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Hazel Voice

RD4 Christchurch,CAN

Summary

Compassionate Midwife with 40 plus years of working in womens health, including obstretrics, gynaecology and oncology. Expert in providing thorough healthcare to mothers and babies including prenatal and postpartum care. Knowledgeable and committed to individualized patient care. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. To seek and maintain part-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Overview

46
46
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse Registered Midwife

Te Whatu Ora
11.2018 - Current
  • 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.
  • Checked general and mental health and overall comfort of mothers in prenatal appointments.
  • Identified complications in pregnant women or laboring mothers and notified medical doctors to obtain speedy and effective care.
  • Identified high-risk pregnancies and educated pregnant women on gynecological healthcare.
  • Educated patients and family members regarding prenatal, postpartum or interconception care.
  • Assessed individual patient conditions, monitored behaviors and administered medication, injections and intravenous infusions during labor.
  • Assisted parents in coping with miscarriages, termination, stillbirths and neonatal deaths.

Midwife

TeWhatu Ora
05.2016 - 11.2018

Working in both birthing suite and maternity ward.

  • 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
  • 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

Registered Midwife Community

CDHB
01.1998 - 01.2000

Working in the community, mainly caring for teenage mothers.

Dealing with social issues

Registered Midwife

CDHB
01.1996 - 01.1998

Working in Birthing Suite

Labour and delivery

operating theatre


Registered Nurse

CDHB
01.1994 - 01.1995
  • 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.
  • Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.

Enrolled Nurse

CDHB
10.1984 - 01.1994
  • Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
  • Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
  • Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time.
  • Assisted midwives with deliveries and immediate postpartum period.

Enrolled Nurse

CDHB
07.1980 - 04.1984
  • 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.
  • Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
  • Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
  • Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
  • Assisted patients in performance of routine recovery and mobility exercises, providing support when getting in and out of bed as well as walking and stretching.
  • Followed proper procedure for installation and removal of catheters, IVs and PIC lines.

Enrolled Nurse Emergency Dept

Middlesex Hospital
07.1978 - 11.1979
  • 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.
  • Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
  • Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
  • Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma.
  • Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis, and treatment.

Enrolled Nurse Neurology and Neurosurgery Unit

Middlesex Hospital
07.1977 - 07.1978
  • Observed patients' vital signs and administered physician-prescribed medications and treatments.
  • Developed and implemented patient care plans based on physicians' instructions and generally accepted nursing practices.
  • Explained health care issues and ramifications to patients and families to promote informed medical care choices.

Education

No Degree - Registered Midwife

Christchurch Polytechnic
01.1996

No Degree - Registered Comprehensive Nursing

Christchurch Polytechnic
Christchurch, NZ
01.1995

No Degree - Enrolled Nursing

Middlesex Hospital
London UK
07.1977

Skills

  • Emotional Care
  • Status Updates
  • Patient Health Information Access
  • Medication Side Effect Knowledge
  • Emergency Situations
  • Active Listening
  • Postpartum Counseling
  • Breast Feeding
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Intravenous Injections
  • Invasive Procedures
  • Operational Procedures
  • Learning Strategies
  • Obstetrics and Gynecology
  • Suture Removal
  • Agpar Score Calculation

Timeline

Registered Nurse Registered Midwife

Te Whatu Ora
11.2018 - Current

Midwife

TeWhatu Ora
05.2016 - 11.2018

Registered Midwife Community

CDHB
01.1998 - 01.2000

Registered Midwife

CDHB
01.1996 - 01.1998

Registered Nurse

CDHB
01.1994 - 01.1995

Enrolled Nurse

CDHB
10.1984 - 01.1994

Enrolled Nurse

CDHB
07.1980 - 04.1984

Enrolled Nurse Emergency Dept

Middlesex Hospital
07.1978 - 11.1979

Enrolled Nurse Neurology and Neurosurgery Unit

Middlesex Hospital
07.1977 - 07.1978

No Degree - Registered Midwife

Christchurch Polytechnic

No Degree - Registered Comprehensive Nursing

Christchurch Polytechnic

No Degree - Enrolled Nursing

Middlesex Hospital
Hazel Voice