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Sharon Petrie

Nelson ,New Zealand

Summary

Knowledgeable registered nurse eager to bring formal training in nurse education to growing nursing program. Accomplished leader successful in influencing clinical quality improvement and patient satisfaction. Offering several years' expertise in all aspects of patient care and graduate degree in nurse leadership and education to growing organization.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Occupational Health Nurse

Te Whatu Ora, Nelson Marlborough
Nelson, Neslon
06.2023 - Current
  • Registered Independent Vaccinator
  • Respiratory fit testing qualified.
  • Audiology testing and environmental noise monitoring.
  • Management of employees with long COVID and related chronic health concerns.
  • Oversee hearing loss testing and environmental monitoring.
  • Oversee respiratory testing and environmental monitoring.
  • Risk Assessment.
  • Conduct pre-employment checks.
  • Return to Work case management and pastoral care.
  • Conducted health assessments for employees at various worksites.
  • Developed and implemented workplace health promotion programs.
  • Collaborated with management to address occupational health concerns.
  • Educated employees on injury prevention and wellness practices.
  • Managed case files for employee health incidents and follow-ups.
  • Facilitated communication between healthcare providers and employees regarding health needs.
  • Conducted physicals, immunizations, respirator fit tests and other occupational health services.
  • Effectively promoted superior levels of care to all employees and complied with data confidentiality and corporate regulations.
  • Performed pre-employment screenings, asking appropriate questions, and following nursing guidelines.
  • Maintained up-to-date records of employees' medical histories, illnesses, treatments and vaccinations.

Registered Nurse (Level 7 Ward 9)

Nelson Hospital
Nelson, New Zealand
10.2013 - Current
  • Clinical Liaison Nurse for NMDHB/NMIT Dedicated Education Unit (DUE), Year2 & 3 Nursing students; Successfully coordinated the pilot 2016 DEU program.
  • Acting as formal clinical supervisor for RN completing the Postgraduate Advanced Assessment paper through Otago University
  • Acting Charge in the absence of Charge Nurse Manager, delivering Team Leadership
  • Delivering surgical nursing with a focus on Orthopedic, Gynecology and Ear, Nose and Throat specialty areas
  • Supporting diverse medical patients as required either as outliers to the ward, or by redeployment to the medical unit
  • Providing complex clinical assessments, diagnostic testing and therapies for acutely ill patients, exercising compassion to patients’ needs, and proficiently handling people in various states of pain, trauma and tragedy.
  • Administering medicines, working with specific treatments, and paying attention to detail to avoid errors that could be fatal.
  • Collaborating with doctors, nursing staff and other medical professionals to assist patients, minimize complications and improve overall health.
  • KEY ACHIEVEMENTS
  • RESPONSIBILITIES

Academic Staff Member (Health & Fitness)

Nelson Marlborough Institute Technology
Nelson, Nelson
04.2021 - 06.2023
  • Program Lead, Medical/Surgical Paper BN2
  • Clinical Lecture Management of Nursing Care Papers, BN1 includes teaching basic nursing core skills, physical assessment skills across all body systems and conducting formative and summative student assessments.
  • Academic Liaison Nurse for students in years two and three, completing their clinical placements. Includes direct supervision, working in partnership with the Clinical Liaison Nurses and other ward staff to conduct both formative and summative assessments, as well as marking portfolios.
  • Academic tutor and Clinical educator for the Competency Assessment Program for internationally qualified nurses applying for New Zealand registration.Includes working alongside the candidate to assess competency in nursing care and health assessment needs, mentoring, and support in completing the Registered Nurse Competencies for the Nursing Council..
  • Developed engaging curriculum materials for diverse student groups.
  • Evaluated student performance to ensure academic standards are met.
  • Collaborated with industry partners to align programs with workforce needs.
  • Counseled students on their academic plans and career paths.
  • Coordinated events such as guest lectures, conferences, symposia.
  • Maintained records of student performance data for analysis purposes.

Acting Clinical Manager (Short term contract)

Woodlands Rest Home and Hospital
06.2013 - 10.2013
  • Efficiently delivered Clinical Leadership, provided strategic direction, managed and coordinated the activities of all staffing levels that included Registered Nurses, Enrolled Nurses and Health Care Assistants
  • Fully accountable for staff roster management, monitored staff performance, recommended staff training and development, and conducted staff appraisals.
  • Proficiently performed auditing, corrective action planning and management of key performance indicators within the organizations, as per Ministry of Health requirements.

Registered Nurse (Level 5) Assessment, Treatment & Rehabilitation unit, (Contract)

Nelson Hospital
Nelson, New Zealand
05.2012 - 04.2013
  • Efficiently and effectively delivered nursing activities based on rehabilitation principles and health promotions activities
  • Assisted the adoption process of patients; coordinated care and delivered emotional support to patients as appropriate.
  • Actively participated, attended staff and case conference meetings, and collaborated with the team to develop new programs to meet identified client needs.

