Jennifer Lawson

I am a compassionate and adaptable Registered Nurse who takes pride in building genuine connections with patients, whānau, and colleagues. My nursing practice is guided by empathy, cultural respect, and a commitment to delivering care that truly makes a difference. I thrive in both acute and community settings, staying calm under pressure and bringing a positive, collaborative energy to every team I work with. For me, nursing is more than a profession — it’s a calling to support, uplift, and advocate for those in my care.

• Ward A4 – Christchurch Hospital, 10 weeks, Acute orthopedics/spinal, Pre/post-operative care, surgical dressings, negative pressure therapy, IV antibiotics.
• Ward 23 – General Medicine, 5 weeks, ECGs, bladder scans, wound care, end-of-life care (Te Ara Whakapiri).
• Arvida Mayfair Retirement Village, 5 weeks, Wound management, co-morbidity care, leadership with staff.
• Whāngai Aroha – Princess Margaret Hospital, 5 weeks, Mental health nursing, de-escalation, infant developmental care, nasogastric & parenteral feeding.
• Arvida St Albans, 2.5 weeks, Elderly care, pressure injury prevention, safe patient transfers.

• Pegasus Internship Award, $5,000, 2023
• Māori Excellence in Music Award, 2020
• Trinity College London – Piano Grades 3, 4 & 5, 2019