Gisborne, Gisborne, New Zealand
Bridging 20 Years of Clinical Expertise with Modern Data Systems & Intelligent Systems. I am a dual-qualified professional: a Medical Laboratory Scientist (BMLS) and a recent Bachelor of Computing Systems (BCS) graduate. My career is defined by a passion for precision—whether that’s in a diagnostic lab or within a database. After a successful 20-year career in Medical Laboratory Science, I chose to pivot into Information Technology to solve healthcare challenges from a systems level. I bring a deep "insider" understanding of LIS (Laboratory Information Systems) and HIS (Hospital Information Systems), paired with a modern technical toolkit. Technical Highlights & Projects: Data Analytics: During my internship at the local Council, I developed an automated, auto-updating Power BI report, turning complex environmental data into actionable visual insights. Intelligent Systems: I have a particular aptitude for programming (Python, BASIC) and recently trained a machine learning algorithm from end-to-end as part of my BCS focus. Problem Solving: From web design to Unity, I enjoy the logic of building systems that work. Why me? I understand the high-stakes environment of 24/7 clinical rosters and the absolute necessity for data integrity. I am now looking to apply my work ethic and "clinical-tech" hybrid skills to a role in Health Informatics, Data Analysis, or IT Systems Support where I can help bridge the gap between clinicians and technology.
Returned to full-time study. Studying at EIT. Initially obtaining Level 4 NZ Certificate in IT Essentials (June 2022). I began the path to my BCS degree in July 2022, starting with Level 5 NZ Certificate in IT, which I completed in December 2022. Completed BCS (Bachelor of Computing Systems) in July 2025. I have obtained an A average over the whole course. Now I am seeking paid work, hopefully in the IT field, I have a particular affinity for data science and coding.
Actively tasking since February 2026. - Prompt engineering - Critical evaluation of prompts and responses - Creating responses to prompts
Semi-automating monthly Water Situation Report using Power BI.
I was fortunate to become a mother, however it came during tumultuous times at the very beginning of Level 4 Covid lockdown in March 2020. I made the difficult decision to resign from my longterm career in medical laboratory science at the conclusion of my 12 months maternity leave in January 2021. My position of being a frontline worker with a newborn in a Covid pandemic, having suffered Hyperemesis Gravidarum throughout pregnancy, and working 24/7 cover 50-65 hours a week had become untenable, and the risks far outweighed the benefits. I returned to full time study (Level 4/5 IT) February 2022. As of July 2025, I have completed my BCS degree, now I am hoping to carve out new career opportunities. Something that can combine my medical background with my newfound and pre-existing IT skills. Challenge accepted.
I worked across various departments in this role. It involved full participation in a 24:7 roster, as well as being rostered into all departments during day-to-day operations. Biochemistry and Microbiology were my primary specialties. I also did bloodbanking, haematology, specimen processing, and data entry, as well as authorising and validating results to be sent to the requesting physician. I maintained a continuing professional development portfolio. After the lead biochemist left abruptly around the turn of the century, with less than two years of work experience, I took on extra quality control monitoring work of my own accord, as the lead biochemist had trained me to do. It involved entering the QC values into a computer program that analysed them and looked for trends. Then reporting back to my coworkers on my findings, so they could make adjustments as necessary. I learnt a lot about quality assurance over this time. Later I was asked by management to take on the additional responsiblities of point-of-care manager, a postition which had been newly created in response to wider use of POCT instruments throughout the hospital. This involved writing an SOP manual from scratch, signoff and training clinical staff members in the use of point-of-care instruments, also performing quality control and basic servicing and troubleshooting of these instruments.