and preferences.
• Developed and maintained patient records and documentation.
• Kept accurate medical records by documenting patient prenatal care, labor and delivery and postpartum care.
• Built strong rapport with patients through open communication channels that encouraged feedback and collaboration on care plans.
• Empowered mothers to make informed decisions about their care through comprehensive education on pregnancy, childbirth, and newborn care.
• Ensured compliance with regulatory standards through meticulous record-keeping practices and adherence to state licensure requirements.

Managed shifts on Labour and Delivery

• Conducted employee performance evaluations, providing constructive feedback for growth and development.
• Promoted teamwork within the workplace by encouraging collaboration among staff members on various projectstasks.
• Monitored security to protect employees, customers and property.
• Boosted employee morale by recognizing outstanding performance and celebrating team accomplishments.
• Maintained professional demeanour by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
• Created employee schedules to align coverage with forecasted demands.

• Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to deliver high-quality care for low-risk pregnancies.
• Advocated for mothers' rights and choices to make informed decisions about care by respecting human autonomy.
• Assisted in over 2000 successful births and provided post-partum counseling for struggling families to increase happiness and health of newborns and mothers.
• Supported patients through the emotional challenges of pregnancy loss or infertility by providing compassionate counseling and resources for coping mechanisms.
• Promoted benefits of breastfeeding and offered education on proper positioning, latching and breast care.
• Used massage to increase patient comfort and streamline birthing processes.
• Educated patients on healthy lifestyle choices for optimal pregnancy outcomes through nutritional counseling and exercise recommendations.
• Assisted parents in coping with miscarriages, termination, stillbirths and neonatal deaths.
• Managed fetal distress and delivery complications calmly to provide safety to mothers and babies.
• Participated in continuous professional development opportunities to enhance clinical knowledge and skills within the field of midwifery practice.
• Directed parents and newborns to physicians without causing parent alarm based on problematic test results and health conditions of babies and mothers.
• Improved birth outcomes by developing individualized birth plans that incorporated patient preferences and medical needs.
• Cultivated strong relationships with patients through empathetic listening, open communication, and shared decision-making processes during their healthcare journey.
• Watched vital signs, checked for comfort levels and monitored emotional states of mothers before, during, and after labor.