Lisa Delorme
Nelson,BC
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Midwife
Colibri Midwifery
06.2017 - Current
Practice Owner
- Established solo practice in rural area, focusing on culturally relevant care for Indigenous families.
- Deliver comprehensive antepartum, intrapartum, and postpartum services.
- Developed expertise in rural healthcare delivery models.
- Advanced integration of healthcare services in underserved community.
Clinical Instructor, Faculty of Medicine
University of British Columbia
09.2015 - Current
- Precept students during clinical rotations, delivering oversight, mentorship, and clinical opportunities for learning while ensuring a safe learning environment.
Registered Midwife
Appletree Maternity
07.2015 - Current
Partner and Co-Director
- Manage a collaborative practice involving midwives and family physicians.
- Deliver antepartum, intrapartum, and postpartum care to diverse patient populations.
- Implemented programs for Connecting Pregnancy, Breastfeeding, and Perinatal Mood & Anxiety support groups.
- Integrated Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy, Nurse Practitioners, and Options for Sexual Health into clinic services.
- Serve as a preceptor for midwifery, physician and nursing students to enhance clinical skills.
New Registrant
Thames Valley Midwives
08.2014 - 07.2015
- Attended births as primary midwife and as second attendant in both home and hospital
- Practiced with full scope, including managing oxytocin inductions and augmentations
- Served diverse families and developed skills in cultural sensitivity and awareness
Education
International Midwifery Pre-Registration Progam -
Toronto Metropolitan University
06-2014
BS/MS in Midwifery -
Bastyr University
01.2013
Athabasca University
01.2010
Committees and Volunteer Experience
- Indigenous Midwives Council of BC- Executive Council, 2022-Present
- Midwives Association of BC- Indigenous Director, 2022-Present
- Midwives Association of BC- Negotiations Committee Board Representative, Present
- MoreOB Kootenay Lake Hospital- Core Team Member, 2019-2024
- Midwives Association of BC- Board of Directors Co-Chair, 2020-2022
- Midwives Association of BC- Board of Director Member at Large, 2017-2020
- Committee for Indigenous Birthing- Co-Chair, 2014-2022
- Sustainable Midwifery Practice Taskforce- Member, 2020
- Birth Center Working Group- Member, 2017
- College of Midwives of BC- Committee for Indigenous Birthing Member, 2015-2017
- Midwifery Education Accreditation Council- Workgroup for Out of Country Clinical Training, 2013
Training & Certifications
- Certified in Fetal Health Surveillance, Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation, Neonatal Resuscitation and Emergency Skills (Current)
- Midwifery STI Screening and Treatment Course (2022)
- Rural Obstetrical and Maternity Sustainability Program (2021-2022)
- Induction and Augmentation of Labour for Midwives Certificate (2018)
- Emery Herbals, Holistic Herbalism Foundations Program (2017)
- PHSA, Indigenous Cultural Competency Certified (2017)
- UBC Preceptor Workshop (2015)
- Anti-Racism Training (2012)
- Dominion Herbal College, Chartered Herbalist Diploma (2004)
- Certified in Touch for Health (Levels I, II & III) (1998)
Publications
"Sustainable Midwifery Practice Taskforce Final Report 2020". Vancouver, BC, Sept 2020.
"The Ethics of Out-of-Country Midwifery Training". Midwifery Matters. Winter 2015.
"Planting the Seed: Why Student Motivation in International Education Matters". Squat Birth Journal. Iss 14. Fall 2013.
Timeline
Registered Midwife
Colibri Midwifery
06.2017 - Current
Clinical Instructor, Faculty of Medicine
University of British Columbia
09.2015 - Current
Registered Midwife
Appletree Maternity
07.2015 - Current
New Registrant
Thames Valley Midwives
08.2014 - 07.2015
International Midwifery Pre-Registration Progam -
Toronto Metropolitan University
BS/MS in Midwifery -
Bastyr University
Athabasca University
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