Debbie Harvey
Rolleston,CAN
Summary
I am an experienced and compassionate midwife dedicated to providing exceptional care in partnership with women/pregnant people and their whānau throughout their birth journey. With 17 years of experience, I have developed a deep understanding of individual birth planning and preparation, ensuring personalized care.
As a holistic health expert, well-versed in alternative and traditional approaches to pregnancy and delivery support, I offer a comprehensive range of options to meet diverse needs.
I have worked in urban and rural settings both as a lead maternity carer (LMC) and as a locum midwife.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Locum Midwife
Self Employed
06.2019 - Current
- Educated women/pregnant people and whānau 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.
- Kept accurate medical records by documenting antenatal care, labour and delivery and postpartum care to 6 weeks.
- Empowered women/pregnant people and whānau to make informed decisions about their care through comprehensive education on pregnancy, childbirth, and newborn care.
- Flexibility to work in different centres or as LMC or in MGP. Both urban and rural settings.
Casual Midwife
Queen Mary Maternity, Dunedin Hospital
01.2018 - 06.2019
- Educated women/pregnant people and whānau 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.
- Kept accurate medical records by documenting antenatal care, labour and delivery and postpartum care.
- Empowered women/pregnant people and whānau to make informed decisions about their care through comprehensive education on pregnancy, childbirth, and newborn care.
Lead Maternity Carer (LMC) Midwife
Dunedin
12.2007 - 01.2018
- Educated women/pregnant people and whānau 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.
- Kept accurate medical records by documenting antenatal care, labour and delivery and postpartum care to 6 weeks.
- Empowered women/pregnant people and whānau to make informed decisions about their care through comprehensive education on pregnancy, childbirth, and newborn care.
- Developed strong rapport with women/pregnant people and whānau through active listening skills that facilitated open communication about concerns or anxieties related to pregnancy or childbirth experience.
- Contributed to the reduction of maternal mortality rates by identifying high-risk pregnancies early and referring them for specialist intervention when necessary.
- Participated in ongoing professional development activities to stay current on new research findings and best practices in midwifery care.
Education
Fetal Surveillance Education Program (FSEP)
RANZCOG
Online07.2024
Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative (BFHI) Update
Online01-2025
Newborn and Infant Resus Level 6 CPR -
Dunedin Hospital
Dunedin10-2024
Maternal Resus Level 6 CPR -
Dunedin Hospital
Dunedin10-2024
Postgraduate Midwifery - Queering in Midwifery
Otago Polytechnic
Dunedin, NZ06.2024
Navigating Screening in Maternity Care -
Otago Polytechnic
Dunedin, NZ2022
Bachelor of Arts - Photography And Electronic Arts
Otago Polytechnic- School of Arts
Dunedin07.2021
Certificate of Digital Photography -
Otago Polytechnic
Dunedin2019
Midwifery First Year of Practice -
Otago Polytechnic
Dunedin, NZ12.2009
Bachelor of Midwifery Degree - Midwifery
Otago Polytechnic
Dunedin12.2007
Skills
- High-Risk Pregnancy Care
- Maternal health education
- Autonomous labour & birth care
- Postnatal care
- Breastfeeding support
- Contraceptive Counseling
- Multitasking Abilities
- Organizational Skills
- Documentation abilities
- Computer literate
- Strong teamwork
- Contraceptive counseling
- High-risk pregnancy care
Certification
- CVC Children’s Worker safety check current .
Expires 06/27
- Full driving licence
Additional Information
Attended Emergency Study Day or PROMPT (PRactical Obstetric Multi-Professional Training).
Hold current CVC check which covers working with children (under the Vulnerable Children’s act 2014) and a full police check (exp Jun 2027).
Fully vaccinated including two covid doses.
Cell
+64 27 2021 606
References
Work References
Tracy Williams +64 21 171 0641 Independent Midwife (LMC/MGP) Tracywilliam@xtra.co.nz
Kim Kernan +64 22 157 7357 Clinical Midwife Manager (CMM) Kim.Kernan@tdh.org.nz
Personal Reference
Natalie Tremain +64 21 152 3317
Timeline
Locum Midwife
Self Employed
06.2019 - Current
Casual Midwife
Queen Mary Maternity, Dunedin Hospital
01.2018 - 06.2019
Lead Maternity Carer (LMC) Midwife
Dunedin
12.2007 - 01.2018
Fetal Surveillance Education Program (FSEP)
RANZCOG
Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative (BFHI) Update
Newborn and Infant Resus Level 6 CPR -
Dunedin Hospital
Maternal Resus Level 6 CPR -
Dunedin Hospital
Postgraduate Midwifery - Queering in Midwifery
Otago Polytechnic
Navigating Screening in Maternity Care -
Otago Polytechnic
Bachelor of Arts - Photography And Electronic Arts
Otago Polytechnic- School of Arts
Certificate of Digital Photography -
Otago Polytechnic
Midwifery First Year of Practice -
Otago Polytechnic
Bachelor of Midwifery Degree - Midwifery
Otago Polytechnic
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