Sarah Ann Lewis
Northampton,United Kingdom
Summary
A highly skilled Midwife who has completed the Return to Practise Midwifery course after a 2.5 year break due to a back operation.
I have extensive experience in caseload management and organizational efficiency. I demonstrate exceptional communication techniques and provide evidence-based care in compliance with guidelines and protocols.
Strong analytical skills and leadership qualities are shown, which enhance team collaboration and adherence to the NMC code.
I am committed to ongoing professional development, aiming to leverage competencies for improved outcomes in maternity services.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work history
999 call taker
South Central Ambulance Service
Bicester, Oxfordshire
2024.02 - 2024.06
- Assessed caller's needs swiftly for appropriate response and actions.
- Adapted communication style appropriately according to age and emotional state of the caller.
- Demonstrated outstanding empathy when dealing with vulnerable individuals.
- Conducted thorough risk assessments based on available information.
- Gathered relevant information accurately to assist dispatch and medical teams.
- Utilised mapping software effectively to locate callers quickly.
- Demonstrated resilience in handling emotionally challenging calls daily.
- Maintained professional courtesy at all times whilst dealing with distressed callers.
- Listened actively to caller concerns, questions and priorities.
- Logged critical information onto computer system.
Midwife
Bedford Hospital NHS Trust
Bedford, Central Bedfordshire
2020.02 - 2022.04
- Administered medications, resulting in effective pain management during labour.
- Managed health complications with timely interventions to ensure mother and baby's safety.
- Coordinated with a team of healthcare professionals for comprehensive patient care.
- Ensured successful delivery by providing expert prenatal care and support.
- Achieved positive feedback from patients due to excellent bedside manners and empathetic approach.
- Handled emergency situations, ensuring immediate response to high-risk conditions.
- Educated families on newborn care, contributing to confident parenting skills.
- Developed individualised care plans by thorough assessment of patients' needs and concerns.
- Cooperated within multidisciplinary team settings for improved patient outcomes.
- Took patient samples, checked temperatures and monitored blood pressure and pulse, fostering patient health.
- Provided emotional support for reduced stress during labour.
- Maintained detailed medical records for accurate tracking of patient history.
- Monitored patient progress, leading to timely identification of potential risks.
- Offered postnatal advice, promoting healthy recovery and breastfeeding practices.
- 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.
- Supported daily care of baby, advising new mothers on feeding, bathing and breast feeding techniques.
- Provided care to pregnant women in homes, clinics and hospitals.
- Monitored progress and administered medication, injections and intravenous infusions during labour.
- 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.
- Handled emergencies focused on achieving positive outcomes.
- Provided emotional support during delivery, coaching and calming patients to enable safe delivery.
- Advised and supported parents after miscarriage, termination and stillbirth.
- 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.
- 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.
- Promoted positive parenting through health education and SIDS prevention inline with public health agenda.
- 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.
- Provided breastfeeding education and support to promote improved uptake in new mums.
- Evaluated, updated and documented patient information according to changes in condition to optimise outcomes.
- Kept patients fully informed of procedural steps and implemented aromatherapy, massage and supportive techniques to ease anxiety.
- Administered pain relief and therapies to labouring mothers for improved childbirth experiences.
- Planned appropriate prenatal and postnatal care packages for parents and babies.
Fertility nurse/midwife
CARE Fertility
Northampton, Northamptonshire
2016.06 - 2018.07
- blood taking skills
- Monitored patient progress, leading to timely identification of potential risks.
- Provided family planning advice leading to informed reproductive choices.
- Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Quickly learned and applied new skills to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Maintained privacy and confidentiality whilst dealing with sensitive medical information.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- injection technique sessions
Community midwife
Northampton General Hospital
Northampton, Northamptonshire
2006.02 - 2016.06
- Cooperated within multidisciplinary team settings for improved patient outcomes.
- Gave vaccinations according to NHS immunisation schedule safeguarding infants against infectious diseases.
- Ensured successful delivery by providing expert prenatal care and support.
- Enhanced overall patient care by developing a personalised approach to midwifery.
- Conducted comprehensive pregnancy assessments to ensure mother and baby health.
- Identified high-risk pregnancies through attentive observation and testing procedures.
- Facilitated successful birthing plans with careful attention to parent preferences.
- Served as a reliable point of contact throughout the maternity journey, providing reassurance and guidance when needed.
- Promoted constant communication between pregnant women and their primary healthcare providers, keeping all parties well-informed on progress and concerns.
