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Christina Naomi Vink

Whangarei

Summary

Resilient & focused public health professional offering many years of related expertise combined with commitment to improving community health and the wellbeing of our tamariki & whanau. True team player. Co-ordinated such events e.g Vaccination pilot programme in Northland and Covid swabbing & vaccination venues.

Overview

41
41
years of professional experience

Work History

Public Health Nurse

Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand
01.2006 - Current

Registered Nurse - Meningococcal B Vaccinations

Northland District Health Board
01.2005 - 01.2006

Cafe/Restaurant Bar Owner

Self Employed
12.1992 - 10.2003

- Owned & set up this business.

- Ensured compliance with all health & safety regulations through regular staff training sessions.

- Team building, organised staff meetings & rosters, delegating staff roles. Busy summer season up to 42 staff.

- Expanded bar offerings to include specialty cocktails to customer preferences.

- Organised weddings at this venue and other locations in the Tutukaka regions e.g Whale Bay. Catering and making wedding cakes.

  • Optimized seating arrangements based on reservations data to maximize guest comfort during busy periods.

- Fun Launch boat excursions to the Poor Knights - e.g Christmas functions.

- Implemented creative promotions such as themed nights, acknowledging & celebrating special occasions eg Mother's Day, New Year's eve and much more.

- Organised special events like live music performances and charity events.

- Baking desserts, confectionery foods - kitchen preparation, cooking for various functions (business & private) hands on with chefs.

- Delegated seasonal planning, including staff & wages.

- Maintaining the premise - landscaping, upgrading.

- Business plans & budgeting for growth & expansion.

- Created a welcoming atmosphere - maintained positive relationships with regular loyal customers and new customers. Employed staff with a positive attitude, personality plus, a melting pot of cultures and summer flavour :-). Purchased a large house & a car for staff accommodation - this created a positive working environment, encouraged productivity, loyalty and motivated them to be reliable contributors.

Beauty Therapist

Elite
01.2001 - 01.2003

Passed National & International Itec Exams.

Diploma in Physiatrics & Aestheticienne.

Honours in my thesis - Physical & psychological wellbeing of a Teenager today.

Practice Nurse

Doctor Dean Campbell
01.1987 - 07.1992

Also did casual weekend work as a RN at a private rest home in Epsom.

Registered Nurse

Auckland District Health Board
01.1986 - 01.1987

Vascular Surgery Ward.

Registered Nurse & District Nurse

Northland District Health Board
01.1984 - 01.1986

Medical - Ward 16

General Surgery - Ward 3

Plastic Surgery & Urology - Ward 4

District Nurse


Skills

  • Compassionate and Caring
  • Communication abilities
  • Adaptability and Flexibility
  • Cultural Sensitivity
  • Immunisation Administration
  • Health Promotion Strategies

Timeline

Public Health Nurse

Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand
01.2006 - Current

Registered Nurse - Meningococcal B Vaccinations

Northland District Health Board
01.2005 - 01.2006

Beauty Therapist

Elite
01.2001 - 01.2003

Cafe/Restaurant Bar Owner

Self Employed
12.1992 - 10.2003

Practice Nurse

Doctor Dean Campbell
01.1987 - 07.1992

Registered Nurse

Auckland District Health Board
01.1986 - 01.1987

Registered Nurse & District Nurse

Northland District Health Board
01.1984 - 01.1986
Christina Naomi Vink