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Amanda Tiller

Carteton,New Zealand

Summary

Dedicated registered nurse with over 16.5 years of experience in emergency and primary care, as well as medical and surgical nursing in New Zealand. Proven expertise in delivering high-quality patient care, supported by agency nursing experience in Australia. Strong ability to thrive in fast-paced environments while maintaining a compassionate approach to patient needs. Committed to continuous professional development and enhancing healthcare outcomes through effective collaboration and evidence-based practices.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Practice Nurse and Urgent Care Nurse

South Wairarapa Practice Partnership Limited
12.2021 - Current

Trained in Australasian triage for efficient patient assessment.

Maintained current CPR certification.

Current smear taker

Vaccinator across the lifespan including experience with travel medicine

Coordinates care for ongoing medical conditions.

Community nurse prescriber

Sexual health trained in prescribing oral contraceptive pill and Depo Provera injections.

Expert in venipuncture and IV medication administration.

Passionate about Māori health and improving health outcomes for Maori.

Trained in minor surgical procedures such as the removal of superficial skin lesions and suturing.

Trained in spirometry at Greenlane Hospital, Auckland.

Skilled in performing catheterization for both genders.

Trained in applying orthopedic casts.

Involved in quality improvement, developed an equity plan for improvement in Māori health.

Developed a policy and standing order for the administration of cryotherapy.

Involved in mentoring students and new graduate nurses.

Emergency and High Dependency Unit Nurse

Wairarapa Acute Services
10.2020 - 08.2025
  • Executed patient triage using the Australasian triage scale to assess patient need and ensure appropriate and timely treatment was achieved.
  • Managed a range of patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
  • Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
  • Competent in managing advanced respiratory equipment to care for patients with pneumonia, exacerbation of COPD etc such as airvo, BIPAP and CPAP.
  • Trained in cardio version.
  • Competent in reading ECG’s.
  • Involved in preparing critically unwell patients to transfer to ICU with the flight team.
  • Involved in caring for patients who required thrombolysis for stroke management and myocardial infarction.
  • Competent in administering advanced cardiac medications such as labetalol, GTN, metaraminol etc.
  • Competent in providing care for patients presenting post trauma accidents such as MVAs.
  • Competent in providing care to patients presenting with complex mental health conditions.

Practice Nurse

Whaiora Medical Centre
06.2019 - 10.2020

Enhanced health services centered on Kaupapa Māori principles.

Administered treatment for a wide range of medical conditions throughout the lifespan.

Vaccinator

Provided specialized treatment for wounds.

Delivered care in acute care clinic for patients with same-day acute health conditions, including chest pain, respiratory illness, and orthopedic injuries.

Executed thorough assessments for individuals with acute medical issues.

Conducted phone triage to assess and prioritize client needs.

Managed medication distribution effectively.

Medical/Surgical Nurse

Wairarapa DHB
01.2017 - 06.2019

Provided care for diverse postoperative patients in orthopaedics, gynaecology, and urology.

Handled treatment for patients with severe medical issues like pneumonia and congestive heart failure.

General Surgical, Vascular and ENT Nurse

Capital and Coast DHB
06.2013 - 12.2016

Managed preoperative and postoperative care for diverse surgical patients.

Registered Nurse

VNS Nursing Agency
09.2012 - 06.2013

Delivered surgical, medical, and emergency nursing services in Melbourne hospitals.

Registered Nurse

Malvern Nursing Agency
03.2012 - 06.2013

Delivered surgical, medical, and emergency nursing services in Melbourne hospitals.

Combined Medical/Surgical Nurse

Nelson Marlborough DHB
11.2010 - 02.2012

Cared for a range of postoperative orthopaedic and gynaecology, urology, general surgical patients.

Cared for patients presenting with acute medical conditions such as pneumonia, cellulitis, congestive heart failure, exacerbation of COPD etc

General Surgical/Vascular and ENT Nurse

Nelson Marlborough DHB
01.2010 - 11.2010

Managed responsibilities during a 10-month maternity leave coverage.

Managed preoperative and postoperative care for diverse surgical patients, including vascular, general surgical and ENT cases.

New Graduate Surgical Nurse

Nelson Marlborough DHB
01.2009 - 01.2010

Managed preoperative and postoperative care for diverse surgical patients, including gynecological, orthopedic, urology, and general surgeries.

Elderly Caregiver

The Wood Retirement Village
12.2006 - 12.2008
  • Supported hygiene activities including bathing, grooming, dressing, feeding, and toileting.
  • Administration of medications
  • Led team of caregivers and oversaw shift operations.

