Andrea Jones
Menai
Summary
Dedicated Registered Midwife with a proven track record at Royal Hospital For Women, enhancing patient satisfaction through compassionate postpartum care and effective breastfeeding support. Demonstrating exceptional teamwork, my approach significantly improved care standards. Excel in culturally sensitive environments, prioritizing patient well-being and education.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Midwife
Royal Hospital For Women
07.1996 - Current
- Served as a mentor for student midwives by sharing clinical expertise, providing constructive feedback, and modeling excellence in the practice of midwifery.
- Developed strong rapport with patients through active listening skills that facilitated open communication about concerns or anxieties related to the childbirth experience and postnatal issues (for example, breast feeding concerns, baby care issues).
- Performed postnatal care: Vital signs, Monitor bleeding post delivery, Postnatal physical checks.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing personalized and compassionate care in the postpartum period.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop evidence-based guidelines for best practice in midwifery care.
- Assisted mothers with breastfeeding, self-care and postpartum healthcare.
- Provided culturally competent care to a diverse patient population, addressing unique needs and respecting cultural practices.
- Provided healthcare information and educational resources to new parents.
- Promoted successful breastfeeding experiences through early initiation, proper latch techniques, and ongoing support.
- Kept accurate medical records by documenting patient postpartum care.
- Follow professional standards and guidelines by adhering to ethical and legal guidelines and maintaining continued education certifications.
- Monitoring of newborns - blood glucose levels, Oxygen saturation levels, NAS scoring, A/C observations on baby's effected by MSL and GDM. Follow Hospital Policy Guidelines.
- Escalate care if there is deterioration in the newborn - request Paediatric Review.
- Monitor and care for newborn on Bilisoft, receiving light therapy, with an elevated SBR result.
- Assess a woman's level of pain and administer S8 and S4 medications to women experiencing pain post delivery. Escalate to Pain Team is more analgesia is required.
- Administer IV antibiotics to mothers and babies on the ward.
- Perform sterile dressings on women who have had a Caesarean and have been re-admitted with a wound infection.
- Administer IV Ferrinject to women with low Hb.
- Arrange X-Referral of Midwifery Care on Discharge for the mother going home. Contact the MSP Team of another hospital to arrange ongoing care when the mother goes home.
- Arrange Referral and follow-up care of: Lactation Consultant, Social Work, Physiotherapy, Perinatal Mental Health and Bladder Care Nurse.
- Discuss Care Plan of woman with the Interpreter (Language) Service and the new mother - advise RMO and Paediatrician - so that they can speak with the new mother and her partner too.
- Holistic plan of care - to involve the woman and her partner/and family at all times.
Registered Nurse
Swan District Hospital
01.1993 - 06.1994
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
Education
Lactation Consultant - IBCLE Accredited - Lactation Consultant
Australasian Lactation Course
12-1997
Bachelor of Midwifery -
University of Hertfordshire
Hatfield, United Kingdom.03-1996
Bachelor of Nursing -
Monash University
Frankston, VIC12-1992
Skills
- Breastfeeding support
- Postpartum care
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Reliability
- Excellent communication
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Decision-making
- Patient confidentiality
- Emotional support
- Self motivation
- Medical terminology
Timeline
Registered Midwife
Royal Hospital For Women
07.1996 - Current
Registered Nurse
Swan District Hospital
01.1993 - 06.1994
Lactation Consultant - IBCLE Accredited - Lactation Consultant
Australasian Lactation Course
Bachelor of Midwifery -
University of Hertfordshire
Bachelor of Nursing -
Monash University
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