Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Awards
Accomplishments
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Katelyn Tasker

Kelston,AUK

Summary

Kia ora! I am a healthcare professional with dedication to providing exceptional patient care. I focus on possessing thorough understanding of surgical procedures and infection control practices, combined with effective communication skills in a team environment. I am committed to improving patient outcomes and ensuring safe and efficient operating room environments. I would like to push myself and take on a role with more responsibilities and leadership roles, improve my own practice and knowledge, in the hopes of achieving more managerial roles in the future. I am confident in my leadership progression by taking opportunities to teach and lead teams, and would love an opportunity to pursue this further.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse - Operating Room

MercyAscot Hospital
02.2022 - Current
  • Provide effective care in all areas of OR roles including; circulating nurse, scrub nurse, surgical assistant, running lists when needed, teaching.
  • Trained both students and New Graduate Nurses
  • Contributes to team based environment through consistent collaboration, effective problem-solving, and open communication with colleagues.
  • Specialty in shoulder/upper limbs - continuously improving knowledge and skills in other areas including lower limb joints and spines.

Recreational Coach

Waitakere Gymnastic Club
01.2015 - 12.2020
  • Organised training programs and circuits for all ranges of ability for each class.
  • Organized team-building activities to strengthen relationships between athletes and enhance overall team dynamics.
  • Collaborated with other coaches to develop comprehensive and well-rounded training programs.
  • Ensured safety during practices by adhering to established protocols and guidelines for each activity.

Support Worker

Vision West
12.2018 - 01.2020
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs including showering, food shopping, cleaning, cooking.
  • Developed strong rapport with clients by consistently demonstrating respect, understanding, and genuine concern for their wellbeing.
  • Provided emotional support to clients, improving their mental health and overall wellbeing.

Part Time Worker

Discon Products Ltd
01.2016 - 12.2019
  • Worked in the manufacturing, labelling and packing process.
  • developed skills in working effectively and efficiently to meet deadlines.

Education

Bnurs -

University of Auckland
02.2025

NCEA level 1, 2 & 3 -

avondale college
12.2017

Skills

  • Leadership skills
  • Friendly and good people skills
  • Teamwork and communication skills
  • Hardworker and open to all learning opportunities
  • Ability to take initiative
  • Experience working in a team-based work environment
  • Experience in training/teaching new nurses
  • Ability to practice critical thinking
  • scrubbing abilities in: Shoulder joint replacement (ORB, stryker, Arthrex, Lima), hip joint replacements (stryker, mathys) and knee joint replacements (stryker, Depuy Velys)
  • prioritises patient safety and care

Awards

  • Hauora Maori Scholarship (nursing), Ministry of Health, 02/01/18
  • TTCF Scholarship, Avondale Community Trust, 01/01/17
  • Seminary Graduation Certificate, 4 consecutive year-long courses of early-morning seminary classes, awarded by the seminaries and institutes of religion, 01/01/14 - 12/31/17
  • 2nd place, National Secondary School Olympic Weightlifting Championships, 01/01/17
  • Auckland and Northern Football Federation Girls 17th Grade Champions, 01/01/16
  • Auckland and Northern Football Federation Girls 17th Grade Division 1 Champions, 01/01/17
  • New Zealand Secondary Schools Kathy Seaward Tournament Champions, 01/01/17
  • New Zealand Secondary Schools Girls’ Football Grant Jarvis Tournament Most Valuable Player, 01/01/15
  • Avondale College Young Outdoor Leadership Award, 01/01/16
  • Auckland and Northland Artistic Gymnastics WAG step 6 Champion, 01/01/14
  • Waitakere Gymnastics WAG step 6 Sportsmanship Award, 01/01/14
  • Graduation of Beehives, Mia Maids and Laurels Youth Programmes, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 01/01/11 - 12/31/16

Accomplishments

  • Completed New Graduate programme with Mercy ascot - Feb 2023

Timeline

Registered Nurse - Operating Room

MercyAscot Hospital
02.2022 - Current

Support Worker

Vision West
12.2018 - 01.2020

Part Time Worker

Discon Products Ltd
01.2016 - 12.2019

Recreational Coach

Waitakere Gymnastic Club
01.2015 - 12.2020

NCEA level 1, 2 & 3 -

avondale college

Bnurs -

University of Auckland
Katelyn Tasker