Lisa Gillatt-Cowan
Oxford,New Zealand
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse with excellent assessment and care coordination skills. Committed to delivering high patient care through effective education.
Proven leadership focused on increasing and enhancing patient care and best health outcomes.
Invested in safety protocols for comprehensive patient care. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients using de-escalation skills in high-stress situations.
Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and whanau through empathetic communication and respectful attitude.
Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with extended healthcare professionals to advance patient care.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse - Neurology/Neurosurgery
Christchurch Public Hospital
01.2012 - Current
- Working in the Progressive Care Unit, utilising critical thinking skills to prioritise nursing interventions based on patients' acuity levels and individual needs. Thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying the Medical Team and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary. The administration of medications safely according to policies and guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions.
- Delegating care to appropriately trained staff
- Holistic Patient care
- IV link nurse,
- Wound Care link nurse,
- Authorised vaccinator
- Nurse in charge of shift
- Expert Professional Development Recognition Programme
- NZNO delegate
- Assessor working with the Professional Development Unit
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
Product Specialist for Anaesthesia and Critical Care
Obex Medical Ltd
01.2011 - 01.2012
- Managing territory of the south island and lower north island
- Managing budgets and achieving targets
- Initiating trials of new products and ensuring staff are educated on these new products
- Maintaining customer relations
- Initiating new relationships
- In-servicing current products through education and workshops
- Achievements: Achieving targets, gaining new client bases, Paul Bakers Airway Skills Course
Registered Nurse – Senior Staff Nurse, Nurse in Charge of Shifts, Team Leader in the PCU
Christchurch Public Hospital
01.2009 - 01.2011
- Acting nurse in charge of the ward when required
- Delegating care to appropriately trained staff
- Holistic patient care
- Care of the post-operative patient
- Prioritising care of patients
- Achievements: At Risk patient course, Preceptor, Management Level 1 and Level 2 course
- PICC course and IV Link Nurse
Staff Nurse
NHS Diana Princess of Wales Hospital
01.2006 - 01.2009
- Airway management, pain control, liaising between specialties, wound management
- One-to-one care
- Achievements: I have passed the Advanced Life Support course and the European Paediatric Life Support course
Staff Nurse
NHS Diana Princess of Wales Hospital
01.2005 - 01.2006
- One to one patient care, involving care of the ventilated patient
- Achievements: High Dependency course, European Paediatric Life Support, Advanced Life Support, Internal High Dependency Course, Mentorship Programme
Education
Diploma of Adult Nursing - Nursing
University of Hull
United Kingdom01.2002
EDU4098 - Assessor Course
Open Polytechnic of New Zealand
Lower Hutt, NZ2022
Intro To Adult And Tertiary Teaching -
Open Polytechnic of New Zealand
Lower Hutt, NZ2023
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication Administration
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Assessments
- Phlebotomy and Cannulation
- Strong interpersonal communication skills
- Authorised Vaccinator
- Assessor
- Documentation and Charting
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Patient education
- De-escalation
Affiliations
Nursing Council of New Zealand
Keyareasofexperienceandcompetencies
- Post anaesthetic care unit
- Intensive care unit
- Neurosurgery
- Neurology
- Authorised Vaccinator
- NZNO Delegate
- PDRP Assessor
References
- Roel Yabyabin, Charge Nurse Manager, Ward B8, Christchurch Public Hospital, Christchurch, 033640640 ext 89280
- Colin Woodhouse, Clinical Nurse Specialist, Ward B8, Christchurch Public Hospital, Christchurch, 033640640 ext 89280
Hobbies and Interests
- Reading
- Meditation
- Gardening
Timeline
Registered Nurse - Neurology/Neurosurgery
Christchurch Public Hospital
01.2012 - Current
Product Specialist for Anaesthesia and Critical Care
Obex Medical Ltd
01.2011 - 01.2012
Registered Nurse – Senior Staff Nurse, Nurse in Charge of Shifts, Team Leader in the PCU
Christchurch Public Hospital
01.2009 - 01.2011
Staff Nurse
NHS Diana Princess of Wales Hospital
01.2006 - 01.2009
Staff Nurse
NHS Diana Princess of Wales Hospital
01.2005 - 01.2006
Diploma of Adult Nursing - Nursing
University of Hull
EDU4098 - Assessor Course
Open Polytechnic of New Zealand
Intro To Adult And Tertiary Teaching -
Open Polytechnic of New Zealand
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