Eleanor Ahern

• Antenatal OPD
• Ensure high standards of clinical patient-centred care in range of antenatal outpatient clinics.
• Conduct thorough history taking to encompass all aspects of health and identify risk factors promptly.
• Organize patient investigations and laboratory samples, with routine point of care testing, fostering overall patient health.
• Track antenatal complications including pre-eclampsia, obstetric cholestasis, maternal infections and fetal growth restriction/excess using diagnostic tools and methods.
• Identify patients requiring referral for further specialist support within multidisciplinary team.
  Collaborate with social work, maternal medicine team, perinatal mental health service, physiotherapy department, and diabetic service.
• Work alongside team of obstetricians and midwives, using effective communication skills to aid both a smooth working environment and enhance patient safety and experience.
• Advise and support parents after miscarriage.
• Educate patients regarding services and care during pregnancy, labour, and early postnatal period to enhance understanding and preparedness.
• Train junior colleagues while educating self about recent developments in midwifery.
• Endocrine Midwife Liaison:
• Collating and vetting all internal and external endocrine referrals alongside consultant endocrinologist to formulate a plan of care.
• Educating and supporting women who are referred to the endocrine clinic.
  Arranging appointments and prescriptions & for patients with Endocrine dysfunction in pregnancy, while ensuring they understand their follow up plan and how to correctly take medications.
• 4 years labour, delivery and postnatal ward experience prior to OPD.

Higher Diploma in Midwifery. 18month programme with National Maternity Hospital and University College Dublin

• Managed patient admissions and discharges in surgical setting. Provided relevant follow-up care advice.
• Prepared patients for surgery by following strict hygiene and fasting procedures.
• Administered medication in line with stringent drug regulations.
• Monitored and recorded patient condition, carrying out and reporting regular observations.
• Delivered pre-and post-operative instructions to patients, fostering better recovery outcomes.
• Followed NHS procedures and protocols for drips and transfusions.
• Quickly responded to medical emergencies, working calmly and professionally under pressure.
• Assisted patients with healing, recovery and wound care after surgery.
• Established positive rapport with patients and families through active listening and compassionate care.

• Took patient case load, and assisted with ADLs , such as washing, dressing, mobilizing and feeding, ensuring safety, comfort and quality of life.
• Demonstrated compassion and consistent respect for privacy, always maintaining dignity.
• Worked alongside nurses and patient family members to maintain good levels of communication.