Batool Al Nakeeb

As a new graduate midwife, I have embraced the NSW Health CORE values—Collaboration, Openness, Respect, and Empowerment—to provide exceptional, woman-centred care. My key skills include:

• Collaboration: I work effectively within multidisciplinary teams, ensuring seamless communication and coordinated care to achieve optimal outcomes for women and their families.
• Openness: I maintain transparency in all interactions, fostering trust by openly discussing care plans and encouraging women to voice their preferences and concerns.
• Respect: I honour the diverse cultural, social, and personal backgrounds of each woman, providing individualized care that acknowledges and respects their unique needs and values.
• Empowerment: I support and empower women by providing comprehensive information and education, enabling them to make informed decisions about their care throughout pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum period.

By integrating these CORE principles into my practice, I am committed to delivering safe, respectful, and empowering midwifery care to all women.

• My ability to adapt between formal and informal teaching methods has allowed me to effectively educate students with diverse learning styles. This skill translates well into healthcare, where clear and adaptable communication is essential when guiding women and their families through their care.
• Managing challenging behaviour in a non-confrontational way was a crucial part of my role in the education system. This has strengthened my ability to handle difficult situations with patience and empathy in a healthcare setting.
• Receiving and implementing feedback to improve my teaching methods has taught me the importance of continuous learning and growth—an invaluable skill in midwifery, where evidence-based practices are always evolving.
• Working with children from various social, cultural, and economic backgrounds has helped me develop strong interpersonal skills, allowing me to provide compassionate, inclusive care to diverse women and families.

• Assisting individuals with daily activities, learning, and personal development as an NDIS worker strengthened my ability to provide patient-centred care. This experience has translated into my midwifery practice, where I support women through the physical, emotional, and educational aspects of pregnancy and birth.
• Adhering to client care requirements and industry standards in the NDIS sector taught me the importance of maintaining high levels of professionalism, safety, and dignity—values that are equally essential in providing quality midwifery care.
• Coordinating safe and effective transportation for clients helped me develop strong organizational and problem-solving skills, which are crucial in ensuring that women receive timely and appropriate maternity care.
• Creating individualized care plans to meet each client’s unique needs reinforced my ability to provide personalized support. This skill has carried over into midwifery, where I tailor care to each woman’s specific pregnancy, birth, and postpartum journey.

• Quickly learned new skills in an educational setting and implemented them, applying the knowledge gained to provide better care and support.
• Developed strong communication skills and gained confidence in taking on leadership roles, enhancing my ability to guide and collaborate with others in both educational and healthcare environments.
• Honed teamwork, collaboration, and time management abilities in an educational context, which have been invaluable in ensuring smooth, effective care delivery in my midwifery practice.

• Demonstrated the ability to adapt quickly to new environments, ensuring a smooth transition and active participation in my secondary school education.
• Committed to maintaining a strong work ethic, consistently striving for academic excellence and personal growth throughout my schooling.
• Worked effectively in team settings, providing support and guidance to peers, fostering a collaborative and positive learning environment.