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ISABEL CLARKE

Wellington,WGN

Summary

I am an experienced healthcare professional with qualifications in Nursing and Occupational Health and Safety. I have expanded on this foundation with recent client-facing roles with the Drug Detection Agency (TDDA) and the New Zealand Red Cross. Whether working in a hospital, industrial, corporate, or classroom setting, I have had the pleasure of being part of a multi-national team providing a wide range of health services to clients of many different ages, cultures, and backgrounds.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Level 3 First Aid Facilitator

New Zealand Red Cross
Wellington
05.2023 - Current

Facilitated over 300 First Aid training programs, ensuring high client satisfaction.

Tailored courses to meet diverse client needs, improving student skill acquisition.

Contributed to NZ Red Cross's reputation as a leading NZQA accredited provider.

Developed effective teaching strategies to enhance knowledge retention among participants.

Drug & Alcohol Screening Technician

The Drug Detection Agency
Wellington
07.2017 - 07.2022

Conducted alcohol and substance abuse testing protocols on-site and off-site to enhance workplace safety.

Targeted both public and private enterprises, resulting in improved safety standards.

Education

Diploma of Higher Education - Adult Nursing

Kingston & St. George's
Croydon, United Kingdom
11.1997

Workplace Health & Safety Certificate -

Ryerson Polytechnic
Toronto, Canada
12.2001

Cert in Using Standards to Assess Candidate Performance - Level 4

Open Polytechnic
Wellington
06.2025

Parasol & Omega AS/NZS 4308:2008 Procedures for Specimen Collection and the Detection and Quantitation of Drugs of Abuse in Urine -

Wellington

Comprehensive First Aid Cert - 6400, 6401, 6402

NZRC
Wellington
06.2025

Pre-Hospital Emergency Care Cert -

NZRC
Wellington
06.2025

Mental Health First Aid Cert Psychological First Aid Course -

NZRC
Wellington
06.2025

Skills

  • Clear communication: respectful, approachable
  • Team collaboration: model key values
  • Follow established procedures, paying attention to detail
  • Accountability: responsible for my mahi, and learn from the outcomes

Timeline

Level 3 First Aid Facilitator

New Zealand Red Cross
05.2023 - Current

Drug & Alcohol Screening Technician

The Drug Detection Agency
07.2017 - 07.2022

Diploma of Higher Education - Adult Nursing

Kingston & St. George's

Workplace Health & Safety Certificate -

Ryerson Polytechnic

Cert in Using Standards to Assess Candidate Performance - Level 4

Open Polytechnic

Parasol & Omega AS/NZS 4308:2008 Procedures for Specimen Collection and the Detection and Quantitation of Drugs of Abuse in Urine -

Comprehensive First Aid Cert - 6400, 6401, 6402

NZRC

Pre-Hospital Emergency Care Cert -

NZRC

Mental Health First Aid Cert Psychological First Aid Course -

NZRC
ISABEL CLARKE