Kinley Lemo
New York,NY
Summary
Dynamic and compassionate General Nurse Midwife with extensive experience at Jigme Dorji Wangchuck National Referral Hospital. Expert in neonatal care and lactation support, fostering strong parent relationships while enhancing infant outcomes. Proven ability to assess and monitor growth, coupled with exceptional interpersonal communication skills, ensuring comprehensive care for families during critical times.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Baby Nurse
Navneet Sindhu
San Jose, CA
02.2025 - 02.2025
- Delivered high level of care to neonatal patients daily.
- Monitored bonding between mother and infant, initiating lactation support.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for the baby by sterilizing bottles and other materials; washing bedding; tidying up the nursery.
- Employed appropriate burping approaches, modeling varying techniques.
- Accompanied families during doctor visits providing assistance with medical paperwork or translating information into understandable terms.
- Kept detailed records of infant's feedings, sleep patterns, growth measurements, milestones achieved and any medical problems.
- Provided parents with compassionate ear during moments of high anxiety and offered insight into care being administered.
- Taught parents how to recognize signs of illness such as fever or rash; consulted with pediatricians regarding any health concerns about the baby's well-being.
- Observed babies closely for any changes in behavior that may indicate discomfort or distress.
- Performed light housekeeping duties related to caring for the baby such as laundry and cleaning up after feedings.
- Facilitated nursing care advice to educate family, implementing best practices.
- Provided daily care for infants including changing diapers, bathing, dressing, swaddling and feeding.
- Managed care for premature babies by administering medication and fluids and recording details on patient charts.
Nurse Incharge
Jigme Dorji Wangchuck National Referral Hospital
Thimphu, Thimphu
03.2014 - 01.2025
- Provided direct service and support by handling referrals for advocacy issues or resolving complaints.
- Assessed and identified service delivery challenges and opportunities within local area.
- Established and maintained relationships to meet community needs and avoid service duplication.
- Collaborated with school personnel to ensure continuity of care between home and school environments.
- Adhered to all agency policies related to confidentiality of client information.
- Supported family reunification efforts when applicable by coordinating visits between parents and guardians and children residing in residential facilities.
- Represented organizations in relations with governmental and media institutions.
- Analyzed proposed legislation, regulations or rule changes to determine impact of services.
- Created and maintained comprehensive service plans for each adolescent client, outlining goals and objectives.
- Provided crisis intervention services to adolescents who were exhibiting dangerous behaviors or displaying signs of emotional distress.
- Provided hands-on and proactive leadership to community services staff.
- Prepared and maintained budgets, personnel records or training manuals.
- Maintained accurate records regarding clients' progress towards meeting established goals and objectives.
- Spoke to community groups to explain and interpret purposes, programs, and policies.
- Developed positive relationships with families by providing education about mental health issues and available resources in the community.
- Attended trainings related to evidence-based practices for working with adolescents.
General Nurse Midwife
Jigme Dorji Wangchuck National Referral Hospital
Thimphu, Thimphu
01.2007 - 02.2014
- Kept detailed records of each infant's development milestones, weight gain and loss, and eating habits throughout their stay.
- Administered medications when prescribed by the physician according to safety protocols.
- Provided emotional support to mothers who may be feeling overwhelmed or anxious due to hormonal changes or other factors associated with childbirth.
- Enhanced newborn outcomes and promoted bonding by teaching new mothers how to breastfeed and care for infants.
- Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
- Managed day-to-day routines for newborn babies by administering medication and fluids and checking vital signs regularly.
- Provided postnatal care and support to new mothers, including breastfeeding advice.
General Nurse Midwife
Trashigang General Hospital
Trashigang, Trashigang
07.2005 - 12.2006
- Performed patient assessments, including vital signs and physical exams.
- Counseled patients on lifestyle modifications to improve overall health outcomes.
- Provided wound care and administered medications as prescribed by the physician.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient plans of care.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Coordinated discharge planning activities to ensure continuity of care after hospitalization.
- Facilitated referrals to specialized medical services when needed.
- Assisted with post-operative care for patients undergoing surgical procedures.
- Administered intravenous fluids and medications as ordered by physicians.
