Cynthia Kunda
Kitwe
Summary
Compassionate healthcare professional with a focus on maternal and newborn care. Known for high productivity and efficiency in fast-paced environments, ensuring both mother and child receive the best possible care. Skilled in prenatal education, labor support techniques, delivery, and postpartum care. Excel at communication, empathy, and critical thinking to provide exceptional service to families during one of the most significant times of their lives.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Student Midwife
Government Hospital and Clinics
Ndola
01.2022 - 11.2024
- Assisted in prenatal assessments and monitored fetal health during routine check-ups.
- Conducted patient interviews to gather vital health information for accurate records.
- Adhered to organizational guidelines for patient privacy when handling confidential information.
- Collaborated with healthcare providers to develop individualized care plans for patients.
- Evaluated maternal vital signs during labor including pulse rate, temperature and blood pressure.
- Documented patient progress and maintained accurate electronic health records efficiently.
- Educated expectant mothers on labor processes and postpartum care practices.
- Participated in community outreach programs to promote maternal health awareness initiatives.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during labor and delivery experiences.
- Supported delivery room teams by preparing necessary medical instruments and supplies.
- Assessed labor progress by monitoring dilation, effacement, station, and contractions.
- Assisted with the delivery of newborns, ensuring safe and healthy outcomes for mothers and babies.
- Assisted with cesarean sections when needed while providing comfort measures to the mother before and after surgery.
- Performed neonatal assessments at birth to evaluate signs of distress or health issues in newborns.
- Recognized emergent obstetric and neonatal conditions and initiated appropriate measures.
- Responded quickly in emergency situations, such as postpartum hemorrhage.
- Counseled women on postpartum care following birth including breastfeeding techniques, contraception methods and infant safety practices.
Education
Diploma - Midwifery
NDOLA COLLEGE OF NURSING AND MIDWIFERY
NDOLA10-2025
Skills
- Prenatal assessment and fetal monitoring
- Patient care planning
- Labor progress evaluation
- Antenatal and postnatal care
- Postpartum counseling and care
- Obstetric emergencies
- Breastfeeding support
- Infant resuscitation
- Hypertensive disorders
- Contraceptive counseling
- Perineal suturing
Certification
Nursing and Midwifery Council of Zambia Practicing certificate - 2026
References
Mrs. Eneless Banda
Lecturer - Ndola College of Nursing & Midwifery
0979-853723
Mr. Chansa
Lecturer - Ndola College of Nursing & Midwifery
0977-939011
Timeline
Student Midwife
Government Hospital and Clinics
01.2022 - 11.2024
Diploma - Midwifery
NDOLA COLLEGE OF NURSING AND MIDWIFERY