Natasha Clark
Registered Nurse
Nelson,NSN
Summary
Pepeha
Ko Maungatapu te Maunga
Ko Maitai te awa
Ko Tainui te waka
Ko Ngati Tuwharetoa te iwi
Ko Natasha Clark toku Ingoa
I have been a Registered Nursing for the last 14 years. Born and bred in Nelson, but my whanau originated from the North Island. Over the last 3 years I have focused on a Clinical Nurse Manager role which has lead to 3 years of success of personal growth and development. Leading a highly effective team in challenging times and forever changing circumstances. I am a highly-motivated employee with the desire to take on new challenges to improve outcomes. I have shown great adaptability and flexibility through my management roles and always aspire to achieve more. I like to share my knowledge and like to drive and support others to develop to their full potential. I hold an Expert Level Portfolio, have a Post Graduate Certificate in Health Sciences and continuing to work towards my Masters of Nursing in second semester at Victoria University. I feel I would be an asset to your team.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse AT&R
NMDHB
Nelson, Nelson
12.2023 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Collaborate with the MDT
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting cultural, values, and beliefs.
- Show leadership and mentoring as a senior staff member to all staff.
- Provided emotional support and comfort to families during difficult times.
Clinincal Service Manager
Ulitmate Care Group
Stoke, Nelson
08.2023 - 12.2023
- Maintained a high level of patient and whanau satisfaction through effective problem resolution.
- Implemented data collection methods for progress towards objectives set by Ultimate Care Group.
- Performed routine monthly audits of clinical standards and adverse events.
- Participated in budget planning with the Facility Manager.
- Created monthly reports in all clinical areas for the Regional Manger.
- Resolved conflicts among staff members in an effective manner.
- Managed the recruitment, selection, orientation and training of new staff members.
- Oversaw daily clinical operations in order to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and organizational policies.
- Conducted regular meetings with staff to discuss issues or changes in procedures or protocols
- Provided guidance, support and mentorship to all personnel within the clinical service team.
- Facilitated interdisciplinary collaboration among physicians, nurses, NASC, and pharmacists.
Clinical Nurse Manager
Qestral Corporation
Nelson, Nelson
02.2021 - 07.2023
- Contributed to setting up new 80 bed Age Care Facility for RHLC/HLC/Dementia Care
- Implementing Key Performance Indicators (KPI's) and measuring results
- Managed and leader all clinical staff
- Reviewed incident reports related to clinical operations and implemented corrective action plans when necessary.
- Developed policies, procedures, and protocols in accordance with regulations and standards.
- Evaluated performance appraisals of all nurses and HCA's contributing to professional development.
- Implemented strategies for improving quality of care, patient safety, and satisfaction levels.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Conducted regular meetings with the nursing team to discuss new initiatives or changes in practice guidelines.
- Contributed to nursing assessments, with current care planning and interRAI.
- Organized educational sessions to enhance skillsets amongst existing staff members within our multi cultural team.
- Collaborated with Facility Manager to ensure Rostering and skill mix was meeting standard and budgets.
- Maintain effective communication with directors, managers, external health teams, staff, patients and whanau.
Covid Relief Registered Nurse
St Vincent Hospital Melbourne
Fiztroy, Melbourne
10.2020 - 02.2021
- Flexibility and adaptability to work in all areas of nursing as required at short notice.
- 480 bed hospital working in different wards.
- General medical/surgical
- Cardiac
- St Augustine secure ward for people in prison.
- Neurology and acute stroke.
- ED short stay.
- ED covid isolation department.
Post Anaesthetic Nurse (PACU)
NMDHB
Nelson, Nelson
08.2015 - 10.2020
- Coordinating shifts and liaising with the Theatre team.
- Responding to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Administered oral, IV, and intra-muscular medications and monitoring patient reactions.
- Helped patients and whanau to feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Preceptor/mentoring for Registered Nurses and Student Nurses.
- Involved in the Acute Pain Management Team.
- Setting up of PCA (patient controlled analgesia).
- On Call for Emergency Surgery, recover.
Medical Unit Registered Nurse
NMDHB
Nelson, Nelson
06.2011 - 08.2015
- Coordinating shifts and filling in for short leave for the CNM.
- Use of Trendcare for staff allocations and for predicting patient care.
