Ramz Rafiq
Launceston,Tasmania
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Organized and knowledgeable Registered Nurse experienced in treating and caring for patients. Successful in providing fast and accurate assessments and working calmly under pressure. Recognized for collaborating well with doctors to maintain top-notch healthcare practices.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse Midwife
Launceston General Hospital
Launceston, Tasmania, Australia
12.2023 - Current
- Assessed, monitored and evaluated the health of pregnant women.
- Performed physical examinations to assess fetal position, size and growth rate.
- Administered medications as prescribed by physicians during labor and delivery process.
- Assessed care requirements and wrote care plans based on mother and child needs.
- Monitored fetus during labor, completed cervical checks and helped women into different positions to facilitate smooth labors.
- Enhanced newborn outcomes and promoted bonding by teaching new mothers how to breastfeed and care for infants.
- Monitored fetal development by listening to fetal heartbeat, taking external uterine measurements and identifying fetal position.
- Educated women on birth options, positive strategies and unique health issues.
Registered Midwife (Antenatal,Postnatal & Labour)
Cork University Maternity Hospital
Cork, IRELAND
03.2021 - 11.2023
- Educated patients about lifestyle modifications that can improve outcomes during pregnancy.
- Facilitated referrals to specialists when needed for additional assessments or treatments.
- Communicated regularly with families regarding prenatal health status updates.
- Assisted with the delivery of newborns, providing physical and emotional support to mothers.
- Monitored patients' vital signs during labor and delivery, including fetal heart rate.
- Provided patient education on topics related to childbirth and postpartum care.
- Instructed new parents in infant feeding techniques and breastfeeding management.
- Coordinated care with other healthcare providers such as physicians, nurses, nutritionists and social workers.
- Performed routine examinations of pregnant women to monitor fetal growth and development.
- Conducted prenatal visits to assess the health of mother and fetus throughout pregnancy.
- Counseled expectant mothers on birthing options, risks associated with various procedures, pain management strategies.
- Maintained accurate medical records for each patient including progress notes, lab results, sonograms and more.
- Collaborated with obstetricians to develop individualized plans of care for expecting mothers.
- Developed relationships with patients by providing compassionate care throughout their pregnancy experience.
- Managed labor room activities ensuring timely deliveries according to hospital protocols.
- Prescribed medications as necessary for maternal conditions such as gestational diabetes or hypertension.
- Responded quickly in emergency situations such as shoulder dystocia or umbilical cord prolapse.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations and infection control policies at all times.
- Delivered focused, quality care to antepartum, post-partum, newborn and gynecologic patients.
- Provided compassionate and empathetic support for patients related to miscarriages, stillbirths, neonatal deaths and terminations.
- Maintained accountability for midwifery assessment, birth plan and implementation.
Operating Room Registered Nurse
Cork University Maternity Hospital
Cork, IRELAND
02.2019 - 08.2019
- Assessed patient condition, vital signs and lab values to ensure safety during surgery.
- Provided pre-operative and post-operative care for patients undergoing various surgical procedures.
- Ensured appropriate positioning of patients on operating table prior to surgery.
- Maintained a sterile environment in the operating room by adhering to aseptic techniques.
- Collaborated with surgeons, anesthesiologists and other healthcare professionals to provide optimal care for patients.
- Assisted physicians with intraoperative procedures including specimen collection and tissue manipulation.
- Managed instrumentation during surgical cases, ensuring proper functioning of equipment at all times.
Registered Nurse, Trauma Center-OT
AIIMS
NEW DELHI, INDIA
12.2010 - 11.2018
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Performed triage assessments of walk-in patients in a clinic setting.
- Administered medications and treatments according to physician orders.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care plans.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Provided emotional support and comfort to families during difficult times.
- Monitored patients after surgery, answered questions and provided home care strategies.
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Sri Saraswathi Surgical Centre
Tamil Nadu, INDIA
02.2007 - 12.2010
- Provided emergency care to critically ill patients in a timely manner.
- Assessed patient condition and developed individualized care plans.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Performed triage, prioritizing treatment of incoming patients based on acuity level.
- Monitored vital signs and other indicators of patient health status.
- Managed intravenous lines, wound dressings, catheters, and other medical devices.
- Prepared medical equipment and tools to aid physician during examination and treatment of patients.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
Education
Master of Science - Midwifery
University College Cork
Ireland10.2023
SaraswathiHdip-Midwifery - Midwifery
University College Cork.
Ireland03.2021
Diploma in General Nursing & Psychiatry - Nursing
School of Nursing, MMC, Chennai.
India02.2007
Skills
- Patient Examination Skills
- Postpartum Management
- Catheter Insertion
- Patient Care
- Physical Examination
- Vital Signs Monitoring
- Pain Management
- Prenatal Care
- Patient Education
- Care Planning
- Documentation Maintenance
Certification
- Registered as Nurse & Midwife with AHPRA
Languages
English
Full Professional
Tamil
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Registered Nurse Midwife
Launceston General Hospital
12.2023 - Current
Registered Midwife (Antenatal,Postnatal & Labour)
Cork University Maternity Hospital
03.2021 - 11.2023
Operating Room Registered Nurse
Cork University Maternity Hospital
02.2019 - 08.2019
Registered Nurse, Trauma Center-OT
AIIMS
12.2010 - 11.2018
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Sri Saraswathi Surgical Centre
02.2007 - 12.2010
Master of Science - Midwifery
University College Cork
SaraswathiHdip-Midwifery - Midwifery
University College Cork.
Diploma in General Nursing & Psychiatry - Nursing
School of Nursing, MMC, Chennai.
- Registered as Nurse & Midwife with AHPRA
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