Kirstie O'Leary
Miranda
Summary
I am a detail-orientated Registered Midwife and Registered Nurse with 11 years of experience working with patients of varying needs and personal requests both in an antenatal, postnatal and special care nursery setting including labour and delivery. During my career I have shown that I am an organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. I have worked closely within a multi-disciplinary team to provide care to woman and babies in high risk settings.
I am a thorough team contributor with strong organizational capabilities. Experienced in handling numerous projects at once while ensuring accuracy. Effective at prioritizing tasks and meeting deadlines working independently and as part of a team.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
St George Hospital
03.2024 - Current
- Maintained detailed medical records for accurate documentation of patient care and progress throughout their admission using Ematernity, powerchart and IPM
- Provided comprehensive breastfeeding education for new mothers, encouraging successful nursing relationships.
- Utilized evidence-based practices when making clinical decisions, ensuring optimal outcomes for patients under my care.
- Mentored student midwives and nurses during clinical rotations to enhance their learning experience within a practical setting.
- Followed professional standards and guidelines by adhering to ethical and legal guidelines and maintaining continued education certifications.
- Performed neonatal assessments by checking baby's vital signs and performing physical exams to determine overall health.
Registered Midwife
NSW Health
02.2014 - 03.2024
- Assisted mothers with breastfeeding, self-care and postpartum healthcare.
- Performed prenatal and postnatal examinations.
- Provided healthcare information and educational resources to new parents.
- Performed low-intervention techniques to induce labor or relieve pain during labor.
- Handled labor and delivery for moms choosing alternative birth methods.
- Participated in advanced practice training and worked alongside physicians.
- Performed neonatal assessments by checking baby's vital signs and performing physical exams to determine overall health at birth.
- Kept accurate medical records by documenting patient prenatal care, labor and delivery and postpartum care using data base systems such as K2, Ematernity, powerchart and IPM
- Educated mothers and families on pregnancy-related topics to inform and prepare for pregnancy, childbirth and newborn care.
- Watched vital signs, checked for comfort levels and monitored emotional states of mothers before, during, and after labor.
- 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.
- Followed professional standards and guidelines by adhering to ethical and legal guidelines and maintaining continued education certifications.
- Provided prenatal care by monitoring mother and baby health, identifying potential health concerns and providing advice to support mothers.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
Registered Nurse
Sutherland Hospital
02.2013 - 01.2014
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
Care Assistant
John Paul Village
05.2010 - 01.2013
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Documented residents' mental status, sleep, and eating patterns in medical record books.
- Monitored and maintained cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of assigned station and service areas.
- Planned, prepared, and served meals and snacks according to prescribed diets.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
Education
Graduate Diploma of Midwifery - Midwifery
University of Sydney
12.2014
Bachelor of Nursing - Nursing
University of Wollongong
12.2012
High School Diploma -
Woolooware High School
12.2012
Skills
- Reading Comprehension
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Infection Control Procedures
- Emergency Situations
- Safety Measures
- EMR Systems
- Operational Standards
- Medical Histories
- Personnel Files
- Patient Health Information Access
- Patient Admission
- Emotional Care
Skills
- Nursing Standards
- Direct Supervision
- Educational Feedback
- Nursing Diagnosis
- Problem Resolution
- Baby Checks
- Educational Support
- Laboratory Testing
- Crisis Prevention Intervention
- Agpar Score Calculation
- Quality Control Procedures
- Suture Removal
- Obstetrics and Gynaecology
- Breast Feeding
- Foley Catheter Insertion and Removal
- Support Services
- Holistic Health
Timeline
Registered Nurse
St George Hospital
03.2024 - Current
Registered Midwife
NSW Health
02.2014 - 03.2024
Registered Nurse
Sutherland Hospital
02.2013 - 01.2014
Care Assistant
John Paul Village
05.2010 - 01.2013
Bachelor of Nursing - Nursing
University of Wollongong
High School Diploma -
Woolooware High School
Graduate Diploma of Midwifery - Midwifery
University of Sydney
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