Thank you for the opportunity of presenting my CV.
In January 2015 I was appointed as the Maternity Nursing Services Manager to establish the maternity services for both Arab Euro Homecare Nursing and Intercare Health Center, a primary healthcare clinic which opened in February 2016 in Marina Village. http://www.intercare-health.com
Previously I was a Clinical Resource Midwife (CRM) at Corniche Hospital and part of the leadership team, where I became familiar with the critical role of clinical training & development as well as the SEHA healthcare structures and systems. I participated in two JCIA and BFHI re-accreditation processes at Corniche Hospital. Currently we are preparing for the first JCI homecare accreditation in Arab Euro Homecare Nursing.
At Corniche Hospital I was the lead CRM on labour & delivery unit and the wards. I was the lead on CME courses such as Mentoring, Perineal Repair and Pain Management which I compiled, coordinated and presented. I also participated in PROMPT and CTG workshops. I’m an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) and a PROMPT Instructor with current BLS and advanced NRP.
I have completed my MBA and soon will conclude the MSc Health Management along with my doctorate on healthcare leadership in Abu Dhabi.
My HAAD license and my UAE Visa are both current. I am available at your convenience for an interview and can be contacted on my mobile:xxxxxxxxxxx and email: vearle@gmail.com.
Thank you for your time and interest in considering my application.
I am confident that my experience, qualifications and interests make me an appropriate candidate for consideration to make a positive contribution towards the development and growth of your dynamic organisation.
Kind regards
Vearle Avni
VEARLE AVNI
Abu Dhabi, UAE. Mobile: +971 55xxxxx3 Email: xxxxxx
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Career and personal statement
I believe in the inherent potential within all of us.
My purpose in life is to actualize this within people and organizations to develop and perform at their best, particularly in times of change and challenge, supported by best-practice and international evidence-based knowledge made accessible to all through education.
With over 25 years combined experience in clinical practice, education, training and development, management and research I have an efficient and organized approach to my work, while being collaboratively creative and energetic as a proactive team player with well practiced organisational and communication skills. I work well under pressure bringing direction and support to the work environment in order to achieve the organisation’s goals.
I care deeply about the quality of care that women receive during their birthing experiences, contributing critical support to their fulfillment as women and mothers in family life and society.
Accomplishment
Set up maternity services for homecare nursing and primary health clinic 2015 - current
Successfully managed independent midwifery and birthing practice for 10 years 1995-2006
Established two tertiary education colleges 1992 + 2004
Reestablished SA Diabetes Association in Johannesburg South Africa 1993
Professional Memberships
APPPAH - Association of Pre and Perinatal Psychology and Health
SSIH - Society for Simulation in Healthcare
ILCA - International Lactation Consultants Association
RCM - Royal College of Midwives
ISNS - International Society of Neuro-Semantics
MCF - Meta Coach Foundation
ICF - International Coach Federation
EIWH - European Institute of Women’s’ Health
SAAWG - South African Association of Women Graduates
Conferences
Annual GCC Natural Birth and Breastfeeding Conference – annual attendance
iLactation Online Conference
Arab Health Midwifery Conference - annual attendance
Education
2015 Masters in Applied Business Research
2015 Hypnobirthing
2015 MBA – Masters in Business Administration
2014 Advanced NRP
2013 PROMPT Instructor (Practical Obstetric Multi Professional Training)
2012 Tertiary Education Diploma (UNISA)
2011 IBCLC - International Board Certified Lactation Consultant
2006 ETDP - Education, Training and Development Practitioner (SAQA)
2005 Master’s Degree: MCur - Maternal & Child Nursing Science, University of Johannesburg (UJ)
2003 ACMC - Associate Certified Meta Coach
2000 Research Methodology Certificate (UJ)
1999 Advanced Midwifery & Neonatal Nursing Science Diploma (UJ)
1999 Nursing Dynamics (Nursing Management) (UJ)
1998 Perinatal Educators Programme - Maternal and Neonatal Course
1982 Qualified Registered Midwife - RM
1981 Qualified Registered Nurse – RN
Studies in progress
DBA - Doctorate of Business Administration - Coaching in Leadership Development in Healthcare Sector, Abu Dhabi, UAE – completion end 2016
MSc Health Management – completion mid 2016
Professional Experience
January 2015 – Current
Arab Euro Home Nursing LLC + Intercare Health Center
Position: Maternity Nursing Services Manager
Appointed to set up maternity services for both the homecare nursing company and the primary healthcare clinic.
Responsible for development and implementation of maternity nursing services, objectives, policies and procedures in accordance with HAAD regulations, orientation and training, competencies, implementing systems, structures and programmes, business development strategies with market development.
Management of maternity nursing team.
Participation in JCI accreditation process for both organisations.
Intercare Health Center opened its doors in February 2016, where maternity services are now being offered; Lactation Clinic, Well Baby Clinic, Childbirth Education and other courses.
Member of core management team for both organisations.
Cover for Director of Nursing when away.
Roles and responsibilities include:
* Leadership * Supervision * Staffing * Policies & Procedures * Administration
* Regulatory Compliance * Patient Care * Education & Training * Marketing & Promotions
More specifically:
Conceptualized maternity services after market evaluation.
Compiled Strategic and Marketing Plan.
Provide leadership and supervision to my team, monitor nursing activity, communicate about any
changes and consistently provide feedback to my staff to ensure they comprehend the necessary changes to maintain the operations of the maternity nursing services department.
