Teagan Edwards (Atkins)
Registered Nurse/Midwife
2/598 Oceana Drive, Howrah,TAS
Summary
Compassionate Clinical Registered Nurse/Midwife with experience offering comprehensive patient care in outpatient environments. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care. Women's health practitioner with experience in
- Professional speciality education
- Clinical leadership and health promotion
- Implementing current evidence based practice
- Professional leadership
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Midwife/Nurse
Armadale Hospital 38 hrs a week
01.2017 - 04.2017
- Watched vital signs, checked for comfort levels and monitored emotional states of mothers before, during, and after labor.
- Kept accurate medical records by documenting patient prenatal care, labor and delivery and postpartum care.
- Followed professional standards and guidelines by adhering to ethical and legal guidelines and maintaining continued education certifications.
- Educated mothers and families on pregnancy-related topics to inform and prepare for pregnancy, childbirth and newborn care.
- Performed neonatal assessments by checking baby's vital signs and performing physical exams to determine overall health at birth.
- Promoted benefits of breastfeeding and offered education on proper positioning, latching and breast care.
- Directed parents and newborns to physicians without causing parent alarm based on problematic test results and health conditions of babies and mothers.
- Identified high-risk pregnancies and educated pregnant women on gynecological healthcare.
- Assessed individual patient conditions, monitored behaviors and administered medication, injections and intravenous infusions during labor.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Armadale Hospital 38 hrs a week
38 hrs a week (Part time while a student midwife)
08.2014 - 04.2017
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Worked as Team leader in all areas of the Emergency department (Triage, Assessment, Resus, Coordinator)
Clinical Triage Nurse
Your Hobart Health 12 hours a week
12 hours a week
08.2023 - Current
- Obtained case history and gathered triage information to determine appropriate avenue for care.
- Counseled patients via telephone according to established guidelines and protocols, advising on provider-established plans of care.
- Performed primary health assessments, record medical history, coordinate flow of care, dispensing medication and injections.
- Scheduled appointments for patients not requiring emergency services but needing examination from provider and consulting directly with provider.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Acting Clinical Nurse/Midwife Specialist
Royal Hobart Hospital 32 hrs a week
32 hrs a week (Maternity leave take x2)
09.2018 - Current
- Actively involved with many agencies including Department of Child Protection, Drug and Alcohol programs and Mental Health.
- Create complex care plans and coordination for women with multiple issues during their pregnancy. I know how to be adaptive, respectful and creative with my approach to women centered care.
- Coordinate a multidisciplinary meeting each week to organize care coordination for a woman in the complex care clinic
- Leadership role to other nurse/midwifes, allied health and external departments.
- Hold Infection control portfolio and conduct audits associated with same
- Assessed referrals and designate appropriate model of care for a woman individual needs
- Worked within all aspects of the gynecological outpatient department including - colposcopy, pessary, early pregnancy loss management, termination of pregnancy care coordination and assessment of other gynecological issues
- Ordered lab tests and interpreted test results and maintained patient records.
- Provided counseling to patients and families and referred patients to other treatment facilities.
- Evaluated nursing staff's performance and developed education programs and professional development opportunities to improve individual and team competencies, clinical knowledge and delivery of care.
- Documented all aspects of care following facility and Medicare standards, creating accurate patient records of all interactions and interventions to sustain continuity of care.
Registered Midwife/Nurse
Nickol Bay Hospital 40 hrs a week
40 hrs a week (Full time)
04.2017 - 09.2018
- Watched vital signs, checked for comfort levels and monitored emotional states of mothers before, during, and after labor.
- Kept accurate medical records by documenting patient prenatal care, labor and delivery and postpartum care.
- Followed professional standards and guidelines by adhering to ethical and legal guidelines and maintaining continued education certifications.
- Educated mothers and families on pregnancy-related topics to inform and prepare for pregnancy, childbirth and newborn care.
- Performed neonatal assessments by checking baby's vital signs and performing physical exams to determine overall health at birth.
- Advocated for mothers' rights and choices to make informed decisions about care by respecting human autonomy.
- Promoted benefits of breastfeeding and offered education on proper positioning, latching and breast care.
- Provided prenatal care by monitoring mother and baby health, identifying potential health concerns and providing advice to support mothers.
