Kerry Agrela
Perth,WA
Summary
I am a dedicated Midwife with over two decades of experience within the community setting, providing comprehensive, holistic care to pregnant women and their families. This includes antenatal examinations, monitoring fetal development, assessing and promoting maternal health and wellbeing. I have good experience in the provision of intrapartum care for low risk labouring women, with much experience in the homebirth setting and midwifery led unit. I have many years of knowledge and skills in the provision of care to women and newborns in the postpartum period, especially in the home environment. I have a particular interest and expertise in the promotion and support of breast feeding. I am skilled in high-risk pregnancy management, with referral to the multidisciplinary team where required. I feel I work well as part of a team, with good communication, interpersonal and organizational skills. I also have good experience in leadership and management whilst working in my previous job as deputy Team Leader. I am committed to providing compassionate and evidence based practice to women and their families, and ensure safe and positive childbirth experiences for all.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Midwife
National Health Service.
08.2001 - 11.2024
- Educated mothers and families on pregnancy-related topics to inform and prepare for pregnancy, childbirth and newborn care.
- Promoted benefits of breastfeeding and offered education on proper positioning, latching and breast care.
- Kept accurate medical records by documenting patient prenatal care, labour and delivery and postpartum care.
- Supported families during the grieving process following pregnancy loss or infant death with empathetic emotional support and resource referrals for ongoing counselling services.
- Performed neonatal assessments by checking baby's vital signs and performing physical exams to determine overall health at birth.
- 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, labour, and newborn care.
- Performed antenatal and postnatal examinations.
- Developed strong rapport with patients through active listening skills that facilitated open communication about concerns or anxieties related to pregnancy or childbirth experience.
- Contributed to the reduction of maternal morbidity rates by identifying high-risk pregnancies early and referring them for specialist intervention when necessary.
- Reduced complications during childbirth by closely monitoring patients and collaborating with healthcare professionals for timely interventions.
- Participated in ongoing professional development activities to stay current on new research findings and best practices in midwifery care.
- Improved patient health outcomes by conducting comprehensive assessments, identifying risk factors, and developing individualized care plans.
- Assisted women in making informed decisions regarding their birth preferences based on thorough discussions about risks and benefits of various options available.
- Coordinated care with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals as needed during complex or high-risk births to ensure optimal outcomes for mother and baby.
- Facilitated antenatal classes covering topics such as stages of labor progression; pain relief options; breathing patterns; pushing techniques resulting in better prepared expectant parents for childbirth.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient encounters, medical histories, assessments, interventions, and outcomes to ensure continuity of care.
- Gave emotional support to expecting mothers by answering questions and alleviating concerns.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing personalized and compassionate care throughout the antenatal, labour, and postpartum periods.
- Assisted mothers with breastfeeding, self-care and postpartum healthcare.
- Provided culturally competent care to a diverse patient population, addressing unique needs and respecting cultural practices.
- Offered primary care to expecting mothers and newborn infants.
- Provided healthcare information and educational resources to new parents.
- Ensured safety of mother and baby during labour by continuously assessing fetal heart rates and maternal vital signs.
- Performed low-intervention techniques to induce labour or relieve pain during labour.
- Promoted successful breastfeeding experiences through early initiation, proper latch techniques, and ongoing support.
- Created a comfortable and supportive environment for labouring women, utilizing relaxation techniques such as massage, aromatherapy, and hydrotherapy to help manage pain.
- Diagnosed and treated patients with high-risk complications.
- Fostered strong relationships with community organizations to provide resources and support services for pregnant women in need of additional assistance.
- Utilized motivational interviewing techniques to encourage patients behaviour change for improved antenatal health outcomes such as smoking cessation or weight management efforts.
- Handled labour and delivery for mothers choosing alternative birth methods.
- Advocated for mothers' rights and choices to make informed decisions about care by respecting human autonomy.
- Administered pain medication during deliveries to keep mothers comfortable and safe during delivery.
- Followed professional standards and guidelines by adhering to ethical and legal guidelines and maintaining continued education certifications.
- Checked general and mental health and overall comfort of mothers in antenatal appointments.
- Performed routine postpartum care, such as suturing and wound care.
- Monitored the health of mothers and babies post-delivery, providing guidance and support.
- Advised patients on lifestyle modifications and preventative measures for the health of mother and baby.
- Developed and maintained patient records and documentation.
- Counselled patients and families on reproductive health and contraception.
- Assisted with postpartum care and provided guidance on postpartum recovery.
- Facilitated patient referrals to specialists for advanced antenatal or postnatal care.
- Taught childbirth preparation classes to expectant parents.
- Conducted antenatal examinations and provided guidance and support to expectant mothers.
- Assessed fetal distress during labour and delivery and provided appropriate interventions.
Registered Midwife
Tunbridge Wells Hospital
10.2000 - 08.2001
Education
Bachelor of Science - Midwifery
University of Brighton
United Kingdom02-2006
Higher Education in Midwifery - Midwifery
University of Brighton
United Kingdom09-1997
Skills
- Maternal health education
- Breastfeeding support
- Newborn care
- Postpartum care
- High-risk pregnancy care
- Water birth expertise
- Traditional midwifery practices
- Fetal monitoring
- Antenatal care
- Suturing
- Decision-making
- Lactation support
- Neonatal resuscitation
- Health screening
- Health promotion
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Professionalism
- Home birth assistance
- Intrapartum care
- Infant resuscitation
- Antenatal mental health
- Birth planning
- Emergency response
- Patient records management
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 20 staff members.
- Documented and resolved team confrontations which led to a better working environment.
- Help design and set up a Health Hub for women in the public sector
Languages
English
Full Professional
Interests
- Camping
- Interior Design
- Gardening
- Enjoy cooking for friends and family gatherings
- Adventure Travel
Timeline
Registered Midwife
National Health Service.
08.2001 - 11.2024
Registered Midwife
Tunbridge Wells Hospital
10.2000 - 08.2001
Bachelor of Science - Midwifery
University of Brighton
Higher Education in Midwifery - Midwifery
University of Brighton
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