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Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline
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Anna Kale

Pukerua Bay

Summary

I am a dedicated registered nurse (RN) with specialty experience in primary health, child and maternal health, clinical teaching and health promotion. I am a Community Nurse Prescriber, have completed my Postgraduate diploma and am currently working towards my Master's and Nurse Practitioner internship. Through my experience and studies, I have developed skills in assessment, treatment and communication skills whilst working with patients and whānau.

Knowledgeable [Desired Position] with extensive experience in providing high-quality patient care and leading nursing teams in diverse healthcare settings. Successfully coordinated and implemented patient care plans, ensuring optimal outcomes and patient satisfaction. Demonstrated advanced clinical skills and strong leadership in mentoring junior staff and managing complex medical situations.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Nurse - Practice Nurse

Ora Toa Medical Centre
08.2022 - Current
  • Senior Nurse at a busy medical centre
  • Community Nurse Prescriber running independent clinics
  • Clinical oversight of the Nursing team
  • Direction and delegation within the nursing team
  • Clinical phone triage
  • Nurse-led clinics – clinical assessments, prescribing, patient triage, health education/support
  • Supporting and working in a team environment
  • Focus on meeting health targets
  • Education and Study Days:
  • PGDip in Nursing Science: Advanced Assessment (A+), Pharmacology (A), Diversity in Health Care (A+), Health Care Evaluation (A)
  • Diabetes NZSSD
  • Immunisation Certification
  • Cervical Smear Certification

Business Owner

Nutrition Coach
04.2019 - Current
  • Coaching clients with clinical needs to achieve health goals through nutrition
  • Managing conditions like diabetes and hypertension
  • Promoting services via social media
  • Running physical fitness and children’s wellbeing classes

COVID Response Hub Team Lead

Te Runanga o Toa Rangatira
02.2022 - 08.2022
  • Advanced Clinical assessment and management of COVID-19 positive Patients
  • Provide clinical guidance and support to staff
  • Developing clinical processes and policies
  • Coordination with outreach services
  • Alignment with MOH guidelines

Clinical Lead and Swabbing

COVID Testing Centre
12.2021 - 02.2022
  • Clinical lead at CBAC testing centres (Tū Ora and Alpha Recruitment)
  • Team leadership and clinical guidance
  • Swabbing and MOH-compliant testing procedures
  • Patient support and reassurance

Independent Practice Nurse

Wakefield Hospital
10.2017 - 06.2021
  • Practice nurse in a busy Urology Practice
  • Pre- and post-operative assessments
  • Running nurse-led clinics, wound care, catheterisation
  • Managing ED and theatre bookings
  • Policy and procedure development

National Contact Tracing Centre

Ministry of Health
03.2020 - 04.2020
  • Calling close contacts of COVID-19 cases
  • Explaining isolation protocols
  • Providing reassurance and support

Clinical Teaching Associate

Massey University
03.2016 - 10.2017
  • Supporting 2nd and 3rd-year nursing students in clinical placements
  • Facilitating learning goals and feedback
  • Writing reports and coordinating assessments

Registered Nurse

Neonatal Intensive Care
01.2007 - 01.2013
  • Caring for infants of varying acuity in NICU
  • Ventilation, sterile line procedures, breastfeeding support
  • Precepting students, attending deliveries, patient admissions/discharges
  • Education and Study Days:
  • CPAP and SiPAP
  • Advanced Ventilation
  • Newborn Life Support
  • Surgical Infants and Extremely Premature Care
  • Paediatric and Neonatal Cardiology
  • Blood pressure, perfusion and blood gases

Education

Masters in Nursing Science - Nursing Science

Victoria University of Wellington
Wellington, NZ
12-2026

Bachelor in Nursing - Nursing

Massey University
Wellington
01-2007

Skills

  • Clinical judgment
  • Documentation accuracy
  • Health promotion
  • Quality improvement
  • Diabetes management
  • Disease prevention
  • Cardiac care
  • Pediatric care
  • Advanced nursing
  • Medication and IV administration
  • Patient care
  • Team coordination
  • Wound care
  • Licensed RN
  • Nursing staff leadership
  • Prescribing

Certification

Community Nurse Prescriber

Immunisation

Cervical Screening


Timeline

Senior Nurse - Practice Nurse

Ora Toa Medical Centre
08.2022 - Current

COVID Response Hub Team Lead

Te Runanga o Toa Rangatira
02.2022 - 08.2022

Clinical Lead and Swabbing

COVID Testing Centre
12.2021 - 02.2022

National Contact Tracing Centre

Ministry of Health
03.2020 - 04.2020

Business Owner

Nutrition Coach
04.2019 - Current

Independent Practice Nurse

Wakefield Hospital
10.2017 - 06.2021

Clinical Teaching Associate

Massey University
03.2016 - 10.2017

Registered Nurse

Neonatal Intensive Care
01.2007 - 01.2013

Masters in Nursing Science - Nursing Science

Victoria University of Wellington

Bachelor in Nursing - Nursing

Massey University

Personal Attributes

  • Strong communication skills: Able to communicate effectively, written and oral, professionally.
  • Highly motivated goal-setter: I set high-performance expectations within my personal and professional life.
  • Willingness to learn: I strive to learn new skills and concepts and enjoy putting these into practice in the work environment.
  • Maintain an excellent work-life balance: In addition to maintaining a successful family life and being a proud mother of three kids, I have been employed as Clinical Lead, Sole Practice nurse, CTA clinical educator and Nutrition Coach.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills: Developed through providing care for clients and whānau.
  • Administration and Organisation: I have developed administration and organisation skills through working in my Practice Nursing and Clinical Lead Roles.
Anna Kale