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Tiarna Oliver

Palmerston North

Summary

I am a knowledgeable and motivated Registered Nurse and Clinical Coach excited to take the next step in my career as a Nurse educator. I am well versed in surgical clinical skills and have a passion for developing nurses to meet the continually changing healthcare demands. I am highly observant and diligent about identifying and correcting mistakes in order to develop myself and my peers and provide effective patient care. I operate well in both individual and team capacities, being highly organised, proactive and punctual. I thrive off being challenged and have a desire to push myself and grow in my career.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Clinical Coach

Ward 29 PN hospital
01.2024 - Current
  • Assessed nursing competency levels through direct observation in the hospital setting and provided feedback and guidance on areas of improvement.
  • Partook in quality improvement strategies - developed a new handover system, ordits, risk assessments
  • Shift leader Education
  • Preceptorship Education
  • Assessing in practice
  • Advanced Core Resuscitation
  • IV cannulation and venepuncture

Registered Nurse

Ward 29 PN hospital
01.2022 - Current
  • I was employed as a new graduate nurse on the surgical ward where I initially completing my transition to practice placement. I cared for high acuity patients while completing comprehensive assessments. I acted as a patient advocate, responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise, and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
  • VAC therapy
  • CVAD Competency
  • PCA, Epidural & Neuraxial management
  • Basic Life support
  • Pressure injury prevention & managment

Relief Milker

08.2018 - 01.2022

Early Childcare Reliever

Staffroom Solutions
06.2020 - 07.2021

Forecourt attendant

Turakina Mobil
01.2014 - 02.2020

Education

Post-graduate diploma in Nursing -

Massey University, Palmerston North
05.2024

Post-graduate Certificate in Nursing Practice -

Massey University, Palmerston North
11.2023

Bachelor of Nursing -

Massey University, Palmerston North
11.2021

Merit/excellence Endorsement, NCEA Levels 1,2,3 -

Feilding High School
11.2018

Skills

  • Time management – I understand how crucial it is to be smart with my time to provide quality patient care I prioritise my tasks and plan ahead to ensure that I can stay on track and complete everything accordingly and to a great standard, while giving people the emotional support they need
  • Communication – I recognise the discrepancies in communication and educator styles and have learnt how to alter my communication techniques to accommodate all colleagues and health consumers
  • Teamwork - I work effectively with other team members and always make it a priority to support my team I recognise the important roles of a leader and how to delegate appropriately to support my fellow pairs where possible
  • Professional responsibility – I understand my responsibility as a health professional to practice within my scope and to not complete any task that I do not feel comfortable with or one that may pose as a risk to the patient or myself I am always open to further education to enhance my nursing practice and become a more competent nurse leader for my patients and my team
  • Clinical Supervision - Using my assessing skills, I am able to supervise in practice and support my team members to develop their practice by using individualised feedback delivery strategies

References

  • Michelle Riley - CN Ward 29

michelle.riley@midcentraldhb.govt.nz

  • Natalie Atkin - NE Ward 29

natalie.atkin@midcentraldhb.govt.nz

Timeline

Clinical Coach

Ward 29 PN hospital
01.2024 - Current

Registered Nurse

Ward 29 PN hospital
01.2022 - Current

Early Childcare Reliever

Staffroom Solutions
06.2020 - 07.2021

Relief Milker

08.2018 - 01.2022

Forecourt attendant

Turakina Mobil
01.2014 - 02.2020

Post-graduate diploma in Nursing -

Massey University, Palmerston North

Post-graduate Certificate in Nursing Practice -

Massey University, Palmerston North

Bachelor of Nursing -

Massey University, Palmerston North

Merit/excellence Endorsement, NCEA Levels 1,2,3 -

Feilding High School
Tiarna Oliver