CARTIA THOMPSON
Summary
Passionate Midwife with experience in providing comprehensive antenatal, intrapartum, and postnatal care. Demonstrates a strong commitment to implementing woman-centred care, shared decision-making, and educating women and families. Known for fostering supportive and trusting environments that promote therapeutic relationships. Committed to upholding the highest standards of safe and quality care in accordance with NMBA guidelines, while collaborating effectively with multidisciplinary teams. Dedicated to ongoing personal and professional growth, with a focus on optimising maternal and neonatal health outcomes.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse Midwife
West Moreton Health (Ipswich Hospital)
02.2024 - Current
- Provided woman-centred and culturally appropriate care and developed therapeutic relationships with women and families.
- Participated and facilitated in shared decision making by ensuring women were actively listened to and involved in all areas of care, and supported informed choices.
- Collaborated with Midwives, Obstetricians, Paediatricians and other healthcare professionals to develop care plans for low to high-risk pregnancies.
- Practiced with evidence based care, performed antenatal, intrapartum and postnatal assessments, and interpreted fetal monitoring.
- Identified and promptly escalated concerns to team leaders and other relevant healthcare professionals, ensuring timely and effective intervention.
- Accurately documented all episodes of care, clinical findings and plans of care.
- Participated in and performed neonatal resuscitation, ensuring immediate and effective care for newborns.
- Educated women and families with non-biased information to improve maternal satisfaction and optimise health outcomes.
- Adhered to NMBA standards for practice and Queensland Clinical Guidelines to ensure safe and quality practice.
Medical Receptionist
Queensland Rheumatology Services
09.2020 - 02.2024
- Built rapport with patients and families.
- Communicated with patients to resolve issues, concerns, or queries.
- Collaborated with Doctors and multidisciplinary team members.
- Worked as a senior employee who organised and delegated tasks, trained new employees.
- Maintained strict confidentiality of patient information.
Student Nurse
Queensland Health & Mater Hospital
07.2020 - 11.2023
- 2023: Emergency Department – Darling Downs Health (Toowoomba Base Hospital)
- 2021: Mental Health Ward – Metro South (Logan Hospital)
- 2021: Medical Ward – West Moreton Health (Ipswich Hospital)
- 2021: Medical/Surgical Ward – Mater Hospital Brisbane
- 2020: Rehabilitation Ward – Mater Private Hospital Brisbane
Student Midwife
West Moreton Health (Ipswich Hospital)
02.2022 - 05.2023
- Birth Suite
- Maternity Unit
- Antenatal Clinic
- Special Care Nursery
Education
The University of Queensland
12.2024
St Johns College
Nambour11-2018
Skills
- Collaborative care
- Developing therapeutic relationships
- Shared decision making
- Woman-centred care
- Adaptability and problem solving
- Safe and quality care
- Escalation
- Time management
- Effective communication
Timeline
Registered Nurse Midwife
West Moreton Health (Ipswich Hospital)
02.2024 - Current
Student Midwife
West Moreton Health (Ipswich Hospital)
02.2022 - 05.2023
Medical Receptionist
Queensland Rheumatology Services
09.2020 - 02.2024
Student Nurse
Queensland Health & Mater Hospital
07.2020 - 11.2023
The University of Queensland
St Johns College
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