Tilly McGinlay
Auckland
Summary
Motivated Registered Nurse with 7 years’ experience providing specialised care to premature and critically ill newborns. Since qualifying in 2018 with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, I have developed strong clinical skills, completed advanced neonatal training and progressed into leadership roles. I am passionate about lifelong learning and empowering those around me, with a leadership style that values collaboration, open communication, and positivity. I am passionate about enhancing team and systematic cohesion to ensure the delivery of high-quality care.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Nurse Educator- Neonatal
Health New Zealand- Waitematā
03.2024 - Current
- Lead education and professional development for over 90 RNs across two SCBU sites- North Shore & Waitakere Hospitals
- Regional collaboration and supporting access to neonatal specific education
- Facilitation of workshops, courses, and in-service education including medical simulation
- Contribute to strategic planning and workforce development as part of the senior nursing team
- Development of evidence based clinical guidelines and protocols
- Recruitment and on-boarding
- Procurement and implementation of new products/equipment
- Ensuring quality and education initiatives align with national/international standards and service goals
- Role model a high standard of care to improve outcomes for infants and families
- Adaptable and responsive in an acute clinical environment while maintaining patient safety and professional integrity
Bereavement Care Facilitator (NICU)
Manchester Foundation Trust
07.2022 - 05.2023
- Acted as primary liaison for families experiencing neonatal loss, offering support from end-of-life planning through to post-discharge follow-up
- Provided emotional support and guidance using advanced communication and counselling skills
- Worked closely with the multidisciplinary team to ensure coordinated, compassionate care
- Participated in Perinatal Mortality Reviews, advocating for families and supporting transparent communication
- Developed and delivered staff training in end-of-life care, including simulation based education
- Conducted service audits to maintain and improve the quality of bereavement care
Junior Sister (NICU Team Lead)
Manchester Foundation Trust
07.2022 - 05.2023
- Led the nursing team during shifts, managing workload allocation based on staff skill mix and clinical demands
- Oversaw admissions, discharges, and implementation of medical treatment plans
- Provided clinical leadership and mentorship to junior staff, promoting a strong team culture
- Delivered care to infants from 22 weeks’gestation with complex conditions (cardiac, genetic, metabolic, respiratory, renal, neurological)
- Managed surgical cases including necrotising enterocolitis, congenital diaphramatic hernia, gastroschisis, exomphalus, bladder exstrophy, tracheoesophageal fistula, and retinopathy of prematurity
- Provided palliative and end-of-life care with sensitivity and professionalism
- Ensured high standards of patient and family experience throughout the care journey
Registered Nurse (NICU)
Manchester Foundation Trust
10.2018 - 07.2022
- Provided care for infants from 22 weeks’gestation with complex medical needs, including cardiac, genetic, metabolic, respiratory, renal, neurological, and surgical conditions
- Worked across NICU, HDU, and Special Care settings to ensure safe, high quality, family-centred care
- Supported feeding and lactation for mothers and infants, promoting family integrated and developmental care approaches
- Maintained strict adherence to infection prevention and control protocols across the unit
- Promotion of neurodevelopmental care strategies
Education
Douglas Starship Simulation Advanced
Starship Children's Hospital
Auckland04-2025
Qualification in Specialism - Intensive Care of The Neonate
University of Central Manchester
UK07-2021
Neonatal Induction Programme
Northwest Neonatal Operational Delivery Network
UK11-2019
Bachelor of Science - Nursing (Adult)
University of Central Lancashire
UK07-2018
Skills
- Neonatal expertise
- Clinical credibility
- Collaborative communication
- Organisation and time management
- Solution focused
- Self motivated
Timeline
Clinical Nurse Educator- Neonatal
Health New Zealand- Waitematā
03.2024 - Current
Bereavement Care Facilitator (NICU)
Manchester Foundation Trust
07.2022 - 05.2023
Junior Sister (NICU Team Lead)
Manchester Foundation Trust
07.2022 - 05.2023
Registered Nurse (NICU)
Manchester Foundation Trust
10.2018 - 07.2022
Douglas Starship Simulation Advanced
Starship Children's Hospital
Qualification in Specialism - Intensive Care of The Neonate
University of Central Manchester
Neonatal Induction Programme
Northwest Neonatal Operational Delivery Network
Bachelor of Science - Nursing (Adult)
University of Central Lancashire