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Diane Taylor

Tauranga,BOP

Summary

Registered Nurse with diverse experience in community and acute care settings, dedicated to providing safe, compassionate, and culturally respectful care. Recognized for excellent communication skills and a supportive, team-oriented approach that fosters collaboration and knowledge sharing among colleagues. Committed to continuous learning and professional growth, seeking a part-time role in a nurturing environment that values quality care and mentorship for the next generation of nurses. Passionate about making a positive impact in healthcare through dedicated service and education.

Overview

39
39
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse - Post Anaesthetic Care Unit

Norfolk Southern Cross/Grace Hospital
07.2006 - 08.2024
  • Assessment, Management and Evaluation of post-anesthetic patients.
  • Precepted new RN’s including New Graduate RNs.
  • Health & Safety Liason for PACU.
  • Developed and implemented a new process - “Protected Pause” - quality improvement to increase patient safety outcomes during the crucial handover of care. This was extended to handover of care in all situations. “Connect-Pause-Engage” was our catch phrase.
  • PDRP at Expert Level, expired 2022

Practice Nurse - After Hours Emergency Clinic

Accident and Healthcare, Tauranga
04.2011 - 10.2016
  • Acute Adult & Pediatric Assessment and Triage.
  • Wound care & injury management.
  • Vaccinations including travel vaccines

Registered Nurse Vaccinator

Bay of Plenty Public Health Sector
05.2005 - 11.2005
  • Community & School based Meningococcal B program, Vaccinator.

Registered Nurse - On Call / Casual

District Nursing, Bay of Plenty District Health Board
10.2003 - 11.2004

Registered Nurse - ICU / CCU / Casual

Bay of Plenty District Health Board, Tauranga Hospital
01.2002 - 09.2003

Occupational Health Nurse

Professional Health Services, Mount Maunganui
02.2001 - 07.2001
  • Pre Employment Medical screening
  • Annual Health Monitoring of employees for multiple Businesses across Mount Maunganui, Tauranga and Rotorua regions.

Registered Nurse - ICU / CCU

Bay of Plenty District Health Board, Tauranga Hospital
01.1990 - 01.1995

Registered Nurse - Agency Based Contract

London
01.1988 - 01.1990
  • Private Surgical Hospitals
  • Occupational Health Nursing
  • Working in NHS (National Health Service)
  • Private Patients in their own homes

Registered Nurse - Post Registration. Surgical/Gynaecological Ward

Tauranga Public Hospital
01.1986 - 01.1988

Education

Full time student Nurse - General and Obstetric Registered Nurse

Tauranga School of Nursing
01.1986

Skills

  • Proficient in patient assessment
  • Patient education
  • Patient and family advocacy
  • Documentation and charting
  • Ability to work autonomously
  • Precepting junior and new staff
  • Wound care
  • Compassion and empathy
  • Clinical monitoring
  • Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification, (will need to be renewed)
  • Treatment Planning and evaluation of care
  • PDRP, Expert Level (expired 2022)

Certification

  • Health and Safety Training, Stage 1 & 2 Employers and Manufactures Association 2017
  • Certificate of Resuscitation & Emergency Care, Advanced NZ Resuscitation Council, (will need updating)
  • Special Mention for Quality Improvement, “Protected Pause” Evolution Healthcare 2020

Timeline

Practice Nurse - After Hours Emergency Clinic

Accident and Healthcare, Tauranga
04.2011 - 10.2016

Registered Nurse - Post Anaesthetic Care Unit

Norfolk Southern Cross/Grace Hospital
07.2006 - 08.2024

Registered Nurse Vaccinator

Bay of Plenty Public Health Sector
05.2005 - 11.2005

Registered Nurse - On Call / Casual

District Nursing, Bay of Plenty District Health Board
10.2003 - 11.2004

Registered Nurse - ICU / CCU / Casual

Bay of Plenty District Health Board, Tauranga Hospital
01.2002 - 09.2003

Occupational Health Nurse

Professional Health Services, Mount Maunganui
02.2001 - 07.2001

Registered Nurse - ICU / CCU

Bay of Plenty District Health Board, Tauranga Hospital
01.1990 - 01.1995

Registered Nurse - Agency Based Contract

London
01.1988 - 01.1990

Registered Nurse - Post Registration. Surgical/Gynaecological Ward

Tauranga Public Hospital
01.1986 - 01.1988

Full time student Nurse - General and Obstetric Registered Nurse

Tauranga School of Nursing

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