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Rachel Wright

Summary

I am a kind, independent person with a gentle disposition who enjoys working with people from all walks of life. This includes helping them find their path and navigating them through sometimes challenging times. My work experience includes working as an Enrolled Nurse in various areas and volunteering to support individuals and families within the community. I have completed the Certificate in Health & Wellbeing – Mental Health and Addiction at Unitec, Auckland.

In addition, I have developed strong communication and organizational skills in volunteer support environments, seeking to transition into paid employment. Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with diverse teams and provide meaningful assistance. Eager to leverage these transferrable skills to make positive impact in new professional setting.

Overview

33
33
years of professional experience

Work History

Volunteer Support Worker

NZ Plunket
01.2019 - 01.2022
  • Providing support to new mums and their babies within their homes.
  • Served as a liaison between clients and service providers, advocating for their needs effectively.
  • Assisted in conducting needs assessments to identify key areas of service needs.
  • Represented organization positively and professionally while providing community with much-needed services.

Volunteer Coordinator & Facilitator

Auckland Single Parents Trust
01.2014 - 01.2019
  • Communicating with families and parents all over Auckland
  • Providing support and referrals to other community agencies
  • Organizing and managing events
  • Administration
  • Strengthened community relations by organizing events that brought together diverse groups for dialogue and learning.
  • Negotiated with vendors for resources and materials, ensuring cost-effective event execution.

Childcare Assistant

Randstad Employment Agency
01.2014 - 01.2016
  • Part-time in local Day Care Centre's
  • Supervised free play and other activities to keep children safe.
  • Ensured a safe and nurturing environment by maintaining clean and organized spaces for daily use.
  • Managed daily routines including meal preparation, naptime, and activity setup for efficient operations.

Enrolled Nurse

Senate Nursing Bureau & Hospital Boards
01.1989 - 01.2011
  • Senate Nursing Bureau, North Shore Hospital & Carrington Hospital
  • Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
  • Performed accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in compliance with regulatory standards.
  • Created an efficient shift handover process which improved continuity of care between nursing shifts.
  • Direct patient care
  • Staff management of Caregivers
  • Medication rounds
  • Reporting to Doctors and senior staff
  • Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.

Karitane Nursing Assistant

Plunket Family Centre
01.1995 - 01.1996
  • Providing support to New Mums at the Family Centre
  • Running a support group for single mothers
  • Transport
  • Helped Parents effectively manage routine bathing, grooming, and other hygiene needs.

Education

Certificate - Certificate in Health & Wellbeing

Unitec Te Pukenga, Auckland
Henderson, NZ
07-2022

Certificate - Small Business Management

Te WanangaAotearoa
01.2015

Enrolled Nursing Certificate

Auckland School of School of Nursing
Waitamata Hospital, Takapuna
12-1998

Enrolled Nursing Certificate - undefined

Auckland School of Nursing
11.1988

Skills

  • Empathetic
  • Attentive listener
  • Ability to multitask
  • Effective communication skills
  • Creative
  • Multicultural sensitivity
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Telephone and email etiquette
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Self-care strategies
  • Boundary setting
  • Positive attitude
  • Adaptability and dependability

Hobbies and Interests

Puzzles, problem solving, science fiction, films, Volunteering in the community, Fostering cats. Spending time with my grandchildren.

Timeline

Volunteer Support Worker

NZ Plunket
01.2019 - 01.2022

Volunteer Coordinator & Facilitator

Auckland Single Parents Trust
01.2014 - 01.2019

Childcare Assistant

Randstad Employment Agency
01.2014 - 01.2016

Karitane Nursing Assistant

Plunket Family Centre
01.1995 - 01.1996

Enrolled Nurse

Senate Nursing Bureau & Hospital Boards
01.1989 - 01.2011

Certificate - Small Business Management

Te WanangaAotearoa

Enrolled Nursing Certificate - undefined

Auckland School of Nursing

Certificate - Certificate in Health & Wellbeing

Unitec Te Pukenga, Auckland

Enrolled Nursing Certificate

Auckland School of School of Nursing

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