Jessica A. Knight
Taranaki,New Plymouth
Summary
Dynamic Nurse Lead at Pinnacle MHN with proven expertise in clinical governance and infection control. Adept at data analysis and team leadership, I have successfully enhanced patient safety and quality of care through strategic initiatives. Committed to health promotion and cultural competence, I drive impactful healthcare improvements.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Nurse Lead
Pinnacle MHN
Taranaki, New Plymouth
11.2021 - Current
- Strategic development & operational delivery of primary care portfolios
- Led infection control pandemic planning and support, including N95 protocols and testing initiatives, to safeguard public health.
- Managed clinical governance processes, ensuring compliance with health regulations and enhancing patient safety.
- Supported foundation standards to promote adherence to healthcare guidelines, contributing to quality of care.
- Quality targets, Improvement, Data Analysis using dashboards, PMS systems.
- Projects population health, POCT, POAC portfolios
- Staff Management and leadership
- ICN Conference presentation Montreal Canada
Registered Nurse - Community Health
Healthcarenz
12.2015 - Current
- Clinical health assessments of clients living in the community with physical and mental health ongoing needs from a variety of referrals.
- Delivered clinical care to community and rehabilitation clients, addressing diverse health needs.
- Provided consultation for high-needs clients under DHB and MOH contracts, ensuring comprehensive care.
- Provided designated services for ACC clients to ensure compliance with health standards.
- MDT meetings and client management oversight
- Streamlined database systems and IT processes to enhance support for clinical operations.
- Trained support workers in clinical skills, including bowel care, medication administration, spinal injury care, skin integrity, and dressing changes.
Associate Head of School - Nursing
Western Institute of Technology at Taranaki (WITT)
10.2015 - 03.2016
- Designed and implemented strategy for state-of-the-art simulation-based clinical skills at WITT, ensuring realistic learning that aligns with evidence-based patient care across healthcare settings.
- Developed and delivered staff training sessions to improve clinical skills assessment and enhance learning experiences.
- Led team management, including appraisals and HR functions, for BN programme to enhance educational outcomes.
- Primary line manager for all auditing and document control, including aspects of clinical indicators, audits, health & safety, quality.
- Negotiated contracts with hospital and community partners to secure favorable terms.
- Designed the infrastructure for the online and blended learning programme.
- Facilitated communication with local Iwi and healthcare providers to meet the three P's effectively.
Lecturer in Nursing, School of Health Sciences
University of Southampton
01.2000 - 12.2010
- Full to part time during this period while working as a University lecturer including maternity leave (minimum to have two children).
- Assessed practical skills and delivered 1:1 History Taking physical assessment course to qualified RNs, enhancing their clinical competencies.
- Delivered evidence-based, tailored material reflecting current best nursing practices, ensuring students received relevant and up-to-date knowledge.
- Mentored seconded clinical staff in university teaching, fostering a supportive learning environment and promoting effective educational practices.
- Working in the community nurse led clinics as a practitioner alongside students. Clinical assessment with clients.
- Provided part-time nursing care in Neurological Intensive Care and Community Walk-In Centre clinics, ensuring high-quality patient support.
- Evaluated curriculum and student performance as the External Examiner for the Bachelor of Nursing Programme at Kingston University.
- Completed a Masters in Health Education and Health Promotion as the shift in my focus was to community care initiatives.
- Completed a Postgraduate Diploma in health care ethics.
Clinical Skills Demonstrator, School of Nursing and Midwifery
University of Southampton
01.1998 - 12.2001
- Delivered clinical skills and assessment tools, enhancing student proficiency in the BN programme.
- Facilitated interactive learning sessions for diverse student groups.
- Demonstrated complex concepts using hands-on activities and visual aids.
- Provided comprehensive nursing care in the Neurological Intensive Care Unit, supporting patient recovery and well-being.
- Assisted faculty in preparing materials and setting up laboratories.
Staff nurse moving to Research Sister
Wessex Neurological Centre, Intensive Care unit, Southampton General Hospital
Southampton, UK
01.1995 - 12.1998
- Completed Neurological and Spinal Injury post-registration course to enhance clinical knowledge and skills.
- Conducted community rehabilitation assessments and followed up with discharged patients to ensure continuity of care and recovery.
- Completed ENB 998 preceptorship and education course to support effective training and mentorship of new staff.
Registered Nurse
Brotman Medical Centre
Los Angeles, USA
10.1991 - 09.1992
- Provided care for critically ill adults and managed emergency admissions in step down unit.
- Administered medications and treatments per physician orders and hospital protocols.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to medical staff promptly.
- Educated patients and families on health management and post-discharge care.
Neurosurgical & ITU Staff Nurse
Atkinson Morley Hospital
London
09.1990 - 09.1991
- Performed comprehensive nursing duties, teaching and managing care for ventilated neurosurgical intensive care patients.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses consistently.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop patient care plans.
- Provided direct patient care in surgical and recovery units.
Education
MA - Health Education and Promotion
University of Southhampton
United Kingdom01-2000
BSc (Hons) - Nursing with Education
Hull University
United Kingdom05-1995
Certificate in Clinical Governance
AICG
Australia05-2026
Postgraduate Diploma - Health Care Ethics
Kings College London
United KingdomRegistered General Nurse - (UK)
Registered Nurse Tutor -
Registered Nurse
NCNZ
New ZealandSkills
- Data analysis
- Team leadership & management
- Quality improvement
- Policy & protocol writing
- Cultural competence
- Clinical leadership
- Clinical governance
- Clinical judgment/ reasoning
- Patient care eg Authorised vaccinator
- Infection control
- Health promotion
- Population Health ,Promotion, education
Hobbies and Interests
- Arts and Theatre
- Landscaping my 4 acres
- Whanau and volunteering at events and supporting community
References
- To be supplied if preferred candidate
Affiliations
- Bar Manager, Committee member 2 organisation- Taranaki Lions and Little Theatre New Plymouth
Timeline
Nurse Lead
Pinnacle MHN
11.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse - Community Health
Healthcarenz
12.2015 - Current
Associate Head of School - Nursing
Western Institute of Technology at Taranaki (WITT)
10.2015 - 03.2016
Lecturer in Nursing, School of Health Sciences
University of Southampton
01.2000 - 12.2010
Clinical Skills Demonstrator, School of Nursing and Midwifery
University of Southampton
01.1998 - 12.2001
Staff nurse moving to Research Sister
Wessex Neurological Centre, Intensive Care unit, Southampton General Hospital
01.1995 - 12.1998
Registered Nurse
Brotman Medical Centre
10.1991 - 09.1992
Neurosurgical & ITU Staff Nurse
Atkinson Morley Hospital
09.1990 - 09.1991
MA - Health Education and Promotion
University of Southhampton
BSc (Hons) - Nursing with Education
Hull University
Certificate in Clinical Governance
AICG
Postgraduate Diploma - Health Care Ethics
Kings College London
Registered General Nurse - (UK)
Registered Nurse Tutor -
Registered Nurse
NCNZ