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Deborah Ross

Auckland,Waitakere

Summary

An organized and dependable candidate who is successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude and a willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

A detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills.

The ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.

Overview

34
34
years of professional experience

Work History

Gardener

Self Employed
07.2022 - Current
  • Maintained cleanliness and safety of job sites by properly disposing of waste and returning tools and equipment to proper storage locations.
  • Identified and removed invasive plants and noxious weeds for garden aesthetics and ecosystem health.
  • Continued learning about plants, gardening techniques and best practices to provide customers with accurate and constructive information.
  • Used shears, pruners, and chainsaws to prune and trim hedges and shrubs.
  • Planted and cultivated by preparing soil and watering and fertilizing plants for thriving and healthy results.
  • Provided advice and recommendations to clients on plant selection, garden design and maintenance for enhanced client support.
  • Determined appropriate pesticides and herbicides, applying appropriately to protect plants.
  • Removed debris and waste from outdoor areas.
  • Utilized power tools and landscaping machines to maintain outdoor areas.
  • Trimmed greenery, shrubs, and hedges to maintain uniform appearance.
  • Inspected gardens for pests, weeds and diseases.
  • Prepared soil for planting and sowing.
  • Monitored and evaluated condition of trees, shrubs, lawns and flowerbeds.

Midwife Diabetes Co-ordinator

Waitemata DHB
02.2014 - 09.2021
  • Complied with mandated organizational and regulatory protocols to maintain patient safety and privacy.
  • Prepared and organized clinical notes and documentation to provide detailed resources for multi disciplinary team.
  • Coordinate and worked with multi disciplinary team to provide a seamless integrated service for women with diabetes in pregnancy.
  • Educated mothers and families on pregnancy-related diabetes.
  • Trained customers in use of Insulin and devices.
  • Provided in-service and staff education.
  • Worked collaboratively to develop new IT systems so we could continue providing a high standard of care during Covid 19 lockdown.
  • Collaborated with dieticians, physicians and obstetricians to draft treatment plans to meet patient needs .Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
  • Provided support and guidance to women with diabetes in pregnancy.
  • Kept up-to-date with new materials and procedures through journals, electronic media and correspondence with peers.
  • Monitored patient progress to obtain optimal outcomes.
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
  • Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
  • Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviours to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.

Midwife - Self Employed

Self Employed
01.2005 - 01.2014
  • Educated mothers and families on pregnancy-related topics to inform and prepare for pregnancy, childbirth and newborn care.
  • Provided prenatal care by monitoring mother and baby health, identifying potential health concerns and providing advice to support mothers.
  • Performed neonatal assessments by checking baby's vital signs and performing physical exams to determine overall health at birth.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Managed fetal distress and delivery complications calmly to provide safety to mothers and babies.
  • Checked general and mental health and overall comfort of mothers in prenatal appointments.
  • Followed professional standards and guidelines by adhering to ethical and legal guidelines and maintaining continued education certifications.
  • Administered pain medication during deliveries to keep mothers comfortable and safe during delivery.
  • Directed parents and newborns to physicians without causing parent alarm based on problematic test results and health conditions of babies and mothers.
  • Assisted with postpartum care and provided guidance on postpartum recovery.
  • Educated patients on breastfeeding and provided lactation support.
  • Advised patients on lifestyle modifications and preventative measures for health mother and baby.
  • Co-managed high-risk pregnancies and assisted in delivery of multiples.
  • Assessed fetal distress during labor and delivery and provided appropriate interventions.
  • Monitored health of mothers and babies post-delivery, providing guidance and support.
  • Performed routine postpartum care, such as suturing and wound care.
  • Developed and maintained patient records and documentation.
  • Facilitated patient referrals to specialists for advanced pre- or post-natal care.
  • Conducted well-baby checkups and immunizations for optimum infant health.

Registered Midwife

Kate Sheppard Midwives
04.2004 - 12.2004
  • 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.
  • Provided healthcare information and educational resources to new parents.
  • Performed neonatal assessments by checking baby's vital signs and performing physical exams to determine overall health at birth.
  • 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.
  • Promoted benefits of breastfeeding and offered education on proper positioning, latching and breast care.
  • Administered pain medication during deliveries to keep mothers comfortable and safe during delivery.
  • 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.
  • Followed professional standards and guidelines by adhering to ethical and legal guidelines and maintaining continued education certifications.

