Claire Beal
Skewen,Neath
Summary
Compassionate Midwife delivering personalised intrapartum and postnatal care plans for women and families. Builds rapport quickly to develop positive, productive maternity departments. Works diligently with precision for safe, reliable assessments and support. Committed to continuity of care and known for excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Passionate advocate for women's health, supporting the birthing person and the family unit.
Experienced in education, public health awareness, and nutrition. Completed an aromatherapy for childbirth course to enhance relaxation techniques during labour.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Midwife
Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board
Bridgend, County Borough of Bridgend
09.2021 - Current
- Advised women on pregnancy nutrition to maintain good health in mums and babies.
- Conducted postpartum home visits to assess health, identify problems and implement early interventions during postpartum period.
- Delivered health promotion sessions, raising awareness about women's health issues.
- Organised scheduled parenting and health education services for expectant women.
- Delivered specialised care for pregnant women during pregnancy, labour, birth and postnatal periods.
- Provided family planning advice leading to informed reproductive choices.
- Applied knowledge of drugs and pain management while assisting women in labour.
- Identified high-risk pregnancies and senior staff for appropriate treatment, preventing further complications.
- Ensured high quality maternal care by implementing best practice standards.
- Helped pregnant women establish birth plans to suit personalised needs.
- Promoted constant communication between pregnant women and their primary healthcare providers, keeping all parties well-informed on progress and concerns.
- Provided breastfeeding education and support to promote improved uptake in new mums.
- Administered necessary medical tests, resulting in timely diagnosis of potential issues.
- Achieved improved maternal understanding with clear educational resources.
- Monitored the condition of the fetus, applying effective pain management techniques to facilitate smooth labour.
- Aided decision making by providing correct care and service information, health education and parenting advice.
- Monitored and recorded patient conditions before, during and after delivery and reported abnormalities for immediate intervention.
- Monitored progress and administered medication, injections and intravenous infusions during labour.
- Collaborated with obstetric team, ensuring efficient communication during emergencies.
- Provided emotional support during delivery, coaching and calming patients to enable safe delivery.
- Educated women about accessible care and services during pregnancy, labour and early post natal period.
- Assessed newborn health and wellbeing, recording vitals and checks for continued monitoring.
- Evaluated, updated and documented patient information according to changes in condition to optimise outcomes.
- Handled emergencies focused on achieving positive outcomes.
- Planned appropriate prenatal and postnatal care packages for parents and babies.
- Committed to equal treatment of women from all backgrounds and circumstances and remained actively informed on ethical practices in cases of sensitive situations.
- Conducted parenting classes, clinical examinations and screenings for accurate antenatal care.
- Minimised risks of pregnancy discomfort by educating patients on rest and exercises to boost wellbeing.
- Dealt professionally and emphatically with emotionally charged situations with care.
- Performed neonatal examinations after birth guaranteeing early detection of abnormalities.
- Cooperated within multidisciplinary team settings for improved patient outcomes.
- Monitored pregnancy progress to quickly identify prenatal health risks and concerns.
- Trained junior colleagues while educating self about recent developments in midwifery.
- Advised and supported parents after miscarriage, termination and stillbirth.
- Achieved positive feedback from patients due to excellent bedside manners and empathetic approach.
- Listened actively to clients with non-judgemental approach, applied knowledge of cultural backgrounds and adapted communicating style to suit individuals.
- Identified high risk pregnancies, working closely with health care professionals for continued health and safety of mother and child.
Housing Assistant, Community services Department
Coastal Housing Association
Swansea, City and County of Swansea
02.2001 - 01.2010
- Addressed individual needs with personalised housing assistance.
- Arranged housing assistance ensuring comfortable living conditions for all personnel and their dependants.
- Kept updated on product knowledge, enhancing customer assistance capabilities.
- Provided one-on-one assistance when needed, ensuring understanding of complex concepts.
- Working collaboratively with local authorities, support services, occupational therapists the person was rehoused into appropriate accommodation.
- This role involves displaying compassion, good organisation and personable skills, the ability to communicate effectively and to be a voice and an advocate for sometimes vulnerable people.
- Provided person-centred advice and guidance, aiding service user progress towards independent living.
- Collaborated with external support providers to maintain good care continuity.
- Conducted lease renewals efficiently whilst maintaining clear communication with tenants.
- Adapted support where possible to increase service accessibility.
- Managed property viewings smoothly to attract potential tenants.
- Carried out regular planning reviews and assessments, ensuring service users receive best-possible support.
- Offered bespoke support to service users, aiding their work towards optimised independence.
- Assisted in property inspections, ensuring high standards of maintenance.
- Monitored client progress and adapted support programmes to meet changing needs.
- Helped service users to gain ability to function independently in society.
Data Entry Clerk
First Line Mobile communications
Swansea, City and County of Swansea
01.1998 - 02.2001
- Optimised database management to streamline business operations.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction with quick resolution of data-related queries.
- Wrote reports and correspondence from dictation and handwritten notes.
- Generated weekly and monthly reports for managers.
- Communicating with customer to answer and resolve queries promptly.
- Displaying excellent customer service skills and communicating effectively with co-workers.
- Kept optimal data quality levels to prevent critical errors and support team performance targets.
- Enhanced overall productivity by training new staff members in proper use of relevant software applications and systems.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Midwifery
University of South Wales
Pontypridd 09/2018 - 09/2021
Diploma of Higher Education - Access to Health Professions
Neath Port Talbot College (AFAN)
Port Talbot, Neath Port Talbot 09/2017 - 06/2018
NVQ Level 2 - Gardening
City and Guilds
Neath, Neath Port Talbot 09/2014 - 07/2015
NVQ Level 3 - National certificate in Housing
Chartered institute of Housing
Online 01/2005 - 08/2006
GCSEs - Secondary Education
Dwr Y felin Comprehensive School
Neath, Neath Port Talbot 09/1991 - 08/1996
Skills
- Providing evidenced based antenatal, intrapartum and postnatal care to ensure safe care is given to mother and baby
- Birth management - advocating normality but also providing safe and expert assistance in higher risk pregnancy and birth
- Continuity of care assurance
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Advocating for women and women's health
- Supporting the birthing person and wider family unit
- Education and public health awareness
- Nutrition
Undertook an aromatherapy for childbirth online course to aid relaxation and to provide alternative coping mechanisms during childbirth
Affiliations
- My hobbies and interests involve yoga, walking and hiking and spending time with my family. When I am not at work or busy running my home, I also enjoy my downtime, reading a book.
Timeline
Midwife
Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board
09.2021 - Current
Housing Assistant, Community services Department
Coastal Housing Association
02.2001 - 01.2010
Data Entry Clerk
First Line Mobile communications
01.1998 - 02.2001
Bachelor of Science - Midwifery
University of South Wales
09/2018 - 09/2021
Diploma of Higher Education - Access to Health Professions
Neath Port Talbot College (AFAN)
09/2017 - 06/2018
NVQ Level 2 - Gardening
City and Guilds
09/2014 - 07/2015
NVQ Level 3 - National certificate in Housing
Chartered institute of Housing
01/2005 - 08/2006
GCSEs - Secondary Education
Dwr Y felin Comprehensive School
09/1991 - 08/1996
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