Lauren Eddery
Portlaoise,Laois
Summary
I started my Midwifery journey in 2013 and completed a 4 year degree in Midwifery in Trinity College Dublin. I have gained a wealth of knowledge and understanding of Midwifery since then. I have taken care of women in every step of their journey from early pregnancy to the postnatal period. I have worked very well as a team member and communicate effectively with the multidisciplinary team. I keep up to date with courses and everything necessary to make sure I continue to give a high level of care to women, their newborn and their families.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Agency Midwife
Midlands Regional Hospital Portlaoise
Laois
11.2018 - Current
- Offered postnatal advice, promoting healthy recovery and breastfeeding practices.
- Managed health complications with timely interventions to ensure mother and baby's safety.
- Cooperated within multidisciplinary team settings for improved patient outcomes.
- Monitored patient progress, leading to timely identification of potential risks.
- Handled emergency situations, ensuring immediate response to high-risk conditions.
- Provided family planning advice leading to informed reproductive choices.
- Coordinated with a team of healthcare professionals for comprehensive patient care.
- Educated families on newborn care, contributing to confident parenting skills.
- Administered medications, resulting in effective pain management during labour.
- Performed neonatal examinations after birth guaranteeing early detection of abnormalities.
- Monitored and recorded patient conditions before, during and after delivery and reported abnormalities for immediate intervention.
- 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.
- Offered emotional support following traumatic miscarriage, termination of pregnancy, neonatal complications and stillbirths.
- Assessed newborn health and wellbeing, recording vitals and checks for continued monitoring.
- Provided emotional support for reduced stress during labour.
Healthcare Assistant
Nurse On Call
Dublin
05.2015 - 11.2018
- Managed personal hygiene of bed-bound patients, maintained dignity and respect at all times.
- Assisted in patient care, improved comfort and well-being.
- Collaborated with nurses to provide comprehensive patient care, ensuring a smooth recovery path.
- Maintained confidentiality and compliance standards for optimised patient care.
- Worked closely with nurses to maintain high levels of communication.
- Provided compassionate personal care for elderly patients, offering support with washing, dressing and toileting.
- Safely and securely transported patients using hoists and wheelchairs.
- Promoted positive physical and emotional wellbeing through empathetic care and compassionate assistance.
- Monitored patients' conditions closely and escalated concerns to senior staff.
- Maintained hygiene standards, cleaning and clearing patient rooms according to ward protocol.
- Positioned, lifted and transported patients with limited mobility.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Midwifery
Trinity College Dublin
Dublin 09.2013 - 08.2018
Level 5 QQI - Nursing Studies
Abbeyleix Further Education Centre
Laois 09.2012 - 06.2013
Skills
- Empathy and understanding
- Highly organised
- Excellent communication skills
- Antenatal/Intrapartum/Postnatal care provision
- Breastfeeding support
- Care of the newborn
- Care for women and families experiencing bereavement
- Multidisciplinary teamwork
- Up to date with all relevant training and courses including K2, NRP, BLS, Manual handling
Certification
NMBI Current Registration - Midwife
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Agency Midwife
Midlands Regional Hospital Portlaoise
11.2018 - Current
Healthcare Assistant
Nurse On Call
05.2015 - 11.2018
Bachelor of Science - Midwifery
Trinity College Dublin
09.2013 - 08.2018
Level 5 QQI - Nursing Studies
Abbeyleix Further Education Centre
09.2012 - 06.2013
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