Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Workexperienceandachievements
References
Keycompetencies
Timeline
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Sonia Anderson

Bunnythorpe

Summary

Knowledgeable Midwife with background in clinical coaching, providing valuable insights into patient care and staff development. Proven track record of enhancing team performance and improving patient outcomes through effective training programs. Demonstrated strong communication and leadership skills in fostering collaborative environments and driving continuous improvement.


Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Clinical Coach & Midwife Educator

Masterton Hospital
03.2022 - 01.2024
  • Company Overview: Wairarapa DHB
  • Responsible for promoting a safe learning environment within the clinical setting
  • Encouraging and supporting the development of midwifery clinical skills and knowledge
  • Providing practical clinical education in the workplace, based on current research, and recommended culturally safe and best practice
  • Facilitated interprofessional education sessions, strengthening teamwork and enhancing overall patient care.
  • Fostered an inclusive learning environment where staff members felt comfortable sharing their ideas, concerns, and questions.

GAP Champion

Masterton Hospital
03.2022 - 01.2023
  • Company Overview: Wairarapa DHB
  • Responsible for implementing evidence-based guidelines and risk assessment algorithms
  • Education and accreditation of all staff involved in clinical care
  • Completing an audit as a benchmark of performance


Core Midwife

Midcentral DHB
01.2016 - 01.2022
  • Company Overview: Palmerston North Hospital
  • Worked in partnership with women to achieve the best possible outcome for them and their whānau
  • Promoted health and wellness education for women, whānau, and the community
  • Promoted benefits of breastfeeding and offered education on proper positioning, latching and breast care.
  • Educated mothers and families on pregnancy-related topics to inform and prepare for pregnancy, childbirth and newborn care.

Relief Worker

The Women’s Health Collective
01.2011 - 01.2013
  • Answered phones, provided women-centered care, gave advice in healthcare, booked appointments, and offered support
  • Offered emotional support and counseling services to help individuals.

Education

Lactation Consultant
12.2025

Postgraduate certificate -

Midwifery
01.2018

Certificate - Level 3

Tikanga Maori
01.2015

Bachelor of Midwifery - Midwifery student

Otago Polytechnic
01.2015

Skills

  • Quality Improvement
  • Developing curriculum
  • Hands-on clinical instruction
  • Ethical Practice
  • Clinical Supervision
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Leadership and mentoring abilities
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Time Management
  • Multitasking
  • Team Collaboration
  • Effective Communication
  • Decision-Making
  • Adaptability and Flexibility
  • Goal Setting

Certification

Class 1 Motor Vehicle Full license

Workexperienceandachievements

  • Clinical Coach & Midwife Educator, Masterton Hospital – Wairarapa DHB, 01/03/22 - 01/24
  • GAP Champion, Masterton Hospital-Wairarapa DHB, 01/03/22 - 01/08/23
  • Core Midwife, Midcentral DHB, Palmerston North Hospital – Midcentral DHB, 01/01/16 - 01/03/22
  • Relief worker, The Women’s Health Collective, 01/01/11 - 01/01/13

References

Available on request

Keycompetencies

I am committed to ongoing education, and I consistently set myself new learning and professional development goals. 

I value feedback as an opportunity to continuously improve.

I work to achieve successful relationship outcomes with a style based upon rapport and trust. 

I am comfortable working with people from all walks of life; being open minded and non-judgemental. 

I adapt my communication style dependant on the audience I am communicating to. With the women, families, and colleagues I am working with my style is informative, clear and concise.

I have excellent listening skills.

I have extensive experience with written communication skills, specifically report writing. 

I understand specialist terminology. 

I can adapt to new technologies fast and effectively.

Timeline

Clinical Coach & Midwife Educator

Masterton Hospital
03.2022 - 01.2024

GAP Champion

Masterton Hospital
03.2022 - 01.2023

Core Midwife

Midcentral DHB
01.2016 - 01.2022

Relief Worker

The Women’s Health Collective
01.2011 - 01.2013

Lactation Consultant

Postgraduate certificate -

Midwifery

Certificate - Level 3

Tikanga Maori

Bachelor of Midwifery - Midwifery student

Otago Polytechnic
Sonia Anderson