Healthcare professional specializing in maternal and newborn care, recognized for delivering high-quality services in fast-paced settings. Expertise in prenatal education, labor support, and postpartum care enhances patient outcomes. Strong communication and critical thinking skills foster exceptional support for families during pivotal life moments.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Doula/Case Manager
WCMHS
Barre
11.2024 - Current
Delivered emotional support during prenatal and postpartum visits to aid family adjustment.
Educated families on childbirth options and infant care practices to enhance knowledge.
Coordinated with healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive client care.
Conducted follow-up visits to assist families in post-birth transitions.
Promoted community resource access for new parents to facilitate support.
Developed individualized service plans addressing client goals and challenges.
Provided crisis intervention and emotional support during critical situations.
Documented case notes accurately to meet organizational compliance standards.
Owner/Midwife
8 Generations Birth Services
Montpelier
01.2016 - 10.2024
Coordinated staff training programs to enhance service quality and operational efficiency.
Managed daily business operations, including staff hiring and training.
Ensured compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
Engaged customers effectively to assess needs through strong verbal communication skills.
Fostered a positive work environment via team-building activities and open communication.
Provided education on childbirth, breastfeeding, and newborn care to families.
Developed personalized birth plans in collaboration with expectant parents.
Collaborated with healthcare teams to deliver comprehensive maternal care.
Practice partner and midwife
Birth Into Being
Marshfield
05.2010 - 12.2015
At home parent/Homeschool Educator
Self
Woodbury
01.2005 - 04.2010
Accountant and Sales Forecast Analyst
Annie's Naturals
Calais
01.1996 - 01.2005
General Science, Calculus and Independent Studies Teacher
Parker School
Waimea
01.1995 - 01.1996
Education
Certified Professional Midwife - Midwifery
National Midwifery Institute
Bristol, Vermont
01-2014
B.S. - Environmental Chemistry and Human Physiology Computerized Data Acquisition
The Evergreen State College
Olympia, Washington
05-1995
Skills
Emotional support
Childbirth/Parenting Education
Community resource access
Individualized service planning
Crisis intervention
Client relationship management
Case documentation
Team collaboration
Timeline
Doula/Case Manager
WCMHS
11.2024 - Current
Owner/Midwife
8 Generations Birth Services
01.2016 - 10.2024
Practice partner and midwife
Birth Into Being
05.2010 - 12.2015
At home parent/Homeschool Educator
Self
01.2005 - 04.2010
Accountant and Sales Forecast Analyst
Annie's Naturals
01.1996 - 01.2005
General Science, Calculus and Independent Studies Teacher
Parker School
01.1995 - 01.1996
Certified Professional Midwife - Midwifery
National Midwifery Institute
B.S. - Environmental Chemistry and Human Physiology Computerized Data Acquisition