Dionne Howell

Registered Midwife

Ministry of Health, Jamaica

Served as a mentor for student midwives by sharing clinical expertise, providing constructive feedback, and modeling excellence in the practice of midwifery.
Supported birthing partners in their roles by providing education on pregnancy, labor, and newborn care.
Developed strong rapport with patients through active listening skills that facilitated open communication about concerns or anxieties related to pregnancy or childbirth experience.
Performed prenatal and postnatal examinations.
Contributed to the reduction of maternal mortality rates by identifying high-risk pregnancies early and referring them for specialist intervention when necessary.
Reduced complications during childbirth by closely monitoring patients and collaborating with healthcare professionals for timely interventions.
Educated new parents on infant care essentials like diapering, swaddling, bathing techniques leading to increased confidence in parenting skills.
Treated men and women with sexually transmitted diseases.
Participated in ongoing professional development activities to stay current on new research findings and best practices in midwifery care.
Improved patient health outcomes by conducting comprehensive assessments, identifying risk factors, and developing individualized care plans.
Assisted women in making informed decisions regarding their birth preferences based on thorough discussions about risks and benefits of various options available.
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.
Maintained accurate documentation of patient encounters, medical histories, assessments, interventions, and outcomes to ensure continuity of care.
Facilitated antenatal classes covering topics such as stages of labor progression; pain relief options; breathing patterns; pushing techniques resulting in better prepared expectant parents for childbirth.
Gave emotional support to expecting mothers by answering questions and alleviating concerns.
Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing personalized and compassionate care throughout the prenatal, labor, and postpartum periods.
Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop evidence-based guidelines for best practice in midwifery care.
Assisted mothers with breastfeeding, self-care and postpartum healthcare.
Offered primary care to expecting mothers and newborn infants.
Provided culturally competent care to a diverse patient population, addressing unique needs and respecting cultural practices.
Provided healthcare information and educational resources to new parents.
Ensured safety of mother and baby during labor by continuously assessing fetal heart rates and maternal vital signs.
Performed low-intervention techniques to induce labor or relieve pain during labor.
Promoted successful breastfeeding experiences through early initiation, proper latch techniques, and ongoing support.
Created a comfortable and supportive environment for laboring women, utilizing relaxation techniques such as massage, aromatherapy, and hydrotherapy to help manage pain.
Diagnosed and treated patients with high-risk complications.
Fostered strong relationships with community organizations to provide resources and support services for pregnant women in need of additional assistance.
Participated in advanced practice training and worked alongside physicians.
Utilized motivational interviewing techniques to encourage patients'' behavior change for improved prenatal health outcomes such as smoking cessation or weight management efforts.
Handled labor and delivery for moms choosing alternative birth methods.
Watched vital signs, checked for comfort levels and monitored emotional states of mothers before, during, and after labor.
Educated mothers and families on pregnancy-related topics to inform and prepare for pregnancy, childbirth and newborn care.
Kept accurate medical records by documenting patient prenatal care, labor and delivery and postpartum care.
Participated in over Number successful births.
Advocated for mothers' rights and choices to make informed decisions about care by respecting human autonomy.
Promoted benefits of breastfeeding and offered education on proper positioning, latching and breast care.
Performed neonatal assessments by checking baby's vital signs and performing physical exams to determine overall health at birth.
Provided prenatal care by monitoring mother and baby health, identifying potential health concerns and providing advice to support mothers.
Managed fetal distress and delivery complications calmly to provide safety to mothers and babies.
Assisted in over Number successful births and provided post-partum counseling for struggling families to increase happiness and health of newborns and mothers.
Administered pain medication during deliveries to keep mothers comfortable and safe during delivery.
Followed professional standards and guidelines by adhering to ethical and legal guidelines and maintaining continued education certifications.
Checked general and mental health and overall comfort of mothers in prenatal appointments.
Used massage to increase patient comfort and streamline birthing processes.
Informed families on potential risks and overall benefits of Type births.
Directed parents and newborns to physicians without causing parent alarm based on problematic test results and health conditions of babies and mothers.
Performed routine postpartum care, such as suturing and wound care.
Monitored the health of mothers and babies post-delivery, providing guidance and support.
Educated patients on breastfeeding and provided lactation support.
Advised patients on lifestyle modifications and preventative measures for the health of mother and baby.
Developed and maintained patient records and documentation.
Counseled patients and families on reproductive health and contraception.
Assisted with postpartum care and provided guidance on postpartum recovery.
Facilitated patient referrals to specialists for advanced pre- or post-natal care.
Conducted well-baby checkups and immunizations for optimum infant health.
Taught childbirth preparation classes to expectant parents.
Conducted prenatal examinations and provided guidance and support to mothers-to-be.
Assessed fetal distress during labor and delivery and provided appropriate interventions.
Assisted in delivery of pregnancies in Type environment.
Administered medications such as Pitocin and epidurals during labor and delivery.
Co-managed high-risk pregnancies and assisted in delivery of multiples.
Trained under senior midwives for more than Number hours to obtain qualifications.
Used special labor and delivery procedures, including episiotomy and forceps deliveries.
Delivered over Number newborns as qualified midwife.
Performed ultrasounds, monitored fetal heart rate and provided pre- and post-natal care.

Summary

Overview

Work History

Registered Midwife

Neonatal Care Specialist

Education

Advanced Cardiac Life Support

Basic Life Support

I.V. Therapy

Nursing - Registered Nurse

Midwifery - Registered Midwife

Skills

Certification

Timeline

Neonatal Care Specialist

Registered Midwife

Advanced Cardiac Life Support

Basic Life Support

I.V. Therapy

Nursing - Registered Nurse

Midwifery - Registered Midwife

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