Farhia Abdirahman
Plaistow,London
Summary
I am a dedicated healthcare professional with expertise in antenatal, intrapartum and postnatal care as a midwife. I have a strong commitment to safeguarding children and promoting public health education. I continuously demonstrate cultural competence and compassionate care while working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team. My passion lies in helping children with their development and reaching key milestones, providing holistic care towards the child and their family. I continue to educate families on nutritional guidance, breastfeeding/weaning guidance and implementing healthy eating programmes. My aim is solely to enhance family dynamics in the best way possible.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work history
Student Health Visitor
GP Care Group
London
2026.09 - Current
- Managed high-risk cases, ensuring child safety was prioritised.
- Coordinated with social services to ensure holistic care provision.
- Improved patient wellbeing by providing tailored health education and advice.
- Provided postnatal support, resulting in improved maternal mental health.
- Supported parents during their transition into parenthood, bolstering familial relationships and reducing stress levels.
- Contributed to safeguarding strategies, ensuring the welfare of children at risk.
- Promoted breastfeeding practices to enhance infant nutrition and bonding experience with mother.
- Assessed child development stages, identifying potential concerns early on.
- Worked closely with GPs to facilitate timely referrals when necessary.
- Enhanced community health through proactive outreach initiatives.
- Encouraged healthy lifestyle choices amongst patients, leading to improved overall health status.
- Conducted home visits for comprehensive patient assessment and intervention.
- Developed trusted rapport with patients and family members through open communication.
- Completed patient visits daily to offer trusted care in home setting.
- Conducted holistic assessments and patient-centred care planning to optimise support.
- Liaised with multidisciplinary healthcare team to coordinate cohesive care for patients.
Registered midwife
Newham University Hospital
London
2024.01 - 2026.09
- Applied knowledge of drugs and pain management while assisting women in labour.
- Monitored and recorded patient conditions before, during and after delivery and reported abnormalities for immediate intervention.
- Handled emergencies focused on achieving positive outcomes.
- Dealt professionally and emphatically with emotionally charged situations with care.
- Aided decision making by providing correct care and service information, health education and parenting advice.
- Identified high risk pregnancies, working closely with health care professionals for continued health and safety of mother and child.
- Provided compassionate emotional support to new mothers dealing with postpartum depression.
- Advocated breastfeeding education, promoting nutritional benefits for newborns.
- Assessed neonatal development with precision for early detection of potential issues.
- Offered guidance on newborn care practices, reducing risk of common infant ailments.
- Conducted antenatal classes for expectant parents, enhancing knowledge about childbirth process.
- Ensured high quality maternal care by implementing best practice standards.
- Advised on proper diet and exercise regimens during pregnancy for healthy body functioning.
- Promoted positive parenting through health education and SIDS prevention inline with public health agenda.
- Advised and supported parents after miscarriage, termination and stillbirth.
- Planned appropriate prenatal and postnatal care packages for parents and babies.
Trainee midwife
Chelsea and Westminster hospital
London
2020.09 - 2023.09
- Demonstrated compassion and empathy towards expectant mothers.
- Actively listened to their concerns and needs.
- Provided comprehensive support during labor and delivery.
- Advocated for mothers' choices and preferences.
- Pursued continuous learning and growth opportunities.
- Collaborated effectively with other healthcare professionals.
- Upheld professional standards in midwifery practice.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Midwifery with Registration as a Midwife (Bsc)
King's College London
09/2020 - 09/2023
A-Levels - Religious studies, English literature, Psychology
St Angela's Sixth Form
GCSEs - undefined
Brampton Manor Academy
Skills
- Venipuncture
- Pain management
- High-risk pregnancy identification
- Clinical audits
- Public health education
- Antenatal and postnatal care
- Working simultaneously as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Infant weight monitoring
- Infection control measures
- Proactive referral making
- Antenatal care provision
- Home safety assessments
- Postnatal depression detection
- Newborn screening proficiency
- Baby weighing proficiency
- Health education delivery
- Nutritional guidance
- Healthcare legislation awareness
- Healthy eating programme implementation
- Safeguarding children knowledge
- Child developmental assessment
- Breastfeeding consultation
- Family dynamics understanding
- Parenting advice offering
- Non-Judgemental attitude
- Holistic assessment
- Compassionate care
- Cultural competence
- Patient advocacy
Affiliations
- Sewing
- Reading
Languages
English
Native
Arabic
Beginner
Timeline
Student Health Visitor
GP Care Group
2026.09 - Current
Registered midwife
Newham University Hospital
2024.01 - 2026.09
Trainee midwife
Chelsea and Westminster hospital
2020.09 - 2023.09
Bachelor of Science - Midwifery with Registration as a Midwife (Bsc)
King's College London
09/2020 - 09/2023
A-Levels - Religious studies, English literature, Psychology
St Angela's Sixth Form
GCSEs - undefined
Brampton Manor Academy