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Olivia Ezinne Aguocha

Wentzville,MO

Summary

Compassionate Midwife with 12 years of international in-hospital birthing experience. Expert in providing thorough healthcare to mothers and babies, including prenatal and postpartum care. Knowledgeable about working in low-income and underserved areas and committed to individualized patient care with resounding outcomes.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery

Mercy Hospital South
Saint Louis, MO
09.2022 - Current
  • Performed vital signs checks and administered vaccinations to infants following birth.
  • Coordinated care of low and high-risk laboring women of childbearing age and immediate stabilization of newborns following delivery.
  • Assisted obstetricians and midwives with deliveries and cared for newborns directly after birth.
  • Supported physicians in both planned and emergency Cesarean section procedures.
  • Worked closely with doctors and midwives in coaching pregnant women through childbirth and post-natal recovery.
  • Aided with induction of labor for women suffering from complications such as preeclampsia.

Labor and Delivery RN

Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center
Lebanon, NH
07.2019 - 08.2022
  • Coached new mothers with breastfeeding techniques, postpartum self-care, and infant care to promote easier transition into motherhood.
  • Coordinated care of low and high-risk laboring women of childbearing age and immediate stabilization of newborns following delivery.
  • Worked closely with doctors and midwives in coaching pregnant women through childbirth and post-natal recovery.
  • Supported physicians in both planned and emergency Cesarean section procedures.
  • Responded to emergency situations such as pre-eclampsia, early labor, and fetal distress.
  • Aided with induction of labor for women suffering from complications such as preeclampsia.
  • Performed vital signs checks and administered vaccinations to infants following birth.
  • Assisted physician during delivery, examination and surgical procedures by anticipating needs, encouraging patient, and attending to baby after birth.
  • Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
  • Developed and implemented strategies to improve labor and delivery processes and patient outcomes.
  • Assisted obstetricians and midwives with deliveries and cared for newborns directly after birth.
  • Provided emotional support and guidance to new mothers and families during labor, delivery, and postpartum.

Registered Midwife

Federal Medical Centre Umuahia
Abia, Nigeria
12.2007 - 01.2019
  • Performed prenatal and postnatal examinations.
  • Participated in advanced practice training and worked alongside physicians.
  • Handled labor and delivery for moms choosing alternative birth methods.
  • Performed low-intervention techniques to induce labor or relieve pain during labor.
  • Diagnosed and treated patients with high-risk complications.
  • Assisted mothers with breastfeeding, self-care, and postpartum healthcare.
  • Offered primary care to expecting mothers and newborn infants.
  • Gave emotional support to expecting mothers by answering questions and alleviating concerns.
  • Provided healthcare information and educational resources to new parents.
  • Promoted benefits of breastfeeding and offered education on proper positioning, latching, and breast care.
  • Watched vital signs, checked for comfort levels, and monitored emotional states of mothers before, during, and after labor.
  • Participated in over [1500] successful births.
  • Followed professional standards and guidelines by adhering to ethical and legal guidelines and maintaining continued education certifications.
  • Advocated for mothers' rights and choices to make informed decisions about care by respecting human autonomy.

Education

Master of Science - Midwifery

Frontier Nursing University
Versailles, Kentucky, United States
05.2024

Bachelor of Nursing Science (BSN) - Nursing

National Open University
Nigeria
04.2015

Registered Midwife (RM) - Midwifery

School of Midwifery
Abia State, Nigeria
03.2006

Registered Nurse (RN) - Nursing

School of Nursing Umuahia
Abia State, Nigeria
11.2004

Skills

    • Direct Patient Care
    • Student Precepting
    • Nursing Consultation
    • Surgical Assistance
    • Infection Control
    • Patient Examination
      • Care Coordination
      • Critical Thinking
      • Family Planning Services Education
      • Immunizations and Vaccinations
      • Blood Draw and Sample Collection

Certification

  • Certified Nurse Midwife, in-process
  • Registered Nurse Missouri, Active, 04/30/2025
  • Registered Nurse Illinois, Active, 05/31/2024
  • Registered Midwife Nigeria, Active, 06/30/2025
  • Registered Nurse Nigeria, Active, 06/30/2025
  • Neonatal Resuscitation Program, 08/21/2025
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support, 09/30/2025
  • Basic Life Support, 09/30/2025

Timeline

Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery

Mercy Hospital South
09.2022 - Current

Labor and Delivery RN

Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center
07.2019 - 08.2022

Registered Midwife

Federal Medical Centre Umuahia
12.2007 - 01.2019

Master of Science - Midwifery

Frontier Nursing University

Bachelor of Nursing Science (BSN) - Nursing

National Open University

Registered Midwife (RM) - Midwifery

School of Midwifery

Registered Nurse (RN) - Nursing

School of Nursing Umuahia

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