Nichola Jane Brigid Collings
Tauranga,BOP
Summary
My name is Nichola Collings, I am a Registered Nurse with New Zealand Nursing Council and have been in this profession for the past 29 years, managing to travel and have a beautiful family along the way.
I relocated to Tauranga with my husband and three children six and a half years ago from Whanganui as we were excited by the opportunities offered by the vibrant Bay of Plenty. We are very much settled into our lives, living the best life in Omokoroa.
I am an organised and dependable person successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive and fun-loving attitude. I am eager to learn new skills and have a willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. I have excellent time management and problem-solving skills, I am flexible and adapt to change and enjoy a challenge.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
District Nurse
Healthcare New Zealand
12.2023 - Current
- Wound care Management - assessment, treatment and care planning of acute and chronic wounds, ACC, compression bandaging
- OPIVA - IV antibiotic therapy in the community
- Continence products, IDC, SPC, bowel management
- Oncology, Ostomy and Respiratory (home O2) clients and PEG management
- Expanded clinical knowledge through ongoing professional development opportunities and staying current on evidence-based practice guidelines
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality care and developing individualised care plans.
- Managed caseloads effectively, prioritising urgent cases and ensuring continuity of care across the district.
- Demonstrated flexibility and adaptability by adjusting schedules to accommodate fluctuating caseloads while maintaining high levels of quality care.
Community Nurse
Waipuna Hospice
04.2022 - 12.2023
- Home visits include monitoring observations, wound care, bowel management, IDC insertion and management, ascitic drainage, CBG monitoring, subcutaneous medication administration and management, End of Life care and support, Interdisciplinary Team patient assessment presentations and reviews.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families, fostering a sense of trust and open communication.
- Mentored new nurses entering the field of palliative care, sharing knowledge and experiences to facilitate their growth as healthcare providers.
- Coordinated with outside agencies for hospice referrals, ensuring seamless transitions for patients and families.
- Conducted family meetings to discuss goals of care, facilitating collaborative decision-making processes among all involved parties.
- Utilised advanced assessment skills to identify changes in patient condition, promptly intervening to manage symptoms effectively.
Practice Nurse
Omokoroa Medical Centre
04.2021 - 04.2022
- Practice nurse skills such as wound care, immunisations, venepuncture, infusions, injections, punch biopsies, assist in minor surgeries, prescription requests, referrals to other agencies both community and DHB
- Maintain a clean and safe environment, adhering to infection control protocols and ensuring compliance with regulations.
- Utilised electronic health records systems effectively for accurate data entry, retrieval, and communication among healthcare team members. Patient Management System (PMS), Webpas and Eclair.
B4School Facilitator
BOPDHB
08.2020 - 04.2021
- Facilitator for the EBOP and WBOP DHB B4SC Teams (Nurses, VHTs, Administrators) support, access resources, training
- Report on and reach targets for the BOPDHB region and the Ministry of Health (MOH) B4SC Database - allocation of children, complete checks, refresh data, database trawls for anomalies
- Liase, support and share MOH/DHB reports with community providers who hold contracts to deliver the B4SC nurse health checks.
School Based Immunisation Programme (SBIP)
BOPDHB
04.2020 - 08.2020
- SBIP offering and providing the Boostrix and HPV immunisation programme to all Year 7 and Year 8 students in schools for WBOP DHB region
- This involves planning of staff, schools, and education
- Building rapport and liaising with schools and parents
- Trained to complete B4School checks on 4 year olds throughout the BOP (I picked up an extra 0.2fte to assist the team).
Adolescent Public Health Nurse
BOPDHB
09.2019 - 04.2020
- PHN for intermediate schools in BOP, primarily Te Puke Intermediate, receiving referrals for students with health concerns, from individuals themselves, parents/caregivers, schools, community agencies and health
- SBIP offering and providing the Boostrix and HPV immunisation programme to all Year 7 and Year 8 students in schools for WBOP DHB region
- This involves planning of staff, schools and education
- Building rapport and liaising with schools and parents.
District Nurse
Bay of Plenty District Health Board
07.2018 - 09.2019
- Wound care Management - assessment, treatment and care planning of acute and chronic wounds, ACC, compression bandaging
- Hospital in the Home - IV antibiotic therapy
- Continence products, IDC, SPC, bowel management
- Oncology, Ostomy and Respiratory (home O2) clients
- Short Term Services - setting up post hospitalisation personal cares and home help, through providers
Education
Registered Comprehensive Nurse - Nursing Education
Taranaki Polytechnic
New Plymouth, TKI11.1994
Skills
- Competent computer skills
- CPR/AED certified
- Eager and quick to learn and versatile to the requirements of the position
- Excellent time management and organisation
- Excellent written, verbal, and nonverbal communication
- Good understanding of Tikanga Maori and basic Te Reo Maori language
- In depth knowledge and respect for both cultural and physical safety
- Medication and IV administration
- Strong work ethic and work within professional boundaries
- Teamwork and Cooperation
- Wound Care
Timeline
District Nurse
Healthcare New Zealand
12.2023 - Current
Community Nurse
Waipuna Hospice
04.2022 - 12.2023
Practice Nurse
Omokoroa Medical Centre
04.2021 - 04.2022
B4School Facilitator
BOPDHB
08.2020 - 04.2021
School Based Immunisation Programme (SBIP)
BOPDHB
04.2020 - 08.2020
Adolescent Public Health Nurse
BOPDHB
09.2019 - 04.2020
District Nurse
Bay of Plenty District Health Board
07.2018 - 09.2019
Registered Comprehensive Nurse - Nursing Education
Taranaki Polytechnic
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