Chelsea Swinfield
Episkopi Station,Cyprus
Summary
Versatile professional skilled in teamwork and collaboration, with proven abilities in computer literacy and time management. Demonstrates effectiveness in task execution, contributing to enhanced team dynamics. Committed to driving organisational success through strong interpersonal communication and collaborative efforts.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Hypno-Birthing Practioner
Self Employed
Remote
09.2022 - Current
- Educated families on physiological birth preparation for a positive experience.
- Supported diverse families by addressing anxieties and fears.
- Facilitated informed decision-making in creating personalised birth plans.
- Conducted hypnobirthing education through intimate home, group, and virtual sessions.
Band 5 School Nurse
HCRG
Colchester, Essex
10.2022 - 08.2024
- Conducted comprehensive health needs assessments for children and families.
- Delivered targeted support to children encountering risks or complexities.
- Identified critical referrals to Public Health Specialists for optimal care.
- Supported families with mental health, emotional, and bereavement needs through appropriate referrals.
- Implemented Partnership Plus plans for vulnerable individuals.
- Collaborated with multi-agency partners in a hybrid working environment.
- Participated actively in case conferences and inter-agency meetings.
- Prioritised duty school nurse demands, escalating safeguarding events when necessary.
Midwife
NHS Professionals (Bank)
Colchester, UK
02.2022 - 08.2022
- Conducted bank shifts, providing timely support to the team when needed.
- Worked autonomously as community midwife, yet prioritising teamwork and communication for optimal outcomes.
- Led antenatal and postnatal clinics, carrying out thorough assessments of mothers and babies.
- Carried out routine screening addressing results as required.
- Facilitated follow-up appointments during early postnatal period to maintain ongoing care.
- Managed sensitive situations effectively using initiative and critical thinking.
- Collaborated with specialist midwives to ensure high-quality continuity of care.
- Recognised need for effective communication with multidisciplinary teams, initiating referrals as necessary.
Band 6 midwife
ESNEFT
Colchester, UK
06.2021 - 10.2021
- Updated skills and knowledge in all areas of maternity.
- Delivered high-risk 1:1 labour care while effectively managing emergencies.
- Provided bereavement support to families during the childbirth continuum.
- Acquired valuable theatre and post operative care experience.
- Facilitated low-risk labour and birth processes within midwife led birth suite.
- Caring for multiple women and their babies in fast-paced antenatal and postnatal ward, conducting care plans and collaborating with the multidisciplinary team.
Bank Community Midwife
SSAFA
Cyprus Station, Cyprus
03.2018 - 12.2019
- Ensured continuity of care for civil servants and military dependants within SSAFA British Forces Midwifery team.
- Managed on-call responsibilities as primary midwife, providing immediate support.
- Delivered 24-hour community care, overseeing maternity triage with clear communication.
- Facilitated birth preparation and educational sessions, boosting patient knowledge and confidence.
Registered Midwife
NHS
Plymouth, UK
11.2015 - 01.2018
- Acquired extensive clinical experience across all maternity unit areas at Derriford Hospital.
- Completed perceptorship programme gaining competence in suturing and cannulation.
- Facilitated both high risk and low risk midwife led labour care.
- Managed an independent caseload within the community through clinics, home visits, and assessments.
- Worked within maternity triage, responding to incoming calls, providing verbal advice and support and prioritising further need for intervention.
- Demonstrated strong organisational skills while prioritising workload effectively.
- Handled sensitive situations with compassion and empathy.
- Enhanced record keeping and communication skills through interprofessional collaboration.
- Developed bereavement care expertise across all maternity areas, cultivating a passion for this specialism.
Education
Bachelor's - Midwifery
Bournemouth University
09.2012 - 09.2015
Skills
- Empathy
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Computer literacy
- Time management
- Self-Discpline
- Adaptability
- Verbal and written communication skills
Certification
NMC (Nursing and Midwifery Council), 09/01/15, 10/01/24
Timeline
Band 5 School Nurse
HCRG
10.2022 - 08.2024
Hypno-Birthing Practioner
Self Employed
09.2022 - Current
Midwife
NHS Professionals (Bank)
02.2022 - 08.2022
Band 6 midwife
ESNEFT
06.2021 - 10.2021
Bank Community Midwife
SSAFA
03.2018 - 12.2019
Registered Midwife
NHS
11.2015 - 01.2018
Bachelor's - Midwifery
Bournemouth University
09.2012 - 09.2015