Cathryn Lister
Bendigo,VIC
Summary
Experienced healthcare professional prepared for this role with strong focus on maternal and neonatal care. Expertise in patient assessment, labor support, and postnatal care with commitment to achieving positive outcomes. Known for team collaboration, adaptability, and effective communication skills. Reliable in dynamic environments and adept at meeting evolving patient needs.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Midwife / Registered Nurse
Bendigo Health
02.2016 - Current
- Served as a mentor for student midwives by sharing clinical expertise, providing constructive feedback, and modelling excellence in the practice of midwifery.
- Supported birthing partners in their roles by providing education on pregnancy, labor, and newborn care.
- Developed strong rapport with patients through active listening skills that facilitated open communication about concerns or anxieties related to pregnancy or childbirth experience.
- Performed antenatal and postnatal examinations.
- Contributed to the reduction of maternal mortality rates by identifying high-risk pregnancies early and referring them for specialist intervention when necessary.
- Reduced complications during childbirth by closely monitoring patients and collaborating with healthcare professionals for timely interventions.
- Assisted women in making informed decisions regarding their birth preferences based on thorough discussions about risks and benefits of various options available.
- Coordinated care with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals as needed during complex or high-risk births to ensure optimal outcomes for mother and baby.
- Assisted mothers with breastfeeding, self-care and postpartum healthcare.
- Offered primary care to expecting mothers and newborn infants.
- Promoted successful breastfeeding experiences through early initiation, proper latch techniques, and ongoing support.
Registered Midwife / Registered Nurse
Echuca Regional Health
04.2016 - 11.2017
Registered Midwife / Registered Nurse
Healthcare Australia
02.2016 - 02.2017
Clinical Nurse Specialist
Northeast Health Wangaratta
03.2015 - 02.2016
Registered Midwife / Registered Nurse
Northeast Health Wangaratta
01.2012 - 02.2016
Student Midwife
Northeast Health Wangaratta
02.2011 - 12.2011
Education
Postgraduate Diploma in Midwifery -
La Trobe University
Bendigo, VIC01-2011
Bachelor of Nursing -
La Trobe University
Wodonga, VIC01-2009
Skills
- Antenatal care
- Postnatal care
- Patient assessment
- Clinical documentation
- Risk assessment
- Patient education
- Collaborative care
- Breastfeeding support
- Emotional support
- Time management
- Mentorship skills
- Evidence-based practice
- Newborn care
- Postpartum care
- Clinical assessment
- Intrapartum care
- Emergency management
- Neonatal resuscitation
- CTG monitoring
- Twins and multiples care
- Newborn assessment
- Medication administration
- Attention to detail
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking Abilities
- Reliability
- Organizational skills
- Effective communication
Accomplishments
Advancing in Maternity Safety (AIMS) - Advanced Life Support in Obstetrics Course
Completed November 2024 in Melbourne
Timeline
Registered Midwife / Registered Nurse
Echuca Regional Health
04.2016 - 11.2017
Registered Midwife / Registered Nurse
Bendigo Health
02.2016 - Current
Registered Midwife / Registered Nurse
Healthcare Australia
02.2016 - 02.2017
Clinical Nurse Specialist
Northeast Health Wangaratta
03.2015 - 02.2016
Registered Midwife / Registered Nurse
Northeast Health Wangaratta
01.2012 - 02.2016
Student Midwife
Northeast Health Wangaratta
02.2011 - 12.2011
Postgraduate Diploma in Midwifery -
La Trobe University
Bachelor of Nursing -
La Trobe University
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