Francisca Flores Cascales
Barcelona
Summary
Committed Midwife providing holistic and women-centered care, actively listening to healthcare clients and addressing their anxieties. Communicating seamlessly with multidisciplinary teams in clinical environments. Efficient and prioritizing care with problem-solving abilities.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Midwife in Labour Ward and Triage
Sant Pau´s Hospital
2021.12 - Current
- Coordinated and provided pain relief to patients during active labour in low and high risk women, offering support and guidance to minimise distress.
- Proficient in managing obstetric emergencies, such as PPH, shoulder dystocia, cord prolapse, etc.
- Resuscitation of newborn within a multidisciplinary team.
- Assistance with breastfeeding after childbirth.
- Support and management of pregnancy losses, bereavement and abortions through medication administration and emotional support.
- Mentoring junior midwifes and nurses to appropriately provide holistic midwifery care for women, babies and families.
- Suture technique of perineal wound during delivery.
Community Midwife and Labour Ward
Universitary Hospital Mutua De Terrassa
2019.05 - 2023.04
- Conducted pre-labour educational seminars covering topics of reproductive health, preparation for parenthood and breastfeeding to promote health of mothers and babies.
- Identified age, pre-existing conditions and lifestyle to determine high-risk pregnancies.
- Assessment of women in sexual and reproductive health, from menarche to menopause, including the detection and monitoring of sexual transmitted diseases in collaboration with the gynecologist.
Nurse
Los Arcos Hospital
2019.03 - 2019.05
- Emergency services.
- Performed in-depth prevention assessments, maintaining patient health and safety.
- Prepared patients for clinical procedures, providing reassurance and practical advice to ease concerns.
- Measured blood pressure, pulse and temperature to assess and record vital signs.
Pediatric Nurse
Virgen De La Arrixaca Hospital
2017.07 - 2018.09
- Performed ongoing monitoring, support and assessment of patients' physical and physiological needs.
- Administered emergency medical care for children with acute medical conditions promptly to reduce recovery times.
- Provided quality nursing care following resident care policies and procedures.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Specialising in Obstetric-Gynaecological
Universitary Hospital Mutua De Terrassa
Barcelona, Spain 2019.05 - 2021.05
Master of Science - Ageing (Medicine)
Murcia University (UMU)
Murcia, Spain 2017.09 - 2018.06
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Murcia University (UMU)
Murcia, Spain 2012.09 - 2016.07
Skills
- Emotional Care, demonstrating understanding, compassion, patience and support in every situation, developed in every day practice.
- Work in multidisciplinary teams.
- Holistic care, through active listening, assessment, and communication.
- Antenatal care in community service.
- Observation monitoring, through the interpretation of RCTG.
- Pregnancy and birth management.
Additional Information
Training Courses
- Good practices in breastfeeding COIB (2023).
- Neonatal resuscitation course SENEO (2023).
- Exercise in pregnant women COIB (2022).
- Movement-based childbirth course (Nuria Vives 2022).
- Water-birth course (Barbara Harper 2022).
- Perinatal grief management ( Valle de Hebron Hospital 2021).
Publications
- 2020 FAME Influence of perineal massage on reducing perineal trauma during childbirth.
- 2021 Postpartum Care at ASSIR Mutua de Terrassa. Changes caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Languages
Spanish
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
English
Advanced (C1)
Additional information
- Interested in researching and professional development.
- Driving UE license.
- Full-time availability
- IT skills
References
- Name: Anna Ramos de LLuis. Designation: Supervisor. e-mail address: aramosd@santpau.cat
- Name: Gracia Coll. Designation: Supervisor. e-mail address: ecoll@mutuaterrassa.cat
- Name: Marta Espejo. Designation: Tutor. E-mail address: mespejo@mutuaterrassa.cat
Timeline
Midwife in Labour Ward and Triage
Sant Pau´s Hospital
2021.12 - Current
Community Midwife and Labour Ward
Universitary Hospital Mutua De Terrassa
2019.05 - 2023.04
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Specialising in Obstetric-Gynaecological
Universitary Hospital Mutua De Terrassa
2019.05 - 2021.05
Nurse
Los Arcos Hospital
2019.03 - 2019.05
Master of Science - Ageing (Medicine)
Murcia University (UMU)
2017.09 - 2018.06
Pediatric Nurse
Virgen De La Arrixaca Hospital
2017.07 - 2018.09
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Murcia University (UMU)
2012.09 - 2016.07
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