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Joanna Newcombe

Melbourne,VIC

Summary

Accomplished Registered Midwife with extensive experience at Western Health and County Durham And Darlington Foundation Trust, excelling in antenatal, intrapartum, and postnatal care. Demonstrated expertise in clinical assessment and emergency management, coupled with a strong ability to foster collaborative practices. Confident and competent in enhancing patient health outcomes and satisfaction through personalised, courageous, and compassionate care.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Midwife

Western Health
01.2024 - Current
  • Followed professional standards and guidelines by adhering to ethical and legal guidelines and maintaining continued education certifications.
  • Provided care for a diverse group of women without discriminating against ethnicity, islander status, age, race, beliefs, or religion.
  • Performed routine postpartum care, such as suturing and wound care.
  • Monitored the health of mothers and babies post-delivery, providing guidance and support.
  • Managed fetal distress and delivery complications calmly to provide safety to mothers and babies.
  • Advocated for mothers' rights and choices to make informed decisions about care by respecting human autonomy.

Registered Midwife

County Durham And Darlington Foundation Trust
09.2022 - 12.2024
  • Served as a mentor for student midwives by sharing clinical expertise, providing constructive feedback, and modelling excellence in the practice of midwifery.
  • Supported birthing partners in their roles by providing education on pregnancy, labor, and newborn care.
  • Developed strong rapport with patients through active listening skills that facilitated open communication about concerns or anxieties related to pregnancy or childbirth experience.
  • Performed antenatal and postnatal examinations.
  • Reduced complications during childbirth by closely monitoring patients and collaborating with healthcare professionals for timely interventions.
  • Improved patient health outcomes by conducting comprehensive assessments, identifying risk factors, and developing individualised care plans.
  • Assisted women in making informed decisions regarding their birth preferences based on thorough discussions about risks and benefits of various options available.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop evidence-based guidelines for best practice in midwifery care.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing personalised and compassionate care throughout the antenatal, labor, and postpartum periods.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Midwifery

Anglia Ruskin University
Chelmsford, Essex, UK
09.2022

Skills

  • Antenatal care
  • Intrapartum care
  • Postnatal care
  • Maternal health
  • Clinical assessment
  • Emergency Management
  • Infant resuscitation
  • Suturing
  • Cannulation
  • Collaborative Practice

Additional Information

- FSEP Trained and Certified.

- PROMPT Trained and Certified.

Timeline

Registered Midwife

Western Health
01.2024 - Current

Registered Midwife

County Durham And Darlington Foundation Trust
09.2022 - 12.2024

Bachelor of Science - Midwifery

Anglia Ruskin University

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