Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1994
1994
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Night Staff Nursing
Kerikeri Village
Kerikeri , Northland
04.2006 - 03.2014
Administered medications and monitored patient vital signs throughout night shifts.
Collaborated with healthcare team to develop patient care plans and interventions.
Provided emotional support and comfort to patients and families during late hours.
Documented patient observations and reported changes to the nursing staff.
Assisted in emergency situations, ensuring timely response and care delivery.
Maintained organization in nursing station
Participated in staff training sessions to enhance nursing practices and procedures.
Monitored vital signs, including temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respiration.
Performed wound dressing changes
Farm Hand
Des Going
Hukerenui, Northland
03.2001 - 11.2005
Operated farm machinery to assist slashing and spraying
Loaded and unloaded trucks with supplies or products from the farm.
Performed general maintenance tasks around the farm, including repairing fences and buildings.
Cared for livestock, including feeding, watering, and providing medical attention when necessary.
Cleaned out barns, stalls, pens, and other animal enclosures on a regular basis.
Provided assistance during birthing events for livestock animals.
Assisted in tagging cattle
Assisted in livestock care, including feeding and moving
Operated tractors and excavators
Cafe Manager
Diane Tenana Bonanza Tearooms
Kawakawa, Northland
05.1998 - 06.2000
Managed daily operations of a busy tearoom, ensuring smooth service flow.
Trained and supervised staff in food preparation standards.
Supervised day-to-day operations
Ensured all work areas were kept clean and hygienic according to health regulations.
Maintained an accurate cash register system at all times during business hours.
Assisted cook with prep work by cutting vegetables and preparing side dishes and salads.
Apprentice Butcher
Ray Taylor Central Butchery
Kawakawa, Northland
02.1993 - 04.1995
Prepared a variety of meats
Operated cutting equipment
Maintained cleanliness of workstations
Operated meat slicing machines to cut, trim, bone, tie, grind, and package meat products.