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Victoria Lozo

Victoria Lozo

Nurse Midwife Technician
Zomba,Malawi

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
1
1
Language

Work History

Nurse Midwife Technician

Ministry of Health
Zomba
10.2010 - Current
  • Advised nursing staff on best practices related to obstetrics and gynecology services.
  • Counseled mothers regarding breastfeeding techniques, nutrition, and parenting skills.
  • Administered anesthesia during births when necessary.
  • Provided prenatal care and education to expectant mothers.
  • Maintained accurate records of patient assessments, treatments, progress notes.
  • Prescribed medications, treatments, and lifestyle modifications as needed.
  • Educated patients on postpartum health maintenance and contraception options.
  • Performed ultrasounds, fetal heart rate monitoring, and other tests.
  • Assisted with gynecological exams such as pap smears or contraceptive counseling.
  • Participated in labor and delivery of newborns.
  • Actively participated in continuing education activities to keep abreast of new developments in midwifery practice.
  • Worked closely with OB and GYN physicians to coordinate ongoing medical care for pregnant patients.
  • Attended meetings with hospital administrators to discuss current policies or procedures.
  • Managed caseloads of high-risk pregnancies by providing specialized care plans tailored to each patient's needs.
  • Responded promptly to any emergency situations that may arise during labor or delivery.
  • Coordinated with physicians regarding patient care decisions and treatment plans.
  • Cared for newborns after delivery including administering medication or vaccines if required.
  • Developed birth plans with patients and their families.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure quality care for all patients.
  • Provided postpartum follow-up care for both mother and baby.
  • Assessed and monitored pregnant women to detect potential problems.
  • Performed basic physical assessments of newborns and infants.
  • Developed individualized birth plans with mothers based on health concerns, desires and fears.
  • Consulted with and obtained orders from obstetricians for special care or diagnostic procedures.
  • Provided emergency healthcare for injured or sick babies and calmly directed parents to physicians when unable to provide care.
  • Evaluated fetal status by performing abdominal palpation and ultrasound examinations to estimate fetal weight, presentation and position.
  • Collaborated with community health programs to increase knowledge of available birthing methods and educate families.
  • Taught prenatal classes to help educate expectant parents on labor stages and pain relief options.
  • Closely monitored mother's health, comfort and emotional states before, during and after labor for births.
  • Recorded examination findings, health histories and significant observations in patient's chart.
  • Educated patients about nutrition and good health practices and encouraged participation in healthcare-related decisions.
  • Introduced breathing and grounding techniques to support birthing process and increase overall comfort.
  • Ordered and interpreted laboratory and diagnostic tests to establish diagnoses and develop comprehensive treatment plans.
  • Demonstrated best angles and positioning to support and enable women to successfully breastfeed babies.
  • Recognized emergent obstetric and neonatal conditions and initiated appropriate measures.
  • Managed care and monitored pain levels of postpartum and postoperative patients.
  • Assessed care requirements and wrote care plans based on mother and child needs.
  • Delivered direct family planning services to patients.
  • Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to plan or provide treatment.
  • Monitored fetal development by listening to fetal heartbeat, taking external uterine measurements and identifying fetal position.
  • Tutored many student midwives in pregnancy support, newborn care, and labor management strategies.
  • Educated women on birth options, positive strategies and unique health issues.
  • Referred patients to appropriate healthcare specialists when conditions exceeded scope of expertise.
  • Monitored fetus during labor, completed cervical checks and helped women into different positions to facilitate smooth labors.
  • Enhanced newborn outcomes and promoted bonding by teaching new mothers how to breastfeed and care for infants.
  • Provided clear explanations on procedures to patients, family members, and staff members.
  • Conducted physical examinations by taking vital signs, checking neurological reflexes and examining breasts.
  • Supported and enhanced labor and childbirth processes for many expectant mothers each day.
  • Updated medical records and communicated patient information to other health care providers.
  • Managed quality control and maintained high level of customer satisfaction.
  • Followed safety practices to safeguard against injury and damage to property.
  • Completed scheduled appointments on time to drive quality service.
  • Ran tests on newly repaired machinery and equipment to confirm proper functionality.
  • Inspected materials and equipment regularly to check for potential hazards and machine defects.
  • Routinely inspected equipment for preventive and emergency maintenance needs.

Education

Bachelor of Science - in Agriculture (Option Family Science)

LUANAR
Lilongwe, LI
08-2016

High School Diploma -

St Joseph College of Nursing
Blantyre Malawi
06-2010

Skills

  • Collaborative Teamwork
  • Prenatal care
  • Postpartum Care
  • Task Prioritization
  • Time management abilities
  • Patient examination skills
  • Relationship Building
  • Active Listening
  • Problem-Solving
  • Catheter insertion
  • Interpersonal Communication
  • Patient Education
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Documentation maintenance
  • Pain Management
  • Team Collaboration
  • Adaptability and Flexibility
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Physical examination
  • Decision-Making
  • Patient Care
  • Excellent Communication
  • Written Communication
  • Positive Attitude
  • Multitasking
  • Patient Stabilization
  • Care Planning
  • Team building
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Professionalism

Languages

English
First Language
English
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2

Affiliations

  • Manage chronically ill patients, endemic, and epidermic diseases. I am currently the focal person for Tuberculosis and Anti-Retrial Viral Therapy (ART) at Zomba City Clinic, Malawi. i also teach about gender based violence in the surrounding clinic community.

Accomplishments

  • The best Nurse in Anti-Retroviral Therapy (ART) in 2022
  • The best Nurse in Data Management in 2019
  • The Best Nurse in Infection Prevention on Tuberculosis in 2013
  • The best Nurse in Prevention of Mother to Infant Child Transmission (PMTCT) in 2011
  • The best Nurse in First Aid in 2011

Certification

Certificate in Nurses Midwife Council of Malawi No. NMT 2010/2233

References

References available upon request.

Summary

Responsible Technician with excellent troubleshooting, customer service and analytics skills coupled with more than 13 years of experience. Highly effective in complying with safety requirements evidenced by zero work loss days. Broad skills in maintenance and bench builds.

In addition, my Bachelor of Science in Agriculture (Option Family Science) adds my experience in the nursing care, more especially on dietary intake for my clients.

Work Availability

monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Work Preference

Work Type

Full Time

Work Location

On-SiteHybrid

Important To Me

Career advancementWork-life balanceHealthcare benefitsPaid sick leaveFlexible work hoursPersonal development programsTeam Building / Company RetreatsPaid time off

Quote

You never know what is enough unless you know what is more than enough.
William Blake

Software

Microsoft word and SPSS

Interests

In Learning new skills, career development, participate in extracurricular activities, participate in religious activities

Timeline

Nurse Midwife Technician

Ministry of Health
10.2010 - Current

Bachelor of Science - in Agriculture (Option Family Science)

LUANAR

High School Diploma -

St Joseph College of Nursing

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