Carmen Bidois
Tauranga,BOP
Summary
I am a highly motivated Registered nurse with a desire to take on a new challenge.
I have a strong work ethic, am reliable and believe I communicate and interact well with my colleagues and patients.
I am skilled at working under some degree of pressure and having nursed many years in emergency and urgent care, it has taught me to be adaptable, problem solve and multi task.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Urgent Care Nurse Manager
Accident and healthcare
Tauranga Central, Tauranga
02.2021 - Current
- Participated in the recruitment, interviewing, selection, orientation of new employees.
- Responsible for staff rostering,annual leave approval, sick leave cover, nurse duty swaps.
- Actively involved in team management meetings.
- Participated in strategic planning initiatives designed to improve overall operations.
- Promoted a positive work environment through effective communication with staff members.
Urgent Care Registered Nurse
Accident and healthcare
Tauranga Central, Tauranga
05.2012 - Current
- Triage certified - able to make decisions efficiently according to the Australasian triage guidelines.
- Confident with providing and delivering nursing care to all ages - newborns thru to the elderly.
- Respond to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- New Zealand Advanced cardiac life support and emergency certified - level 6
- IV cannulation/ venepuncture certified.
- Administer IV ,IM/, PO medication
- Participated in continuing education courses to stay current with best practices in nursing.
- Casting skills, fitting of moonboots, splints, crutches.
- Wound care management.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Tauranga public hospital
Tauranga Central, Tauranga
01.2000 - 05.2024
- Responded quickly to life-threatening situations while maintaining composure under pressure.
- Senior Resus and trauma room nurse.
- Preceptor/ orientation support for new staff nurses.
Education
Nursing - Bachelor of Nursing Degree
Wairareki Polytechnic
Rotorua, NZ11-1998
Registered Comprehensive Diploma - Nursing
Wairareki Polytechnic
Rotorua NZ11-1997
Enrolled Nurse
Tauranga Hospital
Tauranga12-1987
Skills
- Professional approach
- Culturally sensitive to patients, family members
- Good sense of humor
- Flexible - able to cope with ever changing situations calmly
- Always keen to learn and develop new skills
Personal interests/ Hobbies
- Enjoy the outdoors/ beach
- spending time with family and friends
- Football
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Urgent Care Nurse Manager
Accident and healthcare
02.2021 - Current
Urgent Care Registered Nurse
Accident and healthcare
05.2012 - Current
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Tauranga public hospital
01.2000 - 05.2024
Nursing - Bachelor of Nursing Degree
Wairareki Polytechnic
Registered Comprehensive Diploma - Nursing
Wairareki Polytechnic
Enrolled Nurse
Tauranga Hospital
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