Marina Robertson
Gisborne
Summary
Dedicated nurse with extensive experience. Specializing in aged care and palliative care. Skilled in clinical assessment and patient education, I excel in building strong relationships with families while effectively collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes. Committed to compassionate care and continuous improvement.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Community Hospice Nurse - Rural Focus
Hospice Tairawhiti
07.2023 - 12.2024
- Delivered palliative care and symptom management for patients in rural and remote areas
- Building strong relationships with patients and families
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams including doctors, Maori health providers, rural health nurses and support agencies
- Educated patients and caregivers on disease progression, symptom control and pain management
- Provided on-call support for urgent palliative care needs
Registered Nurse
Te Wiremu House
07.2021 - 07.2023
- Provided high quality nursing to elderly residents including those with Dementia and other chronic conditions
- Conducted patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administer medication, Peg feeding and wound management
- Supervised and mentored nursing staff
- Infection control nurse
Registered Nurse
Pulse Staffing
12.2020 - 03.2021
- On-call casual shifts in a variety of aged care facilities
- Reliability to travel and work on short notice
- Ability to cope and work with high and varied workloads
Registered Nurse
Health X
02.2018 - 03.2021
- Contract agency nursing in rural and regional areas
- Ability to adapt and work in new and challenging environments with limited resources
- Managing emergency situations
- Demonstrated proficient computer skills in a variety of software applications
Registered Nurse
Opal Aged Care
02.2014 - 01.2018
- Developed, implemented and evaluated nursing care plans
- Team leader, delegation and supervision of nursing staff
- Palliative care experience
- Wound care and SPC/IDC catheter trained
Trainer
Opal Aged Care
04.2015 - 11.2015
- Provided software training to nursing staff
- Enhanced engagement through interactive workshops and hands-on activities.
- Evaluated participants by tracking progress and gathering feedback for continuous improvement.
Registered Nurse
Cook Street Nursing Care Centre
01.2010 - 01.2014
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members
Registered Nurse
Mediserve Nursing Agency
02.2009 - 01.2010
- Acute contract in Multi-purpose centres, rural hospital and emergency department
- Liaise with on-call doctors to provide treatment and care to patients
- Triage of patients
Registered Nurse
Te Wakahuia Manawatu Trust Hauora
06.2006 - 06.2008
- Provided a mobile health service for predominantly Maori clients with Heart, Lung disease and Diabetes
- Patient assessment
- Work in collaboration with other health professionals to improve, maintain and restore health
Registered Nurse
Cook Street Nursing Care Centre
06.2006 - 06.2008
- In charge 30 bed hospital and rest home
Education
Bachelor of Nursing -
Universal College of Learning (UCOL)
Palmerston North, NZ07-2004
Skills
- Clinical assessment
- Palliative care
- Pain management and symptom control
- Patient and family education
- Medication administration
- Wound care
Timeline
Community Hospice Nurse - Rural Focus
Hospice Tairawhiti
07.2023 - 12.2024
Registered Nurse
Te Wiremu House
07.2021 - 07.2023
Registered Nurse
Pulse Staffing
12.2020 - 03.2021
Registered Nurse
Health X
02.2018 - 03.2021
Trainer
Opal Aged Care
04.2015 - 11.2015
Registered Nurse
Opal Aged Care
02.2014 - 01.2018
Registered Nurse
Cook Street Nursing Care Centre
01.2010 - 01.2014
Registered Nurse
Mediserve Nursing Agency
02.2009 - 01.2010
Registered Nurse
Te Wakahuia Manawatu Trust Hauora
06.2006 - 06.2008
Registered Nurse
Cook Street Nursing Care Centre
06.2006 - 06.2008
Bachelor of Nursing -
Universal College of Learning (UCOL)
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