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Jocelyn Loughnan

Wahroonga

Summary

I am an experienced and passionate Nurse and Midwife with a warm approachable manner and caring disposition. I aim to provide professional and empathetic care at all times to my patients, thoroughly enjoying working with mothers and families. I strive to deliver high-quality care and adapt to the evolving needs and demands of a birthing unit. I have both strong interpersonal skills and am very conscientious.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Midwife

Hornsby Ku-Ring-Gai Hospital
06.2023 - Current
  • Provide comprehensive prenatal, intrapartum, and postpartum care to a diverse patient population
  • Conduct thorough assessments and monitoring of maternal and fetal health during labor and birth.
  • Educate patients on childbirth processes, breastfeeding techniques, and newborn care practices.

Registered Nurse/Registered Midwife

Department of Medicine, Macquarie University
05.2023 - Current

Support clinical skills teaching such as IV cannulation, venepuncture, basic life support and catheterisation.

Demonstrate basic and intermediate clinical procedures such as Nasogastric tube insertion, vital signs measurement and medication administration. Ensure students learn correct PPE use, hand hygiene, sterile fields and aseptic technique.








Registered Midwife

North Shore Private Hospital
05.2005 - Current
  • Advocate for patient needs and preferences while ensuring adherence to hospital policies and standards.
  • Provide comprehensive prenatal, intrapartum, and postpartum care to a diverse patient population.
  • Educate patients on childbirth processes, breastfeeding techniques, and newborn care practices.
  • Educate new parents on infant care essentials such as swaddling and bathing techniques leading to increased confidence in parenting skills.

Registered Nurse

Strand Nursing Agency
07.2002 - 02.2005
  • Provided comprehensive patient care, including assessments and treatment planning.
  • Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure safety and effectiveness.
  • Educated patients and families on post-operative care, enhancing understanding and improving recovery outcomes.
  • Monitored patient vital signs to perform thorough condition assessments.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses, particularly chemotherapy.

Registered Nurse

Mater Misericordiae Hospital
01.2000 - 05.2002
  • Implemented evidence-based protocols to improve patient care quality and operational efficiency.
  • Conducted training sessions on emergency response procedures for nursing staff and support personnel.
  • Oversaw workflow management, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and agency policies.
  • Analyzed patient data to identify trends, driving improvements in care delivery processes and strategies.

Education

Graduate Diploma of Midwifery - Midwifery

Charles Sturt University
06-2007

Bachelor of Nursing - Nursing

University of Technology Sydney
Sydney, New South Wales, NSW
11-1999

High School Certificate -

Loreto College, Normanhurst
12-1995

Skills

    I bring over 20 years of clinical experience in the areas of general nursing, oncology and palliative care, working both abroad and now in Sydney, where I currently work clinically at both North Shore Private and Hornsby Hospital in the Birthing Unit I feel that my broad clinical background and specialised skills in women's health will enable me to deliver safe, up to date and meaningful learning experiences in simulation and clinical skills teaching

Timeline

Registered Midwife

Hornsby Ku-Ring-Gai Hospital
06.2023 - Current

Registered Nurse/Registered Midwife

Department of Medicine, Macquarie University
05.2023 - Current

Registered Midwife

North Shore Private Hospital
05.2005 - Current

Registered Nurse

Strand Nursing Agency
07.2002 - 02.2005

Registered Nurse

Mater Misericordiae Hospital
01.2000 - 05.2002

Graduate Diploma of Midwifery - Midwifery

Charles Sturt University

Bachelor of Nursing - Nursing

University of Technology Sydney

High School Certificate -

Loreto College, Normanhurst
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