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Rachael Haukvik

Cottingham,East Riding of Yorkshire
Rachael Haukvik

Summary

Dependable individual seeking professional development in mental and physical health and wellbeing care. Diligent and detailed to uphold reliable clinical services. Committed to collaborative teamwork for improved patient support.

Extensive experience in patient assessments, monitoring and care programme delivery.

Healthcare professional committed to providing evidence-based guidance to service users for positive care outcomes. Collaborates and communicates with multidisciplinary teams and ability to externally signpost for excellent care continuity.

offering proven success in care roles. Prioritises patient wellbeing, safety and dignity through conscientious care and support. Dedicated to achieving positive outcomes by delivering excellent patient care.

Compassionate healthcare professional with experience providing quality patient support. First Aid and CPR trained.

Overview

21
years of professional experience
4
years of post-secondary education

Work history

NHS Foundation Trust
Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire

Staff midwife
10.2022 - Current

Job overview

  • Examined and monitored patients to provide appropriate care and assess necessary treatments.
  • Safely delivered more than 40 babies in 1 years in the job 40 babies in 3 years BSc Midwifery degree programme .
  • Maintained high standard of clinical care and cleanliness.
  • Identified, monitored and treated pre and postnatal problems such as preeclampsia, pregnancy induced hypertension, mental health conditions such as pre and postnatal depression
  • Prepared new parents to confidently leave the hospital, with relevant aftercare package.
  • Collaborated with patient and staff to implement most effective delivery plan for safe arrival of baby.
  • Educated women about accessible care and services during pregnancy, labour and early post natal period.
  • Conducted parenting classes, clinical examinations and screenings for accurate antenatal care.
  • Identified high risk pregnancies, working closely with health care professionals for continued health and safety of mother and child.
  • Wrote patient care plans after assessing and monitoring expectant mothers and developing fetuses.
  • Trained junior colleagues while educating self about recent developments in midwifery.
  • Monitored progress and administered medication, injections and intravenous infusions during labour.
  • Aided decision making by providing correct care and service information, health education and parenting advice.
  • Provided emotional support during delivery, coaching and calming patients to enable safe delivery.
  • Handled emergencies focused on achieving positive outcomes.
  • Dealt professionally and emphatically with emotionally charged situations with care.
  • Applied knowledge of drugs and pain management while assisting women in labour.
  • Advised and supported parents after miscarriage, termination and stillbirth.

Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Hull, Kingston upon Hull

Student midwife
09.2019 - 09.2022

Job overview

  • Skilfully managed pressures of academic studies and commitment to long day and night shifts for 36 months.
  • Gained experience in 24/7 care to develop understanding of needs and experiences of women and babies over 24 hour period.
  • Worked well in patient-focused, multidisciplinary team of [Number].
  • Developed core skills including phlebotomy and performing ultrasounds and ECGs whilst working on variety of departments.
  • Maintained accurate patient notes to hospital standards.
  • Ensured excellent patient experience by demonstrating exceptional attention to detail, empathetic customer service and communication.
  • Accurately employed clinical terminology to communicate effectively in teams of [Number].
  • Adhered to hospital health and safety and patient confidentiality policies and procedures.
  • Performed and recorded manual medical evaluations.
  • Delivered comprehensive, caring, research and evidence-based care to mothers and families.
  • Handled emergencies focused on achieving positive outcomes.
  • 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.
  • Safely delivered more than 40 babies in 3 years in the job.

Stonham
Hull, Kingston upon Hull

Drug, alcohol and mental health support worker
08.2009 - 08.2012

Job overview

  • Supported clients experiencing substance abuse issues, offering access to additional resources and targeted programmes.
  • Provided timely intake, assessment and appropriate intervention to clients experiencing crises.
  • Performed crisis interventions during emergency cases.
  • Provided emotional support to patients and families facing challenging situations.
  • Worked with practitioners and allied health professionals to provide practical support and follow-up to clients.
  • Maintained confidentiality of clients' information.
  • Assisted service users to obtain and access community resources.
  • Responded proactively to changing circumstances for optimised service user care.
  • Liaised with external and internal professionals to provide holistic support.
  • Identified key client needs to develop targeted support programmes.
  • Supported integration of service users back into community life to maximise successful transition rate.
  • Reported on clients' progress to evaluate service impact.
  • Attended regular training and supervision workshops for improved service user support.
  • Monitored client progress and adapted support programmes to meet changing needs.
  • Kept detailed, accurate records for well-maintained care continuity between support staff.
  • Promoted independence and positive wellbeing when working with vulnerable adults and children.
  • Developed and championed accessible, practical solutions for recurring problems faced by service users.
  • Listened to clients' current struggles to signpost relevant support.

