Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery, University teaching hospital
Lusaka , Zambia , Lusaka , Zambia
08.2000 - 05.2022
Assisted physician during delivery, examination and surgical procedures by anticipating needs, encouraging patient, and attending to baby after birth.
Performed vital signs checks and administered vaccinations to infants following birth.
Responded to emergency situations such as pre-eclampsia, early labor, and fetal distress.
Conducted comprehensive physical assessments and assisted with pain management.
Worked closely with doctors and midwives in coaching pregnant women through childbirth and post-natal recovery.
Managed epidural analgesia infusions and monitored vital signs during labor and delivery.
Provided emotional support and guidance to new mothers and families during labor, delivery and postpartum.
Developed and implemented strategies to improve labor and delivery processes and patient outcomes.
Assisted obstetricians and midwives with deliveries and cared for newborns directly after birth.
Aided with induction of labor for women suffering from complications such as preeclampsia.
Assessed infant health directly after birth using APGAR and monitored health for specified amount of time for any changes in status.
Supported physicians in both planned and emergency Cesarean section procedures.
Coached new mothers with breastfeeding techniques, postpartum self-care and infant care to promote easier transition into motherhood.
Coordinated care of low and high-risk laboring women of childbearing age and immediate stabilization of newborn following delivery.
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