Tameeka Martyn
Bendigo,VIC
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Midwife with a mission to empower, advocate for, and educate women throughout their pregnancy, birth, and postpartum journey. Holding a Bachelor of Midwifery from the University of Newcastle in 2017, bringing valuable experience from time at Bendigo Health, a large rural tertiary hospital in Bendigo, VIC. Diverse experience includes working as an Agency Midwife across Adelaide, developing expertise in Antenatal, Assessments, Birthing, Postnatal, and Community Midwifery. Skilled in independently supporting and mentoring junior staff to ensure the highest level of patient care. With extensive experience and credentials, well-equipped to provide exceptional care to women during this transformative time in their lives.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Midwife
Bendigo Health
Bendigo
02.2024 - Current
- Improved patient health outcomes by conducting comprehensive assessments, identifying risk factors, and developing individualized care plans.
- Assisted women in making informed decisions regarding their birth preferences based on thorough discussions about risks and benefits of various options available.
- Served as a mentor for student midwives by sharing clinical expertise, providing constructive feedback, and modelling excellence in the practice of midwifery.
- Provided culturally competent care to a diverse patient population, addressing unique needs and respecting cultural practices.
- Created a comfortable and supportive environment for labouring women, utilising relaxation techniques such as massage, aromatherapy, and hydrotherapy to help manage pain.
- Supported birthing partners in their roles by providing education on pregnancy, labor, and newborn care.
- Developed strong rapport with patients through active listening skills that facilitated open communication about concerns or anxieties related to pregnancy or childbirth experience.
- Performed prenatal and postnatal examinations.
- Reduced complications during childbirth by closely monitoring patients and collaborating with healthcare professionals for timely interventions.
- Educated new parents on infant care essentials like diapering, swaddling, bathing techniques leading to increased confidence in parenting skills.
- Participated in ongoing professional development activities to stay current on new research findings and best practices in midwifery care.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient encounters, medical histories, assessments, interventions, and outcomes to ensure continuity of care.
- Gave emotional support to expecting mothers by answering questions and alleviating concerns.
Midwife
Healthcare Australia
SA, Australia
06.2023 - 12.2023
- Experience in Midwifery Agency work across both public and private sectors across Adelaide
- Delivered midwifery services across various settings including Antenatal, Postnatal Wards, Birthing Suite and Special Care Nursery.
- Fostered an inclusive atmosphere by providing culturally sensitive care to diverse patient populations, understanding their unique needs and preferences.
Midwife
Bendigo Health
Bendigo, VIC, Australia
01.2017 - 01.2023
- Continued to serve in the same capacity at Bendigo Health. As stated above.
Education
Bachelor of Midwifery -
University of Newcastle
NSW01.2017
Skills
- Low and high risk birth
- LSCS care
- IV cannulation
- Assist in epidural administration
- Drug administration
- Interpretation of CTGs
- Water birth
- Cervical Ripening Balloon implantation
- Experiencing in APH & PPH emergency care
- Breastfeeding and feeding support
- Sleep settling and newborn care support
- Experience in a variety of obstetrics emergencies
References
Laura Kuhle
ANUM
Bendigo Health
0421 552 470
Lblakemore@bendigohealth.org.au
Andrea Patterson
CMS
Bendigo Health
APatterson@bendigohealth.org.au
Timeline
Registered Midwife
Bendigo Health
02.2024 - Current
Midwife
Healthcare Australia
06.2023 - 12.2023
Midwife
Bendigo Health
01.2017 - 01.2023
Bachelor of Midwifery -
University of Newcastle