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Nicola Freiberg

167 Alfred Street, Charleville,QLD

Summary

Compassionate Midwife with 10 years of midwifery and nursing experience. Expert in providing thorough healthcare to mothers and babies including prenatal, intrapartum and postpartum care. Passionate about postpartum care and emotional support for new mothers. Knowledgeable regarding the uniqueness of every mother baby dyad and committed to individualised patient care.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Clinical Caseload Midwife

Queensland Health
11.2016 - Current
  • Works effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
  • Uses critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Works flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.
  • Participats in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
  • Cultivats interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

Caseload Midwife

Queensland Health
03.2015 - 11.2016
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
  • Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
  • Organised and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.

Registered Midwife, Nurse

Queensland Health
07.2013 - 03.2015
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Diagnosed and treated patients with high-risk complications.
  • 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.
  • Promoted benefits of breastfeeding and offered education on proper positioning, latching and breast care.
  • Followed professional standards and guidelines by adhering to ethical and legal guidelines and maintaining continued education certifications.
  • 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.

Registered Midwife/Nurse

First Choice Nursing Agency
12.2012 - 10.2013
  • Experience in agency midwifery.
  • Experience in Special Care Nursery at the Mater Mothers Hospital.
  • Within this time I gained experience of caring for four babies per shift independently. My duties included; nasogastric tube feeding, observations, intravenous care and management, attending to daily cares for these babies, documentation, monitoring of life support machines.

Registered Midwife/Nurse (Grad Year)

Queensland Health
07.2012 - 07.2013
  • Provided healthcare information and educational resources to new parents.
  • Handled labour and delivery for mums choosing alternative birth methods.
  • Gave emotional support to expecting mothers by answering questions and alleviating concerns.
  • Assisted mothers with breastfeeding, self-care and postpartum healthcare.
  • Kept accurate medical records by documenting patient prenatal care, labour and delivery and postpartum care.

Student

University Of Queensland
02.2008 - 05.2012
  • Over the course of three and a half years I have had the opportunity to do my university placement within the Mater Hospitals
  • At the beginning of my degree I worked two days a week for ten weeks per semester in my allocated area
  • During the final two semesters, I was working nine days a fortnight on my full time placement
  • Six months of this time was on the Oncology Ward of the Mater Adults Hospital and my final six months in the Mater Mothers Hospital
  • As my degree progressed I had the opportunity to undertake a higher level of skills and pursue my goals as a student Midwife and Nurse.

Education

International Board Certified Lactation Consultant - Lactation Consultant

International Board of Lactation Examiners
Australia
07.2021

Bachelor of Midwifery -

University of Queensland
07.2012

Bachelor of Nursing -

University of Queensland
07.2012

Skills

  • Problem Resolution
  • Active Learning
  • Baby Checks
  • Educational Support
  • Hearing Assessment
  • Quality Improvement Activities
  • Lactation support
  • Emotional Care
  • Large Caseload Management
  • Good Telephone Etiquette
  • Excellent Communication
  • Dependable and Responsible
  • Flexible and Adaptable

Additional Information

  • Licenses , AHPRA Registered Midwife. Registration number: NMW0001754912 AHPRA Registered Nurse. Registration number: NMW0001754913 Open Queensland Drivers License IBCLC, Registration Number L-304055

Timeline

Clinical Caseload Midwife

Queensland Health
11.2016 - Current

Caseload Midwife

Queensland Health
03.2015 - 11.2016

Registered Midwife, Nurse

Queensland Health
07.2013 - 03.2015

Registered Midwife/Nurse

First Choice Nursing Agency
12.2012 - 10.2013

Registered Midwife/Nurse (Grad Year)

Queensland Health
07.2012 - 07.2013

Student

University Of Queensland
02.2008 - 05.2012

International Board Certified Lactation Consultant - Lactation Consultant

International Board of Lactation Examiners

Bachelor of Midwifery -

University of Queensland

Bachelor of Nursing -

University of Queensland

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