Improve the quality of patient care and services provided by my team ensuring quality customer
service and compliance with all rules and regulations, policies and procedures which I’ve set up for our
maternity department and HR for the operational aspects of the organisation.
Responsible for a variety of administrative activities such as interviewing, hiring and training staff,
scheduling off duties and month end reports.
Conduct Performance Appraisals undertaken annually with disciplines if required.
Manage and coordinate 15 maternity nurses between Zayed University Early Childhood
Learning center, homecare nursing and clinic.
Oversee and manage the work and services provided by the maternity nursing staff.
Compiled, developed and update policies & procedures, competencies, clinical
documentation and monitored compliance.
Created training and retail courses such as breastfeeding, babycare, baby safety courses.
Active participation in website development and FB group activity.
Participated in multiple management processes and activities for the roll out of the clinic.
Actively involved in marketing of services negotiating collaboration between service providers.
Responsible for all aspects of setting up the maternity services for the clinic – from ordering
stock to designing and marketing the courses – childbirth preparation, breastfeeding,
hypnobirthing - clinical documentation, consulting with the client, hire of staff, off duty
schedules, leave requests.
Using iClinic IT system.
Quality audit systems planning.
April 2012 – January 2015
Corniche Hospital, Education Department, Abu Dhabi, UAE
Position: Clinical Resource Midwife (CRM) Category: M5
Part of the nursing/midwifery leadership team responsible for developing and implementing appropriate clinical practice standards consistent with best practice guidelines.
Responsible for the implementation and delivery of patient care congruent with the mission, vision and values of the organization. Responsible for ensuring appropriate care was provided by nursing/midwifery staff which adhered to the Professional Code of Conduct and Scope of Practice of HAAD (Health Authorities of Abu Dhabi).
Participated in the development and maintenance of competency-based continuing education programmes that supported clinical staff towards improvement in clinical practice. Provided clinical leadership in midwifery.
Activities and Responsibilities as CRM:
Lead Clinical Resource Midwife - Labour and Delivery Unit working alongside staff
BFHI education clinical competencies with new staff working closely with Lactation Clinic
BFHI mandatory breastfeeding education - theory & clinical.
Administrator on STEP2 Breastfeeding online course.
Active participation in preparation for BFHI audit and reaccreditation in 2014.
Participation in policies, procedures and competencies being developed, maintained, implemented and compliance monitored
Training & development – up skilling of staff, providing training for mandatory education and competencies for staff
Orientation programme for new staff – mentored allocated staff, provided clinical orientation
Participated in CTG course (cardiotocograph – based on NICE guidelines)
Participated in PROMPT (Practical Obstetric Multi Professional Training) courses as a PROMPT Instructor – Obstetric emergencies training with drills following clinical guidelines and policies
Curriculum development, course design and fiscal planning - Compiled and provided e.g. Drill Coordinators Course, Mentoring Course, Pain Management Course all with HAAD CME points which I applied for on HAAD e-system
Designed and delivered Perineal Repair Course (CME) Coordinated initiation of online course
Quality Ambassador - quality improvement projects/audits on labour ward. IHI courses.
Perinatal Risk Management Committee – PRMC participation
Audits
HAAD CME applications for courses
Fetal link training for new staff
JCIA accreditation participation in 2011 + 2013
John Hopkins Nurses Video Conference lectures coordination and administration
Oracle Learning Management System, iPerform, Virtual SEHA & E-Library, IHI courses, Cerner, Fetalink.
October 2010 – March 2012
Corniche Obstetric Hospital, Abu Dhabi, UAE
Position: Midwife
Unit: Labour Ward - MDU (Initially on antenatal/postnatal ward then labour ward)
Overview of duties
Providing a high standard of midwifery and nursing care for mothers and babies, working within the evidence-based guidelines, policies and procedures of the hospital, promoting normality in pregnancy, birth and the peurperium, while also caring for the high risk patients. Incorporating breastfeeding practice and education with staff and patients to maintain BFHI accreditation standards in hospital.
Education and support in activities for professional development.
Drills Co-ordinator on labour ward.
Assessment of staff mandatory competencies.
2006 – August 2010 - Sandton Medi-Clinic, Johannesburg, South Africa.
375 bed Hospital. Labour Ward–10 Antenatal beds, 4 delivery rooms (2 water birth)
Position: Professional Midwife Unit: Labour Ward Permanent Staff
Types of patients: Private patients admitted for antenatal problems and delivery – preterm labour, multiple pregnancies, high risk patients. Circumcisions.
In Charge duties – allocation of daily roles and responsibilities according to scope of practice of staff, co-ordination of labour ward activities and maintenance of staff competencies through clinical on duty education and mentoring, providing a high standard of midwifery and nursing care for mothers, while working within the evidence-based guidelines, policies and procedures of the Medi-Clinic Group and requirements of the Private Practitioners. Responsible for Ward Round with the private obstetricians.
1995 – 2006 ‘Birthing Light’ Clinic, South Africa
Director/Owner - Private Practitioner, Lactation Consultant, Childbirth Educator, Trainer, Coach.
Holistic Integrative Midwifery service
Radio slot on weekly basis on Cami Radio
Over 10 years of management experience of community Midwifery Clinic providing home births, unit births, water births, antenatal and postnatal clinical and educational services and lactation services. Employed independent midwives.
Licenses
Valid Advanced NRP
Valid BLS
Valid HAAD license
Valid South African Nursing Council License
Valid IBCLC
References:
Contact details available on request