Tamesha Spellman
Summary
Dynamic and compassionate Birth and Postpartum Doula at HourChildren, skilled in birth plan facilitation and emotional support. Successfully created a nurturing environment for new parents while monitoring health and providing essential infant care education. Proven ability to collaborate with medical staff and ensure safety protocols, enhancing client relationships and overall care quality. Compassionate Geriatric Caregiver with experience providing personalized care to elderly patients. Strengths include patience, empathy, and an understanding of the unique needs of aging adults. Previously worked in both home care and facility settings, making significant contributions to enhancing quality of life for patients by providing emotional support and assisting with daily living activities.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Birth and Postpartum Doula
HourChildren
Bedford Hills, NY
03.2016 - 03.2020
- Engaged in conversations about birth plans prior to labor and delivery in order to ensure everyone is on the same page regarding expectations.
- Created a safe environment for new parents by providing resources such as lactation consultants, doulas, therapists.
- Monitored mother's health status including signs of depression or anxiety related to postpartum blues.
- Communicated with mothers about the progress of labor or any other changes that may occur during pregnancy or postpartum period.
- Provided emotional support and physical comfort measures to laboring mothers.
- Facilitated communication between medical staff and client during labor and delivery.
- Educated parents on infant care basics such as diapering, swaddling, bathing, feeding and soothing.
Child Care Facilitator
HourChildren
Bedford Hills, NY
03.2016 - 03.2020
- Instructed toddlers on basic skills such as potty training, personal hygiene habits, and language development.
- Provided safe and nurturing environment for newborns to toddlers.
- Organized activities such as games, arts and crafts, music, outdoor play, and educational lessons to stimulate children's physical, emotional, and intellectual growth.
Geriatric Caregiver
Terrace Health Care
Bronx, NY
02.2003 - 01.2009
- Administered medication with precision to ensure patient safety.
- Performed blood draws for accurate diagnostic results.
- Monitored vital signs to track patient health status.
- Operated hoya lift to assist patients with mobility challenges.
Education
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And Sciences
Marymount Manhattan College
05-2021
Skills
- Birth plan facilitation
- Emotional support
- Lactation education
- Infant care instruction
- Health monitoring
- Active listening
- Phlebotomy
- Team collaboration
- Client relationship management
- Safety protocols
Timeline
Birth and Postpartum Doula
HourChildren
03.2016 - 03.2020
Child Care Facilitator
HourChildren
03.2016 - 03.2020
Geriatric Caregiver
Terrace Health Care
02.2003 - 01.2009
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And Sciences
Marymount Manhattan College
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