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Sara Denniston

Masterton

Summary

Registered Nurse with extensive experience in emergency care and leadership. Proven ability to enhance patient outcomes through critical thinking and effective communication. Committed to culturally sensitive care and collaborative teamwork, consistently exceeding performance expectations. Recognized for reliability and adaptability in fast-paced healthcare settings.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse

WellSouth, Primary Health Network
2023.03 - 2024.12
  • Health Improvement Practitioner

Registered Nurse - Casual

West Otago Health
2017.01 - 2024.06
  • PRIME Nursing (Primary Response in Medical Emergencies)
  • Practice/District Nursing
  • District Nursing

Registered Nurse- Casual

Tuapeka Community Health
2019.01 - 2021.01
  • Practice Nursing
  • District Nursing

Registered Nurse - Casual

Clutha Health First Rural Hospital
2019.01 - 2021.01
  • Inpatient Nursing
  • After-hours Emergency Care

Nurse Educator, School of Nursing

Southern Institute of Technology (SIT)
2017.04 - 2018.03
  • Nursing Educator/Tutor

Registered Nurse

Southern DHB (Dunedin Hospital)
2016.01 - 2017.04
  • Emergency Nursing.

Registered Nurse

Wairarapa DHB (Masterton Hospital)
2015.01 - 2016.01
  • Emergency Nursing
  • Associate Charge Nurse Manager, Duty Nurse Manager.
  • Duty Nurse Manager

Nursing Officer NZ Army

New Zealand Defence Force
2013.01 - 2015.01
  • Emergency Nursing
  • Practice Nursing.
  • Aeromedical Retrieval Nursing
  • Leadership
  • Educating

Education

Postgraduate Certificate in Health Sciences - Endorsed in Aeromedical Retrieval and Transportation

University of Otago
Dunedin, NZ
01.2014

Graduate Certificate in Nursing - Emergency Nursing

University of Tasmania
Australia
01.2012

Bachelor of Nursing -

Otago Polytechnic
Dunedin, NZ
01.2008

Skills

  • Empathy and compassion
  • Enthusiasm
  • Professionalism
  • Effective communication
  • Critical thinking and problem-solving
  • Flexibility and adaptability
  • Collaborative teamwork
  • Time management
  • Culturally sensitive care
  • Cultural awareness
  • Reliability
  • Willingness to learn

Timeline

Registered Nurse

WellSouth, Primary Health Network
2023.03 - 2024.12

Registered Nurse- Casual

Tuapeka Community Health
2019.01 - 2021.01

Registered Nurse - Casual

Clutha Health First Rural Hospital
2019.01 - 2021.01

Nurse Educator, School of Nursing

Southern Institute of Technology (SIT)
2017.04 - 2018.03

Registered Nurse - Casual

West Otago Health
2017.01 - 2024.06

Registered Nurse

Southern DHB (Dunedin Hospital)
2016.01 - 2017.04

Registered Nurse

Wairarapa DHB (Masterton Hospital)
2015.01 - 2016.01

Nursing Officer NZ Army

New Zealand Defence Force
2013.01 - 2015.01

Postgraduate Certificate in Health Sciences - Endorsed in Aeromedical Retrieval and Transportation

University of Otago

Graduate Certificate in Nursing - Emergency Nursing

University of Tasmania

Bachelor of Nursing -

Otago Polytechnic
Sara Denniston