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Work History
Education
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Kristina Ishak

Sydney,NSW

Summary

Compassionate and motivated future midwife focused on delivering high quality woman-centered care. Strong work ethic and is dedicated to evidenced based practice and to optimism maternal-fetal outcomes. Understands important issues and reacts quickly in emergent situations.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Midwife Assistant

Westmead Hospital
Westmead, NSW
08.2023 - Current
  • Offered advice on breastfeeding techniques and provided support for new mothers who are breastfeeding their infants
  • Instructed parents on safe sleep positions for infants
  • Assessed the physical condition of postpartum patients and monitored vital signs for mothers and newborns
  • Provided emotional support to postpartum women during recovery period
  • Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient needs
  • Responded and escalated to emergency situations such as PPH management with speed, expertise, and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support, and life-saving interventions
  • Communicated and received comprehensive ISBAR handovers at the start and conclusion of each shift.

Student Midwife Placement

University of Technology
Ultimo, NSW
03.2022 - Current
  • Assisted with the delivery of newborns, ensuring safe and healthy outcomes for mothers and babies
  • Provided physical, emotional, and educational support to pregnant women throughout their pregnancies
  • Monitored fetal heart rates using Doppler ultrasound equipment
  • Educated patients on childbirth options, nutrition, and care during pregnancy
  • Assessed labor progress by monitoring dilation, effacement, station, and contractions
  • Ensured all necessary supplies were available prior to delivery to provide a safe birthing environment
  • Evaluated maternal vital signs during labor including pulse rate, temperature, and blood pressure
  • Actively participated in education courses, workshops and in services related to midwifery principles and skills
  • Attended lectures and seminars regarding current trends in maternity care
  • Provided compassionate care to newborns with a range of medical conditions
  • Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.

Sales Associate

Footlocker
Parramatta, NSW
10.2021 - 03.2023
  • Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business
  • Handled customer complaints in a professional manner
  • Developed promotional strategies to increase sales volume
  • Suggested ideas for improving store operations and increasing profits
  • Helped customers find specific products, answered questions, and offered product advice
  • Engaged customers in friendly, professional dialogue to determine needs
  • Worked with fellow sales team members to achieve group targets
  • Developed trusting relationships with customers by making personal connections
  • Processed transactions using a point-of-sale system
  • Conducted inventories on a regular basis to track stock levels
  • Performed floor moves, merchandising, display maintenance and housekeeping to keep sales areas well-stocked, organised and current.

Hair salon Assistant

Hair by Rema BM
Merrylands, New South Wales
08.2019 - 01.2020
  • Stocked inventory items and prepared inventory reports
  • Performed basic administrative work including answering phone and setting appointments
  • Took photos of customer results, products, and other salon activities on social media to promote the business
  • Promoted hair products, catered for client desires and preferences to boost customer enjoyment.

Voluntary Work Experience

Business Leadership Institute
Parramatta, New South Wales
01.2019
  • Coordinated various events and activities to support operations of student organizations
  • Greeted visitors and callers daily to handle enquires or direct to appropriate staff
  • Managed all website and social media profiles and pages
  • Kept up with busy schedule of work and studies to maintain class standing and internship eligibility.

Education

Bachelor of Midwifery: Midwifery -

University of Technology Sydney
12-2024

Higher School Certificate -

Maronite College of The Holy Family
11.2021

Skills

  • Collaborative and interpersonal skills
  • Excellent and clear communication both verbal and written
  • Problem solver and critical thinker
  • Compassionate and empathetic demeanor
  • Critical thinking and escalation abilities
  • Excellent organisational, multi-tasking and time management skills
  • Relationship Building

Accomplishments

  • Active Midwifery Student representative
  • Member of the Australian College of Midwives

Affiliations

Rema
  • Member of in a community fitness group at 'Step up' personal training and crossfit
  • Attendant and volunteer to my church youth group events and retreats

References

  • Nicola Duncan, Registered Midwife, Westmead Hospital, 0409 423 345, Nicola.ducan@health.nsw.gov.au
  • Elizabeth Glover, Midwifery Educator/ Registered Midwife, Westmead Hospital, 028890 4623, Elizabeth.Glover@health.nsw.gov.au

Timeline

Midwife Assistant

Westmead Hospital
08.2023 - Current

Student Midwife Placement

University of Technology
03.2022 - Current

Sales Associate

Footlocker
10.2021 - 03.2023

Hair salon Assistant

Hair by Rema BM
08.2019 - 01.2020

Voluntary Work Experience

Business Leadership Institute
01.2019

Bachelor of Midwifery: Midwifery -

University of Technology Sydney

Higher School Certificate -

Maronite College of The Holy Family

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