Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
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Toni Dickson

Auckland,AUK

Summary

Experienced Registered Nurse and Senior Clinical Coordinator specializing in high-acuity patient care. Proven ability to lead teams, mentor staff, and implement evidence-based practices that enhance patient outcomes and operational efficiency.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
5
5
Certifications

Work History

Registered Nurse, Senior Clinical Coordinator

Waitemata Endoscopy
Henderson/Wairau, Auckland
02.2023 - Current
  • Managing clinical shift operations including staff direction, overseeing patient care and resolving facility issues.
  • Liaising with management, endoscopists, surgeons, anesthetists, nursing staff, administration staff and other clinical staff.
  • Pre-procedure, intra-procedure and post-procedure care for patients undergoing endoscopic procedures with moderate to deep sedation.
  • Orientation of new employees, teaching of essential skills, and facilitating simulation training sessions.

Registered Nurse & Clinical Coach, Emergency Dept

North Shore Hospital
, Auckland
08.2019 - 02.2023
  • Assessment of acutely unwell patients.
  • Initiation and completion of appropriate nursing interventions.
  • Identification and escalation of deteriorating patients.
  • Team coordination including patient oversight and task delegation.
  • Orientation of new staff, providing essential training and support.
  • Facilitation of medication tests and skills sign-offs, ensuring staff demonstrated necessary competencies.
  • Facilitation and delivery of in-service training sessions.

Registered Nurse, Surgical Ward

North Shore Hospital
, Auckland
11.2015 - 08.2019
  • Care of post operative patients following bowel, skin and breast surgeries.
  • Assessing patient pain including management and monitoring of PCAs and epidural analgesia.
  • Monitoring and flushing of surgical drains.
  • Manage patient care for individuals with ostomies.
  • Wound care interventions including negative pressure wound therapy.
  • Shift coordination
  • Collaboration with multi disciplinary healthcare teams to develop and implement patient care plans.

Registered Nurse, Older Adults Rehabilitation

North Shore Hospital
, Auckland
09.2014 - 11.2015
  • Assisting with daily cares for patients with decreased mobility and impaired communication.
  • Working alongside multidisciplinary teams and families to create safe care plans for patients.
  • Organisation of complex patient discharges.

Education

NURS801 Graduate Practice For Registered Nurses

AUT
01-2014

Bachelor of Nursing -

Massey University
Palmerston North, NZ
01-2013

Skills

  • Team leadership and direction

As a senior coordinator, I am a trusted resource for staff seeking guidance and support I encourage an open, approachable environment where team members feel comfortable coming to me with their questions or concerns I make sure to consistently role-modeling high standards of patient care and identify opportunities when staff may need further development or additional support

  • Effective communication

Collaborative care with medical, nursing, and administrative staff is central to delivering safe, high-quality procedural care I am frequently recognized by colleagues and patients for clear, effective communication

  • Organisational skills

I am experienced in fast-paced and high-acuity settings I can prioritize and delegate effectively I am also expanding my knowledge of clinical equipment and facility management to support unit operations

  • Problem solving

As a clinical coordinator I am regularly faced with challenges regarding short staffing, uneven skill mixes, complex patient situations etc I aim to proactively anticipate these issues ahead of time to make necessary adjustments and when acute issues arise I am prompt with my assessment of the situation and respond appropriately

  • Critical thinking

Extensive experience managing high-acuity situations, with consistently positive feedback from team members for remaining calm and providing effective leadership during emergency situations

  • Teaching skills

With experience in facilitating education sessions and one-on-one teaching, I am able to provide guidance and knowledge to staff on safe, evidence-based practices

Certification

Current Annual Practicing Certificate 

Affiliations

Football-11 aside Women’s Football Player

Timeline

Registered Nurse, Senior Clinical Coordinator

Waitemata Endoscopy
02.2023 - Current

Registered Nurse & Clinical Coach, Emergency Dept

North Shore Hospital
08.2019 - 02.2023

Registered Nurse, Surgical Ward

North Shore Hospital
11.2015 - 08.2019

Registered Nurse, Older Adults Rehabilitation

North Shore Hospital
09.2014 - 11.2015

NURS801 Graduate Practice For Registered Nurses

AUT

Bachelor of Nursing -

Massey University
Toni Dickson