Kate Eastman
Geelong,VIC
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Midwife
NSW Health
01.2012 - 12.2023
- Performed neonatal assessments by checking baby's vital signs and performing physical exams to determine overall health at birth.
- Educated new parents on infant care essentials like swaddling, bathing techniques leading to increased confidence in parenting skills.
- Improved patient health outcomes by conducting comprehensive assessments, identifying risk factors, and developing individualised care plans.
- Developed strong rapport with patients through active listening skills that facilitated open communication about concerns or anxieties related to pregnancy or childbirth experience.
- Performed prenatal and postnatal examinations.
- Promoted successful breastfeeding experiences through early initiation, proper latch techniques, and ongoing support.
Registered Nurse
NSW Health
02.2008 - 12.2023
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritising standard of care and best practices.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
Education
Post Graduate Diploma - Midwifery
Charles Sturt University
Wagga Wagga, NSW12.2012
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Charles Sturt University
Wagga Wagga, NSW12.2007
Skills
- Maternal health
- Breastfeeding support
- Antenatal care
- Patient-focused care
- Prenatal education
- Postpartum Care
- Collaborative Practice
- Newborn care
- Breastfeeding education
- Patient Care Assessment
- Routine Examinations
- Clinical judgment
- Community Program Referrals
- Team Coordination, coordinating referrals, patient care and evaluation, needs assessments
- Direct Patient Care
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
references
Meagan Galvin NUM, Maternity unit Wagga Wagga Base Hospital
Meagan.Galvin@health.NSW.gov.au
02 5943 1334
Amy Croker ANUM, Maternity unit Wagga Wagga Base Hospital
Amy.Croker@health.NSW.gov.au
02 5943 1334
Timeline
Registered Midwife
NSW Health
01.2012 - 12.2023
Registered Nurse
NSW Health
02.2008 - 12.2023
Post Graduate Diploma - Midwifery
Charles Sturt University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Charles Sturt University
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