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NADIA SZENKIEL

Kaiapoi,Canterbury

Summary

Registered Nurse who combines autonomous clinical practice with strong coordination, escalation and patient education skills. Brings experience supporting specialist, nurse-led care through therapeutic venesection, workforce coaching and collaborative care, alongside a commitment to culturally appropriate practice and Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

Overview

1
1
Certification
6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Practice Nurse

Tend Linwood Medical centre
, Christchurch
08.2025 - Current

* Provide nursing care for patients with a range of acute and chronic health needs.
* Undertake clinical triage and prioritise patients according to clinical need, supporting timely
assessment and intervention.
* Assess and monitor patients, recognising concerns requiring escalation or additional clinical
input.
* Support patients with chronic disease management and ongoing care.
* Provide patient education and support patients to understand their health needs and treatment.
* Provide acute clinical support including ECGs, blood tests and patient observations.
* Liaise with the Acute Demand Team to support appropriate management and continuity of care.
* Communicate effectively with patients, clinicians and the wider healthcare team to support
coordinated care.
* Provide vaccinations across all age groups as an authorised vaccinator, maintaining patient
safety throughout the process.
* Assist with minor procedures and provide appropriate pre-, during- and post-procedure care.
* Perform nurse-led ear microsuctioning.

Registered Nurse

New Zealand Blood Service
01.2022 - 08.2025
  • Collaborated with doctors and patients as Therapeutic Venesection Resource Nurse to enhance treatment planning and monitor patient outcomes.
  • Provided safe, patient-focused nursing care within a busy clinical environment.
  • Directed and delegated staff to optimize clinical operations and ensure patient safety.
  • Coordinated staff and supported safe and efficient patient flow as Floor Coordinator.
  • Facilitated communication and collaboration across multidisciplinary teams to improve patient care coordination.
  • Prioritised competing clinical and operational demands while maintaining patient safety.
  • Recognised and managed patient and operational concerns, escalating appropriately when required.
  • Worked as Acting Clinical Nurse Leader, undertaking roster preparation, problem solving and participation in management meetings.
  • Worked as a Workforce Coach, supporting staff onboarding and evaluating practice against required standards.

Registered Nurse – Casual

New Zealand Nursing Agency
10.2024 - 03.2025
  • Provided ward-based nursing care across varying clinical environments.
  • Assessed and monitored patients, recognising deterioration and escalating concerns.
  • Administered medications safely and appropriately.
  • Adapted nursing care according to changing patient needs and clinical priorities.
  • Maintained accurate clinical documentation and provided clear clinical handover to support continuity and patient safety.
  • Provided personal care support to patients during daily activities.

Registered Nurse

Canterbury District Health Board
07.2020 - 12.2021
  • Assisted in the assessment and management of acutely unwell patients to ensure timely and effective care.
  • Coordinated clinic activities to provide comprehensive support for patients with acute health needs.
  • Collaborated with ward staff to streamline the admissions process for acutely unwell patients.
  • Supported patients through surgical pre-admission and procedural preparation.
  • Assisted healthcare team with minor procedures to ensure patient comfort and safety.
  • Conducted nurse-led post-operative ventilation tube check.
  • Undertook wound assessments and suture removal.
  • Communicated effectively with patients and the wider healthcare team.

Education

New Entry to Practice Programme (NetP) -

Ara Institute of Technology
06-2021

Bachelor of Nursing -

Ara Institute of Technology
11-2019

Certificate - Fitness Industry Training – Level 5

Christchurch Polytechnic Institute of Technology
12-2005

Skills

  • Patient assessment
  • Clinical triage
  • Acute and chronic condition management
  • Medication administration
  • Clinical documentation
  • Venepuncture and therapeutic venesection
  • ECGs and blood testing
  • Procedure nursing care
  • Clinical escalation
  • Clinical decision-making
  • Quality patient care
  • Patient safety
  • Patient education and health promotion
  • Patient self-management
  • Therapeutic communication
  • Clinical collaboration
  • Staff coordination, delegation and support
  • Staff coordination
  • Proactive approach to patient care
  • Culturally appropriate practice
  • Autonomous nursing
  • Culturally appropriate practice

Personal Information

Title: Registered Nurse

Certification

Registered Nurse – Nursing Council of New Zealand, Current Annual Practising Certificate (APC), Proficient PDRP – September 2027, Authorised Whole of Life Vaccinator – November 2025 to November 2027, HPV Screen Taker, Venepuncture, Ear Microsuctioning

Timeline

Practice Nurse

Tend Linwood Medical centre
08.2025 - Current

Registered Nurse – Casual

New Zealand Nursing Agency
10.2024 - 03.2025

Registered Nurse

New Zealand Blood Service
01.2022 - 08.2025

Registered Nurse

Canterbury District Health Board
07.2020 - 12.2021

New Entry to Practice Programme (NetP) -

Ara Institute of Technology

Bachelor of Nursing -

Ara Institute of Technology

Certificate - Fitness Industry Training – Level 5

Christchurch Polytechnic Institute of Technology
NADIA SZENKIEL