SAMANTHA FEATHER
Townsville,QLD
Summary
Compassionate and motivated Bachelor of Nursing and Midwifery graduate dedicated to providing safe, evidence-based, and woman centred care. Over 870 hours of clinical placement in antenatal, intrapartum, and postnatal settings, gaining hands-on experience in supporting physiological birth, emergencies, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. Recognised for my strong communication skills, empathy, and ability to build trusting relationships with women and families from diverse backgrounds. Eager to contribute to a supportive environment that values continuous learning and high-quality care. Equipped with essential certifications, including current Blue Card, First Aid Certificate, National Police Check, and up to date vaccinations. Previous skills in social work with a specialisation in trauma based behaviours among children, youth, and families. Demonstrated ability in managing extreme behaviours within youth residential care systems and facilitating parenting programs in collaboration with local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders. Experienced in program facilitation at local drug and alcohol rehabilitation centres, Townsville Corrections, and community settings.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Student in Nursing
Townsville University Hospital
06.2024 - Current
- Monitored patient vital signs, reporting any changes to experienced nursing staff.
- Developed strong rapport with patients by actively listening to concerns and addressing individual needs.
- Enhanced patient care by accurately documenting vital signs, medical histories, and relevant information.
- Implemented infection control protocols to maintain a safe and hygienic environment for both patients and staff members.
- Applied critical thinking skills to identify changes in patient conditions, initiating timely interventions as needed.
- Collaborated on group projects to complete professional deliverables.
Student in Nursing/Midwifery
Mater Private Hospital
09.2021 - Current
- Deployed to work as a SIN in following units: medical, cardiac, ICU, emergency, paediatrics, surgical and women's unit.
- Worked as a student midwife in the maternity care unit, Providing antenatal & postnatal care and assessments under supervision
- Assisted in day to day tasks of individual patient care plans and orders.
- Attended to patients daily hygiene and personal cares
- Provided a level of care in accordance with Nursing and Midwifery Standards of Practices and remaining in my scope of practice as a student nurse and midwife.
- Completed many safety special shifts
- Cared for geriatric patients with Dementia and Alzheimer
Parenting Program Facilitator
Churches of Christ Care
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Modify and facilitate Bring Up Great Kids parenting program to meet the requirements of families, carers and program.
- Facilitate program in the Townsville community
- Facilitate program in Townsville Correctional Centre and Rehabilitation centres- men and women
- Refer families to other supporting services
- Support and work alongside vulnerable families within our community
- Connect with and work alongside local Indigenous Elders
- Provide intensive work directly with families after program for further support
- Maintain program target requirement are met for ongoing funding
Senior Therapeutic Youth Worker
Churches of Christ Care
01.2013 - 01.2016
- Shift Supervisor
- Regularly conducted group supervision with staff groups
- Liaise with key stakeholders and other services regularly
- Managing complex to extreme behaviours
- Establish and maintain rapport with residential young people
- Supervise family interaction and contact
Disability Support Worker
QLD Lifestyle Services
01.2012 - 01.2013
- Support families and client needs who live with impairment or disability
- Provide in home support
- Assist with behavioural support
- Assist with transportation to appointments
- Plan, organise and facilitate group outings
Therapeutic Youth Worker
Uniting Care Community
01.2010 - 01.2012
- Provide daily therapeutic support needs to residential youth
- Managing complex behaviours by applying behaviour strategy techniques.
- Liaised with key stake holder groups
- Assisted in running programs in educational room
Education
Bachelor of Nursing Science And Midwifery
James Cook University
Townsville 11-2025
Certificate III - Childcare
Thompson Education Direct
01.2003
Skills
- Woman centred care
- Family centred care
- Effective communication
- Escalating concerns
- Advocacy
- Patient safety
- Work ethic
- Adaptable
- Active learning
- Decision-making
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Professionalism
CPD
- Attended ACM midwifery Conference 2025
- Breastfeeding Conference - Lactation Science: Connecting Research and Practice 2024
Certification
- First aid (HLTAID001, HLTAID002 & HLTAID003) January 2024
- Family Domestic Violence 2016
- Therapeutic Crises Intervention 2016
- Bring up Great Kids, Australia Childhood Foundation 2016
- Cultural Awareness Training, James Cook University 2015
- Suicide Awareness & Prevention Training, CORE 2013
References
Mariann Hadland MGP - Townsville University Hospital
Kate Aitchison Clinical Midwife - Mackay Base Hospital
CPD
ACM Conference
Timeline
Student in Nursing
Townsville University Hospital
06.2024 - Current
Student in Nursing/Midwifery
Mater Private Hospital
09.2021 - Current
Parenting Program Facilitator
Churches of Christ Care
01.2016 - 01.2017
Senior Therapeutic Youth Worker
Churches of Christ Care
01.2013 - 01.2016
Disability Support Worker
QLD Lifestyle Services
01.2012 - 01.2013
Therapeutic Youth Worker
Uniting Care Community
01.2010 - 01.2012
Bachelor of Nursing Science And Midwifery
James Cook University
Certificate III - Childcare
Thompson Education Direct
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