Lucy Beales

Supporting the functions and development of the SCH Registered Nurse Anaesthetic Assistant (RN-AA) Programme.

• Oversight, organisation of both clinical and administrative tasks, to support learners through the programme.
• Manage Learning Management System and prioritise workflow.
• Maintain databases and student records and outcomes for reporting purposes.
• Obtain accurate enrolment information, set up accounts for external candidates and enrol nurses in programme.
• Manage email enquiries and liaise with students, managers and staff from private and public hospitals, and escalate to individual staff as necessary.
• Communicate with my manager and other team members to provide assistance and ensure the smooth running of the programme.

Worked as part of the perioperative team to provide skilled assistance to the anaesthetist, in order to support the patient before, during and after their surgical procedure.

• Assessed and prepared anaesthesia equipment for surgical procedures, ensuring compliance with safety standards.
• Monitored patient vital signs during anaesthesia administration, promptly reporting any abnormalities to the medical team.
• Collaborated with anaesthetists to optimise anaesthesia techniques and improve patient care protocols.
• Trained junior staff on equipment usage and best practices for anaesthesia support in surgical settings.
• ‘Checked in’ patients prior to surgery, using the Clinical Work Station programme, ensuring all documentation is completed accurately and in a timely manner.
• Worked alongside a multidisciplinary theatre team to ensure the smooth and efficient running of the list.
• Positive approach to teamwork and ability to embrace change.

Worked as an anaesthetic technician as part of the perioperative team. Gillies Hospital provided me with paediatric experience, an area of my knowledge and skills which was lacking.

• Liaise with the anaesthetist and prepare and check all anaesthetic equipment required for the list.
• ‘Check-in’ patients and ensure all documentation is completely accurately and efficiently.
• Manage database for servicing and maintaining vaporiser units.
• Work alongside a multidisciplinary team to ensure the smooth running of the theatre list.

Worked as part of the perioperative team to provide skilled assistance to the anaesthetist, in order to support the patient before, during and after their surgical procedure.

• Liaise with the anaesthetist and prepare and check all anaesthetic equipment required for the list.
• ‘Check-in’ patients and ensure all documentation is completely accurately and efficiently.
• Managing the sterile stock store, updating the ordering system.
• Work alongside a multidisciplinary team to ensure the smooth running of the theatre list.
• Mentoring anaesthetic trainees with their study and exam preparations.

I completed my three-year Anaesthetic Technician training programme at North Shore Hospital. This consisted of full time on-the-job clinical learning while completing a Diploma in Applied Science with AUT through distance learning.

• Liaise with the anaesthetist and prepare and check all anaesthetic equipment required for the list.
• ‘Check-in’ patients and ensure all documentation is completely accurately and efficiently.
• Work alongside a multidisciplinary team to ensure the smooth running of the theatre list.
• Prepared and organised anaesthesia supplies, ensuring timely availability for surgical teams.
• Conducted routine inspections of anaesthesia machines, identifying potential issues to maintain compliance with safety standards.
• Implemented best practices in equipment sterilisation and maintenance, contributing to patient safety and care quality.

As Personal Assistant to the owner, I oversaw all aspects of the running of a small office.

• Reception duties
• Conducted research and prepared reports to support strategic decision-making processes.
• Coordinated travel arrangements, ensuring seamless logistics for business trips.
• Communicating by email and phone with a variety of organisations.
• Data entry, accurate record keeping.
• Managed daily scheduling for owner, optimizing time and prioritising tasks effectively.
• Responded to emails and other correspondence to facilitate communication and enhance business processes.
• General office and administration duties

Administration role in a small office, assistant to Jewellery Valuers.

• Reception duties, greeting customers and dealing with enquiries.
• Assisted in document preparation and data entry for accurate record-keeping.
• Facilitated smooth operations by efficiently handling incoming mail, phone calls, and visitor inquiries.
• Assisting with insurance claims.
• Database management.
• Processing jewellery for valuation.
• Collating printed valuation reports, invoicing, packing and dispatching valuation jobs.
• General administration duties.
• Undertook some study to improve my knowledge of jewellery.
• Managed appointment scheduling and client communications for optimal workflow.