Hi, I’m
CHILESHE FRANCIS
Blackpool
Summary
Detail-oriented Public Health Nurse Midwife Specialist with 16 years of experience working with patients of varying need and personal requests. Thoughtful facilitator of comprehensively arranged births, both at home and in hospital settings. Sexual Reproductive health expert, providing, care and support for all patients.
Knowledgeable professional specializing in delivery of health education initiatives and programs. Proficient at creating comprehensive lessons, providing detailed instruction and creating engaging activities. Brings knowledge of health and wellness topics and capacity to disseminate health information.
Overview
17
years of professional experience
1
Certification
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Blackpool Victoria Teaching Hospital
Registered Midwife
05.2023 - Current
Job overview
- Assisted mothers with breastfeeding, self-care and postpartum healthcare.
- Performed prenatal and postnatal examinations.
- Gave emotional support to expecting mothers by answering questions and alleviating concerns.
- Offered primary care to expecting mothers and newborn infants.
- Provided healthcare information and educational resources to new parents.
- Performed low-intervention techniques to induce labor or relieve pain during labor.
- Handled labor and delivery for moms choosing alternative birth methods.
- Participated in advanced practice training and worked alongside physicians.
- Educated mothers and families on pregnancy-related topics to inform and prepare for pregnancy, childbirth and newborn care.
- Kept accurate medical records by documenting patient prenatal care, labor and delivery and postpartum care.
- 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.
- Promoted benefits of breastfeeding and offered education on proper positioning, latching and breast care.
- Performed ultrasounds, monitored fetal heart rate and provided pre- and post-natal care.
- Performed routine postpartum care, such as suturing and wound care.
- Counseled patients and families on reproductive health and contraception.
Chilonga College Of Nursing And Midwife
Nurse Midwife Lecturer
01.2016 - 05.2023
Job overview
- Teaching student Nurses/Midwives Public Health , Obstetrics, Paediatrics, Neonatology, Sexual Reproductive health and Leadership and Management in Nursing and Midwifery, Medicine, Surgery, Pharmacology
- Online teaching and delivery of Lessons via ZOOM, Bigblue Button, Google Meet, Teams
- Structure and Programming Learning Management Systems ( Moodle, Google Classroom, Canvas)
- Setting of Licensure and Competence Examination (NMCZ) regulator
- Clinical assessment of student nurses and midwives
- Clinical mentorship and preceptorship of students nurses, midwives, nurse prescribers
- Provision of technical support to nurses, midwives and nurse prescribers
- Monitoring and Evaluation of Nursing and Midwifery Curriculum
- Supervision of Nurses and Midwives, Teaching of Nursing, midwifery procedures
- Participates in students clinical supervision, monitoring and evaluation of academic performance both practical and theory
- NMCZ Practical Examiner
- Curricula Content expert - NMCZ.
Chilonga College Of Nursing And Midwifery
Clinical Nurse Educator
01.2012 - 01.2015
Job overview
- Taught student nurses Fundamentals of Nursing
- Taught Nursing procedures
- Participated in NMCZ Practical Examining of student nurse
- Provided clinical mentorship to students
- Performed Student clinical supervision and evaluation of academic performance.
- Provided individualized instruction to struggling pupils.
- Collaborated with other preceptors and instructors to enhance student experience.
- Volunteered personal instruction and training to medical students through job shadowing and professional development.
- Contributed educational and clinical expertise to help optimize training courses and boost student learning.
- Compiled, administered and graded examinations to evaluate and record student comprehension levels.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.
Chinsali General Hospital
Paediatrics Ward Incharge
01.2007 - 01.2012
Job overview
- Arranged and provided parenting and health education
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Collaborated with physicians, pharmacists and therapists to deliver quality, evidence-based care.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Provided counselling and advised before and after screening and tests
- Offered support and advice following events such as miscarriage, termination, stillbirth, neonatal abnormality and neonatal deaths
- Gave support and advice on daily care of the baby, including breastfeeding, bathing and making up feeds
- Assessed and managed Children Health problems (IMCI)
- Performed Growth Monitoring and Promotion program, Data Compilation and reporting of Children health problems
- Orienting New nurses in the Management of paediatric emergency and Resuscitation.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Education
Texila American UniversityZambia
Master's of Public Health from Public Health
05.2020 - 12.2022
University of WashingtonAmerica
Certificate from Fundamentals of Implementation Science
12.2021
University of WashingtonAmerica
Certificate from Policy Development And Advocacyfor Global Health
09.2021
University of WashingtonAmerica
Certificate from Leadership And Management in Health
06.2021
University of WashingtonAmerica
Certificate from Monitoring And Evaluation in Global Health
03.2021
Washington University America
Certificate from Project Management in Global Health
09.2020
Ndola College of Nursing and Midwifery
Advanced Diploma in Midwifery Care from Obstetrics and Midwifery Care
01.2019
University of Zambia
Bachelors of Science in Nursing from Medical Surgical Nursing
01.2016
Mansa College of Nursing and Midwifery
Diploma in Registered Nursing from General Nursing
01.2011
Chilonga College of Nursing and Midwifery
Certificate in Enrolled Nursing from General Nursing
01.2007
Kenneth Kaunda High School
School Certificate in Education from School Certificate of Education (5 '0' Levels)
01.2003
Skills
- MS Office
- MS Excel
- MS PowerPoint
- MS Publisher
- SpSS 20
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Relationship Building
- Data Entry
- Analytical Thinking
- Dependable and Responsible
- Attention to Detail
- Cultural Awareness
- Remote Office Availability
- Computer Skills
- Friendly, Positive Attitude
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Customer Service
- Problem Resolution
- Research
Websites
Accomplishments
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Documented and resolved poor academic performance which led to increase in numbers of graduates finishing Nursing and Midwifery
- Achieved improved model of assessing students by introducing CANVAS for administering assessment when students are in decentralized site .
