Lydia Baluka
Kampala
Summary
Accomplished Enrolled Midwife with a proven track record at International Needs Uganda Limited, adept in prenatal care and emergency response. Expertise in delivering over 159 newborns, emphasizing patient education and interpersonal skills to enhance mother and child health. Demonstrates exceptional adaptability and a results-driven approach to reproductive health.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Enrolled Midwife
International Needs Uganda Limited
09.2022 - 08.2024
- Educated mothers and families on pregnancy-related topics to inform and prepare for pregnancy, childbirth and newborn care.
- Followed professional standards and guidelines by adhering to ethical and legal guidelines and maintaining continued education certifications.
- Checked general and mental health and overall comfort of mothers in prenatal appointments.
- Performed neonatal assessments by checking baby's vital signs and performing physical exams to determine overall health at birth.
- Watched vital signs, checked for comfort levels and monitored emotional states of mothers before, during, and after labor.
- Kept accurate medical records by documenting patient prenatal care, labor and delivery and postpartum care.
- Managed fetal distress and delivery complications calmly to provide safety to mothers and babies.
- Delivered over 100 newborns as qualified midwife.
- Assisted in over 30 successful births and provided post-partum counseling for struggling families to increase happiness and health of newborns and mothers.
- Provided prenatal care by monitoring mother and baby health, identifying potential health concerns and providing advice to support mothers.
- Counseled patients and families on reproductive health and contraception.
- Developed and maintained patient records and documentation.
- Assisted with postpartum care and provided guidance on postpartum recovery.
- Assessed fetal distress during labor and delivery and provided appropriate interventions.
- Conducted prenatal examinations and provided guidance and support to mothers-to-be.
- Co-managed high-risk pregnancies and assisted in delivery of multiples.
- Conducted well-baby checkups and immunizations for optimum infant health.
- Used special labor and delivery procedures, including episiotomy.
- Facilitated patient referrals to specialists for advanced pre- or post-natal care.
- Monitored the health of mothers and babies post-delivery, providing guidance and support.
- Promoted benefits of breastfeeding and offered education on proper positioning, latching and breast care.
Enrolled Midwife
Tam Medical Center
03.2021 - 07.2022
- Advocated for mothers' rights and choices to make informed decisions about care by respecting human autonomy.
- Provided prenatal care by monitoring mother and baby health, identifying potential health concerns and providing advice to support mothers.
- Counseled patients and families on reproductive health and contraception.
- Developed and maintained patient records and documentation.
- Assisted with postpartum care and provided guidance on postpartum recovery.
- Assessed fetal distress during labor and delivery and provided appropriate interventions.
- Watched vital signs, checked for comfort levels and monitored emotional states of mothers before, during, and after labor.
- Performed neonatal assessments by checking baby's vital signs and performing physical exams to determine overall health at birth.
- Used massage to increase patient comfort and streamline birthing processes.
- Promoted benefits of breastfeeding and offered education on proper positioning, latching and breast care.
- Delivered over 20 newborns as qualified midwife.
Enrolled Midwife
Bronze Health Care Initiatives
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Delivered over 39 alive babies
- Assisted in over 50 successful births and provided postpartum counseling for struggling families to increase happiness and health of newborns and mothers.
- Assessed fetal distress during labor and delivery and provided appropriate interventions.
- Conducted prenatal examinations and provided guidance and support to mothers-to-be.
- Administered medications such as Pitocin and epidurals during labor and delivery.
- Conducted well-baby checkups and immunizations for optimum infant health.
- Facilitated patient referrals to specialists for advanced pre- or post-natal care.
- Monitored the health of mothers and babies post-delivery, providing guidance and support.
- Promoted benefits of breastfeeding and offered education on proper positioning, latching and breast care.
- Used massage to increase patient comfort and streamline birthing processes.
Education
Certificate In Midwifery - Midwifery
Uganda Certificate Of Education -
Skills
- Prenatal nutrition
- Breastfeeding support
- Prenatal care
- Nutrition counseling
- Patient confidentiality
- Reproductive Health
- Medical Documentation
- Postpartum Care
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Pain Management Techniques
- Risk Assessment
- First aid knowledge
- Emergency Response
- Decision-Making
- Medication Administration
- Adaptability
- Infection Control
- Newborn care
- Effective Communication
- Suturing
- Sterilization techniques
- Surgical Assistance
- Time management abilities
- Time Management
- Patient Education
- Interpersonal Skills
Languages
English, Lugwere luganda and lusoga
Advanced (C1)
Timeline
Enrolled Midwife - International Needs Uganda Limited
09.2022 - 08.2024
Enrolled Midwife - Tam Medical Center
03.2021 - 07.2022
Enrolled Midwife - Bronze Health Care Initiatives
01.2020 - 01.2021
International Institute of Health Sciences - Certificate In Midwifery , Midwifery
Standard High School - Uganda Certificate Of Education ,
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