Brigid Kaka (Ahpra:NMW0002719346)
Palmerston North,New Zealand
Summary
A Medical professional with extensive experience. As a Senior Registered Nurse, I am experienced and comfortable working within a small or large medical facility I have a keen interest in the RURAL and REMOTE setting's My goal for the next four years is to utilise all of my Health Care Experiences completing short term Nursing contracts within Australia. I am devoted to The First Nation People and aim to help them with a positive and memorable experience in any health care setting I work in.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Practise Nurse Remote/RURAL
Derby Aboriginal Medical Service
Derby, WA
21/08/23 - Current
- Immunisations/vaccinator, RHD Bicillin L-A administration, IV cannulation/Phlebotomy, Cervical Screening/Smear/STI checks/education, wound care
- I work in a productive busy clinic assisting First Nation People, I am a Hardworking employee with a friendly disposition. I am good at multitasking and time management abilities.
Senior Practice Nurse (Primary Care)
The Palms Medical Centre
Palmerston North, New Zealand
10.2017 - 07.2023
- Provide all aspects of primary care and prevention including immunization, health promotion, screening
- A substantive part of the role is working with long-term conditions patients.
Community Health Nurse (Indigenous Health)
Mäori Community Health Service
NZ, New Zealand
08.2016 - 09.2017
- Community health, working directly with patients and families in the community
- Working in a mix of rural and urban locations.
Independent Midwife
MidCentral District Health Board region
NZ, New Zealand
01.2000 - 01.2010
- Provided all facets of lead maternity care, support and education to women in collaboration with other health professionals, pre-during & postnatally.
Community Health Nurse (Indigenous)
Mäori Community Health Service
NZ, New Zealand
09.1996 - 12.1998
- Worked with parents and their families to provide and promote health and safety in the early years of parenting 0-5 years
- I was responsible for 'Well Child Health Checks' including providing immunizations
- I led education on dental, vision, hearing, car safety, breastfeeding, and nutrition.
Senior staff Nurse
The King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre
Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
06.2010
- Provide comprehensive patient centered care within my nursing role alongside the obstetrician-gynecologist in all aspects of pregnancy antenatal, labour/birth and post-partum care.
Education
Bachelor of Midwifery -
Massey University
01.2000
Registered Midwife -
Massey University
01.2000
Diploma of Nursing (Registered Comprehensive Nurse) -
Manawatu Polytechnic
01.1991
Skills
- Health Screening Woman's Health STI/ CST
- Administering Immunisations under The National Programme AUZ/NZ
- Resuscitation Level 5, ST John
- Emergency Response ACLS Core Advanced
- IV Setup Peripheral Intravenous Cannulation/Phlebotomy
- Preventive RHD administration Bicillin L-A
REFERENCES
- Available on request.
Timeline
Senior Practice Nurse (Primary Care)
The Palms Medical Centre
10.2017 - 07.2023
Community Health Nurse (Indigenous Health)
Mäori Community Health Service
08.2016 - 09.2017
Senior staff Nurse
The King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre
06.2010
Independent Midwife
MidCentral District Health Board region
01.2000 - 01.2010
Community Health Nurse (Indigenous)
Mäori Community Health Service
09.1996 - 12.1998
Practise Nurse Remote/RURAL
Derby Aboriginal Medical Service
21/08/23 - Current
Bachelor of Midwifery -
Massey University
Registered Midwife -
Massey University
Diploma of Nursing (Registered Comprehensive Nurse) -
Manawatu Polytechnic
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