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Jennifer Crisp

Auckland,Massey

Summary

Passionate and devoted Registered nurse with over six years of comprehensive experience in various acute medical settings including cardiology, nephrology, and general medicine. Extensive experience managing a vast range of medical conditions. Additionally acquiring the ability to meticulously and efficiently assess the health of patient consumers, thus ensuring the proper treatments for optimal health outcomes are fulfilled. Competent in working as a collaborative team member, ensuring patients and whanau receive the highest quality care possible.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse

Christchurch Hospital - Ward 12, Canterbury DHB
04.2023 - 10.2023
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and course of action.
  • Managed patients recovering from ICD and pacemaker insertions, ablations and coronary angiograms. E.g Regularly cared for 2 -3 post op patients daily, administering appropriate assessments and interventions, while establishing patient safety.
  • Reduced hospital readmissions through effective discharge planning, patient education, and follow-up care coordination.
  • Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking ECG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.

Registered Nurse

Christchurch Hospital - Ward 14, Canterbury DHB
02.2020 - 09.2021
  • Demonstrated competence in administering and educating patients requiring peritoneal dialysis. E.g explained every step of the procedure, emphasising key points such as maintaining a sterile environment and hand sanitising. Ensured patients were aware of possible complications including infection.
  • Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying doctors and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
  • Provided continuous monitoring and thorough assessments for procedures such as tenckhoff catheter insertions and fistula creations.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.

Registered Nurse

Waitakere Hospital - Huia Ward, Waitemata DHB
09.2017 - 01.2020
  • Completed the Cardiac Modular Course, thus gaining certification in Telemetry monitoring and transferring MI patients to either ADHB or North Shore Hospital. E.g regularly managing and triaging multiple referrals while monitoring approximately 20 patients on telemetry. Additionally ensuring that Cardiology Consultant's or Registrar's reviewed patients on telemetry in a timely manner.
  • Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
  • Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.

Education

Bachelor of Health Science - Nursing

Auckland University of Technology
Auckland, NZ
06.2017

Skills

  • Patient advocacy
  • Competent, punctual and reliable
  • Excellent time management
  • Strong interpersonal communication skills with colleagues, patients and whanau
  • Chest pain assessment and management
  • Providing compassionate care thus forming genuine rapport with patients
  • Supportive team member
  • Certified in telemetry monitoring and ECG reading
  • Staff Supervision
  • Supportive team member
  • Certified in telemetry monitoring and ECG reading
  • Staff Supervision

Languages

Tongan
Limited Working
English
Native or Bilingual

Additional Information

REFEREES

Margaret Cumming

Ward 12 Charge Nurse Manager

027 9781 069

Margaret.Cumming@cdhb.health.nz


Claire Johnston

Ward 12 Senior Registered Nurse

027 3396 717

claireabellej@yahoo.co.nz

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Christchurch Hospital - Ward 12, Canterbury DHB
04.2023 - 10.2023

Registered Nurse

Christchurch Hospital - Ward 14, Canterbury DHB
02.2020 - 09.2021

Registered Nurse

Waitakere Hospital - Huia Ward, Waitemata DHB
09.2017 - 01.2020

Bachelor of Health Science - Nursing

Auckland University of Technology
Jennifer Crisp