Deanna El-Masri
Sydney,NSW
Summary
I am a dual registered nurse and midwife seeking higher knowledge by furthering my career, through gained skills and experience from years of practice as a clinician.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse Midwife
NSW Health Liverpool Maternity
03.2022 - Current
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop individualized care plans for high-risk pregnancies.
- Provided emotional support to families coping with miscarriages or other pregnancy-related issues, fostering resilience during challenging times.
- Assisted physicians with cesarean deliveries, contributing to safe outcomes for mother and baby.
- Reduced maternal and infant complications by providing appropriate prenatal care and education on healthy pregnancy practices.
- Provided comprehensive breastfeeding education for new mothers, encouraging successful nursing relationships.
- Maintained detailed medical records for accurate documentation of patient care and progress throughout the perinatal period.
- Conducted newborn assessments, identifying potential health concerns and initiating early interventions if necessary.
- Improved patient satisfaction with childbirth experiences through compassionate support during labor and delivery.
- Developed community outreach programs focused on reproductive health education for underserved populations.
- Utilized evidence-based practices when making clinical decisions, ensuring optimal outcomes for patients under my care.
- Enhanced patient care by effectively managing and monitoring labor, delivery, and postpartum processes.
- Promoted family-centered care by involving parents in the decision-making process throughout pregnancy, birth, and postpartum periods.
- Participated in continuing education opportunities to stay current on best practices within the field of midwifery care.
- Administered medications as prescribed to ensure the well-being of mothers and newborns during labor, delivery, and postpartum stages.
- Mentored student midwives during clinical rotations to enhance their learning experience within a practical setting.
- Addressed concerns related to postpartum depression, connecting patients with appropriate mental health resources when necessary.
- Advocated for patients'' rights and needs within the hospital system to promote equitable access to quality maternity services.
- Implemented infection control measures within the labor and delivery unit to minimize risks to both mothers and newborns during their hospital stay.
- Followed professional standards and guidelines by adhering to ethical and legal guidelines and maintaining continued education certifications.
- Promoted benefits of breastfeeding and offered education on proper positioning, latching and breast care.
- Advocated for mothers' rights and choices to make informed decisions about care by respecting human autonomy.
- Provided prenatal care by monitoring mother and baby health, identifying potential health concerns and providing advice to support mothers.
- Educated mothers and families on pregnancy-related topics to inform and prepare for pregnancy, childbirth and newborn care.
- Performed neonatal assessments by checking baby's vital signs and performing physical exams to determine overall health at birth.
- Checked general and mental health and overall comfort of mothers in prenatal appointments.
- Assisted in over Number successful births and provided post-partum counseling for struggling families to increase happiness and health of newborns and mothers.
- Watched vital signs, checked for comfort levels and monitored emotional states of mothers before, during, and after labor.
- Administered pain medication during deliveries to keep mothers comfortable and safe during delivery.
- Managed fetal distress and delivery complications calmly to provide safety to mothers and babies.
- Used massage to increase patient comfort and streamline birthing processes.
- Kept accurate medical records by documenting patient prenatal care, labor and delivery and postpartum care.
- Informed families on potential risks and overall benefits of Type births.
- Directed parents and newborns to physicians without causing parent alarm based on problematic test results and health conditions of babies and mothers.
- Participated in over Number successful births.
- Identified high-risk pregnancies and educated pregnant women on gynecological healthcare.
- Initiated emergency interventions to stabilize patients.
- Assessed individual patient conditions, monitored behaviors and administered medication, injections and intravenous infusions during labor.
- Helped mothers handle realities of labor, childbirth and postpartum recovery through proactive preparation and education.
- Assisted parents in coping with miscarriages, termination, stillbirths and neonatal deaths.
- Educated patients and family members regarding prenatal, postpartum or interconception care.
- Identified complications in pregnant women or laboring mothers and notified medical doctors to obtain speedy and effective care.
- Monitored fetal development by listening to fetal heartbeat, taking external uterine measurements and estimating fetal size and weight.
Student Midwife/ Registered Nurse
NSW Health Liverpool Hospital
03.2021 - 03.2022
- Educated expectant parents on pregnancy, childbirth options, nutrition, breastfeeding, newborn care, and family planning.
- Provided postpartum care, including monitoring physical recovery, infant feeding support, and emotional well-being assessments.
