Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Hobbies and Interests
References
Education And Professional Training
Certification
Timeline
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Jan Spary

Kaiapoi,CAN

Summary

Compassionate, experienced practice nurse specializing in holistic, research-based patient care, chronic disease management, and patient triage in the context of general practice, with a proven track record at Medical Corner Doctors.. Skilled in immunization administration and conducting health assessments, leading to enhanced patient outcomes. Strong emergency response capabilities and a commitment to ongoing professional development. Dedicated to promoting equity, respect, and teamwork in healthcare environments.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Practice Nurse

Medical Corner Doctors
Rangiora
06.2024 - Current
  • Authorized vaccinator administering immunisations and vaccines to patients in a clinical and community settings.
  • Educating patients on chronic disease management and preventive care strategies.
  • Maintained accurate patient records using medtech evolution , health record systems.
  • Collaborated with healthcare team to develop patient care plans.
  • Monitored vital signs and reported changes to medical staff promptly.
  • Managed inventory of medical supplies and ensured proper stock levels.
  • Core advanced CPR practitioner, Providing support during emergency situations, following established protocols.
  • Coordinated referrals to specialists when appropriate.
  • Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to coordinate comprehensive care plans for each patient.
  • Instructed patients on proper use of medical equipment such as inhalers or insulin starts.
  • Assisted physicians during patient examinations, patient observations, performing ECGs, and preparing specimens for laboratory analysis. Including phlebotomy and intravenous medications
  • Nurse led clinics Performing health assessments and screenings, such as blood pressure checks, cholesterol tests, cervical screening HPV testing and diabetes screening.
  • Triage of patient needs in clinic and on the nurses triage line.

Receptionist

Medical Corner Doctors
Rangiora
09.2021 - 06.2024

medical centre reception and admin.

Registered Nurse

Mothers Supporting Mothers
04.2019 - 08.2020
  • Co-facilitator of a group including teaching and counseling of women with post natal adjustment difficulties.

Registered Nurse

Royal New Zealand Plunket Society
09.2016 - 03.2018
  • Well child nurse, well child checks, nutritional advice, breast feeding support for families within the clinic environment and in their own homes.
  • Completion of paper one Post Graduate certificate in well child/ Tamariki Ora h

Temporary Practice Nurse

Durham Health Medical Centre
Rangiora
03.2016 - 06.2016
  • Guided patients in understanding diabetes management and preventive care methods.

General Practice Nurse

Southside Health Medical Centre
Rangiora
04.2012 - 07.2014
  • Immunisations (registered vaccinator), wound care, emergency care, ECGs Diabetic checks CVD checks, cryotherapy, ear syringing.

Trainee Plunket Nurse

PLUNKET Waitemata Health Board
Auckland
04.2008 - 05.2009
  • Well child nurse, well child checks .

Post Anaesthetic Care Nurse

Ascot Hospital
Greenlane Remuera
02.2008 - 04.2008
  • Care of the unconscious patient and post surgical recovery.

Senior Staff Nurse

Derriford Hospital
Plymouth, UK
08.2001 - 12.2007
  • Post anaesthetic care, airway management.
  • wound care and delivery of intravenous medications.
  • Team Leader : coordinating recovery dept.

Senior Staff Nurse

Northern General Hospital
Sheffield, UK
07.1995 - 07.2001
  • Provided post-anaesthetic care for patients in immediate postoperative recovery.
  • Led a team as Department coordinator to ensure effective patient management.Coordinated transfer of intensive care and high-dependency patients within the unit.
  • Oversaw care protocols for post-surgical patients to enhance recovery outcomes.

Education

IV Cannulation And IV Therapy General Practice

Pegasus Health
04-2025

Sleep Studies

Medical Corner Doctors
01-2025

Vaccinator Foundation Course

Te Whatu Ora
Immune Advisory Centre
09-2024

Core Advanced Certificate CPR Emergency care

Whakahauora Aotearoa
08-2024

Cervical Screening Using HPV Testing Program

Te Whare Tohu Rata Aotearoa
08-2024

Post Graduate Certificate - Well Child/ Tamariki Ora Health Paper One

Whitireia
Wellington, NZ
03.2017

The diabetes course -

Pegasus Health Christchurch
01.2013

Nurse Maude - wound care

01.2012

Diploma - Nursing

Sheffield and North Trent College of Nursing and Midwifery, Royal Hallamshire Hospital
Sheffield, UK
05.1994

Skills

  • Patient care and support
  • Health assessment
  • Chronic disease management
  • Immunization administration
  • Emergency response
  • Health assessments and sleep studies
  • Care plan coordination
  • Phlebotomy proficiency
  • Advanced clinical assessment
  • Cardiovascular risk assessment
  • IV setup
  • Call triaging

Hobbies and Interests

  • Walking
  • Gardening
  • Reading
  • Craft
  • Active member of local church

References

  • Alicia Cowey, Lead nurse, medical corner Doctors. 0210604681
  • Eve Edwards, Practice Nurse, Southside Health Medical Centre, Rangiora, 0212970085.

Education And Professional Training

  • Post Graduate Certificate in Well Child/Tamariki Ora Health, 03/01/17
  • Immuniser Course, 08/01/12, Christchurch Immunisory Service
  • CPR Annual Updates Level 4
  • Wound Care, 2012, Nurse Maude
  • The Diabetes Course, 2013, Pegasus Health Christchurch
  • Plunket Well Child Post Graduate Certificate Course, Not Completed, Due to leaving to have a baby, 2008, Waitemata Health Auckland

Certification

Nursing Council of New Zealand

Registration Number 166832

APC expiry 31 Mar 2026

Timeline

Practice Nurse

Medical Corner Doctors
06.2024 - Current

Receptionist

Medical Corner Doctors
09.2021 - 06.2024

Registered Nurse

Mothers Supporting Mothers
04.2019 - 08.2020

Registered Nurse

Royal New Zealand Plunket Society
09.2016 - 03.2018

Temporary Practice Nurse

Durham Health Medical Centre
03.2016 - 06.2016

General Practice Nurse

Southside Health Medical Centre
04.2012 - 07.2014

Trainee Plunket Nurse

PLUNKET Waitemata Health Board
04.2008 - 05.2009

Post Anaesthetic Care Nurse

Ascot Hospital
02.2008 - 04.2008

Senior Staff Nurse

Derriford Hospital
08.2001 - 12.2007

Senior Staff Nurse

Northern General Hospital
07.1995 - 07.2001

IV Cannulation And IV Therapy General Practice

Pegasus Health

Sleep Studies

Medical Corner Doctors

Vaccinator Foundation Course

Te Whatu Ora

Core Advanced Certificate CPR Emergency care

Whakahauora Aotearoa

Cervical Screening Using HPV Testing Program

Te Whare Tohu Rata Aotearoa

Post Graduate Certificate - Well Child/ Tamariki Ora Health Paper One

Whitireia

The diabetes course -

Pegasus Health Christchurch

Nurse Maude - wound care

Diploma - Nursing

Sheffield and North Trent College of Nursing and Midwifery, Royal Hallamshire Hospital
Jan Spary