Naoko Sumii
El Cerrito,CA
Summary
Experienced with prenatal care, labor support, and postpartum care. Utilizes evidence-based practices to ensure safe and healthy births. Knowledge of patient education, pain management, and emergency response in childbirth situations.
Provided childbirth preparation classes, prenatal yoga sessions, and postpartum mental health support to the Japanese community in the U.S. while raising four children. Actively contributed to building a supportive environment for expecting and new mothers through volunteer activities.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Facilitator
Wecolla
Los Altos, CA
01.2019 - Current
Volunteer Birth & Postpartum Support Coordinator | Japanese Community | [City, State] | [Years Active]
- Organized and led childbirth preparation classes and prenatal yoga for Japanese-speaking expectant mothers.
- Offered postpartum mental health support and resources, fostering a nurturing community environment.
- Balanced responsibilities while raising four children, demonstrating strong time management and dedication to community service.
Japanese Red Cross Society Kyoto Daini Hospital
01.2006 - 07.2007
- Provided comprehensive prenatal care, ensuring patient education and support throughout pregnancy.
- Conducted routine assessments, monitoring maternal and fetal health to identify potential complications.
- Assisted in labor and delivery, facilitating a safe and supportive environment for patients.
Yodogawa Christian Hospital
01.2005 - 01.2006
- Educated patients on maternal health, breastfeeding, and newborn care practices.
- Monitored vital signs and fetal heart rates to ensure safe deliveries.
- Assisted in emergency interventions during labor and delivery situations.
Education
Bachelor of Science -
Japanese Red Cross Kyoto Daiichi School of Nursing
03.2004
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Midwifery
Japanese Midwifely School
Tokyo Japan03-2005
Bachelor of Arts - Comparative Literature
Ritsumeikan University
01-2000
Skills
- Effective communication in Japanese and English
- Facilitated childbirth preparation classes for Japanese-speaking expectant mothers
- Offered postpartum mental health support and resources, fostering a nurturing community environment
- Balanced responsibilities while raising four children, demonstrating strong time management and dedication to community service
Certification
- Nurse license number 1270736 Registration date April 13, 2004 Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare
- Midwife License 116421 Registration date: March 31, 2005 Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Japanese
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Facilitator
Wecolla
01.2019 - Current
Japanese Red Cross Society Kyoto Daini Hospital
01.2006 - 07.2007
Yodogawa Christian Hospital
01.2005 - 01.2006
Bachelor of Science -
Japanese Red Cross Kyoto Daiichi School of Nursing
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Midwifery
Japanese Midwifely School
Bachelor of Arts - Comparative Literature
Ritsumeikan University