- When I have free time I like to go paddleboarding I have membership at a local club
- I participate in exercise classes at my local sports centre with friends
- I have two pet guinea pigs
- Visiting historic landmarks and beaches
Kerry Haden
Kidderminster,Worcestershire
Summary
Motivated professional demonstrating strengths in clinical research and maternal health promotion. Adapts to diverse patient needs through effective communication and compassionate care strategies. Committed to enhancing healthcare delivery by supporting vulnerable families and fostering collaboration among healthcare professionals.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Midwife
Birmingham Women's Hospital
Birmingham, West Midlands
09.2019 - Current
- Implemented emergency interventions during labour and delivery, effectively managing complications.
- Monitored condition of patients and fetuses during pregnancy and throughout labour through detailed checks and inspections.
- Supported multidisciplinary teams to carry out emergency measures, managing complications.
- Assisted patients with exploring birth planning, outlining variety of options and providing detailed, expert advice.
- Collaborated with obstetricians, paediatricians, and healthcare professionals to develop comprehensive care plans.
- Promoted inclusion and supported informed consent by establishing safe, informed environment.
- Comforted patients to help cope with miscarriage, termination, stillbirth and neonatal death, providing resources to handle grief and pain.
- Supervised junior midwives and student midwives, providing training and mentorship to develop professional skills.
- During the last 7 years I completed my Band 5 rotation incorporating my learned knowledge in each clinical area before deciding to remain a core midwife on Labour ward. I focus on High dependency care currently as well as theatre cases including elective caesarean sections.
- I have completed my module in Newborn Infant Physical Examination and participate in the clinic delivering the programme, referring to neonatologists as necessary.
- In 2024 I completed a 12 month secondment with the Research team where I gained knowledge of all the clinical studies, assisted to recruit participants in line with GCP guidelines and gathered data to support the primary investigators draw conclusions in order to improve evidence based treatments or interventions.
- Engaged with social services to ensure at-risk families received essential resources. to support at-risk families, ensuring access to necessary resources.
- Recorded detailed patient records, maintaining confidentiality and ensuring accurate documentation.
Community Nursery Nurse
Birmingham Community NHS Trust
Birmingham, West Midlands
07.2009 - 08.2016
- Undertook home visits for developmental and well baby checks, providing essential support and education to parents.
- Collaborated with health visitors in baby clinics to offer tailored advice to parents on weaning, toilet training, and speech development.
- Participated in community health initiatives to promote wellness and preventive care, enhancing community health awareness.
- Shared information regarding health care resources for new parents and infants to support healthy growth and development.
- Demonstrated empathy, kindness and respect for patients through collaborative care to build trust, relieve anxiety and improve health outcomes.
- Maintained accurate patient records, documenting care provided and outcomes achieved.
- I worked in a health visiting team comprising of Health Visitors, Family Health Nurses and Link Workers.
Private Nanny
Dr and Mrs Catchpole
Stourport-on-Severn, Worcestershire
09.2004 - 07.2009
- Nurtured emotional intelligence by teaching empathy, sharing, and conflict resolution skills.
- Taught basic life skills such as personal hygiene, dressing, and room tidying.
- Adapted activities and routines to meet the changing needs and interests of growing children.
- Communicated with parents to provide daily feedback about child's development and progress.
- Scheduled and accompanied children to doctor, dentist and haircut appointments.
- Closely monitored children’s behaviour, promptly reporting changes or health concerns to parents.
Nursery Nurse
Deerhurst Day Nursery
Kidderminster, Worcestershire
01.1999 - 08.2004
- Facilitated engaging learning activities designed to promote early literacy and numeracy skills in a playful environment.
- Coordinated with colleagues to plan and deliver a diverse range of stimulating activities suitable for all developmental stages.
- Planned and delivered play activities with structure and enthusiasm, encouraging group participation.
- Monitored children's play and learning activities to identify concerns, promptly informing parents of serious issues to ensure timely support.
- Worked closely with nursery managers, providing comprehensive care plans for children through play and education.
- Implemented positive behaviour management strategies to maintain a safe and supportive nursery setting.
- Instructed children on proper hygiene techniques, consistently monitoring practices and providing personal assistance to promote a healthy environment.
- Organised educational equipment for children's activities, ensuring safe use to prevent accidents and injuries.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Midwifery
Birmingham City University
Birmingham01-2019
Higher National Diploma - Access to Midwifery
ICS
Kidderminster, WOR01-2018
GCSEs - Mathematics
Kidderminster College
Kidderminster, WOR01-2010
Skills
- Newborn examination
- Newborn assessment
- Neonatal resuscitation
- Breastfeeding support
- Intrapartum care
- Obstetric emergencies
- Fetal heart monitoring
- Perineal repair
- Phlebotomy
- Infection control
- Crisis response
- Clinical research support
- Evidence-based care
- Record management
- Patient observation
- Patient guidance
- Consent management
- Multidisciplinary teamwork
- Health advocacy
- Patient support
- Compassionate support
- Emotional support
- Calm under pressure
- Proactive approach
- Mentorship
- Emotional intelligence
- Confidentiality
- Compassionate
Interests
Timeline
Midwife
Birmingham Women's Hospital
09.2019 - Current
Community Nursery Nurse
Birmingham Community NHS Trust
07.2009 - 08.2016
Private Nanny
Dr and Mrs Catchpole
09.2004 - 07.2009
Nursery Nurse
Deerhurst Day Nursery
01.1999 - 08.2004
Bachelor of Science - Midwifery
Birmingham City University
Higher National Diploma - Access to Midwifery
ICS
GCSEs - Mathematics
Kidderminster College