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Midwife CV Example
Maternity units in Ireland recruit midwives on NMBI registration in the Midwife Division and on the range of care you can provide across antenatal, labour ward and postnatal settings. Name the units you have worked in, your birth numbers where you know them, and emergency training such as PROMPT and neonatal resuscitation.
Professional summary example
NMBI-registered midwife with [X] years across antenatal, labour ward and postnatal care, trained in PROMPT and neonatal resuscitation.
Skills employers search for
- Antenatal care
- Labour and birth care
- Postnatal care
- Fetal monitoring (CTG)
- Neonatal assessment
- Breastfeeding support
- Obstetric emergencies
- Health education
Tools and systems
- Maternal and Newborn Clinical Management System (MN-CMS)
- CTG monitoring systems
Personal strengths
- Compassion
- Calm under pressure
- Clear communication
- Teamwork
Example achievements
Replace each [X] with your own numbers.
- Supported [X] births on a busy labour ward
- Provided antenatal and postnatal care to [X] women per week
- Responded to obstetric emergencies as part of the PROMPT-trained team
- Mentored [X] student midwives
Turn duties into results
Weak
Looked after mothers and babies
Strong
Supported [X] births a year and ran antenatal classes for [X] parents
Action verbs to start your bullet points
- Supported
- Delivered
- Monitored
- Educated
- Managed
- Responded
- Coordinated
- Mentored
Qualifications and certifications to list
- NMBI registration (Midwife Division)
- PROMPT obstetric emergency training
- NRP neonatal resuscitation
Registration: Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI)
Typical education: BSc Midwifery or post-registration Higher Diploma
Common mistakes on a Midwife CV
- Leaving out NMBI PIN
- No labour ward experience detail
- Missing emergency training
- Not stating unit size
Build your Midwife CV
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I am applying for the Staff Midwife post at [unit]. I have [X] years across labour ward and postnatal care, and I am PROMPT and NRP trained.
Questions
Which registration should a midwife list?
Your NMBI registration in the Midwife Division and your PIN, near the top. If you are also a registered general nurse, list that too.
How do I show midwifery experience?
Separate antenatal, labour ward, postnatal and community experience, and give numbers where you can, such as births supported or clinics run. Mention the electronic record system you have used.
Which training courses matter most?
Obstetric emergency training such as PROMPT, neonatal resuscitation (NRP), CTG interpretation and breastfeeding support courses. Give the date you last completed each.