Caitlyn Murphy
West Melton,Canterbury
Summary
Driven Registered Nurse skilled in medical assessment and wound care, honed at Health Care New Zealand. Excels in collaboration and teamwork across diverse healthcare settings, significantly enhancing patient care outcomes. Skilled in incident management, showcasing adaptability and compassion in high-pressure environments, whilst upholding patient centred care.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Medical Progressive Care Unit
Health Care New Zealand
Christchurch, Canterbury
01.2024 - Current
- Utilised critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, occupational therapists, social workers, pharmacists and other healthcare professionals to develop individualised treatment plans for each patient.
- Coordinated discharge planning, including liaising with the Multidisciplinary team, arranging follow-up appointments, or referrals for additional services.
- Administered a variety of complex medications and treatments as prescribed by the physician.
Ambulance Operations
Hato Hone St John
, Christchurch
07.2021 - Current
- Provide out-of-hospital emergency care, including assessments, triage, and treatment, to patients with varying levels of acuity.
- Assess patients with a variety of medical, trauma, and mental illness presentations.
- Administer medications and interventions within the scope of practice, using standing orders.
- Collaboration with colleagues, patients, whānau, and other health care providers to maximise health outcomes.
- Provide health care at events, including large-scale festivals, concerts, and sporting games.
Youth Leader
Hato Hone St John
West Melton, Canterbury
09.2020 - Current
- Mentored, instructed and supervised participating youths through collaborative efforts with like-minded, creative and inspirational team members.
- Plan curriculum based lessons directed towards earning proficiency badges to deliver at weekly Youth meetings.
- Collaborate with like minded Youth leaders to deliver a program aimed at personal development in skills.
Lifeguard Supervisor
Selwyn District Council
Rolleston, Canterbury
09.2019 - 12.2023
- Maintain supervision of swimmers within the facility and respond efficiently to incidents both in and out of the water.
- Supervised a team of 5-15+ lifeguards during each shift, ensuring proper coverage at all times.
- Resolved member issues or complaints by listening and addressing issues directly or assigning tasks to other staff.
- Adhered to all local health codes while monitoring water quality standards throughout the day including management of plant operation and chemicals.
- Assisted with recruiting, interviewing, hiring and training new lifeguards.
- Maintained accurate records of incidents including accident reports, log books and incident reports.
Education
New Zealand Diploma in Ambulance Practice (Level 5) -
Hato Hone, St John
Christchurch, NZ11-2024
Bachelor of Nursing - Registered Nurse (level 7) -
Ara Institute Of Canterbury
Christchurch, NZ10.2023
Certificate in Emergency Care (level 3) -
Hato Hone St John
Christchurch, NZ04.2022
High School Diploma -
Villa Maria College
Christchurch, NZ11.2020
Skills
- Time management
- Communication
- Incident Management
- Collaboration and teamwork
- Adaptability
- Compassionate
- Medical assessment
- Discharge coordination
- Wound care
Scholarships
- Kā Putea Grant, Ngāi Tahu
$250 – 2021
- Kā Putea Grant, Ngāi Tahu
$500 – 2022
- Kā Putea Grant, Ngāi Tahu
$500 – 2023
- West Melton Tertiary Scholarship
$2000 - 2023
Affiliations
- Outside of my career, I am an adventure seeker I enjoy running, biking, swimming and hiking, entering the odd race from time to time.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Medical Progressive Care Unit
Health Care New Zealand
01.2024 - Current
Ambulance Operations
Hato Hone St John
07.2021 - Current
Youth Leader
Hato Hone St John
09.2020 - Current
Lifeguard Supervisor
Selwyn District Council
09.2019 - 12.2023
New Zealand Diploma in Ambulance Practice (Level 5) -
Hato Hone, St John
Bachelor of Nursing - Registered Nurse (level 7) -
Ara Institute Of Canterbury
Certificate in Emergency Care (level 3) -
Hato Hone St John
High School Diploma -
Villa Maria College
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