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Robyn Betteridge

New Plymouth

Summary

I am currently working as part of the transfer team, having started this role 7 years ago. Passionate and committed to this role and team.

I am experienced with patient care, clinical support, and emergency response. I utilize effective communication and critical thinking skills to manage patient needs and coordinate with healthcare teams. Track record of maintaining patient safety and delivering compassionate care in diverse medical settings.

I pride myself on working in a holistic manner and providing culturally safe care ensuring to encompass the principles of Te Tiriti O Waitangi.

Overview

38
38
years of professional experience

Work History

Transfer Nurse

Taranaki District Health Board
02.2016 - Current
  • Transferring patients within base hospital departments and external intra hospital transfers.
  • Undertaking assessment to minimise risks of transfer and escalating care where required to ensure patient safety.
  • Monitoring and initiating appropriate interventions as required.


Registered Nurse Department of Corrections

Department of Corrections
01.2016 - 01.2017
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
  • Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
  • Attended emergencies as required as on call first responder for team.
  • Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
  • Providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.

Registered Nurse Psychiatric Medium Forensic Unit

Southern DHB
02.2013 - 12.2015
  • RN as part of Health Team for long term forensic patients committed under the Mental Health ACT.
  • Assessment of patient during care and reporting to Ministry of Health and Care Team regarding treatment and rehab options with regard to safety and wellness of client.
  • Acute and chronic nursing assessments.
  • Worked within the Medium Secure guidelines of both staff and patient safety.

Registered Nurse Acute Mental Health

Queensland Health
01.2001 - 11.2013
  • Undertaking acute mental health assessment
  • Risk management, ongoing care options and treatment.


Registered Nurse Agency

Profile Agency
03.2012 - 05.2012
  • Casual on call across all areas of Health placements.

Registered Nurse

Sunshine Private Hospital
02.2001 - 06.2001

Occupational Health Nurse

Tegal Foods
01.1994 - 12.2000
  • Reduced workplace injuries by conducting thorough risk assessments and recommending appropriate safety measures.
  • Liaised between employees with health concerns and supervisors, maintaining medical confidentiality to communicate work status and coordinate return to work accommodations.
  • Maintained detailed records of employee health data, ensuring compliance with privacy regulations and facilitating data-driven decision making on workplace wellness initiatives.
  • Enhanced employee productivity by providing prompt and effective medical care for work-related illnesses and injuries.

Registered Nurse

Taranaki District Health Board
02.1987 - 01.1994
  • Started as new graduate and worked for two years in the graduate progamme.
  • Psych, orthopaedics, ICU, ED, surgical as part of new grad programme.
  • Poole nursing across all areas required.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Taranaki Polytechnic
New Plymouth, NZ
12-1987

Skills

  • Core Advance Life Support Maintained 2yearly last completed 2025

Timeline

Transfer Nurse

Taranaki District Health Board
02.2016 - Current

Registered Nurse Department of Corrections

Department of Corrections
01.2016 - 01.2017

Registered Nurse Psychiatric Medium Forensic Unit

Southern DHB
02.2013 - 12.2015

Registered Nurse Agency

Profile Agency
03.2012 - 05.2012

Registered Nurse

Sunshine Private Hospital
02.2001 - 06.2001

Registered Nurse Acute Mental Health

Queensland Health
01.2001 - 11.2013

Occupational Health Nurse

Tegal Foods
01.1994 - 12.2000

Registered Nurse

Taranaki District Health Board
02.1987 - 01.1994

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Taranaki Polytechnic

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