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Kristina Cooper

Summary

Motivated and keen to take on the next new challenge while building on my existing solid Nursing background. I strive to support the health and wellness of my patients and easily build rapport by giving accurate information and reassurance.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience

Work History

Practice Nurse Manager

CBD 7 Day Medical Centre
06.2012 - Current
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance to all new Nurses
  • Lead the Accreditation process 4 times
  • Managed all stock of vaccines and consumables within a given budget
  • Given detailed travel consultations independently
  • Nurse Immuniser - created my own Nurse Flu clinics for corporate clients

Practice Nurse

Mater Hill Family Medical Centre
06.2011 - 03.2012

General practice Role as below

Practice Nurse

Brookside Family Medical Centre
03.2011 - 06.2011

General practice nurse role as below

Practice Nurse

Harley St Medical
03.2009 - 03.2011

Nurse run patient clinic

ACC acute assessments and ongoing care

Cervical screening tests and sexual health consultations

Travel consultations and vaccinations

ECG

Spirometry,

Cryotherapy

Assisting in minor surgery including vasectomy and scelrotherapy

Wound cares including home visits

Maintaining equipment and medical supplies

Immunisation co-ordinator and resource nurse




Nurse Immuniser - Contract Position

ASPEN MEDICAL - FOR AFP CANBERRA
02.2011 - 02.2011
  • Was seconded by Aspen Medical to immunise the new AFP recruits in Canberra.
  • I was able to ensure a high level of understanding of the AFP requirements and follow the procedures.
  • Administered all required vaccinations for the new recruits.
  • Completed all documentation thoroughly and in a timely manner

District Immunisation Facilitator for Nelson, NZ

IMAC
08.2007 - 06.2009
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance to GP practices in my area
  • Immunisation promotion to public and health professionals
  • Development and delivery of education packages within our geographical area
  • Promote neo-natal Hepatitis B and BCG vaccine uptake
  • Creating plans and reporting achievements and exceeding Immunisation targets

Practice Nurse & Immunisation Co-ordinator

Karori Medical Centre
03.2000 - 08.2007

Role as previous practice nurse role

Various Hospital Roles in NZ & UK

Selly Oak Hospital, UK, Capital Coast Health NZ
05.1995 - 10.1999

Medical & Surgical wards.

Acute Medical unit in Selly Oak Hospital - regularly in charge of this unit co-ordinating all staff and patient cares and bed management

Detox Unit in NZ

Woundcare Management Educator for Smith & Nephew

Education

Fundamentals of Cosmetic Injectables

Esteem Academy
02.2021

Bachelors - Nursing

Manawatu Polytechnic
Palmerston North, New Zealand
11.1994

Skills

  • Remain calm and professional in critical situations
  • Relate warmly to all people
  • Easily develop rapport with patients their families and staff
  • Keen ongoing learner, motivated to extend my knowledge
  • Passionate to provide exceptional focused patient care

hobbies

Love my 2 grown Son's and when they're not keeping me busy my dog is, whether its at the beach or being in the bush!

Timeline

Practice Nurse Manager

CBD 7 Day Medical Centre
06.2012 - Current

Practice Nurse

Mater Hill Family Medical Centre
06.2011 - 03.2012

Practice Nurse

Brookside Family Medical Centre
03.2011 - 06.2011

Nurse Immuniser - Contract Position

ASPEN MEDICAL - FOR AFP CANBERRA
02.2011 - 02.2011

Practice Nurse

Harley St Medical
03.2009 - 03.2011

District Immunisation Facilitator for Nelson, NZ

IMAC
08.2007 - 06.2009

Practice Nurse & Immunisation Co-ordinator

Karori Medical Centre
03.2000 - 08.2007

Various Hospital Roles in NZ & UK

Selly Oak Hospital, UK, Capital Coast Health NZ
05.1995 - 10.1999

Fundamentals of Cosmetic Injectables

Esteem Academy

Bachelors - Nursing

Manawatu Polytechnic
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