Certification
- Project Management in Global Health (Washington University)
- Monitoring and Evaluation in Global Health (Washington University)
- Leadership and Management in Global Health (Washington University)
- Policy Development and Advocacy for Global Health (Washington University)
- Fundamentals of Implementation Science (Washington University)
- Trainer in Health Communication Program CHEP / GNC Health Communication program
- Trainer in Long Acting Reversible Contraceptives family planning (LARC)
- Helping Mothers Survive Bleeding after delivery Helping Baby Breath After Birth (HMS-BAB)
- Syndromic Management of STIs
- Essential New born care
- Trainer in Safe Motherhood Action Group (SMAGs)
- Trainer in Infection Prevention and safety
- Elimination of Mother to child Transmission of HIV (EMTCT)
- Integrated Management of Childhood illness (IMCI)
- Integrated Management of Acute Malnutrition (IMAM)
- Expanded Program in Immunization (EPI) - Reaching Every District/Child (RED/REC)
- Emergency Obstetric and Neonatal Care (EmONC)
- Clinical Mentorship in Emergency Obstetric and Neonatal Care (EmONC)
- Trainer in Care and Control of Tuberculosis and Mult-Drug Resistant Tuberculosis
- Option B+
- Trainer in Voluntary Medical Male Circumcision (VMMC)
- Advanced Neonatal Resuscitation and Care (MOH)
- Trainer in Mentorship and Preceptorship in Nursing & Midwifery
Research Works
- Utilization of Glasgow coma scale among nurses and midwives at Chilonga and Mbala General Hospital, Mpika district Hospital
- Increased prevalence rates of Sexually Transmitted Infection among youths in Low density area of Mansa District
- Quality of Nursing care a quality of nursing care in second level hospitals in Muchinga Province: Clients' perspective
- Knowledge and attitude of women towards cervical cancer screening in Chilonga mission area of Mpika district
Awards
- 2018 - Best student in Sexual Reproductive health 2018 - Graduated with a merit in Midwifery care
- 2016 - Most hard working/innovative officer
- 2011 - Graduated with a distinction (Honour)
- 2007 - Best practical Nurse
References
Ms Julie Rookley
Professional Development Midwife
Blackpool Victoria Hospital
FY3 8NR
Blackpool, United Kingdom
+447535524220
julie.rookley@nhs.net
Mr Ndolo Malan,
Senior lecturer,
Livingstone Schools of Nursing and Midwifery,
Livingstone,
+260966803854, +260978384435,
ndolomalan@yahoo.com
Dr Kabelenga E.
Medical Officer In charge,
Ndola Teaching Hospital,
Private Bag 1, Ndola,
+260979354565
Mr Banda Benjamin,
Principal Clinical Anaesthetist / TB- ART,
Chilonga Mission Hospital,
Box 450030,
Mpika,
+260977826588,
chikomadalitso@gmail.com
Affiliations
- Nursing and Midwifery Council - (UK)
- Nursing and Midwifrey Council of Zambia - (Zambia)
- National Health Research Authority - ( Zambia)
- Mulungushi University School of Medicine and Health Sciences (Zambia)
- Midwives Association of Zambia ( Zambia)
Watching TV, Reading Books, Adventure,
I love watching thriller movies and series , Reading books which talks about adventure and discovery and love travelling to new places
Additional Information
Self motivated and self driven individual
Languages
Bemba - Zambia
Native language
English
Advanced
C1
Timeline
Registered Midwife
Blackpool Victoria Teaching Hospital
05.2023 - Current
Texila American University
Master's of Public Health from Public Health
05.2020 - 12.2022
Nurse Midwife Lecturer
Chilonga College Of Nursing And Midwife
01.2016 - 05.2023
Clinical Nurse Educator
Chilonga College Of Nursing And Midwifery
01.2012 - 01.2015
Paediatrics Ward Incharge
Chinsali General Hospital
01.2007 - 01.2012
University of Washington
Certificate from Fundamentals of Implementation Science
University of Washington
Certificate from Policy Development And Advocacyfor Global Health
University of Washington
Certificate from Leadership And Management in Health
University of Washington
Certificate from Monitoring And Evaluation in Global Health
Washington University
Certificate from Project Management in Global Health
Ndola College of Nursing and Midwifery
Advanced Diploma in Midwifery Care from Obstetrics and Midwifery Care
University of Zambia
Bachelors of Science in Nursing from Medical Surgical Nursing
Mansa College of Nursing and Midwifery
Diploma in Registered Nursing from General Nursing
Chilonga College of Nursing and Midwifery
Certificate in Enrolled Nursing from General Nursing
Kenneth Kaunda High School
School Certificate in Education from School Certificate of Education (5 '0' Levels)
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