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Jane Howard

Newport,VIC

Summary

Dynamic healthcare professional with extensive experience in the field of Child and Family Health.Skilled in patient assessment and communication, I excel in fostering trust and collaboration. Committed to continual improvement, I bring flexibility and a client-focused approach to enhance health outcomes.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

MCHN Full Time Permanent

HBCC
11.2009 - Current
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.

Child and Family Health Worker

Western Australian Health Department
04.2022 - 08.2022
  • Collaborated with physicians to ensure appropriate treatment plans were developed and executed, resulting in better patient adherence to prescribed therapies.
  • Participated in interdisciplinary case conferences to develop comprehensive care plans that addressed the diverse needs of each patient.
  • Facilitated support groups for individuals coping with various health issues, creating a safe space for shared experiences and mutual encouragement.
  • Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities, staying current on best practices in healthcare delivery.
    • Workedrked in remote aboriginal communities which enhanced my flexible practice and cultural knowledge
  • I have greater understanding of the health issues associated with aboriginal health
  • Conducted thorough assessments of patients'' physical, emotional, and social needs to create targeted interventions that addressed their unique challenges.
  • Supported families navigating complex healthcare systems by providing guidance on available resources and assistance programs.
  • Established rapport with patients, fostering trust and open communication to support their overall wellbeing.
  • Advocated for vulnerable populations within the healthcare system, working diligently to ensure equal access to essential services and supports.

MCH Secondment Robinvale

City of Swan Hill
05.2017 - 07.2017
  • -I worked closely with Midwife, CC staff Allied Health staff Aboriginal and community health services in the role of MCHN
  • -Many clients non English speaking as OS recruited for farm labour and having to use telephone interpreters
  • -Lots of travel to remote homesteads
  • -Could be called out to assist with unexpected births with the midwife or prem labour
  • -Had to manage all aspects of admin , safety etc in the clinic
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.

Breastfeeding Support

Darebin City Council
01.2008 - 04.2013
  • -responded to all calls about breastfeeding and referrals from MCH and worked closely with them
  • - used to visit most clients in their home
  • - worked with Robyn Thompson as my mentor initially to up date my skills
  • - provided in service education for staff on how to incorporate bf advice into KAS visits and update general BF skills.

Education

No Degree - Registered Nurse

Royal Free Hospital
London UK
1981

No Degree - Midwifery

Olive Haydon School of Midwifery
London UK
03.1984

Graduate Diploma (Distinction) - Child And Family Health

RMIT University
Melbourne, VIC
11.2009

Skills

  • Have had a very eclectic nursing experience working in the parenting field at Tweddle, FV at Women's Health west, community nursing , community breastfeeding and lactation running a continence clinic , mentoring student midwives and MCHN, running a community education session, Leadership groups, working with young women, running postnatal depression groups, running a community house, etc
  • I am very flexible in the way i work
  • I am client focussed
  • A team player
  • Manage work load well

Certification

RN (Royal Free Hospital London)

RM ( Olive Haydon School of Midwifery London)

Grad Dip Education (Health) (Deakin)

Grad Dip Western Herbal Medicine (VUT)

Grad Dip Child and Family Health (RMIT)

IBCLC (Lapsed but extensive ongoing experience and expertise in this area)


Languages

English
Full Professional

Timeline

Child and Family Health Worker

Western Australian Health Department
04.2022 - 08.2022

MCH Secondment Robinvale

City of Swan Hill
05.2017 - 07.2017

MCHN Full Time Permanent

HBCC
11.2009 - Current

Breastfeeding Support

Darebin City Council
01.2008 - 04.2013

No Degree - Registered Nurse

Royal Free Hospital

No Degree - Midwifery

Olive Haydon School of Midwifery

Graduate Diploma (Distinction) - Child And Family Health

RMIT University

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