Amelia Desmond
Melbourne
Summary
Highly empathetic midwife with a proven track record in providing comprehensive support and education to families during significant life transitions. Passionate about applying my skills in patient advocacy, resource navigation, and sensitive communication to support families facing the challenges of breast cancer.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Midwife
Mercy Health Hospital
04.2024 - Current
- Directed parents and newborns to physicians without causing parent alarm based on problematic test results and health conditions of babies and mothers.
- Advocated for mothers' rights and choices to make informed decisions about care.
- Maintained up-to-date record of patient data such as gestational age and complexities using BOS & CPF software to reference during care and to comply with medical documentation regulations.
- Followed professional standards and guidelines by adhering to ethical and legal guidelines and maintaining continued education certifications.
- Educated mothers and families on pregnancy-related topics to inform and prepare for pregnancy, childbirth and newborn care.
- Counselled patients and families on reproductive health and contraception.
- Educated patients on breastfeeding and provided lactation support.
- Monitored the health of mothers and babies post-delivery, providing guidance and support.
- Developed and maintained patient records and documentation.
- Checked general and mental health and overall comfort of mothers pre and postnatally.
Midwife
Ramsay Health Care
01.2023 - 03.2023
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.
- Followed professional standards and guidelines by adhering to ethical and legal guidelines and maintaining continued education certifications.
- Monitored the health of mothers and babies post-delivery, providing guidance and support.
Registered Undergraduate Student Midwife (RUSOM)
Royal Women's Hospital
11.2021 - 02.2022
- Promoted benefits of breastfeeding and offered education on proper positioning, latching and breast care.
- Educated mothers and families on pregnancy-related topics to inform and prepare for pregnancy, childbirth and newborn care.
- Assisted with postpartum care and provided guidance on postpartum recovery.
- Monitored the health of mothers and babies post-delivery, providing guidance and support.
- Counseled patients and families on reproductive health and contraception.
- Assisted staff in daily postnatal checks, restocking of ward.
Education
Bachelor of Midwifery -
Australian Catholic University
01.2022
Victorian Certificate of Education - undefined
Genazzano College
01.2019
Skills
- Involving families in care allowing informed decision making and consent
- Practicing to hospital standards and national standards
- Continuous evaluation of personal practice and professional development
- Collaboration and teamwork
- Health promotion and education
- Excellent communication
- Multitasking Abilities and adaptability
- Risk assessment and managing complications
Affiliations
- Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation
- AHPRA
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Italian
Elementary
Interests
- Volunteer Work with Surf Lifesaving Australia, Friday Night Parish school helping children with a refugee background with their homework
- AFLW playing
- Netball Victoria
Timeline
Midwife
Mercy Health Hospital
04.2024 - Current
Midwife
Ramsay Health Care
01.2023 - 03.2023
Registered Undergraduate Student Midwife (RUSOM)
Royal Women's Hospital
11.2021 - 02.2022
Victorian Certificate of Education - undefined
Genazzano College
Bachelor of Midwifery -
Australian Catholic University
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