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
03.2023 - 12.2024
- Health Improvement Practitioner
Registered Nurse - Casual
West Otago Health
01.2017 - 06.2024
- PRIME Nursing (Primary Response in Medical Emergencies)
- Practice/District Nursing
- District Nursing
Registered Nurse- Casual
Tuapeka Community Health
01.2019 - 01.2021
- Practice Nursing
- District Nursing
Registered Nurse - Casual
Clutha Health First Rural Hospital
01.2019 - 01.2021
- Inpatient Nursing
- After-hours Emergency Care
Nurse Educator, School of Nursing
Southern Institute of Technology (SIT)
04.2017 - 03.2018
- Nursing Educator/Tutor
Registered Nurse
Southern DHB (Dunedin Hospital)
01.2016 - 04.2017
- Emergency Nursing.
Registered Nurse
Wairarapa DHB (Masterton Hospital)
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Emergency Nursing
- Associate Charge Nurse Manager, Duty Nurse Manager.
- Duty Nurse Manager
Nursing Officer NZ Army
New Zealand Defence Force
01.2013 - 01.2015
- 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, NZ01.2014
Graduate Certificate in Nursing - Emergency Nursing
University of Tasmania
Australia01.2012
Bachelor of Nursing -
Otago Polytechnic
Dunedin, NZ01.2008
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
03.2023 - 12.2024
Registered Nurse- Casual
Tuapeka Community Health
01.2019 - 01.2021
Registered Nurse - Casual
Clutha Health First Rural Hospital
01.2019 - 01.2021
Nurse Educator, School of Nursing
Southern Institute of Technology (SIT)
04.2017 - 03.2018
Registered Nurse - Casual
West Otago Health
01.2017 - 06.2024
Registered Nurse
Southern DHB (Dunedin Hospital)
01.2016 - 04.2017
Registered Nurse
Wairarapa DHB (Masterton Hospital)
01.2015 - 01.2016
Nursing Officer NZ Army
New Zealand Defence Force
01.2013 - 01.2015
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
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