Selina Douglas
@selinavaduvaali
Experienced perinatal care specialist and certified clinical medical assistant.
What I'm looking for
I am a perinatal care specialist and certified clinical medical assistant with experience across doula, lactation, placenta services, and outpatient clinical and mental health support. I bring hands-on skills in patient care, clinical procedures, and client education.
I am professionally trained in traditional and contemporary placenta preparation methods including encapsulation, tinctures, salves, and other postpartum remedies, and I follow OSHA-compliant bloodborne pathogen and food-grade safety protocols. I provide trauma-informed, culturally sensitive postpartum care and clear documentation to support client trust and wellbeing.
In clinical roles I interview patients, take and record vital signs, operate EKG and diagnostic equipment, give injections, perform routine laboratory tests, manage inventory, and maintain medical records in EHR/EMR systems. I have provided breastfeeding and lactation education, conducted postpartum visits, and handled medical billing with Medicaid and Tricare while maintaining compliance with clinic and regulatory requirements.
I hold CCMA certification and additional training in lactation education, postpartum nutrition, and full-spectrum doula care. I am committed to supporting postpartum wellness through education, emotional support, mental health support, and practical clinical skills, and I seek opportunities where I can contribute to high-quality, family-centered care.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Placenta Placement Specialist
Nova Birth Partners
Jul 2025 - Present (2 months)
Performs placenta placement services and ensures safe, sanitized processing to support postpartum recovery with trauma-informed care.
Doula
Pomelo Health
Jun 2025 - Present (3 months)
Provide contract doula services including labor support, childbirth education, and breastfeeding guidance while maintaining prenatal and postpartum client relationships.
Placenta Encapsulation Specialist
Self Employment
Jan 2023 - Present (2 years 8 months)
Professionally prepare placenta remedies (encapsulation, tinctures, salves) adhering to OSHA-compliant bloodborne pathogen and food-grade sanitation standards to support postpartum wellness.
Full Spectrum Doula/Childbirth Educator
Hope's Embrace / Seeds of Knowledge Doula Services
Apr 2018 - Mar 2025 (6 years 11 months)
Provided full-spectrum doula and childbirth education services, managed Medicaid and Tricare billing and budgeting for classes, and conducted postpartum visits to ensure maternal and infant wellbeing. Delivered breastfeeding education, developed personalized birth plans, and maintained ongoing client relationships.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
BADT (Remote)
Certificate, Lactation Education
2025 -
Completed comprehensive training in human lactation, infant feeding, and breastfeeding education and provides evidence-based lactation support.
Owensboro High School
High School Diploma, General Education
High school diploma from Owensboro High School.
Stepful National HealthCareer Association
Certificate, Medical Assisting
2024 -
Completed a Medical Assisting certificate program covering clinical skills, patient care, and administrative tasks.
DONA International
Certificate, Doula / Childbirth Education
2018 -
Completed Full Spectrum Doula certification with training in childbirth education, labor support, and postpartum care.
PostpartumU
Certification, Postpartum Nutrition
2023 -
Completed certification in postpartum nutrition to support postpartum recovery and provide nutritional counseling to new parents.
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