Philippa (Pip) Bliss
Greytown,WGN
Summary
I am a Registered Nurse with twenty five years of varied experience including in the Emergency Department and Community settings. I am passionate about patient health and wellbeing and believe in patient centred health care where the patient is treated with dignity, empathy and respect regardless of age, gender or ethnicity.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Invigilator
The Fulham Boys School
02.2022 - 07.2024
- Supervision of Year 7-13 students during external and internal examinations.
- Working with staff and heads of faculty to ensure UK examination regulations were adhered to.
- Worked in a part time capacity to fit in with the diplomatic commitments mentioned below.
Diplomatic/Military Spouse
New Zealand Defence Force
07.2021 - 07.2024
- Supported my husband in his Military/Diplomatic role at the New Zealand High Commission in London by hosting and engaging with high ranking military and diplomatic personnel to enhance the relationships with key partners from the host country and numerous foreign countries.
- Held the position of Treasurer for the Military Spouse's Committee, working effectively and productively within the committee team and collaborating with people from a wide range nationalities to assist the non English speaking spouses to integrate and adjust to living in a new country.
- Initiated and organised numerous activities for the spouse's group in a voluntary capacity.
District Nurse
Wairarapa District Health Board
09.2017 - 07.2021
- Provided individualised nursing care to patients in the community setting and carrying out a wide variety of interventions in a safe and professional manner.
- Worked collaboratively in a team environment to plan patient visits and care each day, requiring sound communication skills.
- Worked autonomously when visiting patients in the community and prioritised the caseload depending on patient's needs.
Registered Nurse
New Zealand Defence Force
06.2015 - 06.2016
- Provided nursing interventions, health education to military personnel in the medical ward/observation unit situated on the Military Base according to strict standard operating procedures
- Working in collaboration with Medical staff, Medics and Support Staff to ensure therapeutic outcomes and prompt return to service.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Wairarapa District Health Board
09.2013 - 12.2014
- Provided safe and effective treatment to all patients at times under stressful and dynamic situations while maintaining a calm and professional manner.
- Collaborated and communicated effectively with a wide range of clinicians to assess, plan and implement appropriate care.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Canterbury District Health Board
06.2009 - 07.2012
- Triaged and prioritised patient care in a busy acute environment in close collaboration with medical, nursing and support staff.
- Consistently providing open communication to the patient, whānau, caregivers/support people to ensure full understanding of the clinical situation and plan of care.
Practice Nurse
Waimarino Health Centre
06.2007 - 12.2007
- Provided effective and efficient nursing care in a remote rural area in close collaboration with the sole GP at the practice.
- Maintained documentation for Care Plus Plans for chronic conditions in collaboration with patients and whānau.
- Ensuring recalls were up-to-date and followed up.
Education
Diploma in Nursing Studies - Diploma in Nursing Studies
Christchurch Polytechnic
Christchurch, NZ11.1994
Skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Able to work in a demanding team environment
- Flexible and adaptable to change
- Effectively prioritise tasks and completes administration and documentation to a high standard
- Collaborates with patient and whānau to ensure positive health outcomes
- Empathetic and respectful
Timeline
Invigilator
The Fulham Boys School
02.2022 - 07.2024
Diplomatic/Military Spouse
New Zealand Defence Force
07.2021 - 07.2024
District Nurse
Wairarapa District Health Board
09.2017 - 07.2021
Registered Nurse
New Zealand Defence Force
06.2015 - 06.2016
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Wairarapa District Health Board
09.2013 - 12.2014
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Canterbury District Health Board
06.2009 - 07.2012
Practice Nurse
Waimarino Health Centre
06.2007 - 12.2007
Diploma in Nursing Studies - Diploma in Nursing Studies
Christchurch Polytechnic
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