Charge Nurse

Whareama Home and Hospital
08.2007 - 05.2012
  • Maintained oversight over home and hospital with 50 beds rest home level care, 12 beds hospital level care, set goals, established priorities, and ensured smooth day to day operations.
  • As Infection Control Officer, developed facilities’ yearly infection control program & provided staff training sessions bi-annually.
  • Performed client assessment on admission, maintained calm and proficiently handled challenging and acute situations
  • Ensured the delivery of appropriate, effective and individualized care to the elderly by maintaining excellent nursing standards and clinical care.
  • Promoted and maximized adherence to the rights, dignity, privacy and independence of the individual at all care level.

Education

Graduate Certificate - Occupational Health And Safety

Southern Institue Technology
Invercargill, NZ
12-2035

Certificate (level 2) Te Reo -

Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology
Nelson, New Zealand, NZ
01-2035

MHealSc - Nursing-Clinical

01.2014

PGDipHealSc - Nursing

01.2010

PGCertHealSc - Nursing - Gerontology

01.2009

Diploma Comprehensive Nursing -

Nelson Polytechnic
01.1988

Skills

  • Nursing leadership and management, practical management style, excellent communication, and interpersonal skills
  • Nursing education: DEU, NETP, professional development, and comprehensive experience in a wide range of clinical settings
  • Acute adult health assessment and ongoing management of chronic health conditions
  • Extensive experience in handling health promotion activities and identifying business potential in untapped areas
  • Staff management, duty rostering, workload allocation, and skills mix management
  • Excellent understanding of business operations, able to manage resources (people and product), good budgeting skills, track record of success in competing NZIM papers in economics, marketing, and human resource development
  • Enjoys community participation, helped establish a team for the last Cancer Society Relay for Life, obtained sponsorship from local business, handled raffles and assisted with coordination of the team on site on the day
  • Exemplary qualities and practices, consistently maintaining calm under pressure, functioning efficiently in the heat of emergency and exhibiting greater efficiency
  • Well organized and highly focused, accomplishes personal targets and efficiently delivers whilst working under pressure
  • Leads by example, demonstrates integrity, honesty; recognized as down to earth, friendly, confident & strong team player
  • Health promotion
  • Team leadership
  • Clinical assessment
  • Effective communication
  • Program development
  • Data management
  • Performing physical assessments
  • Patient safety
  • Clinical supervision
  • Managing simulation equipment
  • Healthcare technology
  • Teaching strategies
  • Operating simulation equipment
  • Anatomy and physiology
  • Nursing procedures
  • Cultural history
  • Mentoring proficiency
  • Student evaluation abilities
  • Ethical practice
  • Student evaluation
  • Supervising students
  • Student records management
  • Interactive learning
  • Progress reporting
  • Study Skills Improvement
  • Individualized learning plans
  • Time management
  • Goal setting
  • Creative problem solving
  • Organization and planning skills
  • Oral communication
  • Adaptability
  • Student motivation

Certification

  • 2018 Wintec National Certificate in Adult Education and Training
  • 2016 NMIT introduction to clinical teaching for registered nurses
  • 2015 NMIT clinical preceptoring for registered nurses
  • 2010 CPIT Graduate Certificate in Nursing Practice: Infection Control Management for Registered Nurses
  • 2009 NZITO Occupational Health and Safety (Workplace Safety), 2009 Unit Standards: 10791, 3483, 3490, 2977, 17593, 497
  • 2024 independent vaccinators' certificate, Immunisation Advisory Centre, NZ

2024 Hearing Conservation and Audiometry, Otago University, NZ

2023 respirator fit testing training, commit to fit NZ

Languages

English

Affiliations

  • College of Nurses Aotearoa
  • New Zealand Occupational Health Nurses Association
  • New Zealand Nurses' Society

Competencies

  • IT Skills: Microsoft Office Suite
  • Languages: English
  • Other Skills: Valid Driver’s License

Timeline

Occupational Health Nurse

Te Whatu Ora, Nelson Marlborough
06.2023 - Current

Academic Staff Member (Health & Fitness)

Nelson Marlborough Institute Technology
04.2021 - 06.2023

Registered Nurse (Level 7 Ward 9)

Nelson Hospital
10.2013 - Current

Acting Clinical Manager (Short term contract)

Woodlands Rest Home and Hospital
06.2013 - 10.2013

Registered Nurse (Level 5) Assessment, Treatment & Rehabilitation unit, (Contract)

Nelson Hospital
05.2012 - 04.2013

Charge Nurse

Whareama Home and Hospital
08.2007 - 05.2012

Graduate Certificate - Occupational Health And Safety

Southern Institue Technology

Certificate (level 2) Te Reo -

Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology

MHealSc - Nursing-Clinical

PGDipHealSc - Nursing

PGCertHealSc - Nursing - Gerontology

Diploma Comprehensive Nursing -

Nelson Polytechnic

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