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Joy Ngozi Osondu-Ajah

Riverdale Park,MD

Summary

Compassionate Registered Nurse Midwife with over 10years experience delivering high-quality care to patients in hospital settings, including maternity/labor and delivery,Emergency Unit, ICU, Neonatal units and medical unit. Proven leadership skill in uniting and guiding nursing teams towards achieving patient oriented care goals and improving satisfaction. Focused on continously driving innovation and improving patient outcomes. Collaboration with interdisciplinary healthcare teams and made significant impact in previous roles by improving patient satisfaction rates and fostering positive relationships between patients, family and medical staff.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse Midwife

Karl Husener Memorial Hospital
Belize, Belize
02.2007 - 07.2017
  • Provided guidance, support and education to patients on antenatal care.
  • Assessed, monitored and evaluated the health of pregnant women.
  • Performed physical examinations to assess fetal position, size and growth rate.
  • Administered medications as prescribed by physicians during labor and delivery process.
  • Maintained accurate records of patient's medical history, treatments and progress notes.
  • Coordinated with physicians, nurses and other healthcare professionals for optimal patient care.
  • Conducted prenatal classes for expectant mothers and their partners on birthing processes and postpartum care.
  • Ensured compliance with hospital policies and procedures related to childbirth practices.
  • Monitored vital signs of mother and baby during labor and delivery process.
  • Instructed new parents on infant care techniques such as breastfeeding, bathing, diapering.
  • Created individualized birth plans for each patient according to her preferences.
  • Assisted in cesarean sections when necessary.
  • Closely monitored mother's health, comfort and emotional states before, during and after labor for births.
  • Taught prenatal classes to help educate expectant parents on labor stages and pain relief options.
  • Assisted obstetrician with cesarean sections and gynecological surgeries.
  • Demonstrated best angles and positioning to support and enable women to successfully breastfeed babies.
  • Evaluated fetal status by performing abdominal palpation and ultrasound examinations to estimate fetal weight, presentation and position.
  • Consulted with and obtained orders from obstetricians for special care or diagnostic procedures.
  • Enhanced newborn outcomes and promoted bonding by teaching new mothers how to breastfeed and care for infants.
  • Monitored fetal development by listening to fetal heartbeat, taking external uterine measurements and identifying fetal position.
  • Monitored fetus during labor, completed cervical checks and helped women into different positions to facilitate smooth labors.
  • Assessed care requirements and wrote care plans based on mother and child needs.
  • Conducted physical examinations by taking vital signs, checking neurological reflexes and examining breasts.
  • Updated medical records and communicated patient information to other health care providers.
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Patient Triage
  • Patient Assessment and monitoring
  • Empathy and compassion
  • Nasogastric tube feeding
  • Observation of change in Patient status using care note and nursing process
  • Immunization Administration
  • Time management
  • I've management

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing Public Health

University of Nigeria,
Enugu
10-2004

Diploma - Nursing

School of Nursing, UNTH
Enugu
09-1991

Skills

  • Breastfeeding support
  • Wound care management
  • Labor support
  • Neonatal Resuscitation
  • Trauma and ER experience
  • Patient Advocacy
  • Medical procedures and Terminologies
  • Knowledgeable in Midwifery
  • Stamina skill
  • Flexibility
  • Attention to details
  • Compassionate communication
  • Continuing education
  • Electronic Medical Records
  • Newborn assessment
  • Organizational Skills

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Licensure/ Professional Examinations

Nursing Licensure:

Country:

Nigeria: Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria................ Active

Belize: Nurse and Midwife  Council of Belize. Active.

Educational Qualifications

Bachelor of Nursing Science Degree  Certificate.     University of Nigeria,  Enugu Campus. ..... Oct 2004

Registered Nurse .... Diploma Certificate.  School of Nursing UNTH,  ENUGU 1991

Registered Midwife... Diploma Certificate. School of Midwifery, Abor Maisel, Imo State Nigeria 1986

West African Examination Council Certificate. 1980. Girls High School.  Okigwe.  Imo State.  Nigeria.

Timeline

Registered Nurse Midwife

Karl Husener Memorial Hospital
02.2007 - 07.2017

Bachelor of Science - Nursing Public Health

University of Nigeria,

Diploma - Nursing

School of Nursing, UNTH
Joy Ngozi Osondu-Ajah