Keely Acton Bloom
Benfleet
Summary
I am now seeking a career transition into a nonclinical professional role where my strengths in decision making under pressure, risk management, safeguarding, governance, communication, and leadership can be applied in a new setting. My background in midwifery has developed a strong capability for managing risk, exercising ethical judgement, maintaining regulatory standards, influencing through autonomy, and delivering outcomes under intense scrutiny skills that are highly transferable to professional services, regulatory, operational, and client facing roles.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Band 6 Midwife
Essex Suffolk and North Essex Foundation NHS Trust (ESNEFT)
Colchester
2022.10 - 2026.04
- Provided care for childbearing women during antenatal, intrapartum, and postnatal periods in accordance with evidence-based practices and organisational guidelines.
- Delivered antenatal classes to offer knowledge, emotional support, and reassurance to childbearing women and their partners.
- Assessed individual care requirements and developed care plans for childbearing women.
- Operated effectively in high-pressure situations, including obstetric emergencies.
- Cared for up to eight women and their newborns within hospital postnatal ward.
- Administered medications with proper management protocols.
- Identified when additional care plan management and referrals were necessary outside of midwifery scope, collaborating with consultants and social/mental health organisations.
- Participated in training to enhance professional knowledge and advocated for women by adhering to current evidence-based practices through personal research and development.
- Achieved positive feedback from patients due to excellent bedside manners and empathetic approach.
- Maintained detailed medical records for accurate tracking of patient history.
- Developed individualised care plans by thorough assessment of patients' needs and concerns.
- 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.
- Administered medications, resulting in effective pain management during labour.
- Managed health complications with timely interventions to ensure mother and baby's safety.
Agency call handler
Manpower Agency - East of England Ambulance NHS
Chelmsford, Essex
2022.08 - 2022.10
- Multitasking – handling multiple calls and logging information simultaneously
- Time managements – prioritising urgent cases effectively
- Confidentiality – adhering to data protection and patient privacy requirements
- Adaptability – coping with shift work and rapidly changing call volumes or situations
- Facilitated smooth communication between customers and technical teams for quick troubleshooting.
- Managed high volume of calls daily for prompt service delivery.
- Multi-tasked effectively whilst maintaining a professional demeanour at all times.
- Ensured accurate record keeping through diligent note-taking during calls.
- Showed resilience under pressure, handling challenging situations with composure.
- Stayed calm when coordinating response to emergencies.
- Prioritised emergencies using established protocol.
Band 5 Midwife
MSE NHS Foundation Trust
Westcliff-on-sea, Essex
2021.06 - 2022.02
- Please refer to the responsibilities listed above for the ESNEFT position.
Band 6 Midwife
Royal Free NHS Foundation Trust
Barnet, Hertfordshire
2019.10 - 2021.06
- Please refer to the responsibilities listed above for the ESNEFT position.
Owner
Hairs to You
Leigh-on-sea, Essex
2010.07 - 2019.10
- Ran an independent business alongside professional training and study
- Managed client relationships, scheduling, marketing and finances
- Built a repeat client base through trust, communication, and reliability
Recruitment Resourcer
Health Care Locum
London, City of London
2015.03 - 2015.09
- Assisted in sourcing and screening candidates throughout recruitment processes.
- Controlled application processes for candidates effectively.
- Collaborated with teams to meet targets and deadlines in fast-paced environments.
Part Time Carer
Carewatch Homecare
Bedfordshire, Luton
2014.03 - 2015.02
- 5 days training (certificate available upon request)
- Weekly Rota where I drive to and from Service Users home.
- Able to give medication
- Able to Hoist and Move/Handling Services users safely
- CRB checked and approved (certificate upon request)
Part Time Receptionist/Administrator
Lipson & Co Accountancy Practice
Hornchurch, Essex
2011.03 - 2014.09
- Coordinated office supplies orders to keep necessary materials available at all times.
- Collaborated with team members in organising company events; enhancing team cohesion and morale building activities.
- Managed phone calls, resulting in effective communication flow within the company.
