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Bridie Rees

Portsmouth,Hampshire

Summary

A dedicated professional with a strong active learning mindset and a passion for providing exceptional breastfeeding support, recognised as a BFI representative at university. Known for compassionate care and excellent communication skills, consistently highlighted in supervisor and patient feedback. Demonstrates the ability to remain calm under pressure, particularly in emergency situations, while prioritising patient advocacy through active listening.

Focused on compassionate care, with midwifery experience gathered through rigorous academic study and practical placements. Capable of facilitating safe, positive birthing experiences by employing comprehensive knowledge of midwifery practices, coupled with well-developed interpersonal skills. Will bring empathetic, patient-centred approach to support families through pregnancy, labour, and postnatal periods.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Student midwife

Bournemouth University
Portsmouth, Hmapshire
09.2022 - Current
  • Ensured compliance with hospital policies and procedures at all times.
  • Coordinated discharge planning processes smoothly, ensuring patients felt confident about home care.
  • Managed emergencies effectively by implementing appropriate interventions promptly.
  • Gained experience supporting women in childbirth in variety of settings including at home, birth centres and obstetric units. Working within the wider multi-disciplinary team and contributing to providing emotional support and advocating for women during labour for improved patient experience.
  • Skilfully managed pressures of academic studies and commitment to long day and night shifts for the last 3 years.
  • Delivered comprehensive, caring, research and evidence-based care to mothers and families during the perinatal period and under supervision of midwives.

Public Sector contracts and invoice administrator

Manpower - IBM
Portsmouth, Hampshire
06.2006 - 01.2022

General administrative duties, handling large confidential contracts for a wide number of Public Sector clients. Which included producing pricing reports, discussing their contracts on meetings face to face and via online meetings.


Completing client invoices and contracts to a high standard of detail and keeping in mind confidentiality due to the status of the clientele.


Liaising with Public Sector clients regarding their contracts and invoicing whilst producing reports; which were then presented to colleagues and management


Adhering to strict deadlines for monthly and quarterly figures as well as training staff from different locations within Europe. Which involved travelling to Germany for Face to Face training, demonstrating my skills and proficiencies to get new team members up to expected level.


Produced pricing reports on excel to present to project managers to enable them to showcase to Clients.







Education

GCSEs - English Literature

Mayville High School
Portsmouth
09.2000 - 08.2005

GCSEs - English Language

Mayville High School
Portsmouth
09.2000 - 08.2005

GCSEs - Mathematics

Mayville High School
Portsmouth
09.2000 - 08.2005

GCSEs - Double Science Award

Mayville High School
Portsmouth
09.2000 - 08.2005

Diploma of Higher Education - Healthcare Professions

Highbury College
Portsmouth
09.2021 - 06.2022

BSc (Hons) Midwifery - Midwifery

Bournemouth University
Poole
09.2022 -

Skills

  • Active learning mindset
  • Compassionate care
  • Passion for giving amazing breastfeeding support Being a BFI representative for University during the last year
  • Supervisor and patient feedback forms always comment on my excellent communication skills
  • Ability to remain calm under pressure, which I have shown in emergency situations
  • Active listener, putting patients first, ensuring I advocate for them

Affiliations

  • In my spare time I enjoy taking my dog on long walks, spending time with my family and going to the gym. I enjoy travelling and always look forward to the next adventure. All of these things ensure my own wellbeing and positive mindset.

Timeline

Student midwife

Bournemouth University
09.2022 - Current

BSc (Hons) Midwifery - Midwifery

Bournemouth University
09.2022 -

Diploma of Higher Education - Healthcare Professions

Highbury College
09.2021 - 06.2022

Public Sector contracts and invoice administrator

Manpower - IBM
06.2006 - 01.2022

GCSEs - English Literature

Mayville High School
09.2000 - 08.2005

GCSEs - English Language

Mayville High School
09.2000 - 08.2005

GCSEs - Mathematics

Mayville High School
09.2000 - 08.2005

GCSEs - Double Science Award

Mayville High School
09.2000 - 08.2005
Bridie Rees