Bailey Sonora

Medical Assistant & Birth Assistant

La Clinica Health And Birth Center

11.2023 - Current

Conducted prenatal, postpartum, and home-visit appointments. Keeping families well-informed on essential tests and milestones throughout pregnancy progression.
Provided immediate responses to on-call birth assistant role responsibilities and client concerns.
Enhanced clinic efficiency by assisting Midwives with routine procedures and diagnostic tests.
Facilitated seamless patient care with thorough and accurate documentation of medical histories, vital signs, and medications.
Coordinated patient referrals to specialists or other healthcare providers as needed for comprehensive care management plans in the prenatal, labor, and postpartum windows.
Maintained strict adherence to infection control protocols by following proper sterilization techniques for medical equipment and birth instruments.
Optimized appointment scheduling processes to minimize conflicts and maximize Midwife availability for patients.
Contributed to positive health outcomes by educating patients on preventative measures, treatment plans, and follow-up care instructions.
Assisted in the development of clinic policies and procedures to ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.
Provided support during emergencies by administering first aid treatments and successful neonatal resuscitation under midwife supervision until further assistance arrived.
Empowered patients through education on self-management techniques for chronic conditions such as gestational diabetes or hypertension.
Aided in accurate diagnoses by thousands of venipunctures and ordering labs for specimens of blood, urine cultures, and vaginal swabs for analysis.
Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
Completed clinical procedures and gathered patient data for interpretation by midwife.
Collaborated with medical and administrative personnel to maintain patient-focused, engaging and compassionate environment.
Taught patients about medications, procedures, and care plan instructions.
Verified patient insurance coverage and collected required co-payments.
Enhanced maternal comfort by providing emotional and physical support throughout labor.
Supported mothers and their partners through decision-making, offering evidence-based information to make informed choices.
Promoted successful breastfeeding initiation by assisting with latch techniques and positioning immediately after birth.
Maintained detailed records of client progress to facilitate continuity of care among team members.
Provided compassionate postpartum support, addressing concerns related to newborn care, feeding, and maternal recovery.
Prioritized safety during home births and birth center births by preparing emergency supplies and equipment as needed.
Built trusting relationships with clients through active listening skills and empathetic communication techniques.
Maintained professional growth by attending workshops, conferences, and training programs to stay current on best practices in the field of birth assistance.
Assisted in calming and reorienting patients in difficult situations.
Watched vital signs, checked for comfort levels and monitored emotional states of mothers before, during, and after labor.
Performed neonatal assessments by checking baby's vital signs and performing physical exams to determine overall health at birth.
Promoted benefits of breastfeeding and offered education on proper positioning, latching and breast care.
Managed fetal distress and delivery complications calmly to provide safety to mothers and babies.
Administered medications for postpartum hemorrhage after deliveries.
Directed parents and newborns to physicians without causing parent alarm based on problematic test results and health conditions of babies and mothers.
Taught childbirth preparation classes to expectant parents.
Assessed fetal distress during labor and delivery and provided appropriate interventions.
Conducted well-baby checkups and immunizations for optimum infant health.
Facilitated patient referrals to specialists for advanced pre- or post-natal care.
Assisted in delivery of pregnancies in Home, Birth Center, and Hospital environments.

Summary

Overview

Work History

Medical Assistant & Birth Assistant

Education

Bachelor of Science - Midwifery

Skills

Certification

Timeline

Medical Assistant & Birth Assistant

Bachelor of Science - Midwifery

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