- Exhibited excellent multitasking skills by balancing various responsibilities simultaneously without compromising efficiency or quality of work output.
- Administered mail distribution process, ensuring each department received its correspondence in a timely manner.
- Handled appointment scheduling to ensure smooth daily operations.
- Completed data entry tasks whilst adhering to strict deadlines.
Junior hair Assistant
HOB Hair on Broadway
Finchley, london
2008.08 - 2011.02
- Interacted professionally with all clients whilst maintaining friendly atmosphere.
- Assisted in various hair procedures, improving overall efficiency.
- Handled cash transactions at the till efficiently.
- Boosted team productivity with efficient organisation of salon tools and equipment.
Education
Access Course - Nursing and Midwifery
Barking and Dagenham College
Dagenham, Barking and Dagenham 2015.09 - 2016.01
National Vocational Qualification - Level 2, Hairdressing
Redbridge College
Ilford, Redbridge 2010.03 - 2010.11
Midwifery BSc First Class Honours Degree - Midwifery
Middlesex University
Hendon, Barnet 2016.09 - 2019.01
GCSEs - Textiles (B), Physical Education (B) Mathematics (C), Drama (C), English (C), Art and Design (C), Science (C)
King Solomon High School
Barkingside, Redbridge 2003.09 - 2008.06
Skills
- High‑stakes decision‑making: Making rapid, evidence‑based decisions in high‑pressure, time‑critical environments while balancing competing demands to meet deadlines
- Risk management & escalation: Assessment, mitigation, and referral of complex risks within defined governance frameworks
- Regulatory compliance, documentation & data management: Adherence to strict regulatory/professional standards, maintaining accurate records, audits, and policy compliance
- Accountability: Taking ownership of decisions, actions, and outcomes in line with professional and organisational standards
- Advanced stakeholder communication: Clear, calm communication in highly emotive and pressurised situations
- Problem‑solving: Analysing complex situations, identifying practical solutions, and implementing appropriate actions
- Safeguarding & ethical judgement: Handling sensitive cases involving vulnerability, consent, confidentiality, and multi‑agency escalation
- Influence without authority: Coordinating multidisciplinary stakeholders and driving outcomes without formal line management
- Client service delivery/Interpersonal skills: Providing responsive, high-quality client service while building effective relationships through professionalism and empathy
- Conflict resolution: Managing challenging interactions constructively to achieve balanced and professional outcomes
- Training: Designing and delivering structured training and one‑to‑one coaching
Certification
- Qualified Midwife (BSc, First Class Honours) and full member of the Royal College of Midwives, with experience operating in high risk, regulated and emotionally complex environments.
- National Vocational Qualification Level 2 in Hairdressing
References and Certificates
Available upon request.
Affiliations
- Swimming
- Gym
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Band 6 Midwife
Essex Suffolk and North Essex Foundation NHS Trust (ESNEFT)
2022.10 - 2026.04
Agency call handler
Manpower Agency - East of England Ambulance NHS
2022.08 - 2022.10
Band 5 Midwife
MSE NHS Foundation Trust
2021.06 - 2022.02
Band 6 Midwife
Royal Free NHS Foundation Trust
2019.10 - 2021.06
Midwifery BSc First Class Honours Degree - Midwifery
Middlesex University
2016.09 - 2019.01
Access Course - Nursing and Midwifery
Barking and Dagenham College
2015.09 - 2016.01
Recruitment Resourcer
Health Care Locum
2015.03 - 2015.09
Part Time Carer
Carewatch Homecare
2014.03 - 2015.02
Part Time Receptionist/Administrator
Lipson & Co Accountancy Practice
2011.03 - 2014.09
Owner
Hairs to You
2010.07 - 2019.10
National Vocational Qualification - Level 2, Hairdressing
Redbridge College
2010.03 - 2010.11
Junior hair Assistant
HOB Hair on Broadway
2008.08 - 2011.02
GCSEs - Textiles (B), Physical Education (B) Mathematics (C), Drama (C), English (C), Art and Design (C), Science (C)
King Solomon High School
2003.09 - 2008.06