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Nicola Chatfield

Nicola Chatfield

Registered Midwife
Brisbane,Queensland

Summary

Dynamic Registered Midwife with extensive experience at Caboolture Hospital, delivering exceptional woman-centred care. Proficient in empowering patients through education, resulting in enhanced health outcomes, and advocacy for safe clinical practices. Focused on fostering compassionate care, alongside proficient conflict management.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Midwife

Caboolture Hospital
Caboolture , QLD
04.2022 - Current
  • Delivered focused, quality care to antepartum, post-partum, newborn and gynecologic patients.
  • Educated patients about nutrition and good health practices and encouraged participation in healthcare-related decisions.
  • Provided compassionate and empathetic support for patients related to miscarriages, stillbirths, neonatal deaths and terminations.

Registered Midwife

Royal Darwin Hospital
Darwin , Norther Territory
02.2025 - 05.2025
  • Instructed new parents in infant feeding techniques and breastfeeding management.
  • Collaborated with obstetricians to develop individualized plans of care for expecting mothers.
  • Counseled expectant mothers on birthing options, risks associated with various procedures, pain management strategies.

Registered Midwife

Hedland Health Campus
Pilbara, WA
07.2024 - 09.2024
  • Collaborated with other healthcare professionals in order to provide comprehensive care for patients.
  • Provided culturally appropriate care to patients and families with Indigenous Australian background.
  • Developed insight on deteriorating conditions and when to escalate to metro transfer.

Registered Midwife

Calvary John James Hospital
Canberra , NSW
12.2023 - 01.2024
  • Monitored health of pregnant patients and unborn babies and delivered superior care across continuum.
  • Selected appropriate evaluation tools and equipment for physical assessment in alignment with patient diagnosis and medical history.
  • Promoted safe clinical care through dedicated leadership and employee education.

Registered Midwife

Calvary Lenah Valley Hospital
Hobart , Tasmania
11.2023 - 12.2023
  • First travel midwifery contract, adapting to private care.
  • Taught prenatal classes to help educate expectant parents on labor stages and pain relief options.
  • Assisted obstetricians with emergency deliveries, cesarean sections and gynecological surgeries.

Education

Bachelor of Midwifery -

University of Queensland
St Lucia
12.2021

Bachelor of Biomedical Science -

University of Queensland
St Lucia
07.2019

Skills

  • RANZCOG FSEP - Level 3 ranking
  • Adult and neonatal resuscitation
  • Conflict resolution
  • Flexible scheduling
  • Team leadership experience
  • Manual handling
  • Aseptic technique
  • Collaborative & culturally competent care
  • Breastfeeding support

Referees

Stephanie Webster

Acting Maternity Unit Manager at Caboolture Hospital 

P (07) 5433 8874 | M: 0422 344 078
E Stephanie.Webster2@health.qld.gov.au

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Alyce O’Leary

Midwifery Team Leader at Caboolture Hospital

M: 0412 646 588

E Alyce.OLeary@health.qld.gov.au

Timeline

Registered Midwife

Royal Darwin Hospital
02.2025 - 05.2025

Registered Midwife

Hedland Health Campus
07.2024 - 09.2024

Registered Midwife

Calvary John James Hospital
12.2023 - 01.2024

Registered Midwife

Calvary Lenah Valley Hospital
11.2023 - 12.2023

Registered Midwife

Caboolture Hospital
04.2022 - Current

Bachelor of Midwifery -

University of Queensland

Bachelor of Biomedical Science -

University of Queensland

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