Kelly Williams

• Looked after mothers from antenatal outpatients, intrapartum and postnatal care.
• Educated mothers and families on pregnancy-related topics to inform and prepare for pregnancy, childbirth and newborn care.
• Kept accurate medical records by documenting patient antenatal care, labor and delivery and postpartum care.
• Performed neonatal assessments by checking baby's vital signs and performing physical exams to determine overall health at birth.
• Promoted benefits of breastfeeding and offered education on proper positioning, latching and breast care.
• 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.

Casual agency shifts around Brisbane

Mater Mothers -postnatal ward and SCN

Mater Adult Hospital - ED

RBWH - ED

Logan Hospital - ED

QE2 - ED

PAH - ED

St Andrew's Private Hospital Ipswich - ED

North West Private Hospital - maternity & SCN

Ipswich Hospital - ED, maternity & SCN

Redlands Hospital - ED

I worked in antenatal, intrapartum and postnatal care of women in the maternity ward.

My role included antenatal clinic, antenatal outpatients, intrapartum, post-partum and level 2 SCN including bubble CPAP. The maternity unit has 8 bed ward, 2 bed birth suite and 3 cot SCN. My shifts varied from birthing babies to looking after premature and sick babies in the SCN.

My role included working across all 3 areas of the facility as In Charge. In the emergency department, I worked in an autonomous manner as no doctor in town after 5pm weekdays and on weekends. The facility has 2 bed emergency department, 5 acute bed ward and 15 bed aged care unit.

I worked as In Charge in the 2 bed emergency department and 8 bed general ward. I utilized my RIPERN endorsement and worked in autonomous manner in the emergency department with a medical officer on call when required.

My role included caring for women and babies from antenatal, intrapartum and postnatal. Kingaroy maternity unit has 2 birth suites, 2 assessment rooms and 8 bed ward. Level 1 SCN. No CPAP capabilities.

I worked as In Charge in the 2 bed emergency department and 8 bed general ward. I utilized my RIPERN endorsement and worked in autonomous manner in the emergency department with a medical officer on call when required.

Worked in the emergency department utilizing RIPERN endorsement 10 bed general ward.

FIFO to remote communities delivering COVID vaccinations to First Nations people. Communities visited included Bamaga, Weipa, Lockhart River, Coen & Aurukun.

• Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
• Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
• Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
• Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.

My role included working in the emergency department, road transfers with QAS, general ward and maternity ward.

Duties included providing patients with emergency care, RFDS clinic care & chronic disease management. On call for emergency presentations overnight. Utilized RIPERN endorsement at this facility.

Howard Springs Quarantine Facility – Darwin
International Quarantine

Duties included swabbing residents on arrival at airport, again at Day 7 & Day 12. Providing basic nursing care needs such as first aid, medication deliveries, blood collection.

Provided post operative care in a 10 bed stage 1 recovery unit including 1 negative pressure room. Role also included rotating through Day Surgery admissions and stage 2 recovery. I worked as TL most shifts which involved coordinating and allocating staff to patient care, maintaining good, consistent flow through the unit for patients discharging to ward or stage 2 recovery. Surgeries performed included general surgery, orthopedic including fracture NOF and joint replacements, pediatric surgery from age 12 up, cardiac and thoracic procedures not requiring ICU post op.

Cherbourg is a First Nations community in south east Queensland. Duties included working in the 3 bed emergency department utilizing my RIPERN endorsement and 14 bed general ward. I backfilled the midwife in the Hut covering antenatal/postnatal care for women in the community. I was also given to opportunity to backfill for the CNC when he was covering the DON on leave.

Women and Children's unit included caring for pediatric patients from birth to 16 years, antenatal, intrapartum and postnatal care of women having babies. Level 1 SCN. No CPAP capability.

I worked in a pediatric cancer centre in an inpatient ward. I was trained in chemotherapy and looked after children from birth to 16 years with blood cancers, solid tumors and other hematological disorders.

Employed to work in the Emergency Department, General ward and operating theatre. Looking after clients from newborns to the elderly. Whilst employed at Longreach, I was trained and completed the PIP in anesthetics and recovery for the operating room. I was also given the opportunity to work as acting NUM for short periods of time to relieve the DON over the christmas break.