Kelsea Justus
530-391-9557
[email protected]
PR O F ILE
I am a student midwife currently working towards a Masters Degree in Midwifery
through Midwives College of Utah. Im a certified midwives assistant,doula, professional
photographer, kinesiology taping practitioner, and placenta encapsulator. In addition, I
have been trained and certified in Spinning Babies techniques. In 2015 I received an
Excellence in Communications Certification from North Idaho College after completing
12 college level communication credits. I am determined keep improving and perfecting
my techniques. I believe the skills I have acquired over the past 7 years, my attention to
detail, thorough organization, excellent communication skills, and friendly personality can
be an asset any team.
EXPERIENCE
Certified Midwives Assistant
2016- Present
As a midwifery and birth assistant, I provide hands-on support to the midwife and moth-
er. I have been trained in a variety of skills including:
Confidentiality Water birth
Prenatal/Postpartum appointments Vital signs
Stages of labor/ complications Fetal heart surveillance
Universal precautions Palpation
Birth/baby tray set-up APGARS
Charting Fundal massage
Terminology IV assistance/IM injection/ Vitamin K injection
Assisting in newborn exams
Phone: (208) 699-3625
Birth and Postpartum Doula; Earth Bound Birth Services, Coeur dAlene, ID
2012Present
I opened my own practice in 2012 as a doula, photographer, and placenta encapsulator. It
is my job to ensure families have access to quality prenatal/postpartum care, a safe birth,
coping techniques, photo documentation, breastfeeding support, and most importantly an
advocate who ensures they are respected.
Developmental Therapist; Syringa Family Partnership, Hayden, ID
2011-2014
As a developmental therapist, I provided one-on-one therapy for children along the
Autism Spectrum. In addition, I ran extensive IBI plans and collected/analyzed data. I
became proficient in note taking, data collection, and charting. I also acquired skills to
help in dealing with critically high stress situations.
EDU CATIO N
Midwives College of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT - B.S of Midwifery, 2016- Current
North Idaho College, Coeur dAlene, ID - A.S, 2012-2015
SKILLS
I have acquired a variety of trainings, certifications, and life experiences over the course
of the past 5 years.
Certifications and Trainings include:
Certified Midwives Assistant
Spinning Babies Certified
Excellence in Communication (completion of 12 college level communication courses
with a 4.0)
CPR/ First Aid
Crisis Intervention and Prevention
Blood Borne Pathogens and Universal Precautions
Food Handlers Certification
Kinesiology Taping Practitioner
PR O F ESS IO NAL REFEREN CES
Kimberly Palmer, LM, CPM
Faith Krull, CNM
Owner of Hazel Tree Midwifery
Kootenai Clinic - Obstetrics &
Gynecology
Phone: (208) 699-3625
Phone: (208) 625-4970
Phone: (208) 699-3625
Phone: (208) 699-3625
