I am a passionate and caring physiotherapist dedicated to gaining experience, improving clinical reasoning, and promoting cultural safety. I am skilled in collaborating effectively with patients and interdisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality healthcare services. I am committed to lifelong learning through professional development, ensuring the delivery of exceptional care at all times. In my spare time, I enjoy being outdoors (particularly at the beach), enjoying good food, keeping active, and spending time with friends and family.
Competent in inpatient and outpatient services.
Key workstreams included :
Rehabilitation, cardio-respiratory, mobility, older adult, neurology, pelvic health, oncology, chronic pain, and musculoskeletal
Additional responsibilities:
• Student supervisor
Quality improvement contributions include:
• Referral triaging
• STAH CCDM Champion for Allied Health
• Trendcare rollout Champion for Allied health
• Staff in-service training
• Unofficial social committee leader for our department
Key workstreams included :
Inpatient rotations through General Surgery/SPCU/ICU, General medicine, Orthopaedic rehab unit and Cardiothoracics/Cardiology.
Additional responsibilities:
• Student supervisor
• Contribution to weekend roster
Riana King
Te Whatu Ora/Health NZ - Kaitaia Hospital
Physiotherapy Team Leader
Email: riana.king@northlanddhb.org.nz
Contact Number: 09 408 9180 ext. 4845
Gabrielle Donnelly
Te Whatu Ora/Health NZ - Christchurch Hospital
Physiotherapy Team Leader
Email: gabrielle.donnelly@cdhb.health.nz
Contact Number: 021 229 5262