Experience

Clue by Biowink
• Science Health Writer at Clue

  • Oct 2021 - Apr 2022

Allen Midwifery & Family Wellness (Allen Birthing Center)
• Certified Nurse Midwife

  • Aug 2017 - Apr 2022

O.School
• Canada
• Higher Education
• Freelance Health Writer

  • Apr 2021 - Oct 2021


Methodist Dallas Medical Center

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Registered Nurse _Labor and Delivery

  • Jun 2014 - May 2017

  • Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse at Level III Hospital • Provide antepartum care: obtain patient health history, diagnostic labs, and results and care for mothers with high risk pregnancy complications and other ailments • Educate and work with family members throughout childbirth process • Manage patient care during uncomplicated, complicated, surgical, and emergent deliveries • Manage and assist high-risk labor and deliveries (such as pre-eclamptic, preterm, shoulder… Show more • Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse at Level III Hospital • Provide antepartum care: obtain patient health history, diagnostic labs, and results and care for mothers with high risk pregnancy complications and other ailments • Educate and work with family members throughout childbirth process • Manage patient care during uncomplicated, complicated, surgical, and emergent deliveries • Manage and assist high-risk labor and deliveries (such as pre-eclamptic, preterm, shoulder dystocia & prolapsed cord) • Maintain accurate, detailed paper, and computerized records • Assist patient with non-medicated and medicated pain relief during all stages of labor • Administer prescribed medications and monitors vital signs • Provide induction medications and magnesium sulfate and monitor mothers status • Monitor fetus through electronic fetal monitor and Doppler • Provide intrapartum fetal resuscitation and postpartum NRP • Monitor labor progression through contraction monitoring, cervical dilation checks, and maternal characteristics • Provide evaluation of and management of postpartum health and emergencies such as hemorrhage • Communicate and work with other healthcare team members • Provide initial assessment and care of neonate following NRP • Provide breastfeeding education & support Show less • Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse at Level III Hospital • Provide antepartum care: obtain patient health history, diagnostic labs, and results and care for mothers with high risk pregnancy complications and other ailments • Educate and work with family members throughout childbirth process • Manage patient care during uncomplicated, complicated, surgical, and emergent deliveries • Manage and assist high-risk labor and deliveries (such as pre-eclamptic, preterm, shoulder… Show more • Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse at Level III Hospital • Provide antepartum care: obtain patient health history, diagnostic labs, and results and care for mothers with high risk pregnancy complications and other ailments • Educate and work with family members throughout childbirth process • Manage patient care during uncomplicated, complicated, surgical, and emergent deliveries • Manage and assist high-risk labor and deliveries (such as pre-eclamptic, preterm, shoulder dystocia & prolapsed cord) • Maintain accurate, detailed paper, and computerized records • Assist patient with non-medicated and medicated pain relief during all stages of labor • Administer prescribed medications and monitors vital signs • Provide induction medications and magnesium sulfate and monitor mothers status • Monitor fetus through electronic fetal monitor and Doppler • Provide intrapartum fetal resuscitation and postpartum NRP • Monitor labor progression through contraction monitoring, cervical dilation checks, and maternal characteristics • Provide evaluation of and management of postpartum health and emergencies such as hemorrhage • Communicate and work with other healthcare team members • Provide initial assessment and care of neonate following NRP • Provide breastfeeding education & support Show less



