Hayley Anderson
Pegasus Health Charitable Trust
Parklands,Christchurch
20
years of professional experience
Compassionate and adaptable Registered Nurse with diverse experience across acute, primary, postnatal, and community healthcare. Skilled in patient assessment, care coordination, and collaborative practice with multidisciplinary teams. Recognised for strong interpersonal skills, adaptability in dynamic environments, and a patient-centred approach that builds trust and delivers quality outcomes.
Work History
Registered nurse
5 Months- Provide acute assessment and management to patients with acute injuries / health concerns.
- Casting of acute fractures
- Providing observation and care for patients who require short term care for acute illness.
- Assist with emergency procedures for stabilization of critical health conditions to enable transport to hospital.
Registered Nurse – Acute Demand
3 Years 6 Months- Provide acute assessment and treatment to prevent hospital admission or support early discharge.
- Educate patients and families on chronic conditions (e.g., CHF, respiratory conditions, AF).
- Collaborate with GPs, HIPs, and district nurses to ensure continuity of care.
Hospital Pool Nurse
1 Year 3 Months- Adapted to diverse wards including surgical, medical, and acute care.
- Provided safe, high-quality nursing care in fast-paced environments.
Postnatal Nurse
5 Months- Provided postnatal assessment and care for mothers and babies.
- Supported breastfeeding, recovery, and parental education.
Rural Practice Nurse
5 Months- Delivered primary care including assessments, vaccinations, wound care, and chronic condition support.
- Accident and emergency care and stabilisation for transport to hospital
- Casting acute fractures
- Suturing acute wounds
- Assisting in minor surgery
Rural Practice Nurse
2 Years 9 Months- Delivered acute and routine care, including accident/emergency, asthma management, vaccinations, suturing and casting.
Postnatal Nurse
7 Months- Provided postnatal assessment and care for mothers and babies.
- Supported breastfeeding, recovery, and parental education.
Staff Nurse
2 Years 6 Months- Pre and post-surgical care for paediatric orthopaedic patients.
- Collaboration of care with parents
- Parent education to administer IV Antibiotics via PICC line at home.
- Care of patients in traction
Education
- Post graduate papers:
- 2006 – Level 7 – Health Assessment and Diagnostic Reasoning
- 2006 – Level 7 - Developing Nursing Practice
- 2011 – Primary response in Medical Emergency course – St Johns
- 2024 – Level 7 - Managing Heart failure in Acute and Community Settings
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Skills
Acute and community nursing
Patient assessment and triage
Care coordination and collaboration
Health education and promotion
Adaptability across diverse clinical settings
Communication and rapport building
Clinical documentation and digital health systems
Compassionate
trustworthy
and reliable
with a strong sense of responsibility.
Quick learner who thrives under pressure and adapts easily to change.
Strong interpersonal skills
building rapport quickly with patients and colleagues.
Reflective practitioner committed to continuous learning and improvement.
Experience living in multiple countries
offering cultural awareness and sensitivity in healthcare delivery.
Interests
Active and adventurous
enjoying snowboarding
surfing
kayaking
and camping with family. Value challenges that build resilience and teamwork.
Timeline
Registered nurse
Pegasus 24-hour Surgery + Acute Demand
03.2026 - CurrentRead More
Registered Nurse – Acute Demand
Pegasus Health Charitable Trust
02.2023 - CurrentRead More
Postnatal Nurse
Wellsford Birthing Unit
01.2022 - 06.2022Read More
Rural Practice Nurse
Coast to Coast Health Care
01.2022 - 06.2022Read More
Hospital Pool Nurse
Christchurch Hospital
09.2021 - 12.2022Read More
Rural Practice Nurse
Coast to Coast Health Care
04.2010 - 01.2013Read More
Postnatal Nurse
Wellsford Birthing Unit
02.2010 - 09.2010Read More
Staff Nurse
Starship Hospital, Ward 24a (Orthopaedics)
02.2006 - 08.2008Read More
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AUT Auckland University of Tchnology
Bachelor of Science from Nursing
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