Abigail Kutarna
Lethbridge
Summary
Outgoing student and healthcare provider pursuing employment within the medical field. Strong background in prenatal, postpartum, and newborn care. Known for effective communication and leadership skills that foster teamwork and enhance patient outcomes. Committed to providing emotional support and ensuring a positive patient experience.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Midwife
Sweet Moments Birth
Logan
10.2024 - Current
- Assisted with prenatal care and education for expectant mothers including developing personalized birth plans in collaboration with clients.
- Counseled mothers on nutrition, exercise, and lifestyle habits during pregnancy, providing guidance on contraception, lactation, and stress management to support healthy outcomes.
- Provided antenatal care to pregnant women and their families including monitoring maternal health, evaluation of fetal status by performing abdominal palpation and ultrasound examinations to estimate fetal weight, presentation and position.
- Monitored vital signs of mother and baby during labor and delivery process and provided emotional support to clients throughout the birthing experience.
- Administered medications prescribed by physicians for pain relief or induction of labor.
- Monitored vital signs and health status of mothers and newborns, ensuring timely interventions and care adjustments as needed.
- Performed routine newborn assessments immediately following delivery to assess overall health status.
- Educated families on postpartum and newborn care techniques, enhancing understanding and confidence in managing infant health and well-being.
- Demonstrated best angles and positioning to support and enable women to successfully breastfeed babies and instructed new parents on infant care techniques such as swaddling and diapering methods.
- Enhanced newborn outcomes and promoted bonding by teaching new mothers how to breastfeed and care for infants.
- Documented patient information accurately in medical records.
- Administered medical documentation processes to maintain accuracy and compliance.
- Recorded examination findings, health histories and significant observations in patient's chart.
- Conducted follow-up visits with postpartum mothers to evaluate healing progress of both mother and baby, including performing PKU heel pokes and monitoring vital signs.
- Performing venipuncture for routine blood draws, checking for nutrient deficiencies, and administering IVs for rehydration and nausea control.
Assistant Basketball Coach
Logan High School
Logan
10.2024 - Current
- Assisted in coaching the girls basketball program at Logan High School with specific focus on the freshman team
- Assisted in developing practice plans and training schedules for student athletes.
- Encouraged teamwork among players while fostering an environment of respect.
Music Teacher
Rhythmic Studios
Calgary
01.2024 - 05.2024
- Instructed elementary students in piano and violin, fostering musical skills and appreciation
- Developed engaging lesson plans tailored to diverse student skill levels, enhancing learning experiences.
- Communicated with parents about student development and program updates, strengthening home-school connections.
Education
Phlebotomy And IV Certificate - Health Sciences
The Wright School
Logan, UT06-2026
Adult And Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED - Health Sciences
American Red Cross
Logan, UT10-2025
High School Diploma -
Robert Thrsk High School
Calgary, AB05-2024
Bachelor of Science - Midwifery
NARM PEP Process Through Sweet Moments Birth
Logan UT07-2026
Skills
- Prenatal, postpartum and newborn care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Venipuncture techniques
- Blood sample labelling, centrifuging and processing
- Patient chart management
- Patient communication
Timeline
Assistant Midwife
Sweet Moments Birth
10.2024 - Current
Assistant Basketball Coach
Logan High School
10.2024 - Current
Music Teacher
Rhythmic Studios
01.2024 - 05.2024
Phlebotomy And IV Certificate - Health Sciences
The Wright School
Adult And Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED - Health Sciences
American Red Cross
High School Diploma -
Robert Thrsk High School
Bachelor of Science - Midwifery
NARM PEP Process Through Sweet Moments Birth