Laura Hodgson
Perth,WA
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse and Midwife with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Graduate Registered Nurse Midwife
WACHS
02.2025 - Current
- Provided comprehensive prenatal and postnatal care to diverse patient populations, ensuring quality outcomes.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans for expectant mothers.
- Educated patients on childbirth options, infant care, and maternal health practices to promote wellness.
- Conducted regular assessments of maternal and fetal health, identifying potential complications early.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive patient care plans.
- Conducted patient assessments, ensuring accurate documentation of health status changes.
Assistant in Nursing/Patient Care Assistant
Ramsay Health Care
11.2023 - 02.2024
- Worked confidently and cohesively in a busy Emergency Department, practicing within the appropriate scope of practice.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities such as feeding, toileting, showering, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Assisted with blood collection, running samples to Pathology and running ABGs and VBGs on the blood gas machine.
- Assisted within my scope of practice with Priority 1 admissions to ED requiring resuscitation.
Assistant in Nursing/Midwifery
Women And Newborn Health Service
10.2023 - 01.2024
- Organized and managed patient charts and files.
- Cleaned and sterilized medical instruments and disposed of contaminated supplies.
- Contributed to overall quality and care of patients by answering calls for help, taking vital signs, and monitoring behavior and physical condition for progress or deterioration.
- Developed personalized patient care plans to improve health and well-being.
- Cared with empathy and compassion to build positive patient and family relationships.
- Provided informational resources to patients and families regarding treatments, guidelines and plans.
- Created positive patient experience by assisting patients with bathing, ambulating, feeding and personal and oral hygiene care.
- Maintained excellent care continuity through collaboration with nurses and external healthcare professionals.
Community Support Worker/Careworker
Bethanie Aged Care
03.2022 - 02.2024
Store Assistant
ALDI
07.2019 - 02.2022
Ward/Filing/Clinic/Screening Clerk
Royal Perth Hospital
11.2014 - 02.2019
Team Member
McDonald's Butler
02.2014 - 10.2014
Education
Bachelor of Science (BSc) - Nursing and Midwifery
Edith Cowan University
01-2024
Bachelor of Arts - Anthropology and Sociology, History
Curtin University
Perth08.2018
8 – Year 12 -
Peter Moyes Anglican Community School
2013
Skills
- Documentation and Escalation of Care
- ADLs Assistance
- Patient Advocacy
- Feeding Assistance
- Infection Control
- Wound Care Management
- Mental and Physical Assessments
- ANTT
- Safe Administration of Medications
- Antenatal care
- Breastfeeding support
- Maternal health assessment
- Intrapartum care
- Postnatal care
Certification
WWCC, NPC, CPR, Manual Handling, Neonatal Resusitation, FSEP Level 2 Practitioner.
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Limited Working
German
Limited Working
Timeline
Graduate Registered Nurse Midwife
WACHS
02.2025 - Current
Assistant in Nursing/Patient Care Assistant
Ramsay Health Care
11.2023 - 02.2024
Assistant in Nursing/Midwifery
Women And Newborn Health Service
10.2023 - 01.2024
Community Support Worker/Careworker
Bethanie Aged Care
03.2022 - 02.2024
Store Assistant
ALDI
07.2019 - 02.2022
Ward/Filing/Clinic/Screening Clerk
Royal Perth Hospital
11.2014 - 02.2019
Team Member
McDonald's Butler
02.2014 - 10.2014
Bachelor of Science (BSc) - Nursing and Midwifery
Edith Cowan University
Bachelor of Arts - Anthropology and Sociology, History
Curtin University
8 – Year 12 -
Peter Moyes Anglican Community School
References
Midwifery Manager Reference
Name: Andrea Drew
Clinical Midwifery Specialist - Maternity Ward
Contact Number: (08) 9277 2723
Contact Email: andrea.drew@health.wa.gov.au
Nursing Manager Reference
Name: Aelfa Murless
A/NUM (Clinical Nurse Specialist) - Medical Ward A
Contact Number: (08) 97221355
Contact Email: aelfa.murless@health.wa.gov.au
Community Involvement
Volunteer Event Ambulance Officer
St John's Ambulance - Wanneroo, WA
February 2021 - March 2024
- Volunteering at local community organizations, providing assistance with day-to-day operations.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Advanced First Aid Training