Carletta Hyles
Registered Midwife
West Bank Demerara,South America
Summary
Dynamic midwife with extensive experience at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital, specializing in maternal health education and high-risk pregnancy care. Achieved significant reductions in complications during childbirth through vigilant monitoring and effective labor support techniques. Committed to empowering families with breastfeeding support and informed decision-making for optimal health outcomes.
Offering strong foundation in maternal and newborn care, eager to learn and develop in this supportive environment. Brings understanding of critical medical procedures and patient-centered care, along with ability to quickly integrate new knowledge and practices. Ready to use and develop skills in patient education and support in Desired Position role.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Part-Time Midwife
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital
08.2024 - Current
- Provided prenatal care, including assessments and monitoring of maternal health throughout pregnancy.
- Assisted in labor and delivery, ensuring safe and supportive environments for mothers and infants.
- Educated families on childbirth options, infant care, and breastfeeding techniques to promote well-being.
- Developed individualized care plans based on patient needs and preferences to enhance satisfaction.
- Promoted benefits of breastfeeding and offered education on proper positioning, latching and breast care.
- Managed fetal distress and delivery complications calmly to provide safety to mothers and babies.
- Performed neonatal assessments by checking baby's vital signs and performing physical exams to determine overall health at birth.
- Reduced complications during childbirth with vigilant monitoring of maternal and fetal wellbeing throughout labor.
- Achieved positive patient experiences by actively listening to concerns and addressing them promptly in a sensitive manner.
- Directed parents and newborns to physicians without causing parent alarm based on problematic test results and health conditions of babies and mothers.
Registered Midwife
Ministry Of Health Guyana
01.2024 - Current
- Delivered comprehensive prenatal and postnatal care to ensure optimal health outcomes for mothers and infants.
- Assisted in labor management, providing emotional support and guidance during childbirth processes.
- Conducted routine assessments and screenings to monitor maternal and fetal health indicators.
- Educated patients on reproductive health, breastfeeding, and newborn care promoting informed decision-making.
- Mentored junior staff in clinical practices, enhancing team performance through knowledge sharing.
- Served as a mentor for student midwives by sharing clinical expertise, providing constructive feedback, and modeling excellence in the practice of midwifery.
- Supported birthing partners in their roles by providing education on pregnancy, labor, and newborn care.
- Performed prenatal and postnatal examinations.
- Contributed to the reduction of maternal mortality rates by identifying high-risk pregnancies early and referring them for specialist intervention when necessary.
- Reduced complications during childbirth by closely monitoring patients and collaborating with healthcare professionals for timely interventions.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient encounters, medical histories, assessments, interventions, and outcomes to ensure continuity of care.
- Facilitated antenatal classes covering topics such as stages of labor progression; pain relief options; breathing patterns; pushing techniques resulting in better prepared expectant parents for childbirth.
Education
Dipolma In Midwifery -
Georgetown School Of Nursing
Georgetown Guyana 04.2022 - 01.2024
Skills
Maternal health education
Breastfeeding support
Contraceptive counseling
High-risk pregnancy care
Family planning advice
Postpartum care
Labor support techniques
Prenatal care
Perineal suturing
Uterine massage
Placenta encapsulation
Timeline
Part-Time Midwife
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital
08.2024 - Current
Registered Midwife
Ministry Of Health Guyana
01.2024 - Current
Dipolma In Midwifery -
Georgetown School Of Nursing
04.2022 - 01.2024