1. Curriculum Vitae
Susan Palmer
Address: PO Box 15466
Dinsdale, Hamilton
Home Phone: 07 846 3399
Mobile: 027 294 1474
e-mail: susan_palmer@hotmail.com
My Philosophy of Nursing
Nurses carry the baton of care, communication, compassion and commitment.
The platform for my nursing is caring. I believe that nursing has derived from caring
for another humans needs in their emotional or physical being.
I am always privileged to be part of someone's life, and I know that when that
someone reflects on their healthcare experience which I am part of. I hope their
memory is, they were cared for.
The privilege extends to knowing the person for more than their illness. For when I
look at my patient I see a person, but when I communicate with my patient I discover.
Communication allows for providing the best planned care. But communication
needs to be on going to allow for changes. It needs to be fluid to allow for critical
thinking.
Compassion for another human being I believe comes from seeing beyond and
having the ability to put others first.
Nursing is a profession of commitment. When I say; ‘I am a nurse.’ I am saying that I
am dedicated to my patients, their family and my peers.

2. Nursing brings vast responsibility, so the baton I carry and is entrusted with by my
peers is a commitment, communicating that I intend to do well by all.
Personal Statement & Transferable Skills
My passion and dedication to healthcare in our community is shown
throughout the Bachelor of Nursing degree and work experience within the
health industry. The platform for my nursing is caring, as I believe that
nursing has derived from caring for another humans needs in their emotional
or physical being. Having a professional background in sales, I have enjoyed
rewarding times working alongside in partnership with customers. My
transition to the healthcare industry has developed from commitment and a
genuine compassion and care for people and a strong interest in health
science.
Now I am eager to learn what it is to be a registered nurse and exceed in this
professional realm.
With this I bring with me:
 an ability to work within a culturally safe manner while promoting quality of life
 the ability to form a partnership with people and build therapeutic relationships
 I make myself accountable for my decisions
 good clinical judgement and critical thinking skills
 a sound base of nursing knowledge
 the ability to work collaboratively alongside my peers as a team
 a good sense of responsibility and respect
 excellent time management and organisational skills to achieve desired outcomes
 a very personable character
 superb communication delivery including verbal and computer literacy
Clinical Placement History
 Integrated Practice in Oncology and Haematology ward – 10 weeks
 Primary Healthcare in ENT outpatients and Plastics and Dermatology – 4 weeks
 Primary Healthcare Mental Health in Puna Maatai – Acute Admission ward – 4 weeks
 MedSurg in Orthopaedics ward – 8 weeks
 Community Mental Health in Hauora Waikato – 4 weeks

3.  Long term Healthcare in Resthome Hospital unit – 4 weeks
Education & Certificates
2015 Bachelor of Nursing – Wintec
New Zealand Registered Nurse 188669
2014 First Aid - Units 6400, 6401, 6402
2014 ‘ABC Smoking Cessation in Practice’
e-learning module
2014 Electroconvulsive Therapy Education
2012 Foundation in Health and Science.
2007 Extramural study with Massey University.
Graduate Diploma in Property Management.
127.242 Applied Valuation - Pass
1996 – 1998 Manawatu Polytechnic.
Certificate in Tourism.
NZIM Marketing Certificate.
Diploma in Travel Consultancy.
Japanese Language and Culture Study.
Voluntary Work
• Abuse & Rape Crisis Support – Manawatu
• Woman’s Health Collective – Palmerston North
• Arohanui Hospice – Palmerston North
Interests
When I am not working I enjoy keeping fit by walking my dog every day. Prior
to study I frequently participated in outdoor adventure such as hiking the
Heaphy Track, cycling the Rail Trail and kayaking the Golden Bays.

4. I now look forward to many more adventures and travel.
Work History
November 2012 – 2014 Hilda Ross Retirement Village
Ryman Healthcare, Hamilton
Caregiver
Part time whilst studying
• Caregiver for residents in the hospital unit and also the dementia unit.
• Delivered compassionate, patient centred care to the people in these units.
• Providing and assisting with activities of daily living including personal cares.
• Responsible to provide a high level of care, have awareness and be sensitive
of the residents needs.
April 2012 Princess Alexandra Retirement
Village
Ryman Healthcare, Hawkes Bay
Caregiver
Part time whilst studying
• Caregiver for residents in hospital unit providing compassionate and patient
centred care.
• Providing and assisting with activities of daily living including personal cares.
• Responsible to show a high level of care, have awareness and be sensitive of
the residents needs.
July 2011 – 2012 Hawkes Bay Hospital
Hospital Orderly
Permanent Part time
• Responsible for transferring patients and medical supplies with care, in a
timely manner and high level of efficiency.
• Communicate effectively with people on all levels and with compassion.
• Requires a good level of fitness and strength.
May 2011 – July 2011 Palmerston North Hospital
Hospital Orderly
Permanent Part time
(Shifted to Hawkes Bay)
• Responsible for transferring patients and medical supplies with care, in a
timely manner and high level of efficiency.
• Communicate effectively with people on all levels and with compassion.
• Requires a good level of fitness and strength.

5. February 2010 – May 2011(Redundancy) Carpet Mill
Regional Sales Consultant
February 2009 – February 2010 Bartercard New Zealand
(Shifted to Palmerston North) Trade Broker
March 2008 – 19th
August 2008 Curtain Makers NZ Ltd
(Redundancy) Commercial & Residential Sales &
Account Management.
January 2007 – March 2008 Select Homes Ltd, Hamilton
Sales Manager
September 2005 – November 2006 Kitchen Studio,
Hamilton
Sales/Design Consultant
.
June 2003 – September 2005 Aspect Homes Waikato Ltd
Sales/ Project Manager
.

6. February 2010 – May 2011(Redundancy) Carpet Mill
Regional Sales Consultant
February 2009 – February 2010 Bartercard New Zealand
(Shifted to Palmerston North) Trade Broker
March 2008 – 19th
August 2008 Curtain Makers NZ Ltd
(Redundancy) Commercial & Residential Sales &
Account Management.
January 2007 – March 2008 Select Homes Ltd, Hamilton
Sales Manager
September 2005 – November 2006 Kitchen Studio,
Hamilton
Sales/Design Consultant
.
June 2003 – September 2005 Aspect Homes Waikato Ltd
Sales/ Project Manager
.