Therese Kefford

• Educated mothers and families on pregnancy-related topics to inform and prepare for pregnancy, childbirth and newborn care.
• Kept accurate medical records by documenting patient prenatal care, labor and delivery and postpartum care.
• Watched vital signs, checked for comfort levels and monitored emotional states of mothers before, during, and after labor.
• 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.
• 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.
• Managed fetal distress and delivery complications calmly to provide safety to mothers and babies.
• Advocated for mothers' rights and choices to make informed decisions about care by respecting human autonomy.
• Administered pain medication during deliveries to keep mothers comfortable and safe during delivery.
• Used massage to increase patient comfort and streamline birthing processes.
• Assisted with postpartum care and provided guidance on postpartum recovery.
• Advised patients on lifestyle modifications and preventative measures for the health of mother and baby.
• Monitored the health of mothers and babies post-delivery, providing guidance and support.
• Developed and maintained patient records,documentation and confidentiality.
• Counseled patients and families on reproductive health and contraception.
• Assessed fetal distress during labor and delivery and provided appropriate interventions.

• 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.
• Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.

• 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.
• Educated mothers and families on pregnancy-related topics .
• Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action in general ward.
• Managed care from admission to discharge in maternity and general ward.
• Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.

• Assisted mothers with breastfeeding, self-care and postpartum healthcare.
• Performed prenatal and postnatal examinations.
• Gave emotional support to expecting mothers by answering questions and alleviating concerns.
• Offered primary care to expecting mothers and newborn infants.
• Performed neonatal assessments by checking baby's vital signs and performing physical exams to determine overall health at birth.
• Kept accurate medical records by documenting patient prenatal care, labor and delivery and postpartum care.
• Watched vital signs, checked for comfort levels and monitored emotional states of mothers before, during, and after labor.
• Promoted benefits of breastfeeding and offered education on proper positioning, latching and breast care.
• Advocated for mothers' rights and choices to make informed decisions about care by respecting human autonomy.
• Followed professional standards and guidelines by adhering to ethical and legal guidelines and maintaining continued education certifications.
• Provided prenatal care by monitoring mother and baby health, identifying potential health concerns and providing advice to support mothers.

Casual at both HNEH sites working in Maternity Ward and also assisted in ED when busy .

• Prepared and sanitized rooms before surgical procedures and assisted surgeons during operations with medical equipment.
• Evaluated, implemented and designed tailored health care plans specific to patient needs and concerns.
• Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage, and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
• Documented nursing services provided and uploaded to comprehensive tracking systems for health records and billing.
• Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
• Child immunisations / Covid Vaccinations
• Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
• Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.

3 yrs full time working as a clinical midwife on Thursday Island .

I worked closely with Torres Health care workers in administering health services for large indigenous and TSI populations on Thursday Island.

Experienced in retrievals and assisting emergency response teams including Threatened Prem Labour...

Recognising acute surgical emergencies and enacting appropiate interventions and responses.

Stabilising and transporting via chopper from remote island communities that require more specialised care.

Emergency care of the mother and or neonate and liasing with RFDS for evacuation to higher lever facility in Cairns or Townsville

• Provided prenatal care by monitoring mother and baby health, identifying potential health concerns and providing advice to support mothers.
• Advocated for mothers' rights and choices to make informed decisions about care by respecting human autonomy.
• Participated in Closing the Gap initiative