April Collins
Registered Nurse
Preston
Summary
Enthusiastic Kiwi Nurse looking for great work life balance in the profession I love. Offering clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Experience in orthopedics, emergency/trauma, mental health and teaching. Strongly focused on interdisciplinary collaboration and optimising patient care to support and achieve the best outcomes. Incredibly passionate about people and health, aspiring to develop this passion and knowledge with a person cantered approach. A natural leader with a quality-focused, inclusive and efficiency-driven mindset.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Language
Work History
Teaching Assistant SEN
South Gloucestershire Council
Bristol
2021.09 - 2022.08
Business Administrator
Mark Collins New Zealand Ltd
Auckland
2020.09 - 2022.07
- Revised plans to meet changing goals and requirements.
- Streamlined workflow.
- Oversaw process improvement initiatives.
School Nurse
Whangaparaoa College
Auckland
2020.06 - 2020.11
- Management of acutely unwell students.
- Mental Health Education to school pupils, teachers, and families of direct involvement with at-risk students.
- Working closely with the school and multidisciplinary team (both in and out of hospital settings) to manage care of students.
Registered Nurse
Auckland District Health Board
Auckland
2019.02 - 2020.06
- Precepting new graduate nurses.
- Clinical Skill Teaching including, BLS, venipuncture/cannulation, medication administration, moving and manual handling, advanced wound care/management.
- Wound care, plastering and orthotics.
- Pain management.
- Pre and post-operative care.
- Advanced Spinal care.
- IV therapy.
Emergency Medical Technician
St John Ambulance
Auckland
2015.01 - 2017.06
- Training and Scenario Teaching
- BLS Training
- Manual Handling Training assistant
- First aid and first response medical care at major events
Education
Post Graduate Certificate in Advanced Nursing - Nursing
The University of Auckland
Auckland City, New Zealand 2019.02 - 2020.02
Bachelor's - Heath Science- Nursing
Auckland University of Technology, University of Auckland
Auckland City, New Zealand 2016.02 - 2019.01
NCEA Level 3 (UK A Level Equivalent) -
Whangaparaoa College
Auckland, New Zealand 2005.01 - 2011.12
Skills
Nursing background in various settings
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Excellent customer service skills
Team relationships
Passion for continuous learning
IV therapy
Hobbies
- Ocean sports, golf, reading, meditation and yoga, boardgames, the theatre, cups of tea and the occasional gin and tonic.
Timeline
Teaching Assistant SEN
South Gloucestershire Council
2021.09 - 2022.08
Business Administrator
Mark Collins New Zealand Ltd
2020.09 - 2022.07
School Nurse
Whangaparaoa College
2020.06 - 2020.11
Post Graduate Certificate in Advanced Nursing - Nursing
The University of Auckland
2019.02 - 2020.02
Registered Nurse
Auckland District Health Board
2019.02 - 2020.06
Bachelor's - Heath Science- Nursing
Auckland University of Technology, University of Auckland
2016.02 - 2019.01
Emergency Medical Technician
St John Ambulance
2015.01 - 2017.06
NCEA Level 3 (UK A Level Equivalent) -
Whangaparaoa College
2005.01 - 2011.12