Experienced nursing professional prepared for leadership role. Proven ability to oversee clinical operations and ensure patient care excellence. Strong focus on team collaboration, consistently adapts to changing needs, and drives results. Skilled in patient management, critical thinking, and communication, with reputation for reliability and effectiveness.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
CLINICAL CHARGE NURSE
Te Whatu Ora (Te Toka Tumai)
01.2023 - Current
Provides clinical support, expertise, knowledge and leadership within the department to ensure quality patient care
Responsible for the provision of clinical expertise and leadership for an identified team
Manages the day to day requirements of the service delivery ensuring that delivery contributes to a better patient experience and health outcomes and is in line with organizational requirements
Streamlined patient flow by coordinating with interdisciplinary teams for timely admissions, discharges, and transfers.
Promoted a culture of safety through consistent adherence to infection control practices and reporting incidents promptly.
Mentored new hires, providing support during orientation and ensuring successful transition into the clinical setting.
Improved team communication and collaboration through regular staff meetings and open discussions.
Participated in continuing education programs, applying new knowledge to improve nursing skills and enhance overall team performance.
Interim Clinical Charge Nurse
Te Whatu Ora (To Toka Tumai)
01.2022 - 01.2023
DISTRICT NURSE
Auckland District Health Board
03.2019 - 01.2023
Maintained strong relationships with community resources, facilitating seamless referrals for patients in need of specialized services.
Managed caseloads effectively, prioritizing urgent cases and ensuring continuity of care across the district.
Developed expertise in wound care management, resulting in faster healing times and reduced complications for patients.
Enhanced team performance by collaborating with colleagues to share best practices in district nursing.
Educated family members on proper home-based care techniques, leading to improved self-management skills among patients and their caregivers.
Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive discharge plans that facilitated smooth transitions from hospital to home settings.
Implemented preventative care strategies that led to decreased emergency room visits among high-risk populations within the district.
REGISTERED NURSE
Remuera Rise Limited
10.2013 - 03.2019
Has stepped up as an Acting Clinical Manager for a total of six months within the last twelve months
Provided a high quality, caring and supportive environment to both Care Facility and Village residents
Provided palliative care to patients who are on their last days of life
Provided a high quality, caring and supportive environment to both Hospital and Village residents
Administered medications using automated dispensing systems to ensure precise dosage and timing.
Provided direct patient care, including wound care and vital sign monitoring, to promote healing and recovery.
REGISTERED NURSE
Cromwell House
06.2012 - 10.2013
Company Overview: A specialized dementia facility and hospital
Played a key role in ensuring safe and professional nursing care delivery to residents in a specialized dementia facility and hospital
Focused on providing resident’s care by monitoring of their long-term conditions, treatment administration and health education
Provided direct patient care, including wound care and vital sign monitoring, to promote healing and recovery.
Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
HEALTHCARE ASSISTANT
Cromwell House
09.2010 - 06.2012
Helping patients to undertake personal tasks, including washing, showering, and using the toilet
Listening to the needs of patients and acting on these needs as appropriate
Preparing exercise, and physical activities of patients
Assisting patients to accomplish bare tasks, such as feeding and drinking
REGISTERED NURSE
Naga City Hospital
02.2009 - 03.2010
Company Overview: A hospital with a bed capacity of 22 beds providing bedside care, treatment and clinical documentation for patients
Served as RN at hospital with a bed capacity of 22 beds providing bedside care, treatment and clinical documentation for patients on medical, minor surgical cases, emergency, paediatric, nursery and obstetrics–gynaecology
Handled medication administration, dressing changes and all other aspects of nursing care
Facilitated admissions, discharges and transfers; prepared chart notes and other documentation; and participated on interdisciplinary team
Education
Post-Graduate Certificate - Health Sciences
University of Auckland
Auckland, NZ
COMPETENCY ASSESSMENT PROGRAMME -
Whitireia Community Polytech
04.2012
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSING -
Universidad de Sta. Isabel
03.2008
Skills
Reliable
Good communication
Time Management skills
Team player
Leader/Mentor
Dedicated and Passionate
Learning
Compassionate care
Nursing care planning
Patient confidentiality
End-of-life care
Care coordination
REGISTRATION HISTORY
Nursing Council of New Zealand, Registered Nurse, 179132, 09/30/25
Professional Regulation Commission (Philippines), Registered Nurse, 0542513
WORK ELIGIBILITY
New Zealand Citizen
Professional Development
Avelle products, 02/22/22
Endoform Dressing, 05/05/22
Continence update, 06/29/22
High risk foot, 06/24/21
Ostomy update, 07/14/21
Garment Fitting/Lympoedema, 08/11/21
Stoma Management, Products and Troubleshooting, 03/11/20
Lymphoedema Update, 02/12/20
Ankle Brachial Pressure Index, 01/22/20
Get Home Safe Training, 11/06/19
Nurse-Diabetes Study Day, 11/07/19
De-Accessing Chemotherapy via Portacaths, 11/13/19
Frailty Associated LTC, 10/08/19
Wound Conference Presentation, 09/11/19
Negative Pressure Wound Therapy, 08/14/19
Accessing and De-accessing of ports, 07/18/19
Rheumatic Fever Update, 07/10/19
Head-to-Toe Assessment, 06/12/19
Advance Care Planning (online), 05/23/19
Male Urinary Catheterisation Theory, 05/15/19
Holistic Community Assessment, 05/08/19
Patient Handling Workshop/Refresher, 05/06/20
Understanding IV Therapies, 04/21/19
SNAP (Negative Pressure Device), 04/10/19
Interrai Refresher Course, 11/30/17
Niki T-Syringe Driver Competency, 11/07/17
Fundamentals of Palliative Care, 09/01/17
Timeline
CLINICAL CHARGE NURSE
Te Whatu Ora (Te Toka Tumai)
01.2023 - Current
Interim Clinical Charge Nurse
Te Whatu Ora (To Toka Tumai)
01.2022 - 01.2023
DISTRICT NURSE
Auckland District Health Board
03.2019 - 01.2023
REGISTERED NURSE
Remuera Rise Limited
10.2013 - 03.2019
REGISTERED NURSE
Cromwell House
06.2012 - 10.2013
HEALTHCARE ASSISTANT
Cromwell House
09.2010 - 06.2012
REGISTERED NURSE
Naga City Hospital
02.2009 - 03.2010
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSING -
Universidad de Sta. Isabel
Post-Graduate Certificate - Health Sciences
University of Auckland
COMPETENCY ASSESSMENT PROGRAMME -
Whitireia Community Polytech
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