Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Hobbies and Interests
References
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Hannah Potts

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
Hamilton
11.2020

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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