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Education
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Ingrid McPhee

Sydney

Summary

With a robust background in nursing and midwifery, notably at Royal North Shore Hospital and in the community. I excel in delivering top-tier postnatal care and education. My expertise in lactation consultation and adeptness in fostering multidisciplinary collaborations highlight an ability to enhance patient outcomes. I am passionate about supporting families and working in partnership. Involved in antenatal and postnatal educational programs, achieving significant advancements in family health practices.

Overview

37
37
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Child and Family Health Nurse

Northern Sydney Health
03.2008 - Current

Home visiting new parents, assessing mother and babies wellbeing. Health education and promotion in the early childhood setting. Developmental assessments of infants, identify actual or potential problems and refer if necessary.

Antenatal Parent Educator

Health Promotion Royal North Shore Hospital
01.2001 - Current

Teaching antenatal Parenting Classes, Twins Classes and Breastfeeding Classes

Parenting Educator

Child and Adolescent Parenting
04.2003 - 07.2013

Teaching the Positive Parenting Program to parents with children 1-5 years old

Teaching the Toddlers Terrible or Terrific Program,

Teaching the Tuning into kids and Bully Busting Programs.

Registered Nurse Midwife

North Shore Private Hospital
05.2006 - 02.2008

Promoted benefits of breastfeeding and offered education on proper positioning, latching and breast care.

Collaborated with a multidisciplinary team

Provide midwifery care and support to patients and relatives

Registered Midwife for the Casual Pool

Royal North Shore Hospital NSW
09.1997 - 03.2003

Monitored the health and wellbeing of mothers and babies post delivery. Assisted with breastfeeding and provided education for health and wellbeing

Registered Nurse and Midwife

Tresillian Residential Unit
07.1993 - 09.1996

Support, assessment and education for families in the residential unit.

Assessing maternal wellbeing and educating on infants development and sleep needs.

Working in a multidisciplinary team

Registered Nurse Midwife

Royal North Shore Hospital
09.1990 - 06.1996

Registered Midwife, completed planned experience program. Worked as a midwife on labour floor, post natal and antenatal wards as well as the early discharge program. Involved in quality assurance.

Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit

Hornsby Hospital
08.1987 - 08.1989

Registered nurse managing patients pre and post operatively.

Working in a multidisciplinary team

Education

Family Partnership Training

Northern Sydney Health
01-2021

Circle of Security Facilitator Training

Circle of Security
Online
07-2020

Advance Group Facilitation Skills

SESLHD Early Education Program
South East LHD
03-2020

No Degree - Lactation Course

Northern Sydney Central Coast Health Service
Central Coast, NSW
03-2010

Bachelor of Science - Health Science

Univerisity of New England
Armidale, NSW
02-2001

No Degree - Child And Family Health

Tresillian Distance Education
Sydney
01-1993

No Degree - Certificate of Midwifery

Royal North Shore Hospital
St Leonards, NSW
01-1990

Certifiacate of Nursing Registration,

Mona Vale Hospital
Mona Vale, NSW
01-1987

Skills

    Proficient at providing advice and assistance to breastfeeding women, teaching parenting skills

    Well developed communication skills, verbal and written

    Capable of reflecting on my clinical practice as a CFHN as per the practicing guidelines of the Australian Nurse/ Midwifery Board

    Delivery of the best- practice standard of care for the postnatal women and their babies

    Highly proficient in working collaboratively with multi-disciplinary teams

    Developed critical thinking and problem solving skills in complex situations

    Highly proficient at facilitating group sessions and presentations

    Clinical Nurse Specialist in Lactation

    Highly proficient in working in partnership with my clients

    Proficient in providing preceptorship and mentoring for new staff

Certification

Registered Nurse

Registered Midwife

Lactation Consultant

Timeline

Child and Family Health Nurse

Northern Sydney Health
03.2008 - Current

Registered Nurse Midwife

North Shore Private Hospital
05.2006 - 02.2008

Parenting Educator

Child and Adolescent Parenting
04.2003 - 07.2013

Antenatal Parent Educator

Health Promotion Royal North Shore Hospital
01.2001 - Current

Registered Midwife for the Casual Pool

Royal North Shore Hospital NSW
09.1997 - 03.2003

Registered Nurse and Midwife

Tresillian Residential Unit
07.1993 - 09.1996

Registered Nurse Midwife

Royal North Shore Hospital
09.1990 - 06.1996

Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit

Hornsby Hospital
08.1987 - 08.1989

Family Partnership Training

Northern Sydney Health

Circle of Security Facilitator Training

Circle of Security

Advance Group Facilitation Skills

SESLHD Early Education Program

No Degree - Lactation Course

Northern Sydney Central Coast Health Service

Bachelor of Science - Health Science

Univerisity of New England

No Degree - Child And Family Health

Tresillian Distance Education

No Degree - Certificate of Midwifery

Royal North Shore Hospital

Certifiacate of Nursing Registration,

Mona Vale Hospital
Ingrid McPhee