MEGAN E. McDONALD
Indianapolis,IN
Summary
Skilled Midwife with 10+ years educating women and families about reproductive health, contraception and pregnancy planning. Dedicated to providing individualized care women need. Promoting health without sacrificing comfort. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff Midwife
Community Health Network
12.2021 - Current
- Maintained professional conduct operating under midwifery and neonatal nursing care guidelines.
- Performed assessment and evaluation of patient to create treatment plan.
- Modeled holistic care encompassing physiology, sociology, psychology of pregnancy, childbirth and puerperium.
- Consulted with physician when complications occurred to provide holistic health care.
- Provided treatment of gynecological problems and obstetric patient care.
Clinical Director
Sacred Roots Birth Center
12.2020 - 11.2021
- Developed, implemented, revised, and evaluated policies and procedures.
- Implemented new policies and educated staff on changes.
- Developed and adjusted work schedules for midwifery and nursing staff.
- Monitored, analyzed, and corrected staff performance and worked with nurse manager to raise standards of practice.
- Represented organization at all community events, answering questions, providing details and giving informative presentations.
Staff Midwife
Sacred Roots Midwifery and Birth Center
07.2018 - 11.2021
- Managed care of newborns comprehensively through home visits and clinic consultations.
- Provided treatment of gynecological problems and obstetric patient care.
- Anticipated deviations of normal infant deliveries to safeguard patients and newborns.
- Kept accurate medical records by documenting patient prenatal care, labor and delivery and postpartum care.
- Watched vital signs, checked for comfort levels and monitored emotional states of mothers before, during, and after labor.
- Promoted choices for care options, partnering with women and families to facilitate decisions about healthcare.
Certified Nurse Midwife
HealthNet Women's Services, Indiana University Health
03.2013 - 07.2018
- Provided high level of quality care to laboring women.
- 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.
- Provided prenatal care by monitoring mother and baby health, identifying potential health concerns and providing advice to support mothers.
- Advocated for mothers' rights and choices to make informed decisions about care by respecting human autonomy.
Birth Center Nurse Manager
Mercy and Truth Medical Missions
07.2008 - 01.2011
- Fostered improvement in staff development, personnel training, and standards of patient care.
- Promoted professional development opportunities to encourage nurses to pursue continuous training.
- Evaluated skills of nursing personnel and verified staff certifications for validity.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
Family Planning/Prenatal Registered Nurse
Wyandotte County Health Department
02.2008 - 10.2008
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Provided exceptional prenatal and family planning care to at risk women in a low socioeconomic setting
- Educated women and teens on birth control options and administered or supplied birth control as prescribed by nurse practitioner
Education
Master of Science - Nursing-Midwifery
University of Kansas
Kansas City05.2012
Bachelor's of Science - Nursing
Olivet Nazarene University
Bourbonnais, IL05.2006
Skills
- Hormone specialist training
- In and out of hospital birth experience
- Childbirth Education
- OB triage
- Postpartum Counseling
- Herbal knowledge
Affiliations
ACNM member 2013-present ACNM IN Affiliate VP January 2023-present ACNM IN Affiliate Secretary January 2017-December 2020 CAPNI Member 2017-present
Timeline
Staff Midwife
Community Health Network
12.2021 - Current
Clinical Director
Sacred Roots Birth Center
12.2020 - 11.2021
Staff Midwife
Sacred Roots Midwifery and Birth Center
07.2018 - 11.2021
Certified Nurse Midwife
HealthNet Women's Services, Indiana University Health
03.2013 - 07.2018
Birth Center Nurse Manager
Mercy and Truth Medical Missions
07.2008 - 01.2011
Family Planning/Prenatal Registered Nurse
Wyandotte County Health Department
02.2008 - 10.2008
Master of Science - Nursing-Midwifery
University of Kansas
Bachelor's of Science - Nursing
Olivet Nazarene University
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