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Callum Smith

Summary

I am an enthusiastic Registered Nurse looking to obtain a position as Nurse Educator for Ward 11. I am extremely passionate about educating patients whanau, students and nursing colleagues in regards to ENT, Eyes and Maxillofacial specialties. I have sufficient knowledge of professional nursing standards, concepts, policies and practices specific to these areas from my four and half years experience in the field. I strive to be patient, understanding and supportive in my everyday practice to get the best outcome possible.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical

CDHB
02.2019 - Current
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing patient conditions.
  • Safe preparation and administration of medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Managing care for complex, high acuity altered airway patients in the perioperative, post-operative and post ICU step-down phase.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
  • Trained new graduate and student nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols within the clinical setting.
  • Practicing in way that aims to reduce disparity and inequality amongst Maori and Pacific people to improve access to services and promote better health outcomes.

Acting Clinical Nurse Specialist

CDHB
11.2022 - Current
  • Working in a senior nursing role to provide specialist nursing assessments, education and care to altered airway patients throughout the hospital and community areas.
  • Ensuring clinical areas have the resources and education to safely and competently care for an altered airway patient.
  • Providing education regarding emergency procedures for altered airway patients.
  • Works within a multidisciplinary team to co-ordinate and facilitate treatment plans for the Head and Neck Cancer patients.
  • Works in collaboration with patient and whanau to promote autonomy in managing their altered airway with an aim of keeping patients thriving at home. Including in home assessments, procedures and referrals to appropriate community services.


Clinical Liaison Nurse

Dedicated Education Unit
06.2021 - 11.2022
  • Mentoring student nurses on their 6-8 week clinical placement, providing learning experiences and promoting autonomy within the nursing student scope of practice.
  • Collecting feedback from Registered Nurse colleagues and personally assessing student performance and knowledge.
  • Utilising formative and summative assessment tools to provide constructive feedback to adult students in collaboration with Academic Liaison Nurses.
  • Arranging student rosters and allocating students to DEU staff, peers and/ or patients.


Education

Bachelor of Nursing - Nursing

Ara Institute of Canterbury
Christchurch, NZ
11.2018

Skills

    Acute one on one care for high dependency patients

    Advanced altered airway management

    Cancer Care co-ordination

    Central Venous Access Device (CVAD) Certification

    IT and Communication skills

    IV link (Venepuncture and Cannulation Certification)

    Male Catheterisation

    Patient Assessment

    Patient and Student Advocate

    Trendcare champion

Hobbies

  • I am a very proud father to a young daughter with a second child on the way. I thoroughly enjoy all aspects of fatherhood and cannot compare the joy and happiness to anything else. When I'm not at work I love spending time with my family and watching my daughter grow has been one of life's greatest privileges.

  • I am an avid enthusiast of weight training, which has been a consistent and disciplined hobby of mine for roughly 5 years. This hobby has not only enhanced my physical fitness but has also instilled qualities of goal-setting, time management, and commitment. Additionally, it reflects my commitment to maintaining a healthy lifestyle and personal growth.

Timeline

Acting Clinical Nurse Specialist

CDHB
11.2022 - Current

Clinical Liaison Nurse

Dedicated Education Unit
06.2021 - 11.2022

Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical

CDHB
02.2019 - Current

Bachelor of Nursing - Nursing

Ara Institute of Canterbury

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