Lucy Power
Bryndwr,CAN
Summary
Growing up in North Canterbury on a sheep farm, I learnt from a young age the value in an honest days work.
Currently I work as a nurse and have been doing this for five years throughout a range of jobs in New Zealand. From this experience I have learnt a variety of skills including; how to communicate efficiently and effectively with team members as well as patients and family members, to work independently but collaborate cohesively with colleges and how to manage my own work load whilst balancing and assisting others with theirs. The work in acute settings can be stressful and challenging at times, I feel this has enhanced my time management and prioritizing skills allowing me to be calm and collected under pressure.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Nurse
Kaiapoi Medical Centre
Christchurch, CAN
05.2021 - Current
- Worked independently to provide care to a range of patient's in the primary health care setting
- Managed the woman's health and sexual health portfolio's for the practice
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Vaccinated patients to protect individuals from measles, pneumonia, influenza and other illnesses of concern.
- Met with and patients to discuss and distribute information on health maintenance and disease prevention.
Cellar Hand
Waipara Hills
Waipara, North Canterbury
02.2021 - 04.2021
- Kept operations in compliance with company, safety and legal requirements.
- Communicated processing instructions to other workers.
- Took samples every day to compare quality with specifications.
- Completed frequent inspections to identify and resolve problems affecting performance.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
Nurse
Christchurch Public Hospital
Christchurch, Canterbury
10.2018 - 02.2021
- Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients and families on diagnosis, neurological conditions and processes, treatments and expected outcomes.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds and thoracic trauma.
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Dunedin Public Hospital
Dunedin, Otago
01.2017 - 10.2018
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
Vineyard Worker
Bell Hill Vineyard
Waikari, North Canterbury
11.2014 - 01.2015
- Helped maximize production by controlling growth and direction of plant growth with sound canopy management practices.
- Removed weak and diseased shoots from vines to improve space and resource availability for healthy shoots to grow.
- Communicated with coworkers and management to report challenges.
- Carefully maintained plant health through watering and proper fertilization to minimize losses and waste.
Waitress
Browsers Cafe
Christchurch, Canterbury
11.2013 - 01.2014
- Maintained customer satisfaction with timely table check-ins to assess food and beverage needs.
- Used cash registers and credit card machines to cash out customers.
- Kept server areas clean and stocked to increase efficiency while working tables.
- Greeted new customers, discussed specials and took drink orders.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Otago Polytechnic
Dunedin, OTA12.2016
Skills
- Treatment Preparation
- Creative Problem Solving
- Immunizations and Vaccinations
- Patient Examination
- Critical Thinking
- Compassionate and Caring
- Clear Patient Communication
- Student Precepting
- Care Coordination
Training
2021 Woman's health and cervical smear taker's course
Primary rural emergency response course
2020 Authorized vaccination training
2019 Further training in spinal, neuro and acute deterioration
2018 Common pediatric emergencies
Invasive ventilation and invasive lines
2017 Venepuncture and cannulation
Victim intervention program
Hobbies
Skiing
Running
Hiking
Horse Riding
Cooking and enjoying good food
Timeline
Nurse
Kaiapoi Medical Centre
05.2021 - Current
Cellar Hand
Waipara Hills
02.2021 - 04.2021
Nurse
Christchurch Public Hospital
10.2018 - 02.2021
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Dunedin Public Hospital
01.2017 - 10.2018
Vineyard Worker
Bell Hill Vineyard
11.2014 - 01.2015
Waitress
Browsers Cafe
11.2013 - 01.2014
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Otago Polytechnic