Carlene Graham
Peterborough,Cambridgeshire
Summary
Compassionate midwifery professional dedicated to providing women with positive pregnancy, birth and parenting experiences. Offered extensive experience in community and hospital midwifery for knowledgeable patient care. Devised care and support programmes to meet clinical requirements.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Registered midwife
North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust
Peterborough, Cambridgeshire
08.2022 - Current
- 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.
- Committed to equal treatment of women from all backgrounds and circumstances and remained actively informed on ethical practices in cases of sensitive situations.
- Monitored the condition of the fetus, applying effective pain management techniques to facilitate smooth labour.
- 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.
- Provided breastfeeding education and support to promote improved uptake in new mums.
Registered midwife
Western Regional Health Authority
Montego Bay, Jamaica
12.2018 - 07.2024
- Educated women about accessible care and services during pregnancy, labour and early post natal period.
- 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.
- Applied knowledge of drugs and pain management while assisting women in labour.
- Identified high risk pregnancies, working closely with health care professionals for continued health and safety of mother and child.
- Planned appropriate prenatal and postnatal care packages for parents and babies.
- Assisted parents during childbirth with clinical and emotional support.
- Identified high-risk pregnancies and senior staff for appropriate treatment, preventing further complications.
Registered midwife
North East Regional health Authority
Portland, Jamaica
09.2016 - 09.2018
- Conducted postpartum home visits to assess health, identify problems and implement early interventions during postpartum period.
- Provided care to pregnant women in homes, clinics and hospitals.
- Monitored pregnancy progress to quickly identify prenatal health risks and concerns.
- Provided breastfeeding education and support to promote improved uptake in new mums.
- Supported daily care of baby, advising new mothers on feeding, bathing and breast feeding techniques.
- Advised women on pregnancy nutrition to maintain good health in mums and babies.
- Identified high risk pregnancies, working closely with health care professionals for continued health and safety of mother and child.
- Trained junior colleagues while educating self about recent developments in midwifery.
Registered midwife
Western Regional Health Authority
Montego Bay, Jamaia
03.2014 - 08.2016
- Offered emotional support following traumatic miscarriage, termination of pregnancy, neonatal complications and stillbirths.
- Evaluated, updated and documented patient information according to changes in condition to optimise outcomes.
- Monitored the condition of the fetus, applying effective pain management techniques to facilitate smooth labour.
- Administered pain relief and therapies to labouring mothers for improved childbirth experiences.
- Handled emergencies focused on achieving positive outcomes.
- Provided care to pregnant women in homes, clinics and hospitals.
- Provided breastfeeding education and support to promote improved uptake in new mums.
- Took patient samples, checked temperatures and monitored blood pressure and pulse, fostering patient health.
Education
Certificate of Higher Education - Midwifery
Cornwall School of Midwifery
Saint James, Jamaica 04.2010 - 11.2013
Diploma of Higher Education -
Andrew Jackson High School
New York, USA 09.1992 - 07.1996
Skills
- Antenatal and postnatal care
- Breastfeeding techniques
- Drug administration
- Counselling
- Infant feeding
- Pain management
- Birth plans
- Pregnancy testing
- Patient-centred care
- Health promotion
- Venipuncture
- Multidisciplinary teamwork
- Intrapartum care
- High-risk pregnancy identification
- Phlebotomy
- Clinical support
Affiliations
- Listening to music
- Singing
- Cooking and baking
Languages
English
Fluent
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Registered midwife
North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust
08.2022 - Current
Registered midwife
Western Regional Health Authority
12.2018 - 07.2024
Registered midwife
North East Regional health Authority
09.2016 - 09.2018
Registered midwife
Western Regional Health Authority
03.2014 - 08.2016
Certificate of Higher Education - Midwifery
Cornwall School of Midwifery
04.2010 - 11.2013
Diploma of Higher Education -
Andrew Jackson High School
09.1992 - 07.1996
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