Hi, I’m
Satima Ornano
Mount Isa,QLD
Summary
Hardworking and passionate early career midwife with strong communication and woman-centred skills eager to secure caseload position. Skilled in providing culturally appropriate care, and compassionate facilitator of education and empowerment for women and families. Ready to help the team achieve optimal maternal and neonatal outcomes.
Overview
1
years of professional experience
Work History
North West Hospital & Health ServiceMount Isa, QLD
Registered Midwife
03.2023 - Current
Job overview
- Worked within an all-risk MGP caseload model in remote health service.
- Delivered community-based care for, antenatal, early labour and postnatal appointments for over 30 families.
- Collaborated with obstetric and extended multidisciplinary team for ACM CAT B and C women.
- Worked in collaboration with Indigenous Liason Officers, local Indigenous health services, and caseworkers.
- Attended routine pathology collection including OGTT.
- Supported birthing partners in their roles by providing education on pregnancy, labor, and newborn care.
- Supported over 25 women in vaginal births
- Promoted successful breastfeeding experiences through early initiation, latch techniques, and ongoing support and education.
- Provided culturally competent care to a diverse patient population, addressing unique needs and respecting cultural practices.
- Developed strong rapport with women and families through active listening skills that facilitated open communication about concerns or anxieties related to pregnancy or childbirth experience.
- Facilitated antenatal classes covering topics such as phases of labour progression, active labour and birth, breastfeeding and holistic post-partum care.
- Created a safe and supportive environment for labouring women, utilising relaxation techniques such as massage, aromatherapy, and hydrotherapy.
- Supported and promoted active birthing by utilising SpinningBabies, traditional rebozo and hypnobirthing techniques.
- Supported women through vaginal birth after cesarean.
- Participated in ongoing professional development activities to stay current on new research findings and best practices in midwifery care.
- Supported women with complex psychosocial history and current adversities by linking to appropriate services and ensuring adequate follow-up throughout perinatal period.
- Actively advocated for women's desires regarding procedures, interventions, and management.
- Assisted mothers and families in implementing strategies and tools for ongoing self-care and postpartum healthcare.
- Advocated for mothers' rights and choices to make informed decisions about care by respecting human autonomy
- Provided holistic support by addressing healthy eating and promoting emotional well-being via lifestyle modifications and preventative measures for the health of mother and baby.
Self Employed ServicesByron Bay
Birth & Postpartum Doula
01.2020 - 03.2021
Job overview
- Supported families birthing at home, within a birth center, and hospital setting.
- Supported families in developing personalized birth plans, providing education on physiology of labour and birth, and preparation for postpartum period.
- Provided traditional midwifery postpartum care for physical recovery.
Education
Southern Cross UniversityGold Coast, QLD
Bachelor of Midwifery from Midwifery
11.2022
Celebration of BirthByron Bay, NSW
No Degree from Birth And Postpartum Doula Training
09.2020
Hummingbird DoulasVilcabamba, Equador
No Degree from Doula Apprentice
08.2019
ESCTA Cais Do PartoPutaendo, Chile
No Degree from Traditional Midwifery
03.2019
Rurochay Cusco, Peru
No Degree from Traditional Midwifery Apprentice
10.2018
Skills
- Patient Advocacy
- Collaborative and Effective Communication
- Cultural safety and competency
- Education and promotion of evidence-based care
- Water Birth Expertise
- Breastfeeding Support
- Spinning Babies
- Traditional Rebozo
Additional Information
Continued learning: Interest in attending online study of Functional Medicine with the Institute of Functional Medicine, with the intention of enabling a more thorough, evidence based and practical approach to perinatal and postpartum health education.
Currently learning suturing skills.
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Portuguese
Limited Working
Italian
Elementary
Timeline
Registered Midwife
North West Hospital & Health Service
03.2023 - Current
Birth & Postpartum Doula
Self Employed Services
01.2020 - 03.2021
Southern Cross University
Bachelor of Midwifery from Midwifery
Celebration of Birth
No Degree from Birth And Postpartum Doula Training
Hummingbird Doulas
No Degree from Doula Apprentice
ESCTA Cais Do Parto
No Degree from Traditional Midwifery
Rurochay
No Degree from Traditional Midwifery Apprentice