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Thomas Thorp

Oamaru,OTA

Summary

Experienced Registered Nurse with nearly three years’ experience in a rural Emergency Department at Oamaru Hospital, New Zealand. Confident working in high-pressure environments, with strong skills in triage, prioritisation, patient flow and management of high-acuity patients.

Skilled in hands-on emergency nursing, including patient monitoring, IV cannulation, venepuncture, urinary catheterisation and recognition and escalation of deteriorating patients. Experienced in resuscitation and caring for critically unwell patients, with current Advanced Life Support (ALS) and Paediatric Life Support training.

Highly organised, efficient and adaptable, with a strong ability to work autonomously and within a multidisciplinary team. Seeking rural or remote emergency nursing opportunities in Queensland, Australia, where I can contribute my rural ED experience while continuing to develop my emergency and resuscitation skills.

Overview

3
3
years of post-secondary education
15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse

Oamaru hospital
Otago, Oamaru
12.2023 - Current
  • Provided patient care in high-pressure emergency environments.
  • Triaged incoming patients and communicated with doctors to encourage timely attention to urgent situations.
  • Assisted in trauma assessments during critical situations.
  • Responded quickly to emergency situations to provide life saving measures.
  • Managed multiple high acuity cases simultaneously while providing safe quality care.
  • Administered medications, treatments, and therapies prescribed by physician.

Health Care Assistant

Presbyterian Support Otago: Iona Enliven Care Home, Oamaru
Otago, Oamaru
03.2019 - 08.2021
  • Assisted residents with daily living activities and personal care needs.
  • Documented daily care activities and client progress in care logs.
  • Supported bathing, dressing and personal care needs.
  • Respected the rights of each individual client while maintaining confidentiality of all personal information.
  • Assisted in transferring patients from wheelchair or bed using appropriate techniques.

Brick layer

Bayview Brick and Block, Melbourne, Australia
Victoria , Melbourne
09.2017 - 09.2018
  • Work accurately from detailed plans and specifications.
  • Ensure health and safety guidelines are followed.
  • Collaborated with team members to streamline workflow processes.
  • Constructed brick walls and structures following design specifications and safety standards.
  • Operated machinery for cutting and shaping bricks and blocks efficiently.
  • Collaborated with team members to ensure project timelines were met consistently.

Head doorman security officer

Bunbury Security Services, Australia
Western australia , Bunbury
02.2013 - 09.2015

Oversee health and safety.

▪ Screen people in and out of the establishment.

▪ Physically intervene and/or escort people out when required.

▪ Manage queues and crowds.

▪ Conflict de-escalation, resolution, and management.

▪ Perform first aid and coordinate and/or cooperate with first aiders and police when necessary.

Heavy Equipment Operator, pit technician

Millennium Minerals, Australia
Western australia
05.2011 - 11.2013

▪ Operate heavy equipment and machinery.

▪ Survey and assist with mineral exploration.

▪ Prepare and organise mineral samples.

▪ Restore and rehabilitate land.

▪ Liaise with aboriginal communities re: indigenous land use in mining.

Education

Bachelor of Nursing -

Ara Te Pukenga
Canterbury , Timaru
02.2021 - 09.2023

Bachelor of Science - Level 4 Pre-health science

Ara Institute of Canterbury
Canterbury , Timaru
07.2020 - 12.2020

Waitaki Boys High School
Otago , Oamaru

Skills

  • BLS
  • ALS
  • Emergency response
  • Triage certification
  • Iv cannulation and venepuncture
  • Catheterisation
  • Paediatric basic life support
  • Wound management
  • Plaster application
  • Culturally sensitive
  • CVAD
  • Administering immunisations
  • Trauma care
  • Medical documentation

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Oamaru hospital
12.2023 - Current

Bachelor of Nursing -

Ara Te Pukenga
02.2021 - 09.2023

Bachelor of Science - Level 4 Pre-health science

Ara Institute of Canterbury
07.2020 - 12.2020

Health Care Assistant

Presbyterian Support Otago: Iona Enliven Care Home, Oamaru
03.2019 - 08.2021

Brick layer

Bayview Brick and Block, Melbourne, Australia
09.2017 - 09.2018

Head doorman security officer

Bunbury Security Services, Australia
02.2013 - 09.2015

Heavy Equipment Operator, pit technician

Millennium Minerals, Australia
05.2011 - 11.2013

Waitaki Boys High School
Thomas Thorp