Education
Diploma in General Nursing & Midwifery - General Nurse Midwifery
KG University of Medical Sciences of Bhutan
Thimphu07-2005
Skills
- Neonatal care
- Lactation support
- Infant assessment
- Medication administration
- Growth monitoring
- Record keeping
- Postpartum care
- Premature infant care
- Infant CPR certification
- IV insertion and maintenance
- Health education
- Interpersonal communication
- Behavior observation
- Team collaboration
- Breastfeeding
- Parent training
- Safety protocols
- Crisis intervention
- Family support
- Child development
Certification
- Registered Professional Nurse with the University of the State of New York 2025-2028
- Registered Professional Nurse with Bhutan Medical and Health Council 2006-2027
Languages
English
Professional
Dzongkha
Native/ Bilingual
Nepali
Professional
Hindi
Limited
Accomplishments
- Newborn Care Specialist Master Class Program, March 17, 2024 – The Infant Care Training Academy, New York
- Baby Sleep Foundations Training Program, March 17, 2024 – The Infant Care Training Academy, New York
- National Symposium on Reproductive and Sexual Health, 3-4 October 2016 - Faculty of Nursing & Public Health, Khesar Gyalpo University of Medical Sciences, Bhutan
- Adolescent Health & development including AFHS,26-30 January 2015- Department of Mental Health, Thailand
- General Counseling, Crisis, Disaster and Stress Management, 17-23 August 2015 - Civil Society Organization Bhutan
- National Seminar on Sexuality Education: Making a Difference, Report presentation titled Sensitization on Adolescent Friendly Health Services, August 8 & 9, 2014 - Paro College of Education, Bhutan & UNFPA
- Health Sector Response to Gender-based Violence, November 28-30, 2014 - University of Medical Sciences of Bhutan & Ministry of Health
- Comprehensive Visual Inspection of the Cervix with acetic acid (VIA) and Lugol’s Iodine (VILI), November 8, 2014 - University Hospitals of Geneva, Gynecology Division
- From Research to Practice: Training Course in Sexual and Reproductive Health Research, May-November 2014 (GFMER)
- Reaching Adolescents through peers, parents, teachers & community-based educators, health workers & health services, media & mobile phones, May-November 2014 (WHO)
- Evidence-Based Management of Pre-eclampsia and eclampsia, 2014- The Geneva Foundation for Medical Education and Research
- Evidence-Based Management of Postpartum Hemorrhage, July 2014- Oxford Maternal and Perinatal Health Institute, University of Oxford
- Midwifery Course for Safe Motherhood, Jan 23, 2013-March 8, 2013- International Nursing Foundation/Kansai Institute of Info., Osaka, Japan
- Neonatal Intensive Care Unit as Observer 21st October – 14thNovember 2008
- Perinatology/Emergency Certificate October 20 – November 20, 2008- Dr. Zekai Tahir Burak Women Health Education and Research Hospital, Republic of Turkey
OTHER CONTINUING MEDICAL EDUCATION (CME) IN - Jigme Dorji Wangchuck National Referral Hospital, Thimphu Bhutan
- A Qualitative study to determine and characterize factors associated with use or non-use of essential primary health care services by unreached population in Bhutan, 2014
- CME on KMC, 2012
- Review of PMTCT service in Bhutan, 30/08/2012
- Emergency Neonatal Resuscitation, 8th– 9th June 2012
- CME on Labour anesthesia, 15thMay 2012
- 6th Biennial SFO Conference, 5-6 December 2011
- Cervical Cancer Prevention, HPV study, ICD coding, Introduction to clinical coding with ICP-10, 28th Nov 2011
- Cardiac Diseases Complicating Pregnancy, 17 Sept 2011
- Neonatal Resuscitation, 14thJune 2011
- Training on Revised Guideline, 3rdEdition & PPH Management, 30 May-03 June, 2011
- Infection Control, 08/04/2011
- Newborn Resuscitation, 20/09/2010
- PPH, 04/05/2010
- Workshop on STI, HIV and PMTCT, Infection control, 21/12/2009
- Esophagus, Fulminant Hepatic Failure (FHF), 31/10/2009
- CME on death certificate, 20/06/2009
- Obstetrical anesthesia & Pregnancy related diseases, 15/06/2009
- Post Anesthesia Care of Patients under general and regional anesthesia, 02/06/2009
- Swine Flu Workshop, 18/05/2009
- Annual Clinical Conference, 4-5 April 2009
- Infant Child CPR, 24/04/2009
- CME on CPR, Refreshers course on adult, 21/03/2009.
- Laboratory Information system, 25/08/2008
- Basics of Chemotherapy, 16/05/2008
- CME on Mental Health, 04/04/2008
- TB case management for Nurses & Technicians, 13/3/2008
- Conducting Sessions on Pelvic Care for pregnant mothers.
- Youth Program on Reproductive Health Teachings in Schools in Thimphu (Capital City).
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Baby Nurse
Navneet Sindhu
02.2025 - 02.2025
Nurse Incharge
Jigme Dorji Wangchuck National Referral Hospital
03.2014 - 01.2025
General Nurse Midwife
Jigme Dorji Wangchuck National Referral Hospital
01.2007 - 02.2014
General Nurse Midwife
Trashigang General Hospital
07.2005 - 12.2006
Diploma in General Nursing & Midwifery - General Nurse Midwifery
KG University of Medical Sciences of Bhutan
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