DIANA MASEKA
MPIKA
Summary
Compassionate Nurse Midwife with 11 year of 8 years General Nursing and 3 years Midwifery birthing experience. Expert in providing thorough healthcare to general population , mothers and babies including prenatal and postpartum care. Knowledgeable about midwifery and committed to individualized patient care.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse Midwife
Chilonga Mission General Hospital
12.2021 - Current
- 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.
- Diagnosed and treated patients with high-risk complications.
- Handled labor and delivery for moms choosing alternative birth methods.
- Participated in advanced practice training and worked alongside physicians.
- Treated men and women with sexually transmitted diseases.
- Performed neonatal assessments by checking baby's vital signs and performing physical exams to determine overall health at birth.
- 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.
- Promoted benefits of breastfeeding and offered education on proper positioning, latching and breast care.
- Administered pain medication during deliveries to keep mothers comfortable and safe during delivery.
Registered Nurse
Chilonga Mission General Hospital
10.2012 - 11.2021
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
Education
Diploma in Midwifery - Midwifery
Chilonga College of Nursing And Midwifery
Mpika12.2021
Diploma Registered Nursing - General Nursing
Mansa College of Nursing And Midwifery
Mansa06.2012
Grade 12 School Certificate - Senior Secondary School Leaving Examination
Lusaka Girls High School
Lusaka11.2006
Skills
- Prenatal Nutrition
- Medication Administration
- Prenatal Care
- Laboratory Testing
- Breastfeeding Support
- Physical Examination
- Patient Records Management
- Emergency Response
- Suturing
- Patient Education
- Patient-Focused Care
- Smartcare PLUS provider
- Maternal Health
- Antenatal Care
- Newborn Care
- Hypertensive Disorders Management
- Pharmacology Knowledge
- Intrapartum Care
- Routine Gynecological Care
Accomplishments
Accomplished registered nursing and midwifery training and managed to pass exams on first attempt
Affiliations
Nursing and Midwifery Council of Zambia
Zambia Unionised Workers
Midwifery Association of Zambia
Certification
- Integrated management of newborn and childhood illness certificate – Chilonga college of nursing and midwifery 2021
- Integrated leadership and management certificate – Chilonga college of nursing and midwifery 2021
- Training course on neonatal and preteen baby treatment for developing countries 3- China 2022
- Smart Care Plus 2023
- TB Management 2014
- Life support Training 2015
- Young Child Nutrition and Feeding 2013
Hobbies
- Love Caring for the sick (physically and mentally)
- Taking part in sports e.g. football
- Reading
- Telling stories
- Watching movies/Football
Languages
Bemba, Luvale
Native language
English
Advanced
C1
Additional Information
SR CHISANGA BELINDA
Nursing Officer
Chilonga Mission General Hospital
Box 450030
Mpika
email: chatebelindac@yahoo.co.uk
+260977355672
SR. KABONGA ROSEMARY
Principal tutor,
Chilonga college of Nursing and Midwifery
Cell phone number: 0966611180
Mpika
email: rkmwaba@gmail.com
MR CHALI SEBASTIAN
Group tutor,
Chilonga College of Nursing and Midwifery
Cell phone number: 0977423706
MR CHIBUYE FEWDAYS
ART Coordinator,
Chilonga Mission General Hospital
P.O BOX 450030,
MPIKA.
Timeline
Registered Nurse Midwife
Chilonga Mission General Hospital
12.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse
Chilonga Mission General Hospital
10.2012 - 11.2021
Diploma in Midwifery - Midwifery
Chilonga College of Nursing And Midwifery
Diploma Registered Nursing - General Nursing
Mansa College of Nursing And Midwifery
Grade 12 School Certificate - Senior Secondary School Leaving Examination
Lusaka Girls High School
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