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Work History
Education
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Francisca  Flores Cascales

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
12.2021 - 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
05.2019 - 04.2023
  • 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
03.2019 - 05.2019
  • 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
07.2017 - 09.2018
  • 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
05.2019 - 05.2021

Master of Science - Ageing (Medicine)

Murcia University (UMU)
Murcia, Spain
09.2017 - 06.2018

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Murcia University (UMU)
Murcia, Spain
09.2012 - 07.2016

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
12.2021 - Current

Community Midwife and Labour Ward

Universitary Hospital Mutua De Terrassa
05.2019 - 04.2023

Bachelor of Science - Nursing Specialising in Obstetric-Gynaecological

Universitary Hospital Mutua De Terrassa
05.2019 - 05.2021

Nurse

Los Arcos Hospital
03.2019 - 05.2019

Master of Science - Ageing (Medicine)

Murcia University (UMU)
09.2017 - 06.2018

Pediatric Nurse

Virgen De La Arrixaca Hospital
07.2017 - 09.2018

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Murcia University (UMU)
09.2012 - 07.2016
Francisca Flores Cascales