Rebecca Boot
Christchurch,Canterbury
Summary
Creative Yoga School Business Owner,
Registered Nurse and Midwife.
Funeral Celebrant.
Rebecca has an extensive background working in the health profession and teaching Yoga.
Rebecca weaves her knowledge of working with trauma to encourage braver spaces that facilitate curiosity and growth, wellness and healing.
With an empathetic and engaging demeanour, her focus is on integrated well being that supports body and mind.
A talented Yoga Teacher, offering tools, techniques and insights to bring restoration and balance for each individual.
Cultivating inner awareness and bringing diversity and inclusion to all her classes.
Rebecca is a qualified Intensive Care Nurse and Midwife, with many years working in mental health, including brain injury and varying levels of trauma.
Rebecca`s Yoga School offers a safe space for individuals to explore their own inner landscapes by implementing a trauma informed approach.
Rebecca`s passion for teaching has been acquired from years of study, working and teaching in mental health, her Trauma Sensitive Yoga classes empowers participants to develop and improve:
Self regulating skills, by noticing body sensations.
Awareness of body movements both internally and moving in space.
Breath awareness to support hyper-arousal state, stress and anxiety.
Relaxation and self soothing skills.
Increased sense of control by provision of choices.
Registered Nurse (RN) and Midwife (RM)
Certificate in Counselling (UK)
Lifeline counsellor in Japan
Yoga Alliance Certified EYRT 200
RSA Yoga Teacher Training (London UK)
Level 2 Yoga Nidra Teacher
50hrs FlyHighYoga Teacher Training.
Level 3 Thai Yoga Massage Therapist.
Obstetrics and Pregnancy 100hrs Yoga Teacher Training
40Hrs Trauma Sensitive TCTSY foundational Training
Funeral Celebrant
A progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment.
Bringing years of experience working in Medical Sales and Teacher/ Educator in my own Business.
Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult clients/patients and high-stress situations.
Consistently developing strong relationships with communities and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Empathetic Trauma Nurse and Yoga Therapist with over 25 years of experience assessing, developing and coordinating care plans.
Well-organized and respectful individual with expertise in facilitating post-death bereavement processes and leading interfaith support.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Business Owner/Operator
Christchurch Yoga School
01.2022 - Current
- Oversaw end-to-end business processes to maintain proficiency and profitability.
- Teacher and educator for other trainee teachers
- Spearheaded business-related aims to meet tactical planning initiatives.
Red Cross First Aid Educator
Red Cross Canterbury
01.2005 - 04.2022
- Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe First Aid instruction.
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
- Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, handled challenging situations with ease.
- Served customers and followed outlined steps of service.
- Participated in team-building activities to enhance working relationships.
Midwife
Wairau Hospital
01.2000 - 10.2003
- Assisted in over 60 successful births and provided post-partum counseling for struggling families to increase happiness and health of newborns and mothers.
- Promoted benefits of breastfeeding and offered education on proper positioning, latching and breast care.
- Provided healthcare information and educational resources to new parents.
- Participated in advanced practice training and worked alongside physicians.
Midwife
Auckland University Midwifery Practice
02.1999 - 05.2000
- Participated in over 50 successful births
- Met with mothers to design individualized birth plans in terms of health concerns, birthing desires and potential problems.
- Checked general and mental health and overall comfort of mothers in prenatal appointments.
- Performed prenatal and postnatal examinations.
- Offered primary care to expecting mothers and newborn infants.
- Handled labor and delivery for moms choosing alternative birth methods.
- Diagnosed and treated patients with high-risk complications.
Health Sales Representative
Fisher And Paykel
03.1998 - 01.1999
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, handled challenging situations with ease.
- Served customers and followed outlined steps of service.
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
- Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor.
Registered Nurse, ICU
Waitemata District Health Board - Te Whare Karaka
04.1997 - 03.1998
- Delivered age-appropriate medical care for adult, adolescent and geriatric ICU patients.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
- Orchestrated quality-driven, cost-effective care in high-volume trauma center setting.
- Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
Registered Nurse, ICU
Royal Cornwall Hospital Trust
05.1995 - 03.1997
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Maintained respectful treatment environment that honored patients' and families' cultural and religious traditions and preferences.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds and thoracic trauma.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
Primary Care Registered Nurse
Regional Brain Injury Unit
01.1994 - 05.1995
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
Medical Representative
Bayer Pharmaceuticals
09.1992 - 12.1993
- Analyzed market to identify new opportunities and strengthen relationships with hospitals, medical centers and primary provider physicians.
- Arranged appointments with doctors, pharmacists and medical teams to raise awareness of latest product launches.
- Recognized trends within territory and industry to create proactive plans.
- Showcased product features to customers and discussed technical details to overcome objections and lock in sales.
- Exceeded sales goals, increased revenue and facilitated sales.
- Worked with sales team to collaboratively reach targets, consistently meeting or exceeding personal quotas.
- Exceeded established sales goals and increased client retention.
- Used consultative sales approach to understand and meet customer needs.
- Researched potential clients and markets to prepare for appointments.
- Worked to develop network by identifying and pursuing new leads, attending industry events and building rapport with clients.
Education
Bachelor of Science -
St Bartholomew School of Nursing
London12.1997
Skills
- Performance Assessment
- Sales Promotion
- Training Management
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Decision Making
- Goal Setting
- Customer Relations
- Safety and Risk Assessments
- Behavioral Health Assessment
- Crisis Intervention
Timeline
Business Owner/Operator
Christchurch Yoga School
01.2022 - Current
Red Cross First Aid Educator
Red Cross Canterbury
01.2005 - 04.2022
Midwife
Wairau Hospital
01.2000 - 10.2003
Midwife
Auckland University Midwifery Practice
02.1999 - 05.2000
Health Sales Representative
Fisher And Paykel
03.1998 - 01.1999
Registered Nurse, ICU
Waitemata District Health Board - Te Whare Karaka
04.1997 - 03.1998
Registered Nurse, ICU
Royal Cornwall Hospital Trust
05.1995 - 03.1997
Primary Care Registered Nurse
Regional Brain Injury Unit
01.1994 - 05.1995
Medical Representative
Bayer Pharmaceuticals
09.1992 - 12.1993
Bachelor of Science -
St Bartholomew School of Nursing
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