Jessica Williams
Christchurch,CAN
Summary
As a professional, I embody compassion, resilience, and adaptability while upholding high standards. I take pride in my strong communication, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills. Throughout my career, I have become proficient in aseptic techniques and patient monitoring, which has allowed me to develop a comprehensive understanding of surgical processes and patient care. With my expertise and experience, I am well-equipped to perform at a high level in orthopedics as a senior team member. I am dedicated to providing high-quality care and helping patients achieve their goals.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
St George's Hospital
08.2022 - Current
- Performing all roles of the operating theatre within my scope of practice to a proficient level.
- Coordinated with surgeons and staff to deliver safe patient care during operations.
- Contributed to a high-performing operating room team through consistent collaboration, effective problem-solving, and open communication with peers.
- Mentored new nurses entering the profession, guiding them through their initial experiences within the operating room setting.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
- Assessed team members' workloads and contributed in areas where need was most evident.
Supervisor
Brigittes Espresso Bar
03.2021 - 05.2022
- Supervision of employees, preparing Rosters
- Preparation and presentation of desserts and meals
- Delivery of food and Beverage
- Preparing hot and chilled beverages
- Cash Handling and cashier
- Handling Customer Complaints
- Involvement and contribution at staff meetings
- Clean up including sweeping mopping and cleaning of all restaurant equipment
- Stock handling
Transition Student Nurse
St George's Hospital
03.2022 - 05.2022
- Established understanding and knowledge of the peri-operative process
- Gained in-depth knowledge of sterilization of equipment and maintain a sterile field
- Participates in surgical safety checks and maintaining patient safety
- Learning and gain knowledge of different equipment used within the theatre environment
- Gained thorough knowledge of anatomy and difference procedures
- Followed guidelines and procedures utilising this to provide effective care for positive health outcomes
- Maintain patients’ confidentiality and ensure patient advocacy
Casual Provisional Vaccinator
CDHB Vaccination Clinic
05.2021 - 05.2022
- Enter patient data into cir (covid immunisation register)
- Assist in the drawing up of the vaccine
- Making sure patients are safe and able to be vaccinated and administering the vaccine
3A Student Nurse
Home Dialysis Training Centre
08.2021 - 09.2021
- Discover and explored the role health care within the community
- Ability to appropriately assess, treat and provide patient education
- Assisted with training of dialysis to ensure patient safety of returning home to maintain their dialysis in their home setting
- Worked in participation with patients and their whānau to establish effective and relevant care
- Established skills to respond health care progress that was unexpected
2B Student Nurse
Ashburton Hospital Ward2
03.2021 - 06.2021
- Developed competency in wound dressing utilising the aseptic technique
- Advanced my accuracy and maintained concise documentation
- Provided adequate bedside care and education around mobilisation and safe transfers using equipment safely
- Complete strong ISBAR and communication within the multidisciplinary team and monitor patient progress
- Increased learning and understanding around pathophysiology and pharmacology
2A Student Nurse
Hilmorton Acute Adult Inpatients
09.2020 - 10.2020
- Developed knowledge of a mental health examination and how to follow guidelines and boundaries
- Reviewed care plans with multidisciplinary team and monitor patient progress
- Accurately complete documentation
1B Student Nurse
The Oaks Elderly Care
03.2020 - 05.2020
- Assist with residents’ personal hygiene, care, and mobility
- Participates in adequate skin and pressure injury assessment skills
Medication Delivery- Packing Medications
Health Works Pharmacy
10.2016 - 05.2017
- Maintaining client relationships
- Maintain customer confidentiality
- Customer Service
- Follow map instructions and meet deadlines for delivery
- Use of company vehicle for deliveries
- Stock handling
Education
Bachelor of Nursing -
ARA Institute of Canterbury
07-2022
New Zealand certificate - Study And Career Preparation - Level 4
ARA Institute of Canterbury
11.2018
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Christchurch Girls High School
01.2016
Skills
- STRONG COMMUNICATION SKILLS
- Team leader within the operating theatre, managing staff for breaks and evaluating skills of individuals to preform tasks
- Achieves high standards of documentation and verbal skills in a concise and timely manner
- Able to effectively communicate, build rapport with patients, whānau and members of the health care team
- EFFICENT, RELIABLE & ORGANISED
- Outstanding management of nursing care through appropriate time management and prioritisation skills
- Reliable and flexible to ensure effective consumer health outcomes
- STRONG TEAMWORK
- Preceptor and mentor to new staff and supporting them continuously through the transition
- Able to maintain strong teamwork and work with other health care individuals to ensure effective and efficient health care
- Utilisation of communication and listening skills for achievement of a high standard
Timeline
Registered Nurse
St George's Hospital
08.2022 - Current
Transition Student Nurse
St George's Hospital
03.2022 - 05.2022
3A Student Nurse
Home Dialysis Training Centre
08.2021 - 09.2021
Casual Provisional Vaccinator
CDHB Vaccination Clinic
05.2021 - 05.2022
Supervisor
Brigittes Espresso Bar
03.2021 - 05.2022
2B Student Nurse
Ashburton Hospital Ward2
03.2021 - 06.2021
2A Student Nurse
Hilmorton Acute Adult Inpatients
09.2020 - 10.2020
1B Student Nurse
The Oaks Elderly Care
03.2020 - 05.2020
Medication Delivery- Packing Medications
Health Works Pharmacy
10.2016 - 05.2017
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Christchurch Girls High School
Bachelor of Nursing -
ARA Institute of Canterbury
New Zealand certificate - Study And Career Preparation - Level 4
ARA Institute of Canterbury
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