- Assisted parents in coping with miscarriages, termination, stillbirths and neonatal deaths.
Student Midwife
Armadale Hospital 24 hrs a week
24 hrs a week
08.2015 - 01.2017
- Watched vital signs, checked for comfort levels and monitored emotional states of mothers before, during, and after labor.
- Followed professional standards and guidelines by adhering to ethical and legal guidelines and maintaining continued education certifications.
- Educated mothers and families on pregnancy-related topics to inform and prepare for pregnancy, childbirth and newborn care.
- Promoted benefits of breastfeeding and offered education on proper positioning, latching and breast care.
- Provided prenatal care by monitoring mother and baby health, identifying potential health concerns and providing advice to support mothers.
- Run birth classes
Registered Emergency Nurse
WA Country Health - 40 hrs a week
40 hrs a week (Full time and oncall)
01.2013 - 08.2014
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Single Registered nurse on shift, responsible for assessment and decision making of complex presentations
- Strong communication skills to organize emergency transfer of patients with RFDS
- Strong physical assessment skills and strong Primary health assessment skills
- Coordinated the hospital ambulance and remained on call for same when not on shift
- Responsible for the ordering and review of chronic health patients medications/webster paks orders with external pharmacy.
- STI screening/treatment
- Immunisation and child health checks
Registered Nurse - Casual Pool
Healthscope - varied hours
Varied hours 16-32hr a week
10.2012 - 12.2012
- Worked in all departments of hospital including emergency, recovery, surgical, maternity and high dependence unit
Registered Nurse - Remote
WA Country Health - 38hrs a week
38 hrs a week (Full time)
03.2012 - 08.2012
- Often worked as a single registered nurse or in charge of junor staff.
- Strong primary health assessment skills
- Strong communication skills to organize transfer of care when needed eg RFDS
- ability to work autonomy and assess patients multi needs , not just presenting complaint.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Conducted many audits
- Organised rosters
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
Registered Nurse
Healthscope
38 hrs a week (full time)
03.2010 - 03.2012
- Worked in many specialist areas including - Emergency department, radiology department, surgical spinal orthopedic and medical
- Worked as vascular access nurse 2 days a week
- Inserted and maintained PICC lines including trouble shooting, education of other staff and audits
Education
Graduate Certificate - Addiction Studies
University of Tasmania
Hobart, TAS2025
Womens Health
Management of Unplanned Pregnacy
2023
Fetal Monitoring Intepretation/Management
Fetal Survillance Education Program
2023
No Degree -
MERTIL
2021
Primary Health
WA Immunisation Certificate
2017
Graduate Diploma - Midwifery
Curtin University
Perth, WA2016
Bachelor of Science - Nursing (Fast Track)
University of Tasmania
Hobart, TAS03.2010
Skills
- Healthcare Program Planning
- Patient Care Assessment
- Immunizations and Vaccinations
- Specialized Healthcare Referrals
- Medical Triage
Timeline
Clinical Triage Nurse
Your Hobart Health 12 hours a week
08.2023 - Current
Acting Clinical Nurse/Midwife Specialist
Royal Hobart Hospital 32 hrs a week
09.2018 - Current
Registered Midwife/Nurse
Nickol Bay Hospital 40 hrs a week
04.2017 - 09.2018
Registered Midwife/Nurse
Armadale Hospital 38 hrs a week
01.2017 - 04.2017
Student Midwife
Armadale Hospital 24 hrs a week
08.2015 - 01.2017
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Armadale Hospital 38 hrs a week
08.2014 - 04.2017
Registered Emergency Nurse
WA Country Health - 40 hrs a week
01.2013 - 08.2014
Registered Nurse - Casual Pool
Healthscope - varied hours
10.2012 - 12.2012
Registered Nurse - Remote
WA Country Health - 38hrs a week
03.2012 - 08.2012
Registered Nurse
Healthscope
03.2010 - 03.2012
Graduate Certificate - Addiction Studies
University of Tasmania
Womens Health
Management of Unplanned Pregnacy
Fetal Monitoring Intepretation/Management
Fetal Survillance Education Program
No Degree -
MERTIL
Primary Health
WA Immunisation Certificate
Graduate Diploma - Midwifery
Curtin University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing (Fast Track)
University of Tasmania
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