Linda Clifford (Dwyer)
Lismore
Summary
47 year experienced Registered Nurse and Midwife skilled in patient care, critical thinking, and communication. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Reliable and adaptable, ensuring efficient and compassionate care in dynamic environments. Equipped with expertise in medical procedures, patient assessments, and care coordination. Through extensive experience at North Coast Area Health Service, I excel in nursing, advanced midwifery and clinical decision-making. My proactive approach and ability to educate and support patients underscore my commitment to excellence in patient care and outcomes.
Knowledgeable Registered Nurse and midwife with comprehensive background in providing high-quality care and support. Consistently ensured positive outcomes through patient education and compassionate care. Demonstrated expertise in prenatal and postnatal care, fostering strong patient relationships and effective communication.
Overview
48
48
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse (Midwife)
North Coast Area Health Service
05.1984 - Current
- Nurse in charge of the Women's Care Unit
- Managed emergency situations during labor, coordinating with healthcare team for optimal outcomes.
- Applied electronic fetal monitoring to track fetal heart rate and maternal contractions.
- Used ultrasound equipment to monitor fetal development and detect any abnormalities.
- Educated expecting parents on childbirth options and pain management techniques.
- Served as a mentor for student midwives by sharing clinical expertise, providing constructive feedback, and modelling excellence in the practice of midwifery.
- Developed strong rapport with patients through active listening skills that facilitated open communication about concerns or anxieties related to pregnancy or childbirth experience.
- Performed prenatal and postnatal examinations.
- Contributed to the reduction of maternal mortality 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.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient encounters, medical histories, assessments, interventions, and outcomes to ensure continuity of care.
- Facilitated patient referrals to specialists for advanced pre- or post-natal care.
- Assisted in delivery of pregnancies.
- Co-managed high-risk pregnancies and assisted in delivery of multiples.
- Administered medications using automated dispensing systems to ensure precise dosage and timing.
- Provided direct patient care, including wound care and vital sign monitoring, to promote healing and recovery.
- Performed emergency response procedures, including CPR and airway management, to stabilize patients.
- Operated infusion pumps to deliver intravenous therapies, ensuring patient safety and comfort.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
Student Midwife
Mater Mother's Private Hospital
05.1983 - 05.1984
- Attended and completed on the job education/training
Registered Nurse
Lismore Base Hospital
05.1980 - 05.1983
Student Nurse
Lismore Base Hospital
05.1977 - 05.1980
Education
Registered Nurse - General Nursing
NSW Nurses Registration Board
Cnr Rawson Place & George Street, Sydney07-1980
Skills
- Antenatal care
- Electronic medical records
- Obstetric emergencies
- Neonatal resuscitation
- Wound care management
- Clinical decision making
- Fetal monitoring
- Advanced midwifery
- Advanced life support and obstetrics
- Sterilization techniques
- Pain management
- Self motivation
- Medication administration
- Risk assessment
- Time management abilities
- Catheter insertion
- Documentation maintenance
Certification
- APHRA Registration
- First Aid
- Basic Life Support
- New Born Examination
- ASLO
- Neonatal Resuscitation
- FONT
- K2
- Immunisation
- Working With Children
- Manual Handling
See attached learning transcript
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Registered Nurse (Midwife)
North Coast Area Health Service
05.1984 - Current
Student Midwife
Mater Mother's Private Hospital
05.1983 - 05.1984
Registered Nurse
Lismore Base Hospital
05.1980 - 05.1983
Student Nurse
Lismore Base Hospital
05.1977 - 05.1980
- APHRA Registration
- First Aid
- Basic Life Support
- New Born Examination
- ASLO
- Neonatal Resuscitation
- FONT
- K2
- Immunisation
- Working With Children
- Manual Handling
See attached learning transcript
Registered Nurse - General Nursing
NSW Nurses Registration Board
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