Janine Crawford
Winsford,Cheshire
Summary
Compassionate and driven professional with strong communication and problem-solving skills, coupled with a deep understanding of patient care dynamics and labour ward management. Possesses relevant expertise in providing emotional support and administering care in the high-pressure environment of a busy tertiary maternity unit. Dedicated to improving maternal and infant health outcomes through attentive and holistic care.
Dedicated delivery suite coordinator with almost 30 years of experience 18 of which have been in a band 7 role. Demonstrated history of meeting trust values and promoting best practices. Thrives under pressure with excellent coordinator skills ensuring the safety of staff and patients. Extensive experience liaising with multiple disciplinary teams, staff, management, cot bureau, and neighbouring units to implement safe and effective maternity care. Adapts easily to challenges with ingenuity and resilience.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work history
Band 7 midwife
Wirral university hospital trust, Arrowe Park
Bikenhead, Wirral
09.1999 - Current
- Monitored patient progress, leading to timely identification of potential risks.
- Performed neonatal examinations after birth guaranteeing early detection of abnormalities.
- Provided emotional support for reduced stress during labour.
- Managed health complications with timely interventions to ensure mother and baby's safety.
- Handled emergency situations, ensuring immediate response to high-risk conditions.
- Cooperated within multidisciplinary team settings for improved patient outcomes.
- Assisted in operative deliveries for smooth surgical procedures under consultant supervision.
- Developed individualised care plans by thorough assessment of patients' needs and concerns.
- Administered medications, resulting in effective pain management during labour.
- Coordinated with a team of healthcare professionals for comprehensive patient care.
- Achieved positive feedback from patients due to excellent bedside manners and empathetic approach.
- Maintained detailed medical records for accurate tracking of patient history.
- Gave vaccinations according to NHS immunisation schedule safeguarding infants against infectious diseases.
- Took patient samples, checked temperatures and monitored blood pressure and pulse, fostering patient health.
- Educated women about accessible care and services during pregnancy, labour and early post natal period.
- Monitored health of mother and child, referring mother to obstetrician in case of medical complications.
- 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.
- Identified high risk pregnancies, working closely with health care professionals for continued health and safety of mother and child.
- Supported daily care of baby, advising new mothers on feeding, bathing and breast feeding techniques.
- Provided emotional support during delivery, coaching and calming patients to enable safe delivery.
- Handled emergencies focused on achieving positive outcomes.
- Monitored progress and administered medication, injections and intravenous infusions during labour.
- Provided care to pregnant women in homes, clinics and hospitals.
- Dealt professionally and emphatically with emotionally charged situations with care.
- Committed to equal treatment of women from all backgrounds and circumstances and remained actively informed on ethical practices in cases of sensitive situations.
- Trained junior colleagues while educating self about recent developments in midwifery.
- Monitored the condition of the fetus, applying effective pain management techniques to facilitate smooth labour.
- Applied knowledge of drugs and pain management while assisting women in labour.
- Wrote patient care plans after assessing and monitoring expectant mothers and developing fetuses.
- Advised and supported parents after miscarriage, termination and stillbirth.
- Advised women on pregnancy nutrition to maintain good health in mums and babies.
- Assisted parents during childbirth with clinical and emotional support.
- Identified high-risk pregnancies and senior staff for appropriate treatment, preventing further complications.
- Offered emotional support following traumatic miscarriage, termination of pregnancy, neonatal complications and stillbirths.
- Listened actively to clients with non-judgemental approach, applied knowledge of cultural backgrounds and adapted communicating style to suit individuals.
- Assessed newborn health and wellbeing, recording vitals and checks for continued monitoring.
- Delivered specialised care for pregnant women during pregnancy, labour, birth and postnatal periods.
- Recorded and reported births to meet legal and professional obligations.
- Helped pregnant women establish birth plans to suit personalised needs.
- Evaluated, updated and documented patient information according to changes in condition to optimise outcomes.
- Administered pain relief and therapies to labouring mothers for improved childbirth experiences.
Delivery suite manager
Wirral university hospital trust
Birkenhead , Wirral
08.2024 - 02.2025
- Enforced safety regulations to reduce workplace accidents.
- Streamlined communication channels, enhanced internal information flow.
- Led performance reviews, identified areas for improvement.
- Managed team dynamics by implementing conflict resolution strategies.
- Monitored health and safety measures for guaranteed compliance.
- Translated senior management directives into actionable front-line policies and implemented changes with staff.
Education
Diploma of Higher Education - Midwifery
Chester University
Chester07.1996
Skills
- Detailed knowledge of fetal monitoring and physiology
- Empathy for pregnant women
- Postnatal care expertise
- Stitching and suturing
- Coordinating multidisciplinary team care
- Patient confidentiality respect
- Respecting diverse birth preferences
- Delivering difficult news compassionately
- Healthcare consultation
- Responsiveness to patient needs
- Antenatal care provision
- Diabetes management in pregnancy and labour
- Intrapartum care techniques
- Problem anticipation
- Ethical dilemma navigation
- Continuity of care assurance
- Caesarean section assistance
- Empathy and understanding
- Infant CPR proficiency
- Adapting to unexpected circumstances
- Obstetric knowledge
- Family support guidance
- Birthing plan development
- Pharmacology knowledge
- Building rapport with patients
- Pain management
- Training and Development
- Phlebotomy
- Clinical audits
- Drug administration
- Birth management
- Referral systems and local guidelines
- Obstetric care
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
- Venipuncture and cannulation
- Clinical risk assessment
- High-risk pregnancy identification
- Breastfeeding support
- Labour support
- Emotional resilience
- Care Plans
- Antenatal and postnatal care
- Critical incident reporting
- Holistic care
- Medical records maintenance
- Safeguarding compliance and enforcement
- Calm under pressure
- Basic life support
- Multidisciplinary teamwork
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with team of 4 in development of induction of labour suite.
- 6 months seconded role as Delivery Suite manager.
- Integral part of team introducing BSOTS to maternity triage.
- Senior lead of delivery suite coordinator team.
- Nls trained.
- Assistance with clinical governance.
- Prompt facilitation.
- CRB trained and trainer.
- K2 and ESR compliant.
Timeline
Delivery suite manager
Wirral university hospital trust
08.2024 - 02.2025
Band 7 midwife
Wirral university hospital trust, Arrowe Park
09.1999 - Current
Diploma of Higher Education - Midwifery
Chester University
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