1. 3/34 Waiwera Place
Waiwera
0994
Auckland
New Zealand
21.09.1984
edwards.rebecca16@yahoo.com
RebeccaJEdwards
Personal Statement
I consider myself to be self-motivated, organised and capable of working under
pressure. I have a clear, logical mind with a practical approach to problem solving
and a drive to see things through to completion. I enjoy working on my own
initiative or in a team. I show pride in all the work I do, I possess excellent verbal
communication skills and am able to relate to a wide range of people. All these
skills have been enhanced during all the work experiences I have gained over the
years. In short, I am reliable, trustworthy, hardworking and eager to learn.
Work & Training
Experience.
Clinical Support Rem SystemsLtd (New Zealand)
February 2015-Present.
Product responsibilities:
 Tornier, Wright Medical and Linvatec Sports
Medicine products, MTF and AAP.
 Trained in Tornier shoulder arthroplasty products
such as the Aequalis Ascend Flex convertible
shoulder system, Simpliciti shoulder system,
Aequalis Reversed II and Aequalis Reverse
Facture.
 Trained in Tornier elbow arthroplasty Latitude
and Latitude EV system.
 Trained in Tornier Salto mobile and fixed ankle
replacement, Stabilis plating system, MaxLock
Extreme, EdgeLock Calcaneal sliding osteotomy
plate, Mini MaxLock Extreme plating system,
wave plate, Forefoot set etc.
 All Wright Medical products, including extremities
and Biologics.
 Trained in Conmed Linvatec Sports Medicine,
including Rotator cuff anchors, Stabilisation
anchors, Bicep Tenodesis Anchors and Graftmax
for ACL reconstruction.
 Trained in MTF tendons and bone allograft.

2.  Trained in AAP plating and reconstruction
systems.
Key Responsibilities:
 Develop strong communication with subject
leaders such as Physicians, Charge nurses, Scrub
Nurses, CSSD staff and hospital managers.
 Provide clinical support to surgeons and scrub
nurses during theatre cases.
 Organise in service training to staff members of
various hospital groups on our medical products.
 Take the lead role in training other sales
personnel when products are added to the
portfolio.
 Continuous company meetings and training to
update and obtain in-depth knowledge on the
subject of different orthopaedic products and
developments.
 Expertly guide the user of the equipment and the
surgical teams during the use of the company’s
product, to ensure successful outcomes for
surgeons and patients.
 Build and maintain positive working relationships
with key customers.
 Trouble shooting and problem solving during and
after theatre cases.
Theatre Practitioner Trauma Orthopaedics
Northampton GeneralHospital(UK) November 2013
– December 2014
 Patient preparation for surgery; hand over from
ward Nurse as well anaesthetic monitoring.
 Ability to monitor vital signs.
 Identify and hold responsibility for all
instrumentation within the operating theatre
ensuring sterile behaviours.
 Perioperative checks; swab, instrument and
needle count.
 Within orthopaedic theatres I am able to
independently scrub for a variety of cases
including; hip and knee replacements.
 Working within trauma theatres I am
independently able to scrub for various
operations; cannulated hip screws, ORIF (Open
Reduction Internal Fixation) as well as
hemiarthroplasty.
 Regular liaising with surgeons and anaesthetists
to ensure effective and safe care given.

3.  Embedded excellent patient care and nursing
skills, developed throughout my previous
training.
 Strong and effective communication skills with
my interdisciplinary team and patients alike.
Student Adult Nurse Northampton General Hospital
(UK)
June 2009 - November 2013
 Maintenance, promotion and restoration of
patient health whilst following procedures;
within NMC guidelines.
 Following patient protocol as a student nurse;
gaining patient consent.
 Adhere to instructions of Clinical Instructor.
 Ensure knowledge of patient needs,
understanding any diagnosis given and pre-
existing medical conditions.
 Administration of fluids; input and output.
 Prepare and administer medications (under
supervision).
 Admission and discharge of patients; control of
daily car plans.
 Preparing and maintaining IV drugs, ECG
monitoring.
 Equip and prepare patients for theatre
procedures; including care plans.
 Observe general hospital hygiene rules; both
ward and patient.
 Completing care plans daily for each patient.
Trauma & Orthopaedics Theatre Support Worker
Northampton General Hospital (UK) August 2004 - June
2009
 Supported theatre staff both anaesthetics and
scrub aspects.
 Provided a high level of patient continued care,
ensuring relevant after care information is
given.
 Theatre skills developed, equipment check,
patient documentation, maintaining a serial
field, patient preparation for anaesthetic
alongside circulating in theatre.
 Scrub nurse for minor cases, carpel tunnel
releases and knee arthroscopies.

4. Education:
Health Care Assistant (Orthopaedic Ward)
Northampton General Hospital (UK) June 2004 - August
2004
 Provided high level nursing care to patients with
trauma and orthopaedic related conditions.
 Assisted patients with their daily living routines
including hygiene, nutrition and emotional
wellbeing.
 Utilised a range of skills to provide coping
strategies allowing for patient independence
alongside Health Care Assistant support.
 Development of both verbal and non-verbal
communication skills appreciating the
importance of the nurse-patient relationship.
House hold buildings and contents insurance
adviser Nationwide Building Society May 2002- June
2004.
 Advise customers on building and contents
insurance cover.
 Excellent telephone and communication skills.
 PC literate on windows.
 Utilised a range of skills in office eg: filling,
printing and organisation of own work.
December 2013 – The Open University; The Diploma
of Higher Education in Adult Nursing
 Certificate in health and social care. (2010)
 Certificate of higher education in healthcare
practice. (2011)
 SKYN277 Human Biology. (2013)
 KYN292 Refining adult nursing practice. (2013)
July 2009 – OCR Level 2 Certificate; Adult Numeracy
July 2009 – OCR Level 1 Certificate; Adult Numeracy
June 2008 - City & Guilds NVQ Level 3; Perioperative
Care (Surgical Support) in Northampton General
Hospital (UK)
October 2007 - City & Guilds NVQ Level 3;
Perioperative Care (Surgical Support) in Northampton
General Hospital
(UK).
1999-2001Campion Secondary School, Northampton

5. References:
G.C.S.E
10, G.C.S.E’s
Scott Wilson Brian Wilsher
Rem Systems Rem Systems
69 Elizabeth Knox Place 69 Elizabeth Knox
Place
Glen Innes Glen Innes
Auckland Auckland
New Zealand New Zealand
1072 1072
swilson@remsystems.co.nz
bwilsher@remsystems.co.nz