Joanna Collins
Hastings,HKB
Summary
Accomplished midwife with a proven track record at Hawkes Bay District Health Board, enhancing patient satisfaction through expert maternal health education and exceptional relationship-building skills. Skilled in high-risk pregnancy care with a passion for supporting physiological birth, consistently delivering compassionate, patient-focused care. Demonstrated ability to improve outcomes and foster inclusive environments, leveraging strong teamwork and collaboration abilities.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Casual Midwife
Self Employed
05.2024 - Current
- 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.
- Kept accurate medical records by documenting patient prenatal care, labor and delivery and postpartum care.
- Empowered mothers to make informed decisions about their care through comprehensive education on 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 a safe and comfortable birthing environment by implementing evidence-based practices in pain management techniques.
- Built strong rapport with patients through open communication channels that encouraged feedback and collaboration on care plans.
- Reduced complications during childbirth with vigilant monitoring of maternal and fetal wellbeing throughout labor.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and knowledgeable care during prenatal, labor, and postpartum periods.
- Fostered an inclusive atmosphere by providing culturally sensitive care to diverse patient populations, understanding their unique needs and preferences.
- Enhanced continuity of care by collaborating closely with the interdisciplinary healthcare team, including physicians and nurses.
- Followed professional standards and guidelines by adhering to ethical and legal guidelines and maintaining continued education certifications.
Spinning Babies Aware Practitioner
Self Employed
02.2024 - Current
- Excelled in time management skills, enabling the completion of all daily tasks while providing exceptional care to women.
- Developed strong working relationships with external partners to facilitate effective collaboration on shared goals.
- Increased patient satisfaction scores through excellent communication, empathy, and understanding of individual needs.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments of patients'' physical, emotional, social, and environmental factors to inform accurate diagnoses and effective treatment plans.
- Enhanced patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based practices and closely monitoring progress.
- Supported women to ease acute and chronic pain with bodywork, exercise, positional, relaxation and trauma release techniques.
- Educated women regarding the process of birth and how to optimise these, decreasing the need for medical intervention.
Product Maker at Pure Blend LTD
Self Employed
05.2022 - Current
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
Employed Midwife
Hawkes Bay District Health Board
01.2019 - 12.2021
- 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.
- Kept accurate medical records by documenting patient prenatal care, labor and delivery and postpartum care.
- Empowered mothers to make informed decisions about their care through comprehensive education on pregnancy, childbirth, and newborn care.
- Managed fetal distress and delivery complications calmly to provide safety to mothers and babies.
- Performed neonatal assessments by checking baby's vital signs and performing physical exams to determine overall health at birth.
- Promoted a safe and comfortable birthing environment by implementing evidence-based practices in pain management techniques.
- Built strong rapport with patients through open communication channels that encouraged feedback and collaboration on care plans.
- Reduced complications during childbirth with vigilant monitoring of maternal and fetal wellbeing throughout labor.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and knowledgeable care during prenatal, labor, and postpartum periods.
- Fostered an inclusive atmosphere by providing culturally sensitive care to diverse patient populations, understanding their unique needs and preferences.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Midwifery
University of East Anglia
Norwich UK02.2004
Skills
- Maternal health education
- Breastfeeding support
- Contraceptive Counseling
- High-Risk Pregnancy Care
- Family planning advice
- Postpartum Care
- Infant resuscitation
- Pain Management Strategies
- Perineal suturing
- Hypnobirthing techniques
- Water birth expertise
- Relationship Building
- Patient Education
- Patient Records Management
- Decision-Making
- Multitasking Abilities
- Physical examination
- Patient-focused care
- Laboratory Testing
- Excellent Communication
- Problem-Solving
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Time Management
- VBAC support
Affiliations
- Spinning Babies Aware Practitioner
Certification
Spinning Babies Aware Practitioner 2024
Timeline
Casual Midwife
Self Employed
05.2024 - Current
Spinning Babies Aware Practitioner
Self Employed
02.2024 - Current
Product Maker at Pure Blend LTD
Self Employed
05.2022 - Current
Employed Midwife
Hawkes Bay District Health Board
01.2019 - 12.2021
Bachelor of Science - Midwifery
University of East Anglia
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