Hannah Potts
Hamilton,New Zealand
Summary
Kia Ora! My name is Hannah, and I am currently working at Hospice Waikato. I am a professional, kind, and enthusiastic RN, dedicated to improving health outcomes for all people in my community. My nursing philosophy is rooted in holistic, non-judgmental care, centred around building trusting therapeutic relationships to truly enhance health outcomes.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Hospice Waikato
, Hamilton
07.2025 - Current
- Developed holistic nursing practice rooted in Te Whare Tapa Whā philosophy.
- Acquired expertise in community nursing, including triaging and referrals, to ensure my patients are receiving the very best support and care available in their homes.
- Established rapport with patients and whanau across diverse socioeconomic backgrounds.
Registered Nurse - Intensive Care Unit
Waikato Hospital
Hamilton, New Zealand
03.2023 - 06.2024
- During my time in this role, I have developed my practice significantly.
- I am a fast and critical thinker with thorough assessment skills sound clinical judgment, I have an eye for detail and I can act swiftly and calmly under pressure and in a wide range of situations.
- I have experience in both peri and post-operative care, including complex post-op patients.
- I work seamlessly in an interdisciplinary team, to ensure the highest standard of care for my patients.
- I have a passion for protecting my patient's well-being, ensuring they are comfortable, their pain is managed effectively, and they feel completely supported throughout their healthcare experience.
- I have extensive airway, breathing, circulation, neurology and unit-specific medication experience.
Registered Nurse - Internal Medicine
Waikato Hospital
Hamilton, New Zealand
02.2021 - 03.2023
- During my time in this role, I developed an excellent foundation.
- I worked with patients from all specialties, including surgical and cardiology patients.
- My role ranged from monitoring vital signs to providing wound care.
- I gained extensive certification including advanced medication management, cannulation, CVAD, and numerous others.
- I was able to independently coordinate the unit, responsible for overseeing all nursing care.
Education
PGCertHSc -
University of Auckland
12.2023
Bachelor of Nursing -
Wintec
Hamilton11.2020
Skills
- Cultural saftey
- Patient assessment
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Care coordination
- Health education
- Effective communication
- Care planning
Certification
- Current Annual Practicing Certificate
- Pharmalogical Management of Pain
- Deteriorating patient
- Infection prevention and control
- IV cannulation and infusions
- Infusion - medication management (Oral, IM, SC, IV) - opiates
- Infusion - CVAD
- Infusion - arterial line
- Infusion - unit specific medications (including inotropes and paralytics)
- National Vital Signs and Early Warning score
- Privacy in the Heath Sector
- Blood transfusions
- Venepuncture
Hobbies and Interests
I live rurally between Ngaruawahia and Raglan. I love taking care of my very large organic vegetable garden, harvesting, preserving, and experimenting with new recipes. I enjoy cooking and baking, including cake decorating. We are at Raglan often, out on the water. I am passionate about health and wellness
References
Available on request
Languages
English, Highly proficient
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Hospice Waikato
07.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse - Intensive Care Unit
Waikato Hospital
03.2023 - 06.2024
Registered Nurse - Internal Medicine
Waikato Hospital
02.2021 - 03.2023
PGCertHSc -
University of Auckland
Bachelor of Nursing -
Wintec
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