Ujalamama

• United States

• Co-Founder

  • Apr 2012 - Aug 2014

  ***Creator; visionary; business structure creator; website development; advertising, business planning; inspiration; international relations ***Birth and Postpartum Doula Childbirth Educator Baby Massage teacher Breastfeeding Counselor/teacher ******************************************************************* UjalaMama was established with the desire to be part of enhancing the birthing experience for all women world-wide. Ujala means Bright in Hindi, and we believe… Show more ***Creator; visionary; business structure creator; website development; advertising, business planning; inspiration; international relations ***Birth and Postpartum Doula Childbirth Educator Baby Massage teacher Breastfeeding Counselor/teacher ******************************************************************* UjalaMama was established with the desire to be part of enhancing the birthing experience for all women world-wide. Ujala means Bright in Hindi, and we believe that with bright beginnings everyone has the opportunity for bright futures. Birth is the beginning of a new life for an individual and the beginning of a new journey for a mother, her partner, and family. This is why joyous, healthy birthing experiences are so important for each and every mother, baby, and family! ****** UjalaMama was Founded by Rebekah Bhansali and Amit Bhansali. ****** UjalaMama desires to be able to serve the diverse population of mothers in the DFW area through doula support, childbirth education, awareness, and labor support training. ****** UjalaMama also desires to create a partnership uniting local birth/postpartum doulas, birth attendants, childbirth caregivers, and other professionals that support safe, evidence-based practices of pregnancy, childbirth, postpartum, breastfeeding, and parenting with their international counterparts. UjalaMama hopes to do this by creating a global community through the sharing of knowledge, ideas, and resources and thereby being able to fulfill its Vision. Show less ***Creator; visionary; business structure creator; website development; advertising, business planning; inspiration; international relations ***Birth and Postpartum Doula Childbirth Educator Baby Massage teacher Breastfeeding Counselor/teacher ******************************************************************* UjalaMama was established with the desire to be part of enhancing the birthing experience for all women world-wide. Ujala means Bright in Hindi, and we believe… Show more ***Creator; visionary; business structure creator; website development; advertising, business planning; inspiration; international relations ***Birth and Postpartum Doula Childbirth Educator Baby Massage teacher Breastfeeding Counselor/teacher ******************************************************************* UjalaMama was established with the desire to be part of enhancing the birthing experience for all women world-wide. Ujala means Bright in Hindi, and we believe that with bright beginnings everyone has the opportunity for bright futures. Birth is the beginning of a new life for an individual and the beginning of a new journey for a mother, her partner, and family. This is why joyous, healthy birthing experiences are so important for each and every mother, baby, and family! ****** UjalaMama was Founded by Rebekah Bhansali and Amit Bhansali. ****** UjalaMama desires to be able to serve the diverse population of mothers in the DFW area through doula support, childbirth education, awareness, and labor support training. ****** UjalaMama also desires to create a partnership uniting local birth/postpartum doulas, birth attendants, childbirth caregivers, and other professionals that support safe, evidence-based practices of pregnancy, childbirth, postpartum, breastfeeding, and parenting with their international counterparts. UjalaMama hopes to do this by creating a global community through the sharing of knowledge, ideas, and resources and thereby being able to fulfill its Vision. Show less


DONA International
• Wellness and Fitness Services
• 100 - 200 Employee
• Birth Doula

  • Mar 2012 - Aug 2014


MotherMeDoula

• Birth&Postpartum Doula

  • Jan 2012 - Aug 2014

  I am a Graduate Birth&Postpartum Doula and breastfeeding counselor with MotherMeDoulas. The MotherMeDoulas organization is dedicated to providing exceptionally trained, professional labor support and postpartum doula services. Research shows that women who were supported by doulas reported: Labor and birth as less painful Feeling more in control of birth Less anxiety after birth Feelings of increased self confidence A lower incidence of postpartum… Show more I am a Graduate Birth&Postpartum Doula and breastfeeding counselor with MotherMeDoulas. The MotherMeDoulas organization is dedicated to providing exceptionally trained, professional labor support and postpartum doula services. Research shows that women who were supported by doulas reported: Labor and birth as less painful Feeling more in control of birth Less anxiety after birth Feelings of increased self confidence A lower incidence of postpartum depression Increased incidence of breastfeeding at 6 weeks Improved relationships with their partners Show less I am a Graduate Birth&Postpartum Doula and breastfeeding counselor with MotherMeDoulas. The MotherMeDoulas organization is dedicated to providing exceptionally trained, professional labor support and postpartum doula services. Research shows that women who were supported by doulas reported: Labor and birth as less painful Feeling more in control of birth Less anxiety after birth Feelings of increased self confidence A lower incidence of postpartum… Show more I am a Graduate Birth&Postpartum Doula and breastfeeding counselor with MotherMeDoulas. The MotherMeDoulas organization is dedicated to providing exceptionally trained, professional labor support and postpartum doula services. Research shows that women who were supported by doulas reported: Labor and birth as less painful Feeling more in control of birth Less anxiety after birth Feelings of increased self confidence A lower incidence of postpartum depression Increased incidence of breastfeeding at 6 weeks Improved relationships with their partners Show less



