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Elaine Taylor
Riyadh
Summary
Qualified midwife with extensive experience in hospital and community settings. Proven track record at British International School Riyadh and as a freelance facilitator for Biz Group. Seeking remote employment opportunities to leverage skills and maintain professional engagement. Holds a Saudi driving license and possesses reliable transportation for flexible work arrangements. Proactive Professional with a rich blend of experience in healthcare and corporate training. Cultivates strong relationships and adapts strategies to meet varied needs, driving positive outcomes. Embraces cultural exploration while delivering impactful learning experiences.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Freelance Facilitator
Biz Group
01.2024 - Current
- Facilitate corporate team-building sessions for various large companies across KSA.
- Support participants in engaging with both large and small group activities.
- Assist teams in stepping out of comfort zones through dynamic activities.
- Integrate team-building exercises into sessions to strengthen group cohesion and collaboration.
Foundation Teaching Assistant/Support for Learning Teaching Assistant
British International School Riyadh
08.2021 - 10.2024
- Assisted teacher in providing play-based learning experiences for children.
- Supported compilation of reports on children's progress.
- Aided in teaching phonics and age-appropriate maths.
- Facilitated reading sessions with children.
- Helped during swimming lessons and engaged in play activities with children.
- Maintained student safety inside and outside classrooms in line with school safeguarding policies.
- Provided one-to-one support to pupils requiring additional help, enhancing their learning outcomes.
- Established positive relationships with students, leading by example and responding appropriately to classroom needs.
- Assisted in the creation and maintenance of a safe classroom environment, minimising risks and hazards.
- Cleaned and organised classrooms before lessons and cleared afterwards.
- Offered emotional support and guidance to pupils, fostering resilience and well-being.
- Helped students master learning concepts through one-on-one and small group tutoring.
- Assisted pupils with special educational needs, enabling equal access to learning resources and opportunities.
- Coordinated with teachers to identify pupils' areas of difficulty, facilitating targeted interventions.
- Supported diverse learning needs through tailored assistance, enhancing pupil engagement and understanding.
Hospital Midwife
University Hospitals of Coventry & Warwickshire NHS Trust
01.2014 - 01.2018
- Assisted in care delivery within midwifery led unit.
- Supported junior staff by allocating appropriate workloads.
- Responded to emergencies calmly and effectively.
- Mentored student midwives to enhance their skills and confidence.
- Educated parents on essential baby care practices including feeding and bathing.
- Adapted quickly to various hospital units as required.
- Established rapport with patients and their families to foster trust.
- Provided postnatal care, including breastfeeding advice and emotional support, to new mothers during recovery.
- Administered medications and injections as prescribed, adhering to strict medical protocols.
- Provided emotional support and reassurance to women and partners to ease fear and anxieties in giving birth.
- Advocated for patient preferences during labour, supporting informed decision-making and consent.
Northern Sales Manager
Single Use Surgical
01.2008 - 01.2014
- Assisted in territory planning to enhance appointment productivity.
- Established connections with NHS and private sector stakeholders to support product promotion.
- Supported sales initiatives through effective communication with end users and key opinion leaders.
- Gained understanding of financial and contractual challenges within healthcare sector.
- Presented products at exhibitions to increase market exposure.
- Compiled monthly and quarterly sales reports to identify new development opportunities.
- Oversaw after-sales support services, ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction and repeat business.
- Built new business partnerships to drive customer acquisition and generate revenue.
Community midwife
NE Wales NHS Trust
04.2004 - 01.2008
- Conduct home visits and support home births in Chester and North East Wales.
- Assist in antenatal and consultant-led clinics, providing guidance to expectant parents.
- Mentor students, offering support and fostering an open environment for queries.
- Teach antenatal classes, covering topics such as pregnancy, labour, and baby care essentials.
- Collaborate with healthcare professionals including consultants, anaesthetists, and paediatricians to ensure comprehensive patient care.
Student Midwife
School of Midwifery Aintree
04.2001 - 04.2004
- Trained across four hospitals within two NHS trusts, supporting delivery rates from 2,500 to 10,000 annually.
- Assisted in various midwifery practices at University Hospital Aintree, Liverpool Women's Hospital, Ormskirk District General Hospital, and Southport Hospital.
- Organised independent travel to Atlanta, USA to observe and compare international midwifery models.
- Acquired new skills by shadowing senior staff.
Education
DIP HE - Midwifery Studies
Edge Hill College Of H E
Ormskirk2004
A-Levels - Biology, PE, Chemistry & G.S.
Winstanley College
1999
Skills
- Group facilitation
- Team building
- Emotional intelligence
- Active listening
- Corporate training
- Progress assessment
- Learning strategies
- Communication skills
- Child development
- Safety compliance
- Mentorship
- Patient advocacy
- Confidentiality
- Self-awareness
- Timekeeping and scheduling
- Data collection and analysis
- Group facilitation techniques
- Task prioritisation
- Interpersonal skills
- Event planning aptitude
- Customer Service
- Operations management
- Detailed documentation
- Empathetic listening
- Multicultural sensitivity
- Collaborative strategy development
- Client-Centred approach
- Empathetic diplomacy
Interests
Timeline
Freelance Facilitator
Biz Group
01.2024 - Current
Foundation Teaching Assistant/Support for Learning Teaching Assistant
British International School Riyadh
08.2021 - 10.2024
Hospital Midwife
University Hospitals of Coventry & Warwickshire NHS Trust
01.2014 - 01.2018
Northern Sales Manager
Single Use Surgical
01.2008 - 01.2014
Community midwife
NE Wales NHS Trust
04.2004 - 01.2008
Student Midwife
School of Midwifery Aintree
04.2001 - 04.2004
DIP HE - Midwifery Studies
Edge Hill College Of H E
A-Levels - Biology, PE, Chemistry & G.S.
Winstanley College