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Aileen Walsh

Buncrana,Ireland

Summary

Dedicated healthcare professional with extensive expertise in patient advocacy, cultural sensitivity, and health education. Skilled in providing emotional support and trust building, with a strong focus on confidentiality management and holistic care. Proficient in maternity ward management, postnatal care, and facilitating mother-baby bonding. Adept at decision-making in high-stress situations, postpartum depression screening, and delivering childbirth education. Committed to promoting health through empathetic listening and breastfeeding guidance while supporting families with stress management and parenting education.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Registered midwife

Saolta Group
Letterkenny, County Donegal
09.2019 - Current
  • Monitored health status of mother and baby continuously throughout labour period.
  • Advised on proper diet and exercise regimens during pregnancy for healthy body functionings.
  • Advanced the understanding of safe pregnancy practices amongst expectant mothers.
  • Advocated breastfeeding education, promoting nutritional benefits for newborns.
  • Delivered comprehensive postnatal advice, improving mother-child bonding and infant health.
  • Managed patient records for efficient tracking of pregnancy progress and health status.
  • Liaised with obstetricians to ensure optimal prenatal care.
  • Maintained a calm environment during deliveries, reducing stress levels of expecting mothers.
  • Enhanced patient comfort during labour through effective pain management techniques.
  • Coordinated with multidisciplinary teams for holistic maternity care.
  • Offered guidance on newborn care practices, reducing risk of common infant ailments.
  • Developed personalised birth plans to cater to individual preferences and needs.
  • Ensured high quality maternal care by implementing best practice standards.
  • Fostered trustful relationships with patients, enhancing their confidence in medical services provided.
  • Monitored the condition of the fetus, applying effective pain management techniques to facilitate smooth labour.
  • Committed to equal treatment of women from all backgrounds and circumstances and remained actively informed on ethical practices in cases of sensitive situations.
  • Promoted positive parenting through health education and SIDS prevention inline with public health agenda.
  • Handled emergencies focused on achieving positive outcomes.
  • Monitored progress and administered medication, injections and intravenous infusions during labour.
  • Monitored health of mother and child, referring mother to obstetrician in case of medical complications.
  • Supported daily care of baby, advising new mothers on feeding, bathing and breast feeding techniques.
  • Provided emotional support during delivery, coaching and calming patients to enable safe delivery.
  • Monitored and recorded patient conditions before, during and after delivery and reported abnormalities for immediate intervention.
  • Educated women about accessible care and services during pregnancy, labour and early post natal period.
  • Identified high risk pregnancies, working closely with health care professionals for continued health and safety of mother and child.
  • Advised and supported parents after miscarriage, termination and stillbirth.
  • Trained junior colleagues while educating self about recent developments in midwifery.
  • Took patient samples, checked temperatures and monitored blood pressure and pulse, fostering patient health.
  • Wrote patient care plans after assessing and monitoring expectant mothers and developing fetuses.
  • Dealt professionally and emphatically with emotionally charged situations with care.
  • Applied knowledge of drugs and pain management while assisting women in labour.
  • Aided decision making by providing correct care and service information, health education and parenting advice.
  • Offered emotional support following traumatic miscarriage, termination of pregnancy, neonatal complications and stillbirths.
  • Delivered specialised care for pregnant women during pregnancy, labour, birth and postnatal periods.
  • Evaluated, updated and documented patient information according to changes in condition to optimise outcomes.
  • Minimised risks of pregnancy discomfort by educating patients on rest and exercises to boost wellbeing.
  • Administered pain relief and therapies to labouring mothers for improved childbirth experiences.
  • Monitored pregnancy progress to quickly identify prenatal health risks and concerns.
  • Listened actively to clients with non-judgemental approach, applied knowledge of cultural backgrounds and adapted communicating style to suit individuals.
  • Identified high-risk pregnancies and senior staff for appropriate treatment, preventing further complications.
  • Assessed newborn health and wellbeing, recording vitals and checks for continued monitoring.
  • Assisted parents during childbirth with clinical and emotional support.

Registered nurse

Saolta, North West
Buncrana, County Donegal
03.2019 - 09.2019
  • Managed wound dressing changes, promoted healing.
  • Administered medication for symptom management.
  • Coordinated discharge planning with social workers, smoothed transition home.
  • Maintained strict infection control standards throughout ward duties, minimised cross-contamination risks.
  • Recorded patient data for accurate medical records.
  • Collaborated effectively with other healthcare professionals in complex case management meetings; optimised holistic approach towards patient wellness.
  • Monitored vital signs, ensured stability.
  • Responded quickly to emergencies, safeguarded patient well-being.
  • Responded to emergency situations quickly within appropriate procedures.
  • Quickly responded to medical emergencies, working calmly and professionally under pressure.
  • Applied wound management protocols and procedures to facilitate patient recovery goals.
  • Managed high-volume caseloads of up to 24 patients per shift.

Registered midwife

Western Health and Social Care Trust
Derry, Northern Ireland
04.2017 - 03.2019

As Above

Registered nurse

Western Health and Social Care Trust
Derry, Northern Ireland
09.2011 - 09.2017

Registered Nurse within a variety of clinical settings

including;

HDU/Theater

Renal/Cardiology medical ward



Education

Master of Science - Perinatal Mental Health

University of Limerick
Limerick
09.2023 - 04.2025

Fundamentals of Domestic Absue

Dundalk Institute of Technology
Dundalk, Louth
09.2020 - 04.2021

Bachelor of Science - Midwifery

Queens University Belfast
Belfast
10.2015 - 03.2017

Bachelor of Science - Nursing (Adult Branch)

University of Ulster
Derry
09.2008 - 09.2011

Bachelor of Arts - Fine and Applied Art

University of Ulster
Belfast
09.1999 - 04.2001

Skills

  • Patient advocacy
  • Cultural sensitivity
  • Health education
  • Emotional support
  • Trust building
  • Stress management
  • Confidentiality management
  • Postnatal care expertise
  • Childbirth education delivery
  • Health promotion guidance
  • Maternity ward management
  • Mother-Baby bonding facilitation
  • Decision-Making in high-stress situations
  • Postpartum depression screening
  • Health checks
  • Patenting education
  • Emotional resilience
  • Empathetic listening
  • Holistic care
  • Breastfeeding guidance

Affiliations

I continue to paint to this day and find Arts and Crafts a brilliant way to just unwind, I'm an incredibly enthusiastic baker too having been taught from a young age, I now make cakes and treats for family, friends and colleagues alike. Fifteen years ago I married my two creative outlets together and also make novelty cake and bakes for all occasions including weddings, birthdays or any other celebration that needs a cake! And I try to get some balance with the Gym and travelling as much as I can with my partner and two teenage sons!

Timeline

Master of Science - Perinatal Mental Health

University of Limerick
09.2023 - 04.2025

Fundamentals of Domestic Absue

Dundalk Institute of Technology
09.2020 - 04.2021

Registered midwife

Saolta Group
09.2019 - Current

Registered nurse

Saolta, North West
03.2019 - 09.2019

Registered midwife

Western Health and Social Care Trust
04.2017 - 03.2019

Bachelor of Science - Midwifery

Queens University Belfast
10.2015 - 03.2017

Registered nurse

Western Health and Social Care Trust
09.2011 - 09.2017

Bachelor of Science - Nursing (Adult Branch)

University of Ulster
09.2008 - 09.2011

Bachelor of Arts - Fine and Applied Art

University of Ulster
09.1999 - 04.2001
Aileen Walsh