Barbara Rendall
Whanganui,MWT
Summary
An active, motivated, reliable and honest woman with excellent communication skills. I keep active in the community by hiking, tramping with clubs as well as e bike riding tracks in New Zealand and overseas. I participate in local church events where able.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Patient Transfer Driver
St Johns Ambulance
05.2022 - 07.2023
- Inspected vehicle before and after trips and logged and reported mechanical problems to avoid unsafe hazards.
- Communicated with dispatchers and other office personnel to handle two-way updates and adjust daily schedules.
- Determined quickest and safest routes for delivery by using effective planning and organizational skills.
- Conferred with dispatch to relay delays, receive route, and adjust plans to meet daily targets.
- Managed paperwork effectively, ensuring all documentation was completed accurately and submitted on time.
- Demonstrated excellent navigation skills, using GPS systems to efficiently navigate complex routes.
- Coordinated efficient routes for optimal delivery scheduling and maximum daily performance.
- Established strong relationships with customers by providing professional and courteous service during deliveries.
- Supported a safe work environment by adhering to company policies and following traffic regulations at all times during transit operations.
- Effectively prioritized and organized daily tasks to maximize productivity, ensuring all assigned deliveries were completed within the designated time frame.
- Documented mileage, deliveries, pickups, customer issues and damages.
- Increased customer satisfaction by addressing any concerns or complaints professionally and promptly resolving issues when possible.
- Maintained a clean and organized vehicle interior to create a professional appearance for customers during pickup and delivery operations.
Remote Aboriginal Healthcare
Nganajara Health
07.2016 - 03.2018
Registered Nurse
Lakes DHB
01.2003 - 01.2016
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Streamlined medication administration processes for increased safety and accuracy during busy shifts.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- Worked with healthcare team to develop new dialysis treatment flow sheet and other log forms, improving clinical documentation and accountability.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
Education
Bachelor Of Nursing - Healthcare
Wintec
Hamilton, WKO12.2003
Skills
- Team Management
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Quality Assurance
- Friendly, Positive Attitude
- Task Prioritization
- Basic Math
- PPE use
- Computer Skills
- Self-Directed
- Project Planning
- Organizational Skills
- Analytical Thinking
- Public Speaking
- Interpersonal Communication
- Troubleshooting
- Written Communication
Timeline
Patient Transfer Driver
St Johns Ambulance
05.2022 - 07.2023
Remote Aboriginal Healthcare
Nganajara Health
07.2016 - 03.2018
Registered Nurse
Lakes DHB
01.2003 - 01.2016
Bachelor Of Nursing - Healthcare
Wintec
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