Self Employed

• Real Estate
• 1 - 100 Employee

• ESL (English as a Second Language) and General Study Skills Tutor

  • Apr 2011 - Jun 2013

  I meet with individuals who would like to improve their English. I tutor grammar, listening, reading comprehension, conversation, vocabulary, and many different aspects of the English Language. I also meet with students assisting them in study skills and/or understanding on an array of different subjects. I meet with individuals who would like to improve their English. I tutor grammar, listening, reading comprehension, conversation, vocabulary, and many different aspects of the English Language. I also meet with students assisting them in study skills and/or understanding on an array of different subjects.



Texas Department of Family and Protective Services

• United States
• Individual and Family Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Caseworker

  • Mar 2010 - Apr 2011

  Family Based Safety Services; Identify risks; build rapport with clients; encourage families; create family plans; find family support/ services; keep records of all contacts with clients, professionals, and travel Work with families with crisis, medical needs, emotional needs, drug/alcohol addictions, domestic violence Family Based Safety Services; Identify risks; build rapport with clients; encourage families; create family plans; find family support/ services; keep records of all contacts with clients, professionals, and travel Work with families with crisis, medical needs, emotional needs, drug/alcohol addictions, domestic violence



ARTH (Action Research and Training for Health)

• Intern

  • Aug 2009 - Dec 2009

  Lived in India for 6 months Assisted in Skilled Birth Attendant (SBA) training and monitoring clinics in urban and rural Rajasthan Produced a summary document, which was disseminated throughout the state Developed checklists for clinic monitoring; Observed ANC-delivery-PNC of 25+ patients Read and researched much information on delivery practices, SBA skills, world and Indian health system and regulations Studying Hindi for past 4 year+ Lived in India for 6 months Assisted in Skilled Birth Attendant (SBA) training and monitoring clinics in urban and rural Rajasthan Produced a summary document, which was disseminated throughout the state Developed checklists for clinic monitoring; Observed ANC-delivery-PNC of 25+ patients Read and researched much information on delivery practices, SBA skills, world and Indian health system and regulations Studying Hindi for past 4 year+



Okalahoma State University Family Resource Center

• English as a Second Language (ESL) Teacher

  • May 2008 - May 2009

  Teach English as a Second Language (ESL) to student from Brazil, Guatemala, Mexico, Kenya, Saudi Arabia, Ethiopia, Libya, Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Turkey, China, Korea, Thailand, Kazakhstan, India, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Indonesia, and an assortment of other countries. Plan, implement and evaluate programs focused on Pronunciation, Listening and Reading, Conversation, Cooking, Crafts Interact with people of different ages, countries and religions Provided childcare during evening… Show more Teach English as a Second Language (ESL) to student from Brazil, Guatemala, Mexico, Kenya, Saudi Arabia, Ethiopia, Libya, Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Turkey, China, Korea, Thailand, Kazakhstan, India, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Indonesia, and an assortment of other countries. Plan, implement and evaluate programs focused on Pronunciation, Listening and Reading, Conversation, Cooking, Crafts Interact with people of different ages, countries and religions Provided childcare during evening events; drove the FRC van for events and to town for residents Show less Teach English as a Second Language (ESL) to student from Brazil, Guatemala, Mexico, Kenya, Saudi Arabia, Ethiopia, Libya, Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Turkey, China, Korea, Thailand, Kazakhstan, India, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Indonesia, and an assortment of other countries. Plan, implement and evaluate programs focused on Pronunciation, Listening and Reading, Conversation, Cooking, Crafts Interact with people of different ages, countries and religions Provided childcare during evening… Show more Teach English as a Second Language (ESL) to student from Brazil, Guatemala, Mexico, Kenya, Saudi Arabia, Ethiopia, Libya, Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Turkey, China, Korea, Thailand, Kazakhstan, India, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Indonesia, and an assortment of other countries. Plan, implement and evaluate programs focused on Pronunciation, Listening and Reading, Conversation, Cooking, Crafts Interact with people of different ages, countries and religions Provided childcare during evening events; drove the FRC van for events and to town for residents Show less