Vicky Hill
Auckland,AUK
Summary
Highly motivated and performance focused individual with experience in both clinical and managerial skills. Strong leadership abilities, with a focus on development through inspiring both individual growth and the growth of a wider team. Extensive background in teaching, managing change, identifying areas for improvement, and creation and implementation of new processes. Possesses exceptional communication and interpersonal skills across a wide range of forums, specialties, and audiences. Seeking a new challenge to apply and further grow my skills.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Head Veterinary Nurse
Veterinary Specialists Aotearoa
12.2022 - Current
- Mentorship and management of 35-40 nurses across six specialties.
- Management and completion of recruitment processes, candidate screening, and candidate selection.
- Completion of employment inductions.
- Creation and management of nurse schedules across a 24/7 roster.
- Design and creation of training plans for new and existing nurse positions.
- Completion of annual performance reviews, and performance management plans.
- Filing monthly reports to the Hospital Manager and Board of Directors.
- Communication and relationship development with external providers, suppliers, industry contacts.
- Assisting in creation of strategies to improve revenue and capacity of services.
Head Surgery Nurse
Veterinary Specialists Aotearoa
02.2019 - 12.2022
- Mentorship and management of nine surgical nurses.
- Demonstrated high-level clinical expertise in all areas of surgical nursing.
- Documented procedure plans, surgery notes and progress updates to facilitate communication among healthcare providers.
- Developed and executed daily goals and care plans for surgical patients each day.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
- Investigated and resolved issues affecting hospital operations and patient care.
Surgical Veterinary Nurse
Veterinary Specialist Aotearoa
03.2011 - 02.2019
Education
Veterinary Nursing
Hadlow College
UKLeadership
Lincoln Institute
AustraliaBasic And Advanced Life Support
RECOVER Initiative
USASkills
- Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
- Building Internal and External Relationships
- Growth and Development of a Team
- Managing Change
- Training and Mentorship
- Communication
- Reliability and Integrity
- Prioritizing and Delegation
Timeline
Head Veterinary Nurse
Veterinary Specialists Aotearoa
12.2022 - Current
Head Surgery Nurse
Veterinary Specialists Aotearoa
02.2019 - 12.2022
Surgical Veterinary Nurse
Veterinary Specialist Aotearoa
03.2011 - 02.2019
Veterinary Nursing
Hadlow College
Leadership
Lincoln Institute
Basic And Advanced Life Support
RECOVER Initiative
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