Joanna Beth Rogers
Coromandel Valley,Australia
Summary
Registered Midwife with extensive experience at Flinders Medical Centre, specializing in obstetrics and women's health management. Proven ability to enhance patient outcomes through effective counseling and advocacy. Skilled in pregnancy evaluation and fetal monitoring, fostering strong relationships with patients and families to ensure comprehensive care and support.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered community Nurse
Self employed
03.2025 - Current
- Administered nursing care for patients with long-term indwelling and suprapubic catheters.
- Delivered comprehensive home management services, including wound dressing and catheter care.
- Performed general nursing duties to ensure optimal patient health outcomes.
Registered Midwife
Careers Connect
Canberra
10.2023 - 03.2024
- Delivered comprehensive inpatient care for women, ensuring safety and comfort during an 18-week agency contract at Canberra Women’s and Children’s Centenary Hospital.
- Provided holistic primary midwifery services across antenatal, labour ward, postnatal, and women's assessment units, supporting women's health and well-being.
Clinical Nurse/Midwife
DASSA – Drug and Alcohol Services
02.2021 - 10.2023
- Acted as primary midwife at outpatient Drug and Alcohol in Pregnancy Clinic, delivering comprehensive maternal care.
- Conducted assessments and treatments for clients with substance dependence, including medication stabilization.
- Utilized counseling techniques to empower clients in recovery, fostering resilience and long-term success.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to create individualized care plans.
- Coordinated communication among clients, families, and care teams to ensure integrated and supportive care.
Registered Midwife
Flinders Medical Centre
06.2007 - 01.2021
- Provided antenatal education and care to empower women at midwife clinics.
- Coordinated shifts to ensure optimal clinic operations and patient care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to deliver comprehensive healthcare solutions.
- Worked autonomously to meet the unique needs of patients with expertise.
Registered Midwife
Flinders Medical Centre
08.2006 - 02.2007
- Worked as a registered midwife within the midwifery unit, rotating through all areas.
Registered Midwife
Incubus 46 Pty Ltd Wilsonsandercock
10.2005 - 01.2007
- Delivered comprehensive primary care to women during pregnancy in private antenatal and gynecology clinics, ensuring high standards of care.
- Coordinated with private doctors and clients to establish new practice, facilitating smooth operations and enhancing patient access.
Registered Midwife
Women’s and Children’s Hospital SA
10.1996 - 06.2005
- Delivered comprehensive inpatient care to women and families
- Coordinated shifts for 16-bed unit, leading multidisciplinary team with strong organizational skills.
- Facilitated education for student midwives, enhancing practical knowledge and skills.
- Provided professional expertise in high-risk pregnancies, emergency resuscitation, IV cannulation, and venipuncture.
- Supported rotating staff and students through education and mentorship initiatives.
- activities to enhance service delivery.
- Provided compassionate and empathetic support for patients related to miscarriages, stillbirths, neonatal deaths and terminations.
Anesthetic/ Scrub Nurse
Women’s and Children’s Hospital SA
06.1995 - 10.1996
- Experience in anesthetics and recovery particularly in obstetrics, requiring skills in responding quickly and effectively in emergency situations.
Registered Nurse/ Student Midwife/ Registered Midwife
Queen Victoria Hospital
07.1992 - 06.1995
- Delivered comprehensive care to women and their families while rotating through all areas of the hospital.
Registered Nurse
Flinders Medical Centre SA
09.1998 - 06.1992
- Medical/surgical gastroenterology/ cardiac / pediatrics.
- Registered General Nurse providing comprehensive care to patients and their families.
- Coordinator of ward, acting clinical nurse.
Education
Graduate Diploma - Addiction and Mental Health
Adelaide University
01.2026
Graduate Certificate - Perinatal Mental Health
University of SA
Adelaide, SA01.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of S.A.
Adelaide, SA01.1998
Graduate Diploma - Social Science (Health Counseling)
University of S.A.
Adelaide, SA01.1993
Diploma of Applied Science - Nursing
SACAE
Adelaide01.1987
Skills
- Obstetrics and gynecology expertise
- Women's health management
- Pregnancy evaluation and fetal monitoring
- Counseling and patient advocacy
- Communication skills and relationship building
- Perinatal mental health oh I don't Care
Referees
Jo Borrman
MCCC - Maternity Clinical Care Coordinator
RN/RM,M
jo.borrman@act.gov.au
Mobile 0403804014
Division of Women, Youth, and Children, Canberra Health Services
Centenary Hospital for Women and Children
Isabelle Hunt
RN
director Lilium Care
info@lilium care.com.au
0428799628
Timeline
Registered community Nurse
Self employed
03.2025 - Current
Registered Midwife
Careers Connect
10.2023 - 03.2024
Clinical Nurse/Midwife
DASSA – Drug and Alcohol Services
02.2021 - 10.2023
Registered Midwife
Flinders Medical Centre
06.2007 - 01.2021
Registered Midwife
Flinders Medical Centre
08.2006 - 02.2007
Registered Midwife
Incubus 46 Pty Ltd Wilsonsandercock
10.2005 - 01.2007
Registered Nurse
Flinders Medical Centre SA
09.1998 - 06.1992
Registered Midwife
Women’s and Children’s Hospital SA
10.1996 - 06.2005
Anesthetic/ Scrub Nurse
Women’s and Children’s Hospital SA
06.1995 - 10.1996
Registered Nurse/ Student Midwife/ Registered Midwife
Queen Victoria Hospital
07.1992 - 06.1995
Graduate Diploma - Addiction and Mental Health
Adelaide University
Graduate Certificate - Perinatal Mental Health
University of SA
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of S.A.
Graduate Diploma - Social Science (Health Counseling)
University of S.A.
Diploma of Applied Science - Nursing
SACAE