Ellie (Eleanor) Thomas
Norwood,SA
Summary
Dynamic and dedicated Registered Midwife with extensive experience at The Women’s and Children’s Hospital, specializing in woman-centered care and quality improvement. Proven ability to lead teams and manage complex clinical situations, while effectively advocating for patient needs and enhancing maternal health outcomes. Committed to evidence-based practice and continuous professional development. Compassionate healthcare professional with a focus on maternal and newborn care. Known for high productivity and efficiency in fast-paced environments, ensuring both mother and child receive the best possible care. Skilled in prenatal education, labor support techniques, and postpartum care. Excel at communication, empathy, and critical thinking to provide exceptional service to families during one of the most significant times of their lives. Experienced in fast-paced environments and adaptable to last-minute changes. Thrives under pressure and consistently earns high marks for work quality and speed. Dedicated and adaptable professional with a proactive attitude and the ability to learn quickly. Strong work ethic and effective communication skills. Eager to contribute to a dynamic team and support organizational goals.
Overview
42
42
years of professional experience
Work History
Casual and Part Time Registered Midwife
THE WOMEN’S AND CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL (WCHN)
north adelaide, SA
03.2004 - Current
- Delivered midwifery care to women and infants across pregnancy, labor, and postpartum stages per National Midwifery Board Competency standards.
- Provided gynecological care to all women at Women's Assessment Service.
- Served as midwife in Women’s and Babies Division since March 2004.
- Contributed to Midwifery Group Practice from March 2017 to December 2017.
- Facilitated midwifery student training at WCHN from October 2015 to March 2016.
School Health Officer / Registered Nurse
ST PETER’S COLLEGE
06.2008 - 12.2015
- Provision of first aid and day to day health care needs including immunisation to staff and students within an educational and boarding facility.
Casual Registered Nurse
THE QUEEN ELIZABETH HOSPITAL
09.2002 - 01.2004
- Provision of nursing care to patients in a general medical / cardiac step-down unit.
Part Time Registered Nurse
GRIFFITH REHABILITATION HOSPITAL
12.2000 - 09.2002
- Provision of nursing care to patients in an orthopaedic and neurological rehabilitation setting.
Quality Coordinator – Division of Medicine at TQEH and LMHS
NORTH WESTERN ADELAIDE HEALTH SERVICE
10.1997 - 11.2000
- Collaboration with the Divisional Management Team and Medical and Nursing Heads of Units to identify opportunities for quality improvement and evaluation of patient outcomes.
- Development of consumer feedback mechanisms including satisfaction surveys and consumer focus groups.
- Collation of clinical data and presentation to clinicians to identify achievement of patient outcomes and opportunities for improvement.
- Evaluation of programs and projects as required by clinicians.
- Achievements:
- Successfully empowered a large group of staff in survey preparation directly linked to the hospital’s accreditation process.
- Effective completion of a wide range of clinical and consumer focussed projects.
- Extensive collection of a range of clinical indicator data and reporting to clinicians.
- Consultation to clinicians at both campuses of NWAHS Division of Medicine regarding a range of quality issues including evaluation of programs.
Project Officer
ROYAL ADELAIDE HOSPITAL
10.1996 - 09.1997
- Liaison with Hospital Executive and Managers throughout the entire organisation on matters relating to the project with the focus on ensuring adequate ACHS survey preparation through training and preparation of supporting evidence of achievements.
- Development of training packages and newsletters.
- Assistance with the implementation and collection of performance indicators.
- Achievements:
- Successfully empowered a large group of staff in survey preparation directly linked to the hospital’s ACHS accreditation process.
- Gained valuable experience in initiating and managing change and quality improvement processes.
Clinical Nurse Consultant - Gastrointestinal Medicine
Royal Adelaide Hospital
Adelaide, South Australia
10.1992 - 10.1996
- Management of 25 staff on a 24 hour roster.
- Management of the delivery of patient care to 32 clients.
- Referral of clients with complex discharge planning needs to community services to facilitate their rehabilitation and return to the community.
- Co-ordination of weekly multi-disciplinary meetings that planned and evaluated the quality of care provided.
- Liaison with Allied Health members within the Royal Adelaide Hospital and the community.
- Consultation and mentoring of other colleagues utilising own clinical expertise.
- Manage Occupational Health, Safety and Welfare issues.
- Responsibilities within Unit:
- Staff performance appraisal and development.
- Recruit and selection of staff.
- Plan, implement and evaluate quality activities.
- Material resource management.
- Budget analysis.
- Direct supervision of patient care.
- Achievements:
- Successfully balanced a direct clinical role with the effective management of staff.
- Implemented strategies focused on the reduction of hospital acquired Infection, which proved to be highly successful.
- Effectively facilitated staff development focused on quality and practice issues.
Relieving Nurse Manager (Temporary Position) - Gastrointestinal Services
Royal Adelaide Hospital
Adelaide, South Australia
07.1996 - 09.1996
- Recruit and select staff.
