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Cindy Harris

Gold Coast,QLD

Summary

Compassionate Registered Midwife with experience in providing antenatal care, assisting during labour and delivery, and offering postnatal support.

Strengths include exceptional interpersonal skills, critical thinking ability, and deep knowledge of birthing practices.

Committed to promoting the health of mother and child while ensuring comfort throughout pregnancy and childbirth journey. Proven track record of making positive impact on patient satisfaction through dedication to personalized care.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Midwife

Ramsay Healthcare
Tugun, QLD
01.2011 - Current

Employed as permanent part-time registered midwife in Maternity Unit at John Flynn Private Hospital for over 14 years.

Worked across all areas, including birth suite, special care nursery, and postnatal ward.

Served as Healthy Hearing Coordinator for over 11 years, performing hearing screens and managing database. The role also requires prompt attention to referrals to Gold Coast Audiology.

Managed Newborn Screening Program, ensuring timely screenings and accurate records in National Database.

For over three years, I have been a Maternity Navigator, providing the first point of contact to potential birthing families and guiding them through the process of birthing at John Flynn Private Hospital. This role also involves coordinating the KMM clinic, managing patient appointments and queries, and handling billing to Medicare.

Led unit during numerous shifts, providing guidance and support to students and new staff members.

Registered Midwife

Waitemata District Health
Takapuna, Auckland, New Zealand
12.1997 - 09.2010
  • Provided labour and postnatal care to women under GP or specialist obstetrician supervision.
  • Delivered care in birth suite and postnatal ward at tertiary hospital with 3,500 annual births.
  • Participated in midwifery team for three years, ensuring comprehensive support for mothers.
  • Served on-call for labour and birth, responding promptly to patient needs. Postnatal care provided in home.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Health Science - Midwifery

Auckland Institute of Technology
Auckland, New Zealand
12-1997

Skills

  • Patient assessment and management
  • Newborn screening and care
  • Electronic medical records
  • Clinical documentation and communication
  • Team leadership and coordination
  • Breastfeeding support and family education
  • Time management strategies
  • Labour and intrapartum support
  • Infant resuscitation and fetal monitoring
  • Water birth expertise
  • Postpartum care

Timeline

Registered Midwife

Ramsay Healthcare
01.2011 - Current

Registered Midwife

Waitemata District Health
12.1997 - 09.2010

Bachelor of Science - Health Science - Midwifery

Auckland Institute of Technology
Cindy Harris