Sylvia Povey
Regents Park,QLD
Summary
I am looking forward to expanding my skills in a community environment.
I am a kind and compassionate Midwife, and I love encouraging healthy lifestyles and promoting Public Health, including the importance of Immunisation.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Midwife
Metro South Health, Queensland Health
Meadowbrook
01.1987 - Current
- Improved clinical outcomes for mothers and newborns by conducting thorough assessments and developing individualized care plans during the antenatal period.
- As a Team Leader/Clinical Support in a very busy Antenatal clinic, I give support for Midwives/Obstetric team and Midwifery Unit manager, rostering and ensuring the clinic flowed well.
- Promoted maternal health education through conducting workshops on antenatal care, breastfeeding and preparing for parenthood.
- Assisted in the successful management of high-risk pregnancies with vigilant monitoring of both maternal and fetal wellbeing.
- Provided valuable mentorship to student midwives, sharing knowledge and expertise to foster their professional growth.
- Contributed to a positive work environment by fostering collaboration among colleagues to enhance patient care quality.
- Provided prenatal care by monitoring mother and baby health, identifying potential health concerns and providing advice to support mothers.
- Followed professional standards and guidelines by adhering to ethical and legal guidelines and maintaining continued education certifications.
- Checked general and mental health and overall comfort of mothers in prenatal appointments.
Education
12-month Midwifery Certificate - Midwifery
Ipswich Hospital
Ipswich, QLD01-1984
Completion of 3-year Nursing Certificate -
Princess Alexandra Hospital
Woolloongabba, QLD05-1981
Skills
- Obstetric emergency response
- Administer Anti D to Rh negative mothers
- High-risk pregnancy care
- Maternal health assessment
- Prenatal education
- Critical thinking
- Collaborative teamwork
- Perinatal mental health
- Electronic medical records
- Gestational diabetes management
- Continuing education commitment
- Neonatal resuscitation
- Nutrition counselling
- Fetal monitoring in an Antenatal Clinic environment
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Excellent communication
- Organizational skills
Timeline
Clinical Midwife
Metro South Health, Queensland Health
01.1987 - Current
12-month Midwifery Certificate - Midwifery
Ipswich Hospital
Completion of 3-year Nursing Certificate -
Princess Alexandra Hospital