Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
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Emily Mitchell

Young

Summary

Experienced Registered Midwife and Nurse specialising in antenatal, birthing, and postnatal care within regional hospitals. Currently enhancing skills in breastfeeding support and child health. Known for maintaining composure in high-pressure situations and fostering teamwork across disciplines. Dedicated to providing compassionate care and continuous learning.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Midwife- Casual

Young District Hospital
04.2024 - Current
  • Working as dual Registered Midwife and Nurse in rural hospital leading care with on-call GP obstetricians while ensuring adherence to local policies.
  • Followed Australian College of Midwifery guidelines for referral processes.
  • Assisted in maternal health assessment and monitoring during labor and delivery.
  • Provided after-hours support for midwives on call.
  • Delivered care to women and families in antenatal, birthing, and postnatal settings.
  • Demonstrated ability to adhere to local guidelines and policies.
  • Communicated effectively and excellent written documentation skills.

Registered Midwife

Dubbo Health Service
01.2023 - Current
  • Working as Dual registered Midwife and Nurse in fast-paced antenatal, labour, birth, and postnatal settings. Completed mid-start program and served as a registered midwife for 2 years.
  • Delivered comprehensive care in antenatal clinic, birthing unit, and postnatal ward.
  • Competent in MOMQuit program supporting smoking cessation during pregnancy.
  • Provided clinical care during labour inductions and prostin insertion.
  • Performed IV cannulation and venipuncture with full accreditation.
  • Cared for women and newborns in postnatal ward, offering breastfeeding support and discharge planning.
  • Improved patient outcomes by conducting assessments, identifying risks, and creating care plans.
  • Interpreted and utilized fetal monitoring confidently during labour.
  • Provided empowering, trauma-informed care to women and families in perinatal period.
  • Delivered culturally sensitive care adhering to Nursing and Midwifery standards.
  • Mentored student midwives through clinical expertise sharing and feedback.
  • Implemented effective pain management strategies during labour, enhancing comfort.

Registered Nurse

Surgical Ward – Dubbo Base Hospital
08.2021 - Current
  • Registered Nurse in 34 bed surgical ward. Completed 6 months as New Graduate, continuing current role with extensive pre-operative and post-operative patient care.
  • Conducted pre-operative assessments to ensure theatre readiness. Provided post-operative care, adhering to policies and monitoring observations.
  • Applied comprehensive pain assessment techniques, managing patient-controlled analgesia and nerve blocks.
  • Inserted catheters for both genders while ensuring infection control practices.
  • Performed nasogastric tube insertions in adults with thorough aftercare.
  • Managed complex wound dressings including vacuum-assisted closures.
  • Executed blood management policies during transfusions, ensuring compliance.

Graduate Registered Nurse

Narromine Hospital
02.2021 - 08.2021
    • Completed 6 months in Rural Hospital on General medical ward and Emergency department. Experience delivering care to adults and paediatric patients via virtual care programs.
    • Utilized Virtual Rural Generalist Service with virtual doctors and therapists for comprehensive patient care in rural facilities.
    • Engaged in Virtual Care Emergency program using headset to interact with medical professionals for critically ill patients.
    • Skilled in I-Stat for collecting and interpreting emergency blood samples.
    • Knowledgeable in Sepsis and Chest Pain pathways; adept at locating trauma policies and emergency protocols.

Community Support Worker

Care 1
02.2019 - 12.2020
  • Assisted client with traumatic brain injury at homecare. Skilled in care for immobile, dependent clients. Knowledgeable in dysarthria and dysphagia management, including PEG tube use, communication aids, and rehabilitation training.
  • Administered medications safely and managed pain effectively.
  • Employed safe manual handling techniques.
  • Collaborated with teams to ensure safe patient care.
  • Created personalized care plans addressing specific client goals.
  • Enhanced clients' quality of life through individualized support.
  • Mentored staff on best practices for client interaction and care.
  • Advocated for client rights and facilitated access to resources.

Education

Graduate Certificate - Child and Family Health

Western Sydney University
08-2026

Graduate Diploma - Midwifery

Charles Sturt University
03.2024

Bachelor of Nursing - undefined

University of New England
01.2020

Skills

  • Antenatal, birthing, and postnatal midwifery care
  • MOMQuit-accredited smoking cessation support
  • Calm and competent in-charge team leader
  • Effective verbal, written and interpersonal communication
  • Culturally sensitive and safe
  • Breastfeeding support
  • Infant resuscitation
  • Perinatal mental health
  • Patient-focused care
  • Time management
  • Adaptability and flexibility
  • Teamwork and collaboration

Accomplishments

  • Dr Ian Locke Midwifery Award Dubbo- 2024
  • Auscott Scholarship for Academic & Community Excellence
  • Australia Day Young Achiever & Young Citizen of the

Certification

  • First Aid, CPR & Basic Life Support
  • Police Check & Working with Children Check
  • Manual Handling
  • Cannulation, venepuncture, CVAD, IDC, NGT Insertion & Care
  • Blood management
  • Registered Midwife APRAH
  • Registered Nurse APRAH

Timeline

Registered Midwife- Casual

Young District Hospital
04.2024 - Current

Registered Midwife

Dubbo Health Service
01.2023 - Current

Registered Nurse

Surgical Ward – Dubbo Base Hospital
08.2021 - Current

Graduate Registered Nurse

Narromine Hospital
02.2021 - 08.2021

Community Support Worker

Care 1
02.2019 - 12.2020

Bachelor of Nursing - undefined

University of New England

Graduate Certificate - Child and Family Health

Western Sydney University

Graduate Diploma - Midwifery

Charles Sturt University

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