- Assessed patients using comprehensive evaluation techniques and sound clinical judgement.
- Administered treatments, therapies and medication according to prescribed methods and protocols.
- Demonstrated high degree of confidentiality, positive interpersonal skills and adaptability in fast-paced and unpredictable medical environment.
- Preceptor/Mentor to Registered Nurses and Student Nurses.
- Palliative Care and Syringe Driver Care.
- Peritoneal Dialysis.
Registered Nurse - Multipurpose Health Service
Western NSW Local Health District - Baradine, NSW
Baradine, NSW
06.2012 - 11.2012
- Contact for 12 weeks in Australia to gain skills in another area of care while on Annual Leave in medical unit in NMDHB.
- Assessed patients needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients reactions and side effects.
- Evolved in the methadone programe.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Multipurpose Services including 24 ours emergency care, with video calling to physicians as needed. Inpatient beds including general medicine, rehabilitation and palliative care. Age Care RHLC and HLC.
- Sole Registered Nurse on afternoons and nights.
NETP Graduate AT&R and Alexandra Hospital
NMDHB
Nelson, Nelson
02.2010 - 06.2011
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers and the MDT.
- Prioritized and organized workloads.
- Education in Rehabilitation and working along side patients in their recovery journey.
- Advanced communication skills and advocated for patients, to ensure the best outcomes.
- Put self forward for any learning opportunities to further my knowledge.
Education
Postgraduate Certificate in Nursing Science - Nursing Science
Victoria University of Wellington
Wellington, NZ02-2021
Bachelor Degree in Nursing
Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology
Nelson, NZ12-2009
Skills
- Vast knowledge and experience in in different areas of nursing, both in New Zealand and Australia
- Good assessment and planing skills
- Good leadership and management skills and style
- Effective communication and a active listener
- Creative problem solving
- Teachable and adaptable
- Critical thinker and decision maker
- Recruitment/employee retention
- Education off staff
- Budgeting and financial management knowledge
- Understanding of the New Zealand Legislation
- Promotes recommend best practice
- Initiative/innovation to improve new ways of working
- Humanforce rostering of staff to skill mix
- Ability to manage time frames and multitask
- Maintain positive culture of teams
- Cultural awareness with an understanding of the Treaty of Waitangi and basic knowledge in Te Reo Maori
- Involvement in the audit process (internal/external) to meet legal requirements and improvement of care
- Accurate data analysis
- Leadership and management course
- Analyzing adverse events and finding corrective actions
- Quality Improvements and Continuous improvements
- Time for Change Course
Certification
- Certificate in Leadership and Management
- Certificate in Adult and Tertiary teaching
- Certificate in Time for Change (NMDHB)
- Introduction to Teaching for Registered Nurses
- Manawamaori te reo course
References
Mary van der Veldt
Clinical Operations Manager (Qestral)
maryvdv@xtra.co.nz
(+64) 022 621 8278
Angela Pidgeon
Facility Manager Kensington Ultimate Care
manager.kensington@ultimatecare.co.nz
(+64) 027 474 4550
Chelsea Martin
Principal Advisor, Regional integration Team
Te Waipounamu
Chelsea.Martin@nmdhb.govt.nz
(+64) 022 0839343
Pat Davidsen
Service Manager, Clinical Support
pat.davidsen@nmdhb.govt.nz
(+64) 027 414 1848
Timeline
Registered Nurse AT&R
NMDHB
12.2023 - Current
Clinincal Service Manager
Ulitmate Care Group
08.2023 - 12.2023
Clinical Nurse Manager
Qestral Corporation
02.2021 - 07.2023
Covid Relief Registered Nurse
St Vincent Hospital Melbourne
10.2020 - 02.2021
Post Anaesthetic Nurse (PACU)
NMDHB
08.2015 - 10.2020
Registered Nurse - Multipurpose Health Service
Western NSW Local Health District - Baradine, NSW
06.2012 - 11.2012
Medical Unit Registered Nurse
NMDHB
06.2011 - 08.2015
NETP Graduate AT&R and Alexandra Hospital
NMDHB
02.2010 - 06.2011
Postgraduate Certificate in Nursing Science - Nursing Science
Victoria University of Wellington
Bachelor Degree in Nursing
Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology
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