Rachel Gillfeather
THORA - NSW
Summary
Registered Midwife with three years experience in a level 4 rural hospital. Dedicated to providing compassionate, empathetic, evidence-based care to women and families during their antenatal, intrapartum and postnatal needs. Provides relevant education to women and encourages informed decision-making. Capable of fostering strong relationships through exceptional interpersonal skills. Values teamwork and respectful, open communication while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal maternal and neonatal outcomes.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Midwife
Hunter New England Health
02.2022 - 11.2024
- Developed good rapport with women and families through active listening skills that encouraged open communication about concerns or anxieties related to pregnancy or childbirth experience.
- Provided comprehensive assessment of maternal and fetal wellbeing during antenatal care including ordering laboratory and diagnostic tests to implement any treatment plans in collaboration with other health professionals.
- Educated women and their families about resources available in the community.
- Supported women in labour, facilitating their birth plans where possible with informed decision making.
- Recognised potential obstetric and neonatal conditions initiating the required escalation of care through continual assessments during labour and birth.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team members to ensure optimal and respectful care of women and their support people.
- Educated new parents regarding neonatal care such as wrapping, bathing and recognition of feeding cues.
- Managed care and monitored pain levels of postpartum and postoperative women.
- Maintained accurate medical records according to current protocols and procedures.
- Worked effectively within a team to make the workplace more productive.
Education
Bachelor of Midwifery - Midwifery
Southern Cross University
NSW02-2022
Skills
- Antenatal assessments to determine fetal and maternal wellbeing
- Knowledge of obstetric and neonatal care
- Ability to provide calm support during labour and birth
- Breastfeeding support through education and guidance with positioning
- Postpartum care including pain management of postnatal and post operative mothers
- Ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams in a timely manner
- Documentation in accordance with current policies and protocols
- Strong interpersonal skills with open communication
Timeline
Registered Midwife
Hunter New England Health
02.2022 - 11.2024
Bachelor of Midwifery - Midwifery
Southern Cross University
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