Gabrielle Schmahl
Coomera,QLD
Summary
I am a mother of three children and have been employed in the childcare industry for the past 9 years. Midwifery has been a passion of mine since the birth of my first child 21 years ago. My devotion to being a mother was my priority throughout those years and I felt my role as a midwife required a dedication that was unable to be achieved until now much later in life. Five years ago I lost both of my parents and decided life was too short not to follow my dream, my children were of an independent age that allowed me to completely devote my time and commitment to learning. I believe that my life experience and my compassion together with my education and clinical practices will guide me in my journey to being a competent health practitioner. My ability to build rapport with women and their families and my communication skills enable me to collaborate well in a team environment and inclusively develop unique interprofessional relationships. Supporting women and their families through their pregnancy, labour, birth and postpartum journey's is a privilege and working in partnership with them to promote self determination to make informed choices consolidates my passion for this role. I am a detail-oriented team player with strong organisational skills with the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
I am a thoughtful, compassionate Student Midwife with distinguished knowledge of providing antenatal, and postnatal care for birthing and new mothers. Skilled in closely monitoring vital signs and dedicated to both safety and happiness of patients. Closely monitors health while maintaining stringent focus on patient comfort and safety.
Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure an entry-level Grad position. To seek and maintain a full-time position that offers professional challenges utilising interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Student Midwife
Gold Coast University Hospital
2022.10 - Current
- 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.
- Promoted informed choice through woman-centered education sessions on topics such as pregnancy wellness, birth options, infant feeding choices, and postpartum self-care strategies.
- Contributed to a positive work environment within the midwifery team by fostering open communication and mutual respect among colleagues.
- Supported clients through labor and birth by offering pain relief techniques, emotional support, and physiological guidance.
- Assisted in childbirth deliveries, ensuring the safety of both mother and baby.
- 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.
- Participated in ongoing professional development activities to stay current on best practices in maternity care delivery systems.
- Supported women experiencing high-risk pregnancies by collaborating closely with obstetricians and other healthcare specialists to ensure optimal care.
- Performed newborn examinations shortly after birth to assess overall health status while providing immediate bonding opportunities for families.
- Promoted benefits of breastfeeding and offered education on proper positioning, latching and breast care.
- Performed neonatal assessments by checking baby's vital signs and performing physical exams to determine overall health at birth.
- Watched vital signs, checked for comfort levels and monitored emotional states of mothers before, during, and after labor.
- Advocated for mothers' rights and choices to make informed decisions about care by respecting human autonomy.
- Administered pain medication during deliveries to keep mothers comfortable and safe during delivery.
- Assisted in delivery of pregnancies in a complex environment.
- Trained under senior midwives for more than 1000 hours to obtain qualifications.
Childcare Educator
Gullivers Coomera
2016.01 - Current
- Coordinated with other staff members effectively in order to provide a cohesive childcare program promoting teamwork and collaboration.
- Ensured the health and safety of children by consistently monitoring their activities both indoors and outdoors.
- Collaborated with parents to address individual child needs and discuss progress reports regularly.
- Implemented hands-on learning opportunities that encouraged exploration, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills among children.
- Developed strong relationships with families, maintaining open communication channels for optimal support of each child''s growth and wellbeing.
- Maintained and fostered positive and constructive interactions with staff, families, and children.
- Supported the emotional well-being of each child by providing compassionate care during moments of distress or anxiety.
- Continuously updated knowledge on best practices through professional development workshops and training sessions for consistent improvement in teaching methodologies.
- Implemented developmentally and culturally appropriate curriculum for children, creating positive, and safe classroom environments.
- Contributed to the development of age-appropriate curriculum materials that aligned with state standards for early childhood education programs.
Education
Bachelor of Health Science - Health Science
Griffith University
Gold Coast, QLDBachelor of Midwifery - Midwifery
Southern Cross University
Gold Coast, QLD12.2024
Associate Diploma - Hospitality And Tourism
Passmore Business College
12.1996
Associate Diploma - Office Practices
Passmores Business College
Newcastle, NSW12.1996
Skills
- Antenatal care
- Maternal Care
- Infant resuscitation
- Breastfeeding support
- Intrapartum Care
- Prenatal education
- Perinatal Care
- Clinical assessment
- Emotional Support
- Newborn care
- Obstetric Emergencies
- Postnatal Care
- Hypertensive Disorders
- Gestational Diabetes
- Prenatal care
- Prenatal nutrition
- Physical examination
- Patient Education
- Medication Administration
- Infection Control
- Patient Records Management
- Emergency Response
- CPR & First Aid
- Blue Card
- Police Check
- LR License (Auto and Manual)
Additional Information
Julie Young
Southern Cross University
Course Co-ordinator/ Registered Midwife
Contact Details:
Melissa Glasson – National Australia Bank
Course Coordinator Ph: 0755893235 Operations Manager Ph: 0400 450420
Maria Yates – Clinical Midwife QLD Health Kerryn Griffon – Regional Manager CA
Ph: 0417422946 Ph: 0431946086
Timeline
Student Midwife
Gold Coast University Hospital
2022.10 - Current
Childcare Educator
Gullivers Coomera
2016.01 - Current
Bachelor of Health Science - Health Science
Griffith University
Bachelor of Midwifery - Midwifery
Southern Cross University
Associate Diploma - Hospitality And Tourism
Passmore Business College
Associate Diploma - Office Practices
Passmores Business College
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