Overview
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Karla O'Connor

Dunedin,St Clair

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Real Estate Salesperson

Harcourts [Highland Group]
Dunedin, Otago
09.2018 - Current
  • Communicated with clients to understand property needs and preferences.
  • Generated leads for sales and rental properties through cold calls and referrals.
  • Wrote listings detailing and professionally highlighting property features to increase sales chances.
  • Liaised between buyers and sellers to provide positive experiences for both parties.
  • Developed and maintained list of available properties suited to different needs and budgets for both commercial and industrial use.
  • Worked closely with clients to facilitate appropriate loans, inspections and credit reports.

Charge Registered Nurse

Nareeba Moopi Moopi Pa Aged Care Hostel
North Stradbroke Island , Queensland
03.2014 - 08.2018
  • Built rapport with patients and family members to deliver exceptional care.
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Performed patient assessments and adjusted care plans accordingly.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
  • Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
  • Identified unit areas of inadequacy and adjusted procedures to close gaps and improve policies.

Occupational Health and Safety Officer

Department Of Labour
Dunedin, New Zealand
04.2002 - 12.2013
  • Identified accident causes and optimal prevention strategies by conducting thorough investigations and analyses.
  • Recommended measures to help protect workers from potentially hazardous work methods, processes and materials.
  • Developed recommendations to reduce hazards by improving gear, behaviors and procedures.
  • Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, handled challenging situations with ease.

Occupational Health Nurse

Sealord Group
New Zealand, OTA
03.1997 - 02.2002
  • Delivered array of employee health services at company, which included health screenings and immunizations.
  • Educated all employees on flu symptoms, illness prevention, benefits of good hygiene and smoking cessation programs.
  • Promoted high level of service to every individual while observing confidentiality rules and company regulations.
  • Utilized well-honed communication and active listening skills to conduct pre-employment screenings.
  • Provided individualized medical counseling for employees and coordinated examination requirement activities.
  • Leveraged approved medical, nursing and statistical formats to maintain accurate clinical records.
  • Assisted with accident investigation program to identify root cause of incidents and near-misses.
  • Liaised between employees with health concerns and supervisors, maintaining medical confidentiality to communicate work status and coordinate return to work accommodations.
  • Collaborated with physicians or other licensed practitioners to arrange further medical treatment.
  • Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Otago Polytechnic
Dunedin, NZ
12.1996

Skills

  • Open House Management
  • Sales Promotion
  • Purchase Agreement Writing
  • Referral Coordination
  • Customer Satisfaction
  • Appraisal Procedures
  • Comparative Market Analysis
  • Negotiation Expert
  • Client Needs Assessment
  • Database Maintenance
  • Client Interviews

Timeline

Real Estate Salesperson

Harcourts [Highland Group]
09.2018 - Current

Charge Registered Nurse

Nareeba Moopi Moopi Pa Aged Care Hostel
03.2014 - 08.2018

Occupational Health and Safety Officer

Department Of Labour
04.2002 - 12.2013

Occupational Health Nurse

Sealord Group
03.1997 - 02.2002

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Otago Polytechnic
Karla O'Connor