Linden Lab- Secondlife
London, City of London

Marketing and public relations director
06.2007 - 08.2009

Job overview

  • Planned daily operations to focus team efforts on current priorities.
  • Established industry contacts and relationships with media.
  • Compiled content for various communication channels.
  • Monitored team budgets and forecasts to deliver against annual targets.
  • Boosted public image for target audiences using multiple engagement platforms.
  • Improved brand coverage across various platforms through strategic advertising campaigns.
  • Maintained consistent brand voice and style across content.
  • Assessed impact of current communications and tackled areas of weakness.
  • Applied diplomatic principles whilst protecting clients' interests.
  • Built positive, productive relationships with media outlets to maximise brand exposure.
  • Set standards for outgoing content, producing templates and examples.
  • Championed creative use of resources and collaboration.

Mitchells & Butlers
Hull, Kingston upon Hull

Pub supervisor
10.2005 - 06.2007

Job overview

  • Checked invoices against delivery notes and resolved any discrepancies with supplier before releasing for payment.
  • Managed 10+ staff and daily operations for pub chain
  • Advised on staff recruitment, providing induction and continuous training of all staff to improve levels of knowledge, confidence and ability.
  • Created welcoming environment and correct ambiance to generate customer loyalty and maintain highest professional standards.
  • Resolved staff and customer complaints, challenges and enquiries.
  • Communicated details of upcoming events, promotions and menu changes with all staff.
  • Oversaw maintenance of building, equipment and fixtures to uphold high standards of cleanliness, safety and security.
  • Prepared and monitored staff rotas to meet business needs, providing adequate cover at all times.
  • Kept constant awareness of any changes in food handling standards and other relevant legislation.
  • Observed strict confidentiality of all spoken and written personal information.

Currys
Hull, Kingston upon Hull

Lead cashier
01.2003 - 03.2005

Job overview

  • Completed opening and closing procedures each day.
  • Delivered outstanding customer care with proactive sales and listening skills.
  • Used cash registers and POS systems to request and record customer orders and compute transactions.
  • Answered questions about store policies and concerns politely and professionally, supporting positive customer experiences.
  • Processed sales, exchange and refund transactions efficiently to reduce customer waiting times.
  • Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
  • Resolved customer complaints and answered queries about store products.
  • Helped meet business needs by working extra shifts.
  • Educated customers on promotions, offers and special events to enhance product sales.
  • Handled cash and card payments with precision, maintaining customer confidentiality and discretion throughout.
  • Checked notes carefully to spot counterfeit currency.
  • Trained and mentored new cashiers and clerks in correct processes.
  • Used POS register system to total values and complete cheque, card, or mobile payments.
  • Upsold products and services when processing transactions.
  • Assisted with cashier close-down by counting drawer change and processing vouchers.
  • Assisted customers with finding items, completing exchanges and obtaining refunds.
  • Checked customer ID when selling age-restricted items, following store policy.

Education

University of Hull
Hull

Bachelor of Science from Midwifery
09.2019 - 09.2022

University overview

  • Member of Midwifery Society and Royal College of Midwives
  • Completed professional development in Nursing and Midwifery
  • Awarded Hull Employability Award
  • Elected Head Academic Student Course Representative
  • Continuing education in Mental and Physical Health and Wellbeing

University of Hull
Hull

Foundation Degree in Science from Health and Social Care
01.2018 - 01.2019

University overview

  • Completed professional development in Health and Social Care
  • Course representative

Skills

  • Exceptional communicator
  • Band 5 certified midwife
  • Registered with Royal College of Midwives
  • Calm under pressure
  • Problem solving
  • Record keeping
  • Training and development
  • care provision
  • Clinical risk assessment
  • Reproductive health counselling
  • Public health education
  • Point of care testing (POCT)
  • Safeguarding compliance and enforcement
  • Counselling
  • Clinical audits
  • Promoting Mental and Physical Health and wellbeing
  • Compassionate care
  • STI testing
  • Antenatal and postnatal care
  • Drug administration
  • Venepuncture
  • Time management
  • Communication skills

Timeline

Staff midwife
NHS Foundation Trust
10.2022 - Current
Student midwife
Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
09.2019 - 09.2022
University of Hull
Bachelor of Science from Midwifery
09.2019 - 09.2022
University of Hull
Foundation Degree in Science from Health and Social Care
01.2018 - 01.2019
Drug, alcohol and mental health support worker
Stonham
08.2009 - 08.2012
Marketing and public relations director
Linden Lab- Secondlife
06.2007 - 08.2009
Pub supervisor
Mitchells & Butlers
10.2005 - 06.2007
Lead cashier
Currys
01.2003 - 03.2005

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