- Maintained accurate patient records and documentation in accordance with professional and legal requirements.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives within the midwifery practice to enhance patient outcomes and satisfaction rates.
- Contributed to a positive work environment within the midwifery team by fostering open communication and mutual respect among colleagues.
- Promoted informed choice through client-centered education sessions on topics such as pregnancy wellness, birth options, infant feeding choices, and postpartum self-care strategies.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive care for pregnant individuals and their families.
- Guided new parents through the transition into parenthood by providing emotional support, practical advice, and hands-on assistance where needed.
- Developed individualized birth plans in collaboration with clients to ensure their preferences were communicated to healthcare providers.
- Conducted antenatal visits, assessing patients'' well-being and addressing any concerns or complications that arose during pregnancy.
- Provided continuous one-on-one care during labor to enhance patient satisfaction with the birthing experience.
- Improved maternal and newborn health outcomes by providing prenatal care, labor support, and postpartum care.
- Assisted in childbirth deliveries, ensuring the safety of both mother and baby.
- Educated mothers and families on pregnancy-related topics to inform and prepare for pregnancy, childbirth and newborn care.
- Advocated for mothers' rights and choices to make informed decisions about care by respecting human autonomy.
Registered Nurse
NSW Health
03.2020 - 03.2021
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
- Implemented evidence-based fall prevention strategies, resulting in a significant decrease in patient falls within the unit.
- Demonstrated expertise in wound management techniques resulting in accelerated healing times for patients with complex wounds or pressure injuries.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
Team Member
Bunnings Warehouse
11.2018 - 03.2020
- Kept work areas clean, organized, and safe to promote efficiency and team safety.
- Learned all required tasks quickly to maximize performance.
- Worked scheduled shifts and remained available to work during coworker absences, holidays, and busy periods.
- Contributed to team success by completing jobs quickly and accurately.
- Developed strong cooperative relationships with coworkers and managers.
- Maintained productive, efficient approach to all tasks.
- Developed strong customer service and product knowledge skills to enhance individual and team performance.
- Operated register to process payments and collect cash payment for order totals.
- Worked different stations to provide optimal coverage and meet production goals.
- Addressed and resolved customer complaints in polite and professional manner.
- Contributed to a positive work environment by consistently demonstrating professionalism, adaptability, and strong interpersonal skills.
- Increased customer satisfaction with prompt and accurate responses to inquiries, addressing concerns, and resolving issues.
- Assisted with inventory counts and stocking of merchandise.
- Trained new team members by relaying information on company procedures and safety requirements.
- Assisted customers in selecting merchandise best suited to needs.
- Broke down boxes and cartons, disposing of refuse in proper cardboard receptacles.
- Monitored and verified merchandise for proper prices and labels.
- Achieved high level of customer service with thorough product knowledge and attentive assistance.
- Maintained clean and orderly store environment, ensuring pleasant shopping experience for customers.
- Improved customer satisfaction by quickly helping each person find desired items.
- Assisted in inventory management to prevent stock shortages and overages.
Education
Graduate Diploma - Midwifery
University of Technology Sydney
Sydney, NSW2021
Bachelor Of Nursing - Nursing
University of Technology Sydney
Sydney, NSW2019
Skills
- Antenatal care
- Breastfeeding support
- Intrapartum Care
- Antenatal education
- Providing woman centred care
- Accredited for cannulation and venipuncture
- Accredited for speculum examinations
- Accredited for administration of prostaglandin for induction of labour
- Accredited for accessing PICC lines
- Compassionate communication
- Proficiency in accessing Electronic Medical Records (eMR)
- Proficiency in accessing eRIC
- Neonatal Resuscitation
- Adult resuscitation/ Basic Life Support
- Wound care management
- Newborn assessment
- Time Management
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Multitasking
- Vital signs monitoring
- Active Listening
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Infection prevention
- Catheter insertion
- PCA accredited
- Accredited to administer blood products
Timeline
Registered Nurse Midwife
NSW Health Liverpool Maternity
03.2022 - Current
Student Midwife/ Registered Nurse
NSW Health Liverpool Hospital
03.2021 - 03.2022
Registered Nurse
NSW Health
03.2020 - 03.2021
Team Member
Bunnings Warehouse
11.2018 - 03.2020
Graduate Diploma - Midwifery
University of Technology Sydney
Bachelor Of Nursing - Nursing
University of Technology Sydney
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