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Beverly Thompson

Summary

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.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Physiotherapist

Te Whatu Ora - Te Tai Tokerau/Northland
06.2024 - 06.2025

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


Physiotherapist

Te Whatu Ora - Waitaha Canterbury
01.2023 - 05.2024

Key workstreams included :

Inpatient rotations through General Surgery/SPCU/ICU, General medicine, Orthopaedic rehab unit and Cardiothoracics/Cardiology.

  • Managed high-volume caseload and organized daily schedules of assistants and patients.
  • Assisted in safe discharge planning and reducing length of hospital stay.
  • Used appropriate treatment plans to improve patient's respiratory function and mobility to prevent complications related to post op, immobility and illness.
  • Rehabilitation of post-operative patients by providing expert guidance, providing education sessions and running a group cardiac rehab exercise class.
  • Coordinated patient care with interdisciplinary team of medical professionals and specialists.

Additional responsibilities:

• Student supervisor

• Contribution to weekend roster


Sports Medic

Otago/Canterbury Rugby
04.2021 - 08.2022
  • Pregame strapping, side-line first aid management and post-game injury checks
  • Concussion recognition and management

Retail Pharmacy Assistant

Shackleton’s Pharmacy
02.2017 - 01.2022
  • Customer service to our local community
  • Product advice
  • Blood pressure checks
  • Efficient stock-taking and maintenance
  • Delivery of prescriptions to customer homes.

Education

Bachelor of Physiotherapy -

University of Otago
Dunedin, NZ
12.2022

NCEA Level 3 -

Kaitaia College
2018

Skills

  • Flexible & Adaptable
  • Willingness to learn
  • Collaboration with team members
  • Leadership skills
  • Clear patient communication
  • Excellent clinical documentation

Referees

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



Timeline

Physiotherapist

Te Whatu Ora - Te Tai Tokerau/Northland
06.2024 - 06.2025

Physiotherapist

Te Whatu Ora - Waitaha Canterbury
01.2023 - 05.2024

Sports Medic

Otago/Canterbury Rugby
04.2021 - 08.2022

Retail Pharmacy Assistant

Shackleton’s Pharmacy
02.2017 - 01.2022

NCEA Level 3 -

Kaitaia College

Bachelor of Physiotherapy -

University of Otago
Beverly Thompson