Abby Forrest-Chambers
Whangarei,NTL
Summary
Registered Nurse with a critical care and high-dependency background. Possess essential skills in patient care, multidisciplinary teamwork, and critical care nursing. Known for effective communication, adaptability to high-stress environments, and commitment to maintaining patient safety. Previous roles highlight effective communication with patients, families, and medical staff, along with a passionate contribution to quality, equitable healthcare delivery.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Health NZ
Whangarei, NTL
04.2025 - Current
- Completed nurse-only fixed-wing transfers between Northland's regional hospitals and Auckland City Hospital. Primarily, patients require cardiac angiograms, pacemaker insertions, repatriations for MDT, and further medical management.
- Collaborated with the pilots and load masters to ensure safe and efficient medical operations.
- Monitored patient vital signs and adjusted interventions during flights.
- Prepared and maintained medical equipment for emergency situations on board.
- Educated patients and families on care plans before and during flights.
- Conducted pre-flight safety checks of medical gear and supplies for readiness.
- Assessed patients for potential risks associated with air travel, such as hypoxia.
- Maintained accurate records of all in-flight medical treatments and interventions.
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Health New Zealand
Whangarei, NTL
01.2023 - Current
- Delivered comprehensive care to critically ill and high-dependency patients in dynamic ICU environment, prioritizing patient safety and comfort.
- Monitored ventilator settings and adjusted them according to physician orders or established protocols.
- Administered and titrated critical infusions to achieve prescribed target observations, and monitored patient responses to ensure safety and efficacy.
- Evaluated patient responses and outcomes to ensure effectiveness of nursing interventions.
- Conducted regular assessments of patients to monitor health status and detect changes. and monitoring of vital signs.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare team to coordinate patient care plans, ensuring timely interventions and optimal outcomes.
- Precepted new nursing staff on protocols and best practices in ICU settings.
- Performed bedside procedures such as wound dressing changes, catheterizations, tracheostomy care, and management of central venous access devices.
- Developed and maintained professional relationship with members of health care team, patient, and patient's family
- Cared for pediatric patients receiving Bubble CPAP and high-flow oxygen therapy.
- Exposure to acute, subacute, medical, surgical, orthopedic, emergency, neonatal, pediatric, and rehab wards through redeployment.
Community Health Worker
Health NZ
Whangarei, NTL
01.2022 - 12.2022
- Performed clinical tasks at COVID-19 testing stations across Northland.
- Assisted the Whangarei District Nursing team with patient wound care and the delivery of medical supplies and medications.
- Administrative roles in COVID-19 vaccination clinics across Northland.
Health Care Assistant
Kerikeri Retirement Village
kerikeri, NTL
01.2021 - 12.2022
- Monitored resident conditions, promptly reporting changes to nursing staff to facilitate timely care.
- Supported residents in daily living activities and personal care to enhance comfort and well-being.
- Ensured cleanliness and hygiene in resident living spaces and common areas to promote health and safety.
Barista
Columbus cafe
kerikeri, NTL
11.2018 - 12.2020
- Greeted customers and took orders for coffee drinks, food items, and other beverages.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure efficient service.
- Maintained the cleanliness of workstations and dining areas during shifts.
Crew Member
Mcdonalds
kerikeri, NTL
10.2016 - 10.2018
- Provided excellent customer service in a fast-paced dining environment.
- Communicated effectively with customers to address inquiries and concerns.
- Handled cash transactions accurately and efficiently at the register.
- Prepared food items according to established recipes and standards.
Education
Post-Graduate Diploma - Critical Care Nursing
Massey University
Auckland12-2025
Post-Graduate Certificate - Nursing
University of Auckland
Auckland, NZ12-2024
Bachelor of Nursing -
NorthTec
Whangarei, NZ12-2022
NCEA Levels 1, 2, & 3.
Kerikeri High School
Kerikeri, NZ11-2019
Skills
- Critical thinking
- Patient assessment
- Team collaboration
- Medical documentation
- Time management
- Basic life support 2025
- Manual handling 2025
- Pressure area care
- Invasive and non-invasive ventilation management and weaning
- Hygiene care for mechanically ventilated patients
- Continuous vital signs monitoring
- Patient and family education
- Advocating for patients and families
- Active participation in family meetings
- Palliative care
- Withdrawal of life-sustaining treatments
- Providing culturally safe care
- Titration of vasopressors and inotropes
- Arterial line management
- Arterial blood gas interpretation
- Electrolyte replacement
- Central venous access device management (PICC, CVL, Vascath, and Midlines)
- Patient-controlled analgesia and epidural management
- Continuous renal replacement therapy
- Tracheostomy management and assisting in cannulation
- Advanced Life Support certified
- Bubble CPAP
- Endotracheal tube nursing management
- Female catheterization
- Nasogastric tube insertion and nursing care
- Acknowledging my existing skill set and escalating concerns to senior nursing staff, as appropriate
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Health NZ
04.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Health New Zealand
01.2023 - Current
Community Health Worker
Health NZ
01.2022 - 12.2022
Health Care Assistant
Kerikeri Retirement Village
01.2021 - 12.2022
Barista
Columbus cafe
11.2018 - 12.2020
Crew Member
Mcdonalds
10.2016 - 10.2018
Post-Graduate Diploma - Critical Care Nursing
Massey University
Post-Graduate Certificate - Nursing
University of Auckland
Bachelor of Nursing -
NorthTec
NCEA Levels 1, 2, & 3.
Kerikeri High School