Associate Product Manager

CSL Pharmaceuticals NZ
02.2002 - 03.2004
  • Documented user stories, specifications, and product features into detailed work order to communicate across teams and build mandatory requirements.
  • Communicated effectively with team members to deliver updates on project milestones and deadlines.
  • Developed product documentation to communicate upcoming features and products to internal teams.
  • Reviewed sales, customer concerns, and new opportunities to drive business strategy at weekly planning sessions.
  • Collaborated with sales, marketing, and support teams to launch products on time and within budget.
  • Managed product demonstrations and testimonials for performance evaluation.
  • Monitored market trends and competitor performance to update promotional strategies.
  • Coordinated project planning and execution with team members and team leads.

Pharmaceutical Sales Specialist

Abbott Laboratories Limited NZ
06.2000 - 01.2002
  • Communicated with customers by employing effective selling, listening and negotiation skills while using proper terminology, approved messaging and branded materials.
  • Educated physicians and pharmacists on drug use, benefits, dosage and risks.
  • Achieved individual, territory and company goals for sales, market share, call metrics and sample distribution.
  • Achieved top performance by strategically adapting to rapidly changing, competitive environment. Rookie of the year 2000.
  • Developed and implemented strategically sound business plans and tactical strategies.

Hospital Product Sales Specialist (Heas -Sterile)

Fresenius Kabi
01.1998 - 08.1999
  • Managed customer accounts to secure customer satisfaction and repeat business.
  • Developed and implemented sales strategies to increase profits.
  • Created professional sales presentations and seminars to effectively demonstrate product features and competitive advantages.
  • Generated weekly and monthly reports on sales performance to provide recommendations to meet sales goals.

Hospital Product Specialist

South African Druggists (Pharmacare - Intramed)
05.1996 - 12.1997
  • Generated reports to track performance and analyze trends.
  • Managed customer accounts to secure customer satisfaction and repeat business.
  • Developed and implemented sales strategies to increase profits.
  • Created professional sales presentations and seminars to effectively demonstrate product features and competitive advantages.
  • Generated weekly and monthly reports on sales performance to provide recommendations to meet sales goals.
  • Developed and delivered engaging sales presentations to convey product benefits.
  • Built relationships with customers and community to promote long term business growth.
  • Collaborated with managers to provide customer feedback and recommend operational changes to meet emerging trends.
  • Contributed to event marketing, sales and brand promotion.
  • Developed and maintained strong working relationships with professionals within assigned territory.

Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit

Westville And Durdoc Private Hospital
09.1989 - 11.1997
  • 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.
  • Monitored patient vital signs to perform thorough condition assessments.
  • Managed care from admission to discharge.

Education

Diploma in Midwifery - Midwifery

Mowbray Maternity & Groote Schuur Hospitals
Cape Town, South Africa
09.1990

Diploma in General Nursing & Psychiatric Nursing - Nursing

Addington College of Nursing
Durban, South Africa
1987

High School Diploma -

Port Shepstone High School
South Africa
12.1983

Skills

  • Attention to Detail
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Coordinate Events
  • Health and Safety
  • Risk Management
  • Microsoft Office including Excel
  • Time Management

Timeline

Gardener

Self Employed
07.2022 - Current

Midwife Diabetes Co-ordinator

Waitemata DHB
02.2014 - 09.2021

Midwife - Self Employed

Self Employed
01.2005 - 01.2014

Registered Midwife

Kate Sheppard Midwives
04.2004 - 12.2004

Associate Product Manager

CSL Pharmaceuticals NZ
02.2002 - 03.2004

Pharmaceutical Sales Specialist

Abbott Laboratories Limited NZ
06.2000 - 01.2002

Hospital Product Sales Specialist (Heas -Sterile)

Fresenius Kabi
01.1998 - 08.1999

Hospital Product Specialist

South African Druggists (Pharmacare - Intramed)
05.1996 - 12.1997

Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit

Westville And Durdoc Private Hospital
09.1989 - 11.1997

Diploma in Midwifery - Midwifery

Mowbray Maternity & Groote Schuur Hospitals

Diploma in General Nursing & Psychiatric Nursing - Nursing

Addington College of Nursing

High School Diploma -

Port Shepstone High School

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