Joanna Rea
Christchurch
Summary
Recognised for providing quality clinical care focused on holistic wellbeing and supporting clients to live well despite health challenges. Proven ability to remain calm under pressure and skilfully handle difficult clients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with clients, family/whanau and other health professionals through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent collaboration.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Nurse Specialist
Te Whatu Ora
10.2023 - Current
- Assessment, screening and selection of all applicants for clinical roles within SMHS
- Excellent candidate management to ensure positive candidate experience
- Support hiring managers and clinical leads in all aspects of recruitment including initial screening of local/international candidates, interview participant, reference checking and post placement support for candidates
- Collaborate with MDT and Senior Leadership to identify workforce gaps and develop targeted support strategies
Clinical Nurse Specialist – Equally Well
Canterbury District Health Board
04.2023 - 10.2023
- Led Equally Well initiative across Adult MH services
- Supported clinical staff to develop practices that ensured better care and access for consumer’s physical wellbeing
Health Improvement Practitioner & Nurse Prescriber
Pegasus Health
07.2021 - 04.2023
- Engage and work collaboratively with general practice teams to see patient’s in acute distress both same day and planned appointments, with a Focused Acceptance and Commitment Therapy approach
- Support primary care staff to enhance their skills in working with people with complex MH presentations
- Provide nurse-led clinics for people with Diabetes, Hypertension, Hypercholesterolaemia to offer education, support and medication where appropriate
Clinical Nurse Specialist – Equally Well
Canterbury District Health Board
08.2020 - 06.2021
- Key tasks as above
Clinical Nurse Specialist - MH NGO Sector
Canterbury District Health Board
04.2015 - 08.2020
- Develop and maintain relationships within mental health NGO sector
- Provide education, support and mentorship to clinical and non-clinical workforce working within NGO's
- Support clinical staff from both inpatient and outpatient teams to work more collaboratively with wider health sector
- Identify and resolve system issues to ensure collaborative and holistic experience for patients within health sector
Clinical Nurse Specialist South Community Team
Canterbury District Health Board
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Provided clinical leadership, guidance and support to all staff
- Supported staff in their own professional development through administrative supervision and PDRP
Chatham Islands Clinical Consultation Nurse
Canterbury District Health Board
08.2015 - 01.2017
- Visited the Chatham Islands 12 weekly to provide mental health clinics with brief intervention focus.
- Supported, educated and mentored clinical staff to manage individuals with mental illness living in a remote community.
- Provided phone advice, resources and links to agencies within Canterbury for Chatham Island community.
Clozapine Clinic Nurse
Canterbury District Health Board
01.2011 - 04.2015
- Monitoring patient’s physical health secondary to Clozapine therapy through regular ECG's, monthly blood tests and assessment of overall health.
- Liaison with multi-disciplinary team, community agencies, family and general practice regarding client's physical and mental wellbeing.
- Development of policies and systems to ensure accurate recall procedures and improvement of service.
- Resource for wider CDHB regarding Clozapine
Primary Care Mental Health Nurse
Pegasus Health
07.2007 - 12.2011
Registered Nurse Case Manager East Community Team
Canterbury District Health Board
07.2006 - 07.2007
Registered Nurse Inpatient Mental Health Ward
Ramsay Health Care
01.2006 - 07.2006
Registered Nurse Adolescent Inpatient Unit
Ramsay Health Care
09.2004 - 01.2006
Registered Nurse Takahe Inpatient Ward
Canterbury District Health Board
01.2003 - 09.2004
Registered Nurse (New Graduate Programme)
Western Sydney Health Service, Westmead Hospital
01.2002 - 01.2003
- Reproductive Medicine Clinic (Day Surgery-Recovery Room)
- Palliative and Symptom Control Ward
- Surgical Ward
Registered Nurse Te Whare Manaaki Forensic Unit
Canterbury District Health Board
07.2001 - 01.2002
Registered Nurse (New Graduate Programme)
Canterbury District Health Board
01.2001 - 07.2001
- Psychiatric Emergency Service
- Forensic Rehabilitation Unit
Education
Therapeutics for Advanced Nursing
Otago University
01.2019
Health Assessment and Advanced Nursing Practice
Otago University
01.2019
Long Term Conditions: Pathophysiology and Management
Otago University
01.2018
Postgraduate Diploma in Health Science - Endorsed in Nursing
Otago University
01.2017
Introduction to ECG Analysis
Christchurch Polytechnic Institute of Technology
01.2013
Mental Health Nursing
Otago University
01.2001
Bachelor of Nursing - undefined
Christchurch Polytechnic Institute of Technology
01.2000
Introductory Certificate in Science - undefined
Christchurch Polytechnic Institute of Technology
01.1997
Skills
- Excellent clinical assessment and diagnostic ability
- Work collaboratively with others
- Problem solver
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Flexible and creative thinker
Timeline
Clinical Nurse Specialist
Te Whatu Ora
10.2023 - Current
Clinical Nurse Specialist – Equally Well
Canterbury District Health Board
04.2023 - 10.2023
Health Improvement Practitioner & Nurse Prescriber
Pegasus Health
07.2021 - 04.2023
Clinical Nurse Specialist – Equally Well
Canterbury District Health Board
08.2020 - 06.2021
Clinical Nurse Specialist South Community Team
Canterbury District Health Board
01.2017 - 01.2018
Chatham Islands Clinical Consultation Nurse
Canterbury District Health Board
08.2015 - 01.2017
Clinical Nurse Specialist - MH NGO Sector
Canterbury District Health Board
04.2015 - 08.2020
Clozapine Clinic Nurse
Canterbury District Health Board
01.2011 - 04.2015
Primary Care Mental Health Nurse
Pegasus Health
07.2007 - 12.2011
Registered Nurse Case Manager East Community Team
Canterbury District Health Board
07.2006 - 07.2007
Registered Nurse Inpatient Mental Health Ward
Ramsay Health Care
01.2006 - 07.2006
Registered Nurse Adolescent Inpatient Unit
Ramsay Health Care
09.2004 - 01.2006
Registered Nurse Takahe Inpatient Ward
Canterbury District Health Board
01.2003 - 09.2004
Registered Nurse (New Graduate Programme)
Western Sydney Health Service, Westmead Hospital
01.2002 - 01.2003
Registered Nurse Te Whare Manaaki Forensic Unit
Canterbury District Health Board
07.2001 - 01.2002
Registered Nurse (New Graduate Programme)
Canterbury District Health Board
01.2001 - 07.2001
Bachelor of Nursing - undefined
Christchurch Polytechnic Institute of Technology
Introductory Certificate in Science - undefined
Christchurch Polytechnic Institute of Technology
Therapeutics for Advanced Nursing
Otago University
Health Assessment and Advanced Nursing Practice
Otago University
Long Term Conditions: Pathophysiology and Management
Otago University
Postgraduate Diploma in Health Science - Endorsed in Nursing
Otago University
Introduction to ECG Analysis
Christchurch Polytechnic Institute of Technology
Mental Health Nursing
Otago University
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