Experienced nursing professional with demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills, and technical knowledge. Proficient in recruitment, roster management and adjusting to new systems and technology.
Proven ability to step Act up in more senior roles and responsibilities.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Recruitment Coordinator
Te Whatu Ora, Counties Manukau, Critical Care Complex
, Auckland
2023.10 - Current
Developed recruitment strategies to attract qualified professionals.
Managed staff recruitment, hiring, training, and development.
Developed video promotion to be used in attracting new staff.
Maintained detailed records of applicant recruitment activities.
Created detailed reports on recruitment efforts and outcomes.
Identified prospective students through students completing placements. Involved in the interviewing process for New Graduate Placements.
Acting Nurse Unit Manager
Te Whatu Ora - Counties Manukau, Critical Care Complex
South Auckland, Auckland
2024.01 - 2024.03
Provided leadership by setting standards for professional practice and role modeling behaviors.
Managed employee relations activities such as performance appraisals and corrective action plans when needed.
Ensured that the unit was compliant with safety standards and protocols set by the organization.
Oversaw daily operations of unit, ensuring efficiency and compliance with company policies.
Established solid relations with leadership by attending regional meetings and feeding back unit's progress to bed uplift program.
Created reports on departmental activities for senior management review.
Associate Charge Nurse Manager (ACNM)
Te Whatu Ora, Counties Manukau, Critical Care Complex
, Auckland
2013.04 - Current
Coordinated daily staffing assignments and ensured adequate coverage at all times.
Advised interdisciplinary teams on complex cases involving multiple conditions or diagnoses.
Responded promptly to emergency situations; managed resources effectively during crisis events.
Monitored staff performance and provided coaching and formal counseling to staff.
Applied clinical judgment and comprehensive knowledge of facility policies to assist floor nurses with patient care decisions.
Championed and facilitated unit transfer to Magi e Taea.
Championed/facilitated unit transfer to Trend care.
Created and maintained a roster to ensure an adequate skill mix for the safety of staff and patients.
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Counties Manukau, Intensive care, Middlemore hospital
, Auckland
2004.04 - 2013.04
Assessed patient's condition and monitored vital signs.
Maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, treatments, and medications administered in electronic medical record system.
Developed strong relationships with interdisciplinary teams throughout hospital departments.
Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times.
Registered Nurse Orthopedics/ General Surgery
Counties Manukau, Middlemore Hospital, Ward 19
, Auckland
2002.08 - 2004.04
First placement following qualifying as a registered nurse on a busy Acute Surgical/Orthopedic ward.
Education
Post Graduate Certificate in Health Science
Auckland University
2008-02
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Manukau Institute of Technology
2003-05
Skills
Work Planning and Prioritization
Team Leadership
Data Collection
Recruitment
Staff Scheduling
Performance Management
Clinical Leadership
Staff Management
Critical Thinking
Policies and procedures implementation
Timeline
Acting Nurse Unit Manager
Te Whatu Ora - Counties Manukau, Critical Care Complex
2024.01 - 2024.03
Recruitment Coordinator
Te Whatu Ora, Counties Manukau, Critical Care Complex
2023.10 - Current
Associate Charge Nurse Manager (ACNM)
Te Whatu Ora, Counties Manukau, Critical Care Complex
2013.04 - Current
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Counties Manukau, Intensive care, Middlemore hospital
2004.04 - 2013.04
Registered Nurse Orthopedics/ General Surgery
Counties Manukau, Middlemore Hospital, Ward 19
2002.08 - 2004.04
Post Graduate Certificate in Health Science
Auckland University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Manukau Institute of Technology
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