Sara Parsamand
Auckland,AUK
Summary
With a rich and rewarding career spanning two decades as a registered midwife, I bring a wealth of experience, skills, and knowledge to any healthcare setting. My dedication to maternal and infant care is underscored by a deep passion for the well-being of mothers and their newborns. Over the years, I have honed my expertise in a variety of clinical settings, gaining valuable insights into the intricacies of childbirth and women's health. My commitment to staying abreast of the latest advancements in midwifery ensures that I can provide evidence-based and compassionate care to a diverse range of patients. Eager to continue contributing to the field, I am enthusiastic about leveraging my extensive background to make meaningful contributions to maternal healthcare in Australia.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Maternity Carer / Private Midwife
Te Whatu Ora
North Shore City, Auckland
06.2020 - Current
- Counseled mothers on nutrition, exercise, and lifestyle habits during pregnancy.
- Coordinated referrals for additional services such as ultrasound imaging or genetic counseling.
- Ordered and interpreted laboratory and diagnostic tests to establish diagnoses and develop comprehensive treatment plans.
- Attended meetings with other healthcare professionals regarding patient care plans.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team members to ensure optimal patient care outcomes.
- Provided antenatal care to pregnant women and their families, including monitoring maternal and fetal health.
- Developed individualized birth plans with clients, addressing issues such as labor pain management options, breastfeeding support, and postpartum recovery.
- Educated women on birth options, positive strategies and unique health issues.
- Monitored fetus during labor, completed cervical checks and helped women into different positions to facilitate smooth labors.
- Facilitated delivery of newborns through natural childbirth or cesarean section.
- procedures.
- Performed routine newborn assessments immediately following delivery to assess overall health status.
- Advised mothers on topics such as contraception use, lactation guidance, and stress management strategies.
- Provided emergency healthcare for injured or sick babies and calmly directed parents to physicians when unable to provide care.
- Developed individualized birth plans with mothers based on health concerns, desires and fears.
- Provided emotional support to clients throughout the birthing experience.
- Recognized emergent obstetric and neonatal conditions and initiated appropriate measures.
- Attended meetings with other healthcare professionals regarding patient care plans.
- Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
- Documented patient care plan, interventions and discharge instructions in Bardegente system.
Registered Midwife
Auckland District Health Board
Auckland CBD, Auckland
05.2018 - 06.2020
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations and infection control policies at all times.
- Collaborated with community health programs to increase knowledge of available birthing methods and educate families.
- Promoted safe clinical care through dedicated leadership and employee education.
- Developed relationships with patients by providing compassionate care throughout their pregnancy experience.
- Managed care and monitored pain levels of postpartum and postoperative patients.
- Performed routine examinations of pregnant women to monitor fetal growth and development.
- Conducted prenatal visits to assess the health of mother and fetus throughout pregnancy.
- Educated women on birth options, positive strategies and unique health issues.
- Responded quickly in emergency situations such as shoulder dystocia or umbilical cord prolapse.
- Assisted with the delivery of newborns, providing physical and emotional support to mothers.
Registered Midwife
Midwifery Council of Iran
Shemiranat, Tehran
02.2004 - 01.2009
- Coordinated care with other healthcare providers such as physicians, nurses, nutritionists and social workers.
- Communicated regularly with families regarding prenatal health status updates.
- Delivered focused, quality care to antepartum, post-partum, newborn and gynecologic patients.
- Monitored health of pregnant patients and unborn babies and delivered superior care across continuum.
- Documented patient care plan, interventions and discharge instructions in EMR system.
Education
Bachelor of Health Science (Midwifery) - Midwifery
Auckland University of Technology
Auckland, NZ08-2018
Bachelor of Midwifery - Midwifery
Azad University of Tehran
Tehran Skills
- Observational Skills
- Emotional Resilience
- Adaptable and Flexible
- First-Aid and CPR
- Postpartum Care
- Prenatal Care
- Patient Education
- Documentation Maintenance
- Postpartum Management
- Emergency Response
- Patient Records Management
- Growth Tracking
- Patient-Focused Care
- Problem-Solving
- Time Management
- Decision-Making
- Organizational Skills
- Relationship Building
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Persian
Native/ Bilingual
Certification
- Registered Midwife in New Zealand since 2018
- A+ student at the University of Technology in Auckland, New Zealand
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Lead Maternity Carer / Private Midwife
Te Whatu Ora
06.2020 - Current
Registered Midwife
Auckland District Health Board
05.2018 - 06.2020
Registered Midwife
Midwifery Council of Iran
02.2004 - 01.2009
Bachelor of Health Science (Midwifery) - Midwifery
Auckland University of Technology
Bachelor of Midwifery - Midwifery
Azad University of Tehran
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