Elderly Caregiver

Bethsaida Retirement Village
12.2005 - 12.2006

Provided personal care to elderly individuals.

Education

Masters Degree - Nursing

Massey University
11.2023

Bachelor of Nursing - undefined

Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology
01.2008

Skills

  • Excellent assessment skills
  • Good communication skills
  • Can work effectively in a team or alone
  • Current Vaccinators Certificate, recently updated July 2025
  • Covid 19 Vaccinator online training completed
  • Community nurse prescriber
  • Sexual health trained and can prescribe the emergency contraceptive pill, oral contraceptives and the Depo provera inj
  • Med tech 32 Trained and Indici trained
  • Very competent with IV therapy and medications
  • Excellent knowledge of most surgical and medical issues/conditions
  • Excellent knowledge of wound care and the appropriate dressings to use
  • Competent with the following nursing skills: can insert catheters for both genders, take ECG’s, bloods and cannulate

Hobbies

Mum of two beautiful daughters Sophie and Ava and wife to Luke. Passionate about sport especially netball and bush walking. A love for music especially tinkering around on my piano.

Avid reader.

Lover of the West Coat where I grew up and I enjoy gold panning and greenstoning when I am home.

Additional Education

  • IV cannulation and phlebotomy 25th of August 2016.
  • Stoma and Continence Study Day 3rd of July 2017.
  • The Treaty of Waitangi and Health 13-14th of September 2018.
  • Spirometry Workshop 06 March 2020
  • ALERT Course 06/11/2020.
  • Covid-19 Vaccinator Education Course Online June 03, 2021.
  • Tikanga Maori Level 3 June 2021.
  • Te reo level 4 2023
  • Kaiāwhina Mana Taurite Equity Peer Group: Tangata Whaikaha (Disability, Ablelism) 02/02/2023.
  • Kaiāwhina Mana Taurite Equity Peer Group: Kaiāwhina role and Foundation Standards overview 16/03/2023.
  • Kaiāwhina Mana Taurite Equity Peer Group: Te Puna accessing the data and making it a useful tool.
  • Kaiāwhina Mana Taurite Equity Peer Group: Māori Engagement.
  • Management of Actual and Potential Aggression (MAPA) Foundation Programme. ( Including Disengagements and Physical Holding Skills). 18/05/2023.
  • The Office of the Privacy Commissioner’s online learning module: Health ABC 01/05/2023.
  • The Office of the Privacy Commissioner’s online learning: Privacy ABC 01/05/2023.
  • Health and Disability Commissioners e-learning: How the code of rights improves health and disability services.
  • Cervical Screening Course: 04/07/2023
  • Te Tiriti O Waitangi and Māori Health: 20/07/2023.
  • Certificate of Training for Ferinject IV Preparation for the Treatment of iron Deficiency: 28/08/2023.
  • Preceptor course 01/11/2023
  • 16/11/2023 and the 17/11/2023: NZ Respiratory conference.
  • Casting Basics course: 13/09/2024
  • Mechanical Ventilation training day: 25/09/2024.
  • Certificate of Resuscitation and Emergency Care: Core Advanced 25/10/2024.
  • New Zealand Triage Course 09th and 10th of November 2024.
  • Certificate in contraception and Sexual Health: 07/05/202
  • Community Nurse Prescribing Course: March 2025 to September 2025.
  • Vaccinator update 12/07/2025
  • Diabetes Study Day 24/07/2025.

Timeline

Practice Nurse and Urgent Care Nurse

South Wairarapa Practice Partnership Limited
12.2021 - Current

Emergency and High Dependency Unit Nurse

Wairarapa Acute Services
10.2020 - 08.2025

Practice Nurse

Whaiora Medical Centre
06.2019 - 10.2020

Medical/Surgical Nurse

Wairarapa DHB
01.2017 - 06.2019

General Surgical, Vascular and ENT Nurse

Capital and Coast DHB
06.2013 - 12.2016

Registered Nurse

VNS Nursing Agency
09.2012 - 06.2013

Registered Nurse

Malvern Nursing Agency
03.2012 - 06.2013

Combined Medical/Surgical Nurse

Nelson Marlborough DHB
11.2010 - 02.2012

General Surgical/Vascular and ENT Nurse

Nelson Marlborough DHB
01.2010 - 11.2010

New Graduate Surgical Nurse

Nelson Marlborough DHB
01.2009 - 01.2010

Elderly Caregiver

The Wood Retirement Village
12.2006 - 12.2008

Elderly Caregiver

Bethsaida Retirement Village
12.2005 - 12.2006

Bachelor of Nursing - undefined

Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology

Masters Degree - Nursing

Massey University
Amanda Tiller