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Kashuna Watts, DNP, CNM

Madison,MS

Summary

Flexible women's care professional with many years of experience. Successfully works with people from various backgrounds and following instructions and procedures. Communicative and understanding professional with a background in caring for sick and premature babies, teaching pre- and post-natal care to mothers, and monitoring mothers' conditions before, during, and after delivery.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse

Magnolia Ace Foundation
Jackson, MS
01.2025 - Current
  • Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
  • Performed vaginal exams to assess dilation and effacement of cervix.
  • Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
  • Prepared medical equipment and tools to aid physician during examination and treatment of patients.
  • Provided information, guidance and hands-on clinical care to support pregnant women.
  • Assisted physicians during deliveries, including vaginal and cesarean sections.
  • Instructed and supervised nursing students and new hires in labor and delivery procedures.
  • Maintained accurate and detailed patient records and charts.
  • Coordinated overall patient care with specialists, physicians and other departments and supervised ancillary staff.
  • Cared for a variety of medical conditions experienced by pregnant women including preterm labor, hypertensionand preeclampsia, diabetes mellitus, intrauterine growth restriction, placental abruption.

Program Developer/Childbirth Educator

The Mother's Retreat/Momme
Flowood, MS
12.2022 - Current
  • Controlled expenditures and reported monthly actual performance.
  • Adapted programs in response to participant feedback and changing needs.
  • Collaborated with other departments within the organization to coordinate efforts that support overall organizational objectives.
  • Monitored programming regularly to check relevance, compliance with station guidelines, and alignment with MSDH regulations.
  • Conducted research into best practices for program delivery, including methods for increasing efficiency and effectiveness.
  • Organized community resources and coordinated referrals to give parents additional support.
  • Educated community families on disease prevention, pregnancy, childbirth, newborn care, warning signs, postpartum health, nutrition, parenting, and mental health resources.
  • Coordinated and assembled promotional tools for use at home, at appointments, and at community health events.
  • Used best-practice methodologies and programs, supporting community initiatives and research.
  • Supported family decision-making by offering objective and informative input.

Birth and Postpartum Doula/Breastfeeding Peer Counselor

Self-employeed
Canton, MS
02.2014 - Current
  • Communicated with family members about the progress of labor or any other changes that may occur during pregnancy or postpartum period.
  • Kept records of client's progress throughout their pregnancy journey up until the postpartum period.
  • Created a safe environment for new parents by providing resources such as lactation consultants, doulas, therapists.
  • Introduced breathing and grounding techniques to support birthing process and increase overall comfort.
  • Encouraged positive self talk among mothers who are struggling with body image issues after giving birth.
  • Closely monitored mother's health, comfort and emotional states before, during and after labor for births.
  • Educated parents on infant care basics such as diapering, swaddling, bathing, feeding and soothing.
  • Accompanied clients to doctor appointments for prenatal visits and postpartum check-ups.
  • Provided emotional support and physical comfort measures to laboring mothers.
  • Assisted families with breastfeeding techniques and strategies.
  • Developed relationships with doctors, midwives and nurses in order to provide optimal care for clients.
  • Encouraged partners to participate in the labor process.
  • Demonstrated various baby wearing options so that parents can choose what works best for them.
  • Supported newborns through the transition from womb to world including skin-to-skin contact, breastfeeding initiation, circumcision care.
  • Collaborated with community health programs to increase knowledge of available birthing methods and educate families.
  • Helped new mothers adjust to their changing roles as they become parents by offering guidance on sleep training methods or parenting styles if needed.
  • Provided reassurance of normalcy when it comes to physical changes associated with postpartum recovery such as perineal pain or bleeding.
  • Monitored fetal development by listening to fetal heartbeat, taking external uterine measurements and identifying fetal position.
  • Monitored mother's health status including signs of depression or anxiety related to postpartum blues.
  • Developed individualized birth plans with mothers based on health concerns, desires and fears.
  • Facilitated communication between medical staff and client during labor and delivery.
  • Offered suggestions on how family dynamics may change once baby arrives into the picture.
  • Organized meals for new moms after delivery.
  • Provided support and guidance to colleagues to maintain a collaborative work environment.
  • Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
  • Collaborated closely with team members to achieve project objectives and meet deadlines.
  • Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
  • Utilized advanced technical skills and expertise to troubleshoot complex problems and implement solutions.
  • Engaged in conversations about birth plans prior to labor and delivery in order to ensure everyone is on the same page regarding expectations and preferences.

Education

Nurse Practioner

UMMC
Jackson,MS
12-2029

Master of Science - Nursing Midwifery

UMMC
Jackson, MS
05-2028

Associate of Arts - Health Care Administration

Holmes Community College
Ridgeland, MS
05-2012

ADN Nursing RN

Holmes Community College
Ridgeland, MS

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS

Skills

  • Crisis management
  • Health monitoring
  • Organizational skills
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Able to provide high-quality patient care
  • Collaborative teamwork
  • Time management
  • Problem solving
  • Adaptability
  • Conflict resolution
  • Productivity improvement
  • Health education
  • Risk assessment
  • Crisis intervention
  • Emotional intelligence
  • Public speaking
  • Childbirth education expertise
  • Continuing education
  • Labor support techniques
  • Pain management strategies
  • Research and analysis
  • Birth plan development
  • Relationship building
  • Curriculum design
  • Prenatal care
  • Anatomy and physiology
  • Newborn care proficiency
  • Breastfeeding guidance
  • Cultural sensitivity
  • Interpersonal relationships
  • Active listening
  • Evidence-based learning
  • Professionalism and ethics
  • Teaching and instruction
  • Healthcare policy
  • Curriculum delivery
  • Family support
  • Patient education
  • Clinical assessment
  • Case management
  • Data analysis
  • Intrapartum care
  • Perineal repair
  • Professional communication
  • Collaborative practice
  • Gynecological exams
  • Antepartum care
  • Fetal monitoring
  • Sexual health counseling
  • Adolescent care
  • Clinical decision making
  • Routine gynecological care
  • Newborn assessment
  • Family planning
  • Labor and delivery
  • Neonatal resuscitation
  • Group prenatal care
  • Medical terminology
  • Electronic medical records
  • Postpartum care
  • Maternal mental health
  • VBAC support
  • Postpartum checks
  • Reproductive health advocacy
  • Hypnobirthing techniques
  • Perineal suturing
  • STD prevention and treatment
  • Prenatal nutrition
  • Gestational diabetes management
  • Uterine massage
  • Postpartum body recovery
  • Clinical documentation
  • Patient assessment

Certification

  • Neonatal Resuscitation Program Certified
  • Infant & Adult CPR
  • DONA International Trained
  • Evidenced-based certified
  • Breastfeeding Peer Counselor
  • Spinning Babies Trained
  • Trained in administering 17p shot
  • NHTSA CPS Certified Car seat technician
  • MSPQC trainings
  • RN, CNM and DPN

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Languages

English
Professional
Spanish
Professional

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Magnolia Ace Foundation
01.2025 - Current

Program Developer/Childbirth Educator

The Mother's Retreat/Momme
12.2022 - Current

Birth and Postpartum Doula/Breastfeeding Peer Counselor

Self-employeed
02.2014 - Current

Nurse Practioner

UMMC

Master of Science - Nursing Midwifery

UMMC

Associate of Arts - Health Care Administration

Holmes Community College

ADN Nursing RN

Holmes Community College

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of Southern Mississippi

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