Belinda Jennings
Barwon Heads,VIC
Summary
Nursing
Midwifery
Business ownership
Book Keeping
Event management
Overview
42
42
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Care Advisor
Mercy Home Health
05.2021 - Current
- Fast paced diverse role
- Managing 11 Care Advisors and3 Care co -ordinators.
- Developed strong relationships with community resources to better serve client needs and provide seamless care transitions.
- Mentored Care Advisors, sharing expertise in best practices and fostering professional development.
- Recruitment
- Engaging and collaborating with multiple stakeholders, example: clients and their families,Allied Health Professionals, Medical Practitioners as well as Government Agencies.
- Resolving complaint/feedback within the organization as well as the commission in collaboration with colleagues.
- Ongoing reviews of care Plans ensuring the best client outcomes are being achieved.
- Performance management and regular performance reviews.
Care Advisor
Mercy Health Home Care
03.2019 - 05.2021
- Developed strong relationships with patients and families, fostering trust and open communication.
- Educated patients on self-care management, promoting independence and autonomy in their daily lives.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments, identifying individual needs and resources for optimal care.
- Provided crisis intervention when necessary by employing active listening skills while assessing risk levels.
Owner/manager Barwon Heads Newsagency
Self Employed
03.2010 - 12.2018
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business.
- Oversaw daily operations, ensuring all tasks were completed accurately and efficiently by team members.
- Increased customer satisfaction by implementing efficient business processes and providing exceptional service.
- Built rewarding relationships with suppliers and employees.
- Sponsored community groups in the local area.
- Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
- Managed financial aspects of the business, including budgeting, financial reporting, and tax preparation.
Midwife/ Div 1 Nurse Casual Nurse Bank
Barwon Health
02.2005 - 03.2010
- Educated mothers and families on pregnancy-related topics to inform and prepare for pregnancy, childbirth and newborn care.
- Promoted benefits of breastfeeding and offered education on proper positioning, latching and breast care.
- Worked in special Care nursery, caring for infants and their families.
Midwife/ Div 1 Nurse
Monash Medical Centre
02.2000 - 03.2005
- Educated mothers and families on pregnancy-related topics to inform and prepare for pregnancy, childbirth and newborn care.
- Promoted benefits of breastfeeding and offered education on proper positioning, latching and breast care.
- Kept accurate medical records by documenting patient prenatal care, labor and delivery and postpartum care.
- Empowered mothers to make informed decisions about their care through comprehensive education on pregnancy, childbirth, and newborn care.
- Supported families during the grieving process following pregnancy loss or infant death with empathetic emotional support and resource referrals for ongoing counselling services.
- Managed fetal distress and delivery complications calmly to provide safety to mothers and babies.
- Performed neonatal assessments by checking baby's vital signs and performing physical exams to determine overall health at birth.
School Nurse Casual
Kardinia International College
02.1996 - 11.1999
- Administered medication to students as prescribed by physicians to provide necessary treatment and manage health conditions.
- Monitored ongoing medical conditions such as asthma or diabetes, adjusting care plans accordingly to maintain optimal student wellness levels.
- Supported students with special needs by coordinating individualized healthcare plans and working closely with the interdisciplinary team.
- Managed immunization compliance within the school population to prevent the spread of communicable diseases.
- Screened for infectious diseases to help prevent spreading within school community.
- Served as liaison between families, school personnel, and other healthcare providers on behalf of students.
- Assessed student health and identified potential health concerns to provide appropriate care.
- Assessed students'' physical and emotional well-being during daily clinic visits, providing appropriate care or referrals as needed.
Owner/manager Reception Venue
Self Employed
11.1993 - 09.1999
- Met with Clients, ensuring their requirements for the event they were planning were met. Events such as conferences, weddings and art exhibitions were held in our venue that was a Historic Home.
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
- Oversaw daily operations, ensuring all tasks were completed accurately and efficiently by team members.
- Increased customer satisfaction by implementing efficient business processes and providing exceptional service.
- Managed financial aspects of the business, including budgeting, financial reporting, and tax preparation.
Div 1 Nurse Emergency
Royal Childrens Hospital
02.1984 - 12.1991
- Performed accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in compliance with regulatory standards.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
- Promoted a safe and comfortable healing environment by addressing patient concerns promptly and professionally.
- Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time.
Div 1 Nurse
Southend Medical Centre, Aged Care Facility
02.1982 - 02.1984
- Performed accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in compliance with regulatory standards.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
- Promoted a safe and comfortable healing environment by addressing patient concerns promptly and professionally
Education
No Degree - Prep To Year 12
Firbank Grammar School -
Brighton, VICPost Graduate Diploma Midwifery - Midwifery
Deacon University
Burwood06.2001
Nursing
Royal Childrens Hospital
Parkville, VIC02.1983
Timeline
Senior Care Advisor
Mercy Home Health
05.2021 - Current
Care Advisor
Mercy Health Home Care
03.2019 - 05.2021
Owner/manager Barwon Heads Newsagency
Self Employed
03.2010 - 12.2018
Midwife/ Div 1 Nurse Casual Nurse Bank
Barwon Health
02.2005 - 03.2010
Midwife/ Div 1 Nurse
Monash Medical Centre
02.2000 - 03.2005
School Nurse Casual
Kardinia International College
02.1996 - 11.1999
Owner/manager Reception Venue
Self Employed
11.1993 - 09.1999
Div 1 Nurse Emergency
Royal Childrens Hospital
02.1984 - 12.1991
Div 1 Nurse
Southend Medical Centre, Aged Care Facility
02.1982 - 02.1984
No Degree - Prep To Year 12
Firbank Grammar School -
Post Graduate Diploma Midwifery - Midwifery
Deacon University
Nursing
Royal Childrens Hospital
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