Samantha Billings

* Effective shift coordinator of busy rural/regional Emergency Departments,

directing the nurses and multidisciplinary team on shift, coordinating bed

allocations and transfers.

* Proficient nursing team lead in resuscitation.

* Effective communication which enables efficient coordination of care with

fellow nurses and other members of the multidisciplinary team.

* Adaptable when confronted with various barriers of communication,

equipped with the skills to overcome these barriers.

* Friendly and empathetic nature, able to bond with people and create

working relationships easily.

* Competent in practicing in a manner that respects the health consumer and

is culturally safe, by incorporating the key principals of the Treaty of

Waitangi. Incorporating Māori philosophy of health wellness model, Te

Whare Tapa Whā to deliver holistic care.

* Student liaison nurse for 3years, which involved roster building, facilitating

progress meetings, teaching and support. Author of the current orientation

book.

* Teaching on the job, active role in teaching VBG/ABG interpretation on

resus boot camp study days and informal teachings.

* Able to manage set workloads, by means of prioritising care, whilst

maintaining a calm manner.

* Vibrant, motivated and enthusiastic member of the multidisciplinary team.

Certificate in wound closure, through The Benchmarque Group Australia.

TNCC

ENPC

Triage

ALS- Adult Life Support

APLS- Advanced Paediatric Life Support