- Create rosters for a staff of 90 utilising Proact software.
- Manage and order material resources.
- Prepare financial and staff allocation reports.
- Daily allocation of staff.
- Manage and liaise with staff regarding work injury rehabilitation.
- Achievements:
- Demonstrated competence in computerised rostering balancing appropriate skill mix with available human resources.
- Utilised expertise to resolve complex issues associated with staff injury and rehabilitation through mediation.
Clinical Nurse - General Medicine - Gastrointestinal Services
Royal Adelaide Hospital
Adelaide, South Australia
09.1989 - 09.1992
- Educated patients and families on health management and discharge instructions.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop patient care plans.
- Demonstrated effective communication skills when interacting with patients, family members, physicians, nurses and other healthcare providers.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives to ensure best practices were followed.
Registered Nurse
Royal Adelaide Hospital
Adelaide, South Australia
02.1989 - 09.1989
- Dialysis Area, Renal Unit including ‘on call’ work for Acute Dialysis
Registered Nurse
Royal Adelaide Hospital
Adelaide, South Australia
04.1988 - 11.1988
- Completed the Renal Course.
- Work in Renal Dialysis and Transplantation.
- Successfully completed a research project on the educational needs of Haemodialysis patients.
Student Nurse and Graduate Nurse
Royal Adelaide Hospital
Adelaide, South Australia
02.1984 - 03.1988
- Completed General Training and Advanced Nursing Course.
Education
Diploma - Child Health/ International Post Graduate Paediatric Nursing Certificate
University of Sydney / WCH
Sydney, NSW01.2014
Bachelor of Midwifery - Midwifery
University of SA
Adelaide, SA01.2003
Graduate Diploma - Business (Management Studies)
Edith Cowan University WA
Joondalup, WA01.1997
Bachelor of Applied Science - Nursing
Flinders University of South Australia
Bedford Park, SA01.1993
Graduate Diploma - Mental Health Nursing
University of South Australia
Adelaide, SASkills
- Provided woman centred care to women and their babies with complex care needs
- Maternal health
- Gynecological assessment
- Antenatal education
- Evidence-based practice
- Quality improvement
- Patient advocacy
- Emergency response
- Team leadership
- Intrapartum care
- Antenatal care
- Birth planning
- Clinical assessment
- Perinatal mental health
- Hypertensive disorders management
- Emergency management
- Breastfeeding support
- Cultural history
- Prenatal care
- Antenatal screening
- Sexual health education
- Reproductive health advocacy
- Maternal health education
- Facilitated, educated, assessed, and supported midwifery students (and medical students)
- Managed a clinical unit including staff leadership, and resource management
- Utilised a range of information technology to record, analyse and evaluate clinical outcomes
- Provided immunisation and health care to staff and children within a boarding / education facility
References
- Karen Andrews, Acting Nursing / Midwifery Unit Manager, 8161 7536, Women’s and Children’s Hospital (WCHN), Women’s Assessment Service
- Ali Dunbar, Clinical Nurse, Helen Mayo House, Glenside Campus, WCHN, 0401950804, 70871047
Hobbies and Interests
Cooking, Gardening, Travel
Affiliations
- 2H Project Cambodia 2016
- Dignity Zambia ongoing support with medical equipment
Timeline
School Health Officer / Registered Nurse
ST PETER’S COLLEGE
06.2008 - 12.2015
Casual and Part Time Registered Midwife
THE WOMEN’S AND CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL (WCHN)
03.2004 - Current
Casual Registered Nurse
THE QUEEN ELIZABETH HOSPITAL
09.2002 - 01.2004
Part Time Registered Nurse
GRIFFITH REHABILITATION HOSPITAL
12.2000 - 09.2002
Quality Coordinator – Division of Medicine at TQEH and LMHS
NORTH WESTERN ADELAIDE HEALTH SERVICE
10.1997 - 11.2000
Project Officer
ROYAL ADELAIDE HOSPITAL
10.1996 - 09.1997
Relieving Nurse Manager (Temporary Position) - Gastrointestinal Services
Royal Adelaide Hospital
07.1996 - 09.1996
Clinical Nurse Consultant - Gastrointestinal Medicine
Royal Adelaide Hospital
10.1992 - 10.1996
Clinical Nurse - General Medicine - Gastrointestinal Services
Royal Adelaide Hospital
09.1989 - 09.1992
Registered Nurse
Royal Adelaide Hospital
02.1989 - 09.1989
Registered Nurse
Royal Adelaide Hospital
04.1988 - 11.1988
Student Nurse and Graduate Nurse
Royal Adelaide Hospital
02.1984 - 03.1988
Diploma - Child Health/ International Post Graduate Paediatric Nursing Certificate
University of Sydney / WCH
Bachelor of Midwifery - Midwifery
University of SA
Graduate Diploma - Business (Management Studies)
Edith Cowan University WA
Bachelor of Applied Science - Nursing
Flinders University of South Australia
Graduate Diploma - Mental Health Nursing
University of South Australia
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