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Jessica Fisher

Halswell,,Christchurch, NZ

Summary

I enjoy working with people from across the lifespan, as a nurse I am always looking at the bigger picture and understanding the complexities and the unique individual difference's in peoples lives.

I have a natural affinity to relate to children and the more elderly alike, I believe that children look at the world in a different way and by getting down to their level, listening and responding to them is fundamental as a key to understanding them and ultimately understanding ourselves better.

Furthermore through an understanding of cultural safety I now have a deeper insight into my own Maori culture in connection with the healthcare system.

I recognise that communication based on knowledge is vital to providing education to the patient while building trust with the patient and being mindful of the nurse-patient power balance. Because without that trust, therapeutic nursing cannot take place and this is essential if we are to empower the patient and deliver holistic healthcare.

I love working as a registered nurse and I value working together in a team within a supportive environment under good leadership. I believe good time management and organisational skills will ensure smooth running of a shift and allows me to also be a support to my colleagues.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse

St Georges Hospital
, Christchurch
02.2022 - Current
  • Provide direct nursing care to patients before, during, and after surgical procedures. Including admitting patients to the ward.
  • Care for surgical patients across a diverse range of specialties in a major private hospital in New Zealand.
  • Take patients for diagnostic tests such as X-rays, ECGs pre and post to surgery.
  • Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team members to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
  • Administer medications, intravenous fluids, blood products, and other treatments as prescribed by the consultants.
  • Assess, monitor, and evaluate patient vital signs pre- and post-operatively.
  • Educate patients on proper post-operative care instructions, including diet restrictions, activity levels, follow-up appointments, and discharging patients from the hospital.

Professional Residential Cleaner

Self employed
Christchurch
11.2022 - Current
  • I contract to R & B Build, they in specialise in architectural, residential & bespoke builds.
  • I come through once all the trades have finished and complete a full builder's clean. Removing all signs of dust, dirt, plaster, etc., and presenting a clean home for the new owners.
  • Collaborate closely with the project manager to achieve project objectives, and meet deadlines.

Registered Nurse

New Zealand Nursing Agency
, Christchurch
01.2018 - 02.2022
  • Worked in various healthcare settings, including public hospitals, private hospitals, and community nursing.

District Nurse

Access Community Health
01.2014 - 01.2017
  • Managed a district nursing list, independently serving 7-12 clients daily within the community.
  • Led team of nurses, coordinated weekend schedules, addressed concerns and managed incoming referrals.
  • Overnight on-call component.
  • Caring for palliative clients, wound management of complex and non-complex wounds, compression bandaging, negative pressure dressings, female/male catheterization, health education, communicating with colleagues, families, GP, practice nurses, Nurse Maude palliative care specialists, and services.

Medical Surgical Registered Nurse

Christchurch District Health Board
01.2013 - 01.2014
  • Provided nursing care to elderly clients, 65+, ensuring they received the necessary support before transitioning back to their homes.
  • Skilled in negative pressure wound therapy, pressure ulcers and surgical wounds.
  • Provided community referrals and transferred clients to convalescent care.
  • Collaborated with a diverse team, including physiotherapists, occupational therapists, doctors, healthcare professionals, social workers, pharmacists and nurses.

Surgical Registered Nurse

Christchurch District Health Board
01.2013 - 01.2014
  • Provided post-operative care to surgical patients, including observation and management of surgical wounds, hygiene care, pain management, medication administration (including intravenous and blood products).
  • Worked on a busy orthopedic ward.

Hospital Aid (casual)

New Zealand Nursing Agency
Christchurch
01.2010 - 01.2011
  • Specialising of clients, Daily hygiene cares

Caregiver (part-time)

Resthome Relievers
Christchurch
01.2008 - 01.2010
  • Ensured the well-being of clients by fulfilling all necessary daily responsibilities and supporting them during mealtimes.

Administration Support/ Reception (full-time)

Taylors, Transmark FCX
Christchurch
01.2007 - 01.2008
  • Receptionist, Accounts receivable and payable

Office administration/ Reception (full-time)

Christchurch Refrigeration & Electrical
Christchurch
01.2003 - 01.2007
  • Accounts receivable and payable, Data entry, filing, sending out all statements and banking

Education

Nursing Entry To Practice Programme (NetP) - Competant Professional Development And Recognition

CDHB
Christchurch, NZ
01-2013

Bachelor of Nursing -

Christchurch Polytechnic Institute of Technology
Christchurch, NZ
11-2012

Certificate - Pre Health-Science

Christchurch Polytechnic Institute of Technology
Christchurch, NZ
01-2009

Skills

  • High professional and personal standards
  • Strong communication skills
  • Strong organisational and time management skills
  • Able to cope under pressure
  • Great sense of humour and enthusiasm
  • Working in a team
  • Autonomous work
  • Providing care for patients
  • Computing skills: word, excel power point and strong general administration skills
  • Wound Care

Affiliations

  • I enjoy staying fit and living a healthy lifestyle.
  • Spending time with my friends and family, including my children.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Professional Residential Cleaner

Self employed
11.2022 - Current

Registered Nurse

St Georges Hospital
02.2022 - Current

Registered Nurse

New Zealand Nursing Agency
01.2018 - 02.2022

District Nurse

Access Community Health
01.2014 - 01.2017

Medical Surgical Registered Nurse

Christchurch District Health Board
01.2013 - 01.2014

Surgical Registered Nurse

Christchurch District Health Board
01.2013 - 01.2014

Hospital Aid (casual)

New Zealand Nursing Agency
01.2010 - 01.2011

Caregiver (part-time)

Resthome Relievers
01.2008 - 01.2010

Administration Support/ Reception (full-time)

Taylors, Transmark FCX
01.2007 - 01.2008

Office administration/ Reception (full-time)

Christchurch Refrigeration & Electrical
01.2003 - 01.2007

Nursing Entry To Practice Programme (NetP) - Competant Professional Development And Recognition

CDHB

Bachelor of Nursing -

Christchurch Polytechnic Institute of Technology

Certificate - Pre Health-Science

Christchurch Polytechnic Institute of Technology
Jessica Fisher