curriculum vitae
Education
Bachelor of Nursing
Christchurch Polytechnic Institute of Technology
3 Years
June 2012 - June 2015
An undergraduate degree that prepares students to work as Comprehensive Registed Nurses within New Zealand. As part of this programme I have been trained to manage patients who present with a variety of physical and mental health conditions across a range of settings, including primary health care, and medical or surgical environments.
Certificate in Pre-Health Science
Christchurch Polytechnic Instritute of Technology
6 Months
June 2011 - November 2011
In 2011 I completed the Pre-Health course offered by CPIT. This is a preparatory course for those wishing to enter the Nursing or Allied Health fields. It is my intent to become a Registered Nurse to better equip myself to assist those in need of healthcare.
Aged Care Education Programme
Health Education Trust
2010 - 2011
The ACE programme relates specifically to understanding the unique characteristics of the elderly and how to effectively care for them in a holistic approach. It is divided into three parts, ACE Core, ACE Advanced and ACE Dementia.
Advanced Certificate in Electronic Multimedia
National College of Multimedia and Technology
1 Year
August 2001 - July 2002
A foundational course in multimedia design which equipped me to work in print and screen design. My personal focus was on web-design with an emphasis on HTML and Flash development.
Work Experience
Hospital Aide
Canterbury DHB, Christchurch
18 Months
November 2013 - March 2015
Working as an Aide in a mental health setting involved regular ward observations to check for safety and location, taking patients on escorted leave, participating in group activities and performing general house-keeping duties.
Senior Caregiver
Ilam Lifecare
7 1/2 Years
March 2006 - November 2013
This position required providing full assistance with activities of daily living for patients who were physically frail, disabled or coping with dementia symptoms. This involved physical transfer and positioning skills, basic wound-care and monitoring for dehydration, pain and general state of well-being.
Caregiver
Karadean Court
3 1/2 Years
June 2002 - February 2006
This position required providing full assistance with activities of daily living for patients who were physically frail, disabled or coping with dementia symptoms. This involved physical transfer and positioning skills, basic wound-care and monitoring for dehydration, pain and general state of well-being.
Assistant Supervisor
Supakidz After-School Programme
1 1/2 Years
September 2003 - April 2005
This part-time position involved managing between 10-25 children by leading supervised activities, assisting with school homework and preparing meals as well as daily setup and pack-down of the venue and its security.
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