Kate Strang
71 Islington Street Invercargill
Summary
Experienced registered nurse with over 15 years in healthcare. Skilled in building relationships with clients, families, and colleagues. Proficient in caseload management, clinical supervision, and staff training. Committed to high-quality care and positive work environment.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Coordinator
Royal District Nursing Service
12.2022 - Current
- Completing client assessments, completing and updating support plans, reviewing client supports, managing a large caseload, working, collaboratively with clients their families and healthcare professionals to meet client needs.
- Mentored new clinical staff members for proper onboarding and orientation processes.
- Developed strong relationships with community partners to enhance support services available for clients
- Ensured compliance with regulatory standards and best practices through diligent oversight of clinical procedures, documentation, staff guidance and feedback.
Emergency Department RN
Whatu Ora
08.2022 - 12.2022
- Duties as per previous position.
Emergency Department RN
Whatu Ora
10.2021 - 06.2022
- Assessing health needs, providing care, advice and support to ensure patients health needs are met within the Emergency Setting.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
Palliative Care RN
Te Omanga Hospice
08.2020 - 10.2021
- Proving effective palliative care
- Collaborating with members of the MDT to develop and initiate a plan of care based on an individual's circumstances and health needs.
- Assessing symptoms and initiating appropriate interventions accordingly i.e. SC medications, syringe driver.
- Mentored new nursing staff, contributing to a supportive work environment.
- Supporting and educating patients and their families.
- Leading the IPU overnight and providing over the phone support for the out of hours service.
Nursing Pool
Whatu Ora
08.2020 - 06.2021
- Providing effective patient care in a variety of clinical areas including - Orthopaedics, General Medicine and General Surgery.
- Working closely with colleagues to be familiar with the priorities and protocols of different clinical areas.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
Treatment Injury Cover Specialist
ACC
08.2018 - 06.2020
- Assessing clinical information for the purposes of ACC cover.
- Explaining complex clinical information to clients. Providing a client centred service.
- Managing a large caseload of clients
- Followed policies and procedures to deliver quality work.
- Supported and mentored new staff members.
Nursing Pool
Whatu Ora
04.2017 - 12.2018
- Providing effective patient care in a variety of clinical areas including -Cardiology, Cardiothoracic, Orthopaedics, Oncology, General Medical and General Surgical.
Registered Nurse
Duty Calls
08.2017 - 01.2018
- Community palliative care placements.
- Provided symptom management interventions.
- Worked collaboratively with patients and their friends and families. Received positive feedback.
Orthopaedic Registered Nurse
Whatu Ora
03.2015 - 04.2017
- Collaborate with the MDT to deliver effective patient care
- Maintaining accurate patient documentation and confidentiality.
- Provided education sessions to patients and families on post operative recovery.
- Preceptorship for students and new staff members.
- Coordinated care for 4-6 patients per shift in a busy surgical setting. Clinical leadership for 12 bed area of the ward & leading the ward overnight
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
Operating Room RN
Mercy Hospital
01.2012 - 01.2015
- Managing surgical lists, ensuring the appropriate resources were available, allocating staff and delegating tasks
- Performing perioperative nursing skills including patient positioning, surgical counts, preparing equipment, passing surgical instruments to surgeons, and maintaining a sterile field.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
Day Surgery RN
North Devon Hospital
01.2010 - 01.2012
- Managed care from admission to discharge
- Mentored new nursing staff, contributing to a supportive work environment.
- Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
- Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, providing emotional support while addressing concerns or questions about care plans.
Operating Room RN
Conquest Hospital
10.2008 - 01.2010
- Duties as per position at Mercy Hospital (see above).
Education
University of Brighton - Diploma in Nursing
Brighton UK 05-2008
Skills
- Clinical leadership
- Exhibiting calmness in high-stress situations
- Proficient time management
- Collaborative teamwork
- Patient and staff education
- Flexible in response to workplace changes
- Clinical documentation
- Multidisciplinary team collaboration
- Patient advocacy
- Clinical education
- Quality control and risk assessment
Timeline
Clinical Coordinator
Royal District Nursing Service
12.2022 - Current
Emergency Department RN
Whatu Ora
08.2022 - 12.2022
Emergency Department RN
Whatu Ora
10.2021 - 06.2022
Palliative Care RN
Te Omanga Hospice
08.2020 - 10.2021
Nursing Pool
Whatu Ora
08.2020 - 06.2021
Treatment Injury Cover Specialist
ACC
08.2018 - 06.2020
Registered Nurse
Duty Calls
08.2017 - 01.2018
Nursing Pool
Whatu Ora
04.2017 - 12.2018
Orthopaedic Registered Nurse
Whatu Ora
03.2015 - 04.2017
Operating Room RN
Mercy Hospital
01.2012 - 01.2015
Day Surgery RN
North Devon Hospital
01.2010 - 01.2012
Operating Room RN
Conquest Hospital
10.2008 - 01.2010
University of Brighton - Diploma in Nursing
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