Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Clinical Placements within BON Program
Affiliations
References
Timeline
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Ness Brewster

Christchurch,New Zealand

Summary

Passionate and dedicated Registered Nurse committed to being the catalyst for positive change in nursing practice. Striving to integrate evidence-based care with compassion, empathy, and innovation to enhance patient outcomes and promote a culture of excellence in healthcare. I aspire to pave the way for Nurse Practitioners to work within the aged residential care setting.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

In-Home Aid for Paediatric Client With Disability

Private
, Wigrim
01.2024 - Current
  • Prepared meals according to dietary requirements and assisted with feeding.
  • Administered prescribed medications on a timely basis following care plan instructions.
  • Supported bathing, dressing and personal care needs.

Activities Coordinator, Diversional Therapy

Elms Court Village
Middleton Road
10.2022 - Current
  • Organized recreational activities to promote physical, social, spiritual and mental wellbeing among residents.
  • Planed and delivered special events such as holiday celebrations and social gatherings.
  • Coordinated outings such as dining experiences and museum visits for residents.

Level 2 Caregiver

Elms Court Village
Middleton Road
08.2022 - Current
  • Encouraged independence while promoting self-care skills such as bathing, grooming and toileting needs.
  • Maintained accurate records of services provided, changes in client condition, family communication and other pertinent information.
  • Observed changes in behavior or physical condition that may require medical attention and reported them promptly to supervisor.
  • Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Ara Te Pūkenga
Christchurch
05-2024

Skills

  • Highly people-driven and empathetic
  • Strong ability to communicate effectively
  • Patient Rights Advocacy
  • Client Documentation
  • Calm And Level-Headed Under Duress
  • Comfort Cares
  • Health Promotion
  • Medication Administration

Certification

Ara Te Pūkenga - Christchurch, New Zealand | Level 4 Certificate

Study and Career Preparation Pre-Health Pathway, 2020

Clinical Placements within BON Program

  • Aged Care Placement, Arvida, Ilam
  • Mental Health Placement, Early Intervention in Psychosis Service, Totara House
  • Medical/Surgical Placement, Te Nīkau, Grey Hospital, General Ward
  • Community Placement, 24 Hour Surgery, Acute Demand
  • Transition Placement, Nurse Maude Care Home

Affiliations

  • Student representative BON class 2021-2024
  • Volunteer for political party organisation since 2020
  • Enthusiastic power-lifter
  • Developing te reo Māori proficiency

References

Available upon request

Timeline

In-Home Aid for Paediatric Client With Disability

Private
01.2024 - Current

Activities Coordinator, Diversional Therapy

Elms Court Village
10.2022 - Current

Level 2 Caregiver

Elms Court Village
08.2022 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Ara Te Pūkenga
Ness Brewster