Judy McCulloch
Langs Beach,Waipu
Summary
Experienced midwife familiar with Te Toka Tumai clinical setting. Able to work across the maternity service.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Midwifery Clinical Coach
Te Whatu Ora
07.2021 - Current
- Mentored new hires, fostering a supportive learning environment and promoting professional growth.
- Utilized constructive feedback methods when coaching staff members on their performance, resulting in measurable improvements over time.
- Evaluated clinical processes to identify inefficiencies, making recommendations for process improvements that resulted in better patient care delivery.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing tailored coaching and support to clinical staff.
- Developed comprehensive training programs, resulting in increased staff competency and confidence.
- Implemented evidence-based practice guidelines, ensuring consistent delivery of high-quality care.
- Fostered an inclusive learning environment where staff members felt comfortable sharing their ideas, concerns, and questions.
- Served as a role model for clinical excellence, demonstrating exceptional patient care and communication skills in daily practice.
Clinical Charge Midwife-WAU
ADHB
07.2017 - 07.2021
- Supported families during the grieving process following pregnancy loss or infant death with empathetic emotional support and resource referrals for ongoing counseling services.
- Managed fetal distress and delivery complications calmly to provide safety to mothers and babies.
- Fostered an inclusive atmosphere by providing culturally sensitive care to diverse patient populations, understanding their unique needs and preferences.
- Achieved positive patient experiences by actively listening to concerns and addressing them promptly in a sensitive manner.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on midwifery best practices through regular continuing education opportunities and membership in professional organizations.
- Followed professional standards and guidelines by adhering to ethical and legal guidelines and maintaining continued education certifications.
- Streamlined clinical processes through efficient scheduling, documentation, and coordination of care among team members.
- Evaluated clinical performance regularly, identifying areas of improvement and implementing strategies to enhance overall patient care experience.
Midwife- Core & Bureau
ADHB
11.2014 - 07.2017
- 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.
- Empowered mothers to make informed decisions about their care through comprehensive education on pregnancy, childbirth, and newborn care.
- Administered pain medication during deliveries to keep mothers comfortable and safe during delivery.
- Assisted in delivery of pregnancies in LBS and WAU environment.
- Educated patients on breastfeeding and provided lactation support.
Education
Diploma of Midwifery -
Auckland University of Technology
Auckland, NZ04.1991
Registered Comprehensive Nurse - Nursing
Auckland Technical Institute
Auckland, NZ04.1986
Skills
- Clinical assessment
- Quality Improvement
- Motivational Interviewing
- Ethical Practice
- Clinical Supervision
- Relationship Building
- Coaching and Development
- Program Design
Timeline
Midwifery Clinical Coach
Te Whatu Ora
07.2021 - Current
Clinical Charge Midwife-WAU
ADHB
07.2017 - 07.2021
Midwife- Core & Bureau
ADHB
11.2014 - 07.2017
Diploma of Midwifery -
Auckland University of Technology
Registered Comprehensive Nurse - Nursing
Auckland Technical Institute
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