Tara Phillips
Alice Springs,NT
Summary
Compassionate and skilled midwife with experience in providing care during pre-partum, delivery, and post-partum periods. Possess strong interpersonal skills for building trust with diverse client populations and effective communication abilities for educating families on health practices. Demonstrated ability to work under pressure in fast-paced environments while maintaining focus on safety. Excel in communication, empathy, and critical thinking, ensuring optimal care and support for mothers and newborns.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Midwife
Alice Springs Hospital
Alice Springs, NT
01.2019 - Current
- Performed routine examinations of pregnant women to monitor fetal growth and development.
- Collaborated with obstetricians to develop individualized plans of care for expecting mothers.
- Counseled expectant mothers on birthing options, risks associated with various procedures, pain management strategies.
- Provided newborn immunizations.
- Provided labor care.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team members to ensure optimal patient care outcomes.
- Collaborated with community health programs to increase knowledge of available birthing methods and educate families.
- Conducted antenatal visits to assess the health of the mother and fetus throughout pregnancy.
- Conducted postnatal visits to assess the health of the mother and newborn within the first six weeks.
- Coordinated care with other healthcare providers such as physicians, nurses, nutritionists and social workers.
- Provided patient education on topics related to childbirth and postpartum care.
Private Nanny
Helen Davenport
Alice Springs, NT
01.2013 - 01.2019
- Provided supervision and guidance to ensure safety of children in all situations.
- Transported the children safely to appointments, social engagements or recreational activities.
- Tutored children in multiple school subjects to boost educational performance.
- Dropped off and picked up children from school and extracurricular commitments.
- Maintained a safe, healthy and nurturing environment for the children in their home.
- Created nurturing, safe environments to promote emotional, social, and intellectual growth.
Childcare Assistant
Gap Community Child Care
Alice Springs, NT
01.2011 - 01.2013
- Developed positive relationships with parents and guardians to ensure their child's needs were met.
- Assisted in planning and preparing materials for art, science, and music activities.
- Maintained safe play environment.
- Communicated with parents or guardians about daily activities, behaviors and upcoming events.
Education
Bachelor of Midwifery
Charles Darwin University
Darwin, NT10-2018
High School Diploma -
Our Lady of The Sacred Heart
Alice Springs11-2010
Immunisation Education SA Health
Skills
- Birth planning
- Newborn assessment
- Breastfeeding support
- Gestational diabetes management
- Antenatal screening
- Prenatal care
- Teamwork and Communication
- Contraceptive counseling
- Fetal monitoring
- Postpartum care
- High-risk pregnancy care
- Labor support techniques
- Intrapartum care
- Infant resuscitation
References
- Dianna Baseley (Midwife management consultant) 0408897635
- Helen Davenport 0417256111
Timeline
Midwife
Alice Springs Hospital
01.2019 - Current
Private Nanny
Helen Davenport
01.2013 - 01.2019
Childcare Assistant
Gap Community Child Care
01.2011 - 01.2013
Bachelor of Midwifery
Charles Darwin University
High School Diploma -
Our Lady of The Sacred Heart
Immunisation Education SA Health
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