Felicity Kimberley
Napier,Hawkes Bay
Summary
I believe very strongly that all people should be treated with respect, with no exception.
Working in the New Zealand context, the Treaty of Waitangi needs to be strongly valued and opportunities for healthcare need to be amenable to all people groups.
Teamwork is valued and support and teaching for colleagues essential.
Adhering to protocols and knowing when to call for help for senior staff is an important part of nursing practice.
Keeping communication clear, both written and verbal is vital in the nursing context.
Overview
41
41
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Care, Including CCU
HBDHB
06.2010 - Current
- I am currently employed in CCU and B1, Cardiac Care Ward, 0.7 of a full-time position
- I have recently been signed off (November 23) to run treadmill tests on our cardiac patients. I set up and assist with procedures such as DCCV, TOE and pericardiocentesis.
- My role can include being team leader which involves co-ordinating the ward, going to bed meetings and doing bed moves
- I have assisted with supporting and teaching our RN's during Cardiac study days and during their orientation into CCU.
- During the years 2014-2018 I worked as one of two Clinical Liaison Nurses (CLN) for the Dedicated Education Unit (DEU) in B1/CCU, a pilot programme between EIT and HBDHB to expand and promote student learning
Registered Nurse, Casual Pool Nursing
HBDHB
02.2007 - 06.2010
- I was employed on the casual pool at Hastings Hospital approx 0.7
- During this period I had two 6 - 9 month short term contracts in the Orthopaedics ward. I also had a two month contract with the hospice (when the hospice came briefly to the hospital)
- I worked in rehabilitation, surgical, medical wards and HDU
- I did some shifts in Mental health
Registered Nurse, Neurology Ward
Midcentral Health
08.2005 - 11.2006
- This was my first job after completing my 'Return to Nursing' course
- I worked initially 0.8 of a full-time position and then cut down to 0.5 while combining nursing and piano teaching
Registered Piano Teacher
Self-employed
01.2000 - 11.2006
- Self employed teaching up to 14 piano pupils at home
- Level of achievement of pupils up to Grade 8 practical and Grade 6 theory.
‘The Pregnancy Centre’
Volunteer Work
02.2001 - 12.2004
- Volunteer work at ‘The Pregnancy Centre’ in Amesbury Street, Palmerston North, interviewing women with issues relating to pregnancy, sexual health and contraception
- During this time I networked with other agencies such as Public Health Primary Health Care, and the MCH Sexual health clinic
- I found this work extremely rewarding, and I related well to the women and their partners who accompanied them.
Teacher’s Aide
Special Education Services
02.1998 - 06.2000
- I worked with the Specialist Education Service (SES) as a teacher’s aide; working with special needs pre-school children in the kindergarten and day care setting
- One of the children I worked with had very high health needs, including uncontrolled epilepsy
- During this time, my nursing experience helped greatly.
Registered Nurse, Neonatal Unit
Midcentral Health
12.1988 - 08.1991
- I worked for 1 night a week in the Neonatal unit at Midcentral health (MCH)
- During some of this time I was on parental leave.
Registered Nurse, Float Pool
Midcentral Health
09.1986 - 09.1987
- I worked every 2nd weekend doing afternoon pool shifts, in any wards around the hospital, including a couple of shifts in ICU.
Registered Nurse, Gynaecology Ward
Midcentral Health
11.1984 - 06.1985
- Full-time work in the Gynaecology ward at MCH.
Registered Nurse, Respiratory Ward
Midcentral Health
01.1984 - 11.1984
- Full-time work in a busy respiratory medical ward at MCH.
Student Nurse Employment, Maternity Wards
Midcentral Health
12.1982 - 01.1983
- I worked as a student in a post-natal ward at MCH
Education
Postgraduate Diploma in Health Science -
EIT
01.2013
Return to Nursing course -
UCOL, Palmerston North
01.2005
Diploma of Comprehensive Nursing -
Manawatu Polytechnic
01.1983
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry
Otago
01.1980
Skills
Work in CCU with acute cardiac patients all shifts
Read telemetries for outlying and CCU patients
Orientate new staff to CCU and teach how to read telemetries and drug protocols
Assist a colleague with teaching at a CCU study day
Team lead and coordinate the ward from time to time
Have recently passed an ETT assessment and are now qualified to run ETT tests
Produced a 'Deciphering Telemetry reports' document to assist new staff understand the meaning of telemetry reports (this was also a quality initiative for a Level 3 portfolio
Advanced CORE study day completed and passed in 2023
Health
Good
Professional Development
- True, CORE Advanced (2021)
- True, Postgraduate Diploma in Health Science (2013), Advanced Clinical Assessment and Diagnostic reasoning (2010), Advanced Pathophysiology (2011), Advancing Specialty Practice (2012), Pharmacotherapeutics for Nursing (2013)
- True, Cardiac care (internal certification), Level 3 (2012), Level 2 (2011), Level 1 (2010)
- True, Intravenous Certification, Maintaining IV therapy and administering IV drugs, Central Venous lines, PICC lines and Mid-line access, flushing and dressing, Administering IV narcotics
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 06/14/60
- Driving License: Current, no restrictions
References
Chris Carrington, CNM Cardiac services, Hastings Hospital, 06 878 8109 ext Sherilyn McCarthy, Associate Charge nurse Cardiac services, Hastings Hospital, 06 878 8109 ext 6199
Playing the piano for church
I am part of the music group at our local Anglican church and play keyboard once a month
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Care, Including CCU
HBDHB
06.2010 - Current
Registered Nurse, Casual Pool Nursing
HBDHB
02.2007 - 06.2010
Registered Nurse, Neurology Ward
Midcentral Health
08.2005 - 11.2006
‘The Pregnancy Centre’
Volunteer Work
02.2001 - 12.2004
Registered Piano Teacher
Self-employed
01.2000 - 11.2006
Teacher’s Aide
Special Education Services
02.1998 - 06.2000
Registered Nurse, Neonatal Unit
Midcentral Health
12.1988 - 08.1991
Registered Nurse, Float Pool
Midcentral Health
09.1986 - 09.1987
Registered Nurse, Gynaecology Ward
Midcentral Health
11.1984 - 06.1985
Registered Nurse, Respiratory Ward
Midcentral Health
01.1984 - 11.1984
Student Nurse Employment, Maternity Wards
Midcentral Health
12.1982 - 01.1983
Postgraduate Diploma in Health Science -
EIT
Return to Nursing course -
UCOL, Palmerston North
Diploma of Comprehensive Nursing -
Manawatu Polytechnic
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry
Otago
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