- Ensured safe labour practices to promote healthy childbirth outcomes.
- Managed efficient home visits for optimal prenatal and postnatal support.
- Achieved improved maternal understanding with clear educational resources.
- Provided crucial emotional support for reduced stress during pregnancy and childbirth.
- Assisted in the delivery of babies, ensuring safety and comfort of mother and child.
- Participated actively in team meetings within the wider healthcare team, contributing valuable insights from fieldwork.
- Supported breastfeeding education with practical demonstrations and advice sessions.
- Monitored health of mother and child, referring mother to obstetrician in case of medical complications.
- Took patient samples, checked temperatures and monitored blood pressure and pulse, fostering patient health.
- Supported daily care of baby, advising new mothers on feeding, bathing and breast feeding techniques.
- Educated women about accessible care and services during pregnancy, labour and early post natal period.
- Identified high risk pregnancies, working closely with health care professionals for continued health and safety of mother and child.
- Committed to equal treatment of women from all backgrounds and circumstances and remained actively informed on ethical practices in cases of sensitive situations.
- Provided care to pregnant women in homes, clinics and hospitals.
- Monitored the condition of the fetus, applying effective pain management techniques to facilitate smooth labour.
- Trained junior colleagues while educating self about recent developments in midwifery.
- Advised and supported parents after miscarriage, termination and stillbirth.
- Conducted parenting classes, clinical examinations and screenings for accurate antenatal care.
- Promoted positive parenting through health education and SIDS prevention inline with public health agenda.
- Wrote patient care plans after assessing and monitoring expectant mothers and developing fetuses.
- Offered emotional support following traumatic miscarriage, termination of pregnancy, neonatal complications and stillbirths.
- Assisted parents during childbirth with clinical and emotional support.
- Advised women on pregnancy nutrition to maintain good health in mums and babies.
- Identified high-risk pregnancies and senior staff for appropriate treatment, preventing further complications.
- Minimised risks of pregnancy discomfort by educating patients on rest and exercises to boost wellbeing.
- Evaluated, updated and documented patient information according to changes in condition to optimise outcomes.
- Recorded and reported births to meet legal and professional obligations.
- Supported patients by helping prepare detailed, individualised birth plans tailored to patient needs and preferences.
- Kept patients fully informed of procedural steps and implemented aromatherapy, massage and supportive techniques to ease anxiety.
- Organised scheduled parenting and health education services for expectant women.
- Conducted postpartum home visits to assess health, identify problems and implement early interventions during postpartum period.
- Planned appropriate prenatal and postnatal care packages for parents and babies.
Education
Diploma in Midwifery - Midwifery
University of Northampton
Northampton 2003.01 - 2006.01
Access to Health - health studies
Northampton College
Northampton 1998.09 - 2000.09
Return to Practise - Midwifery
Coventry University
Coventry 2025.02 - 2026.04
NIPE - Midwifery
Coventry University
Coventry 2025.10 - 2025.12
Skills
- Acting Junior sister experience
- Caseload management
- Organisational skills and the ability to work effectively within a management structure
- Excellent communication skills, listening, counselling, verbal and non verbal
- Work autonomously, I have the ability to perform and manage work independently
- Confident, supportive and effective communication with multi-disciplinary teams
- Analytical skills
- Adhere to the NMC code
- Provide evidence based care adhering to protocols and guidelines of the area working in
- Masters level study
- Ongoing further professional development
- leadership qualities
Affiliations
- Since my Spinal Fusion I have found a bigger love for walking, I have done many charity walks over the years too..
- I have taken up boxing which has strengthened up my body and is amazing for the mind.
- I enjoy music festivals
- My 4 children (32, 30, 24 and 15) are hugely involved in my life and we do lots of our mutual hobbies and interests together
Timeline
NIPE - Midwifery
Coventry University
2025.10 - 2025.12
Return to Practise - Midwifery
Coventry University
2025.02 - 2026.04
999 call taker
South Central Ambulance Service
2024.02 - 2024.06
Midwife
Bedford Hospital NHS Trust
2020.02 - 2022.04
Fertility nurse/midwife
CARE Fertility
2016.06 - 2018.07
Community midwife
Northampton General Hospital
2006.02 - 2016.06
Diploma in Midwifery - Midwifery
University of Northampton
2003.01 - 2006.01
Access to Health - health studies
Northampton College
1998.09 - 2000.09