Bethany Dear
Stowmarket,Suffolk
Summary
Dedicated healthcare professional with expertise in building rapport with patients in a busy clinical area, patient advocacy, and risk assessing. Skilled in respectful multidisciplinary referral and collaboration, safeguarding red flags and referrals, and drug administration, ensuring high standards of care and safety. Recognised for empathy, understanding, and the ability to remain calm under pressure in challenging situations. Experienced in mentoring and supervising students while fostering a team-focused environment. Committed to delivering efficient, compassionate care and contributing to the advancement of patient-centred practices and positive outcomes.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Band 6 Hospital Based Midwife
ESNEFT
Colchester, Essex
10.2019 - Current
- Mainly working within the maternity triage department I dealt with a fast paced yet thorough style of care including:
- Taking patient samples and vitals, identifying any urgent health concerns and evaluating priority review order constantly.
- Identified high risk pregnancies, referring to and working closely with health care professionals for continued health and safety of mother and child.
- Dealt professionally and emphatically with emotionally charged situations with care.
- Became very confident with administering medications via different routes (including IV, IM, PO, PV) for multiple positive outcomes for mother (and baby when in the delivery/postnatal areas).
- Advised women on pregnancy nutrition to maintain good health in mums and babies, including smoking cessation advice.
- Assessed newborn health and wellbeing, recording vitals and checks for continued monitoring.
- Achieved positive feedback from patients due to excellent bedside manor and empathetic approach, as well as from students who felt comfortable and confident learning from me as a mentor
- Also having experience on the labour ward and antenatal/postnatal ward, I:
- Closely monitored patient progress, leading to timely identification of potential risks as well as managing health complications with timely interventions to ensure mother and baby's safety.
- Developed individualised care plans by thorough assessment of patients' needs and concerns.
- Maintained detailed medical records for accurate tracking of patient history.
- Handled emergency situations, ensuring immediate response to high-risk conditions.
- Provided emotional support during delivery, coaching and calming patients to enable safe delivery.
- Performed neonatal examinations after birth to support early detection of abnormalities as well as educating families on newborn care, feeding and safe sleeping, contributing to confident parenting skills. Also maternal postnatal advice to promote healthy recovery for mother.
- Advised and supported parents after miscarriage, termination and stillbirth.
- Offered emotional support following traumatic miscarriage, termination of pregnancy, neonatal complications and stillbirths.
- Trained junior colleagues while educating self about recent developments in midwifery.
- Listened actively to clients with non-judgemental approach, applied knowledge of cultural backgrounds and adapted communicating style to suit individuals. Also taking in to account any previous trauma given the nature of the examinations that are performed in midwifery and making any examinations as comfortable and as non-triggering as possible.
Hairdresser
Self-Employed
Ipswich, Suffolk
12.2010 - 01.2018
- Performed routine stock checks, ensuring sufficient supplies at all times.
- Adapted quickly to new styling trends, ensuring relevance in the competitive market.
- Ensured adherence to industry standards and regulations; promoted safe working environment.
- Specialised in modern hairstyling trends to increase client retention.
- Enhanced salon reputation with excellent customer service skills.
- Maintained a clean and hygienic work area for optimal health and safety compliance.
- Sanitised tools and equipment to maintain hygiene and safety protocols.
- Managed appointments and schedules to smooth workflow.
- Managed busy schedule to minimise appointment delays.
- Supported reception efficiency by taking phone calls, inputting appointments and collecting payments.
- Built successful, long-standing client relationships, increasing repeat and referral business.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Midwifery
Anglia Ruskin University
Chelmsford, Essex 09.2016 - 08.2019
Certificate of Higher Education - Access to Health Care
West Suffolk College
Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk 09.2015 - 07.2016
NVQ Level 2&3 - Hairdressing
WS Training
Ipswich 12.2010 - 07.2013
GCSEs - English (Double Award)
Stowmarket High School
Stowmarket 09.2009 - 07.2010
GCSEs - Maths
Stowmarket High School
Stowmarket 09.2009 - 07.2010
GCSEs - Science (Double Award)
Stowmarket High School
Stowmarket, Suffolk 09.2009 - 07.2010
Skills
- Building rapport with patients and patient advocacy
- Empathy and understanding
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
- Safeguarding compliance and enforcement
- Drug administration
- Clinical risk assessment
- Time efficiency
- Calm and level-headed in difficult and stressful situations
- Team focused
- Student mentoring and supervision
Timeline
Band 6 Hospital Based Midwife
ESNEFT
10.2019 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Midwifery
Anglia Ruskin University
09.2016 - 08.2019
Certificate of Higher Education - Access to Health Care
West Suffolk College
09.2015 - 07.2016
Hairdresser
Self-Employed
12.2010 - 01.2018
NVQ Level 2&3 - Hairdressing
WS Training
12.2010 - 07.2013
GCSEs - English (Double Award)
Stowmarket High School
09.2009 - 07.2010
GCSEs - Maths
Stowmarket High School
09.2009 - 07.2010
GCSEs - Science (Double Award)
Stowmarket High School
09.2009 - 07.2010