Rebecca Downey
Summary
I am a New Zealand registered nurse with over 27 years of experience. I have worked in various clinical areas including emergency, medical and primary health.
I currently work as a school nurse for Pinnacle Health, covering Taumarunui High School and two Kura Kaupapa and have been in this role for the past 10 years.
I am a multi skilled nurse with excellent communication skills, adaptability and enjoy working with other members of the multidisciplinary team.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, School Based Health Clinic
Pinnacle Health
04.2013 - Current
- Assess student health and identify potential health concerns to provide appropriate care.
- Prescribe medication listed on approved medication list for RN community prescribers to provide necessary treatment and manage health conditions.
- ACC provider
- Administer oral and intramuscular medication as required.
- Screen for infectious diseases to help prevent spread within school community.
- Educate students on various health topics to promote overall health and wellbeing.
- Develop care plans and make referrals as necessary for students with health concerns or injuries that require further investigation and treatment.
- Perform health screening for students- HEADSSS assessments, Sexual Health, Mental Health, Vision and Hearing screening.
- Offer counselling services and referrals to provide comprehensive mental health support.
- Work with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
Practice Nurse
Taumarunui Medical Centre
06.2005 - 04.2013
- Triage and comprehensive assessment
- Wound care and dressing management
- ACC provider
- Diabetic and long-term condition management
- Evaluated, implemented and designed health care plans specific to patient needs and concerns.
- Cervical Smear Taker
- Sexual Health Assessment and Contraception
- Immunisations and B4School Checks
Staff Nurse, Emergency Department
Waitemata DHB
02.2003 - 12.2004
- Triaging and comprehensive assessments of acute presentations
- Providing emergency care within my scope of practice
- Shift Coordinator, Acting Charge Nurse
- Competent in all areas of the emergency department : triage, assessment, paediatric, high dependency and resus.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Phlebotomy, IV cannulation, ECG with basic interpretation.
Staff Nurse, Emergency Department
Counties Manukau DHB
01.2001 - 02.2003
- As above
Staff Nurse, Emergency Department
Canterbury DHB
03.2000 - 11.2000
- As Above
Staff Nurse
Waikato DHB
01.1999 - 11.1999
- Competent across all areas of this community -based hospital
- Emergency Department,Medical, Surgical, Paediatric, Obstetric and High dependency unit.
- Ambulance transfers
Agency Registered Nurse
Geneva Healthcare
07.1997 - 11.1998
- Acute Haematology and Bone Marrow Transplant unit
- Managing complex patients with an array of blood cancers and sickle cell disease.
- Providing advanced IV drug and blood product support to acutely unwell haematology patients
Staff Nurse Medical Ward
Auckland DHB
02.1996 - 06.1997
- Provided care of patients with HIV and AIDS
- Provided care of patients with acute medical conditions and infectious diseases
Education
Diploma in Comprehensive Nursing -
Auckland Institute of Technology
Auckland11.1995
Skills
- Comprehensive clinical assessments
- Triage competent
- RN community prescriber
- Administration of emergency medication within my scope of practice
- Competent in Medtech and Indici PMS
- Level 4 CPR
- Health Screening -Sexual Health, Mental Health and General Health
- Vision and Hearing Screening
- Patient Education and Counselling
Certification
- 2021 Midland Collaborative Designated Registered Nurse Prescriber in Community Health Programme
Additional Information
Dr Anna Teata
General Practitioner
Pinnacle Health School Based Health Clinics
Little London Medical Clinic
02102369449
art@teata.co.nz
Teresa McGovern
Clinical Services Manager
Pinnacle Health School Based Health Service
0272296717
teresa.mcgovern@pinnacle.health.nz
Timeline
Registered Nurse, School Based Health Clinic
Pinnacle Health
04.2013 - Current
Practice Nurse
Taumarunui Medical Centre
06.2005 - 04.2013
Staff Nurse, Emergency Department
Waitemata DHB
02.2003 - 12.2004
Staff Nurse, Emergency Department
Counties Manukau DHB
01.2001 - 02.2003
Staff Nurse, Emergency Department
Canterbury DHB
03.2000 - 11.2000
Staff Nurse
Waikato DHB
01.1999 - 11.1999
Agency Registered Nurse
Geneva Healthcare
07.1997 - 11.1998
Staff Nurse Medical Ward
Auckland DHB
02.1996 - 06.1997
Diploma in Comprehensive Nursing -
Auckland Institute of Technology
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