Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Personal Information
References
Additional Qualifications
Timeline
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Amy Dover

Summary

Compassionate Midwife with 16 years of Midwifery experience. Expert in providing thorough healthcare to mothers and babies including prenatal and postpartum care. Knowledgeable about labour and birth and committed to individualized patient care.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

CLINICAL MIDWIFE

Fiona Stanley Hospital
10.2014 - Current
  • Company Overview: Employed in a tertiary hospital, providing comprehensive maternity care and supporting women throughout their pregnancy, birth, and postnatal period
  • Employed in a tertiary hospital, providing comprehensive maternity care and supporting women throughout their pregnancy, birth, and postnatal period

CLINICAL MIDWIFE

Community Midwifery Program
03.2018 - 12.2018
  • Worked in a woman-centred model of care, providing care to low-risk pregnant women and supporting a variety of birth choices
  • Implemented effective pain management strategies for labouring women while respecting individual preferences for comfort measures during childbirth
  • Provided prenatal care by monitoring mother and baby health, identifying potential health concerns and providing advice to support mothers
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and comprehensive care throughout pregnancy, labor, and postpartum periods

REGISTERED MIDWIFE

Kaleeya Hospital
10.2009 - 12.2014
  • Worked in a low to moderate risk maternity unit, providing all areas of maternity care and coordinating the unit
  • Assisted mothers with breastfeeding, self-care and postpartum healthcare
  • Facilitated antenatal clinics covering topics such as stages of labor progression; pain relief options; breathing patterns; pushing techniques resulting in better prepared expectant parents for childbirth
  • Participated in ongoing professional development activities to stay current on new research findings and best practices in midwifery care
  • Assisted with postpartum care and provided guidance on postpartum recovery
  • Facilitated antenatal classes covering topics such as stages of labor progression; pain relief options; breathing patterns; pushing techniques resulting in better prepared expectant parents for childbirth

REGISTERED NURSE

Mangrove Park Hospital
05.2008 - 08.2009
  • Worked as a Registered Nurse on a casual basis

REGISTERED MIDWIFE

Osborne Park Hospital
01.2006 - 03.2008
  • Completed Midwifery training and worked as a Registered Midwife in various areas of maternity care

REGISTERED NURSE

B8 North ward
07.2003 - 01.2006
  • Worked in a cardiothoracic ward for patients recovering from open-heart and lung surgery

REGISTERED NURSE

B8 South ward
03.2002 - 07.2003
  • Worked in a ward specializing in the care of patients with renal, gastrointestinal, and vascular conditions

REGISTERED NURSE

Allerton ward
10.1998 - 04.2001
  • Worked in a ward specializing in the care of patients who have had major bowel and colo-rectal surgery

REGISTERED NURSE

Midgley Ward
04.1998 - 10.1998
  • Worked in a medical respiratory ward for 6 months

Education

Post graduate Diploma in Health Leadership - aspiring leaders

Notre Dame University
Fremantle, Western Australia
02.2025

Research Assistant

Edith Cowan University
Perth, WA
03.2024

Masters' Module - Screening, Diagnostics, Pharmacology And Prescribing For Midwives, Ability To Apply For Endorsement As An Eligible Midwife

Griffith University
Queensland, Australia
07.2017

Postgraduate Diploma in Midwifery - Midwifery

Edith Cowan University
Mt Lawley, Western Australia
01.2007

Registered Nurse, Diploma in Higher Education -

University of Plymouth
Plymouth, England
01.1998

Skills

  • Interactive and flexible team member
  • Ability to work alone and use initiative
  • Communicates effectively
  • Documentation is clear and concise
  • Works effectively under pressure
  • Intrapartum Care Coordination
  • Newborn Care Proficiency
  • Postpartum Care Expertise
  • Cultural Competency
  • Advanced Fetal Monitoring
  • Supervision and leadership
  • Collaborative Teamwork
  • Breastfeeding support
  • High-Risk Pregnancy Care
  • Obstetric Emergency Response
  • Neonatal Resuscitation
  • Labor and Delivery Management
  • Fetal monitoring
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Problem-Solving
  • Time Management
  • CPR Certified
  • Cultural Sensitivity
  • Postpartum Care
  • Emotional Intelligence

Personal Information

Nationality: British Australian

References

  • Caroline Coulson-Bonner, Clinical Midwife, 11 Robin Warren Drive, Murdoch, WA, 6150, (08) 6152 2222, Caroline.coulsonbonner@health.wa.gov.au
  • Louise Hennessy, Clinical Midwife, 11 Robin Warren Drive, Murdoch, WA, 6150, (08) 6152 2222, anne.hennessy@health.wa.gov.au

Additional Qualifications

  • 200 hour yoga teacher training, Yoga Lab, Fremantle, Western Australia
  • 30 hour Prenatal yoga teacher training, Bloom Yoga, 12/2022
  • Psychology Diploma, Centre of Excellence, 01/2022

Timeline

CLINICAL MIDWIFE

Community Midwifery Program
03.2018 - 12.2018

CLINICAL MIDWIFE

Fiona Stanley Hospital
10.2014 - Current

REGISTERED MIDWIFE

Kaleeya Hospital
10.2009 - 12.2014

REGISTERED NURSE

Mangrove Park Hospital
05.2008 - 08.2009

REGISTERED MIDWIFE

Osborne Park Hospital
01.2006 - 03.2008

REGISTERED NURSE

B8 North ward
07.2003 - 01.2006

REGISTERED NURSE

B8 South ward
03.2002 - 07.2003

REGISTERED NURSE

Allerton ward
10.1998 - 04.2001

REGISTERED NURSE

Midgley Ward
04.1998 - 10.1998

Postgraduate Diploma in Midwifery - Midwifery

Edith Cowan University

Registered Nurse, Diploma in Higher Education -

University of Plymouth

Post graduate Diploma in Health Leadership - aspiring leaders

Notre Dame University

Research Assistant

Edith Cowan University

Masters' Module - Screening, Diagnostics, Pharmacology And Prescribing For Midwives, Ability To Apply For Endorsement As An Eligible Midwife

Griffith University

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