Clinical Team
Clinical Manager
Jacinta Newport
Clinical Manager
Email: jacinta@customcarenursing.co.nz
Kia Ora, my name is Jacinta Newport and I have just joined the amazing team at Custom Care Nursing as the Clinical Nurse Lead. I am excited about my new role and the opportunity to be part of an innovative Health Care Business that is growing and thriving.
I am a Registered Nurse with a 40-year background in a variety of clinical settings in New Zealand and Australia.
I have worked extensively in Australia as a remote area nurse in Aboriginal communities and have experienced the diverse cultural elements that are part of this rewarding role.
Another highlight of my career was working in Rural NZ on the Westcoast of the South Island as a Rural Nurse Specialist. This was a very autonomous role and encompassed a mix of primary health and emergency health care as a PRIME responder. Home visits were a key part of the job.
I have also had extensive experience working in Primary Health Care settings in the Nelson and Motueka region.
My qualifications – Registered Nurse. Post graduate Diploma in Health Sciences endorsed in Primary Health.
I live in Nelson, New Zealand with my husband Steve and we have two adult children.
My interests and Hobbies are Mountain Biking, Walking, Sewing, and knitting, Gardening, spending time with family and friends.
Clinical Administrator
Lisa Gray
Clinical Administrator & Registered Nurse
Email: lisa.g@customcarenursing.co.nz
Hello, my name is Lisa, and I'm the Clinical Administrator here at Custom Care Nursing.
I have been a Registered Nurse since 1989, working in paediatrics here in Hastings Hospital and overseas in London. Primary health, practice nursing and recently gaining my foundation qualification in Anthroposophic Nursing Practice.
I love wound care, nutrition and generally helping people remain well! I have enjoyed the change in roles and learning new skills with the administration side of nursing, it’s a great team to be part of.
In my spare time I love to dance and have been a Belly Dance teacher for many years. Movement is good for the Soul, it keeps me motivated and inspired to live a healthy life.
Designated Provider
Prettyma Sanchez
Designated Provider
Email: prettyma@customcarenursing.co.nz
Hello,
I am Prettyma and am working as the Clinical Manager for CCN.
Post graduation, I have worked 4 years as an RN in A&E, Medical and Surgical in Mauritius prior to working for 6 years as a Renal RN at Waikato DHB. I was the Clinical Nurse Educator for the Community Nursing Services and Associate Charge Nurse Manager for the Renal services at Hawkes Bay DHB. I have completed my PG Dip and Master of Nursing.
I have recently joined the fabulous team at CCN, and I really appreciate that they are so flexible, and family orientated.
In my free time, I enjoy caring for my family, reading, and doing church related things.
Registered Nurse/DP
Mary-Anne Caulfield
Registered Nurse/DP
Email: mary-anne@customcarenursing.co.nz
I have been a Registered Nurse for more years than I care to count. The last 20 years have been specialising in continence, catheter, and more recently, stoma care. I have done post-grad study – Diploma in Midwifery, Certificate in Continence Management, Post-grand Diploma in nursing, as well as educating staff and community, speaking at national conferences, as well as soaking up any learning opportunity for myself.
My greatest satisfaction in nursing is having a positive outcome for the patients.
Out of work, I have two grown children and two wonderful grandsons. My interests are novice photography, revamping old furniture, and enjoying the company of family and good friends.
Registered Nurse
Kathryn Edwards
Registered Nurse
Email: kathryn@customcarenursing.co.nz
Hi I’m Kathy I have been nursing for 22 years and have done post grad education in lymphatic drainage and lymphoedema management.
I have a background in surgical, community and aged care nursing. I enjoy the challenge of wound care and the satisfaction of a wound healing well.
In my spare time I enjoy bush walking, photography, sewing and hand crafts and spending time with my family.
Registered Nurse
Sarah-Lee Leighton
Registered Nurse
Email: Sarah-Lee.Leighton@customcarenursing.co.nz
Hi there,
My name is Sarah-lee Leighton and I work as a Registered Nurse for Custom Care Nursing. My role includes a multitude of things but primarily is focused on client care. This encompasses wound care, nursing interventions/ procedures e.g., catheters and documentation. As, I work from home presently most of my role is doing assessments.
I love working for Custom Care Nursing as I feel that the company cares for me and sees the value in what I do. The managers have always been supportive and understanding as-well as willing to help me when life situations arise. I have a good relationship with my colleagues, and we are always willing to help each other. Strong relationships are built on not only the work we do but friendship.
I love my job because I can do nursing work in the client’s home. I get to build meaningful relationships with the client and their whanau as-well as make a difference in their day to day lives. I really like the complexity of the job and how I get to use all my skills. Finally, I love the heart of nursing – that we are there for the client in the good and bad times.
In my spare time, I love to write and am currently working on a piece which I hope will help with mental health in teens. I also love poetry and my faith (Christianity) is a large focus. I love gaming on the PlayStation - my favourite games are adventure/ warfare related. For exercise, I love to go for walks and swimming.
Registered Nurse
Sonya Kuiumdjian
Registered Nurse
Email: sonya@customcarenursing.co.nz
Hi I am Sonya,
I am a Registered Nurse with Custom Care Nursing and my main role is completing Individual Support Plans with new ACC clients.
I also work to support clients with nursing cares within their home. I work part time as a Registered Nurse in two other roles.
I live on a lifestyle property, so I have many animals to care for. I also enjoy working out at the gym daily.
Registered Nurse
Elizabeth McKenzie
Registered Nurse
Email: Elizabeth.McKenzie@customcarenursing.co.nz
Hello I am Elizabeth,
I am excited to work at Custom Care Nursing as I love helping to empower people to reach their optimum health.
I have been a Registered Nurse for many years here in NZ, Europe and Australia. I have a background in District Nursing, working in the community is where I like to be. My interest in health motivated me to become a qualified homeopath.
Along with visiting clients in their homes I will be completing ACC assessments and care plans.
On my days off I love being active and outside, whether it is at the ocean swimming, snow boarding or walking the dog. My spiritual health benefits hugely form my yoga practice.
Registered Nurse
Sandi McDonald
Registered Nurse
Email: sandi@customcarenursing.co.nz
I’m Sandi & I have been a Registered Nurse for 16 years, and have a Post Graduate Certificate in Paediatric & Neonatal Care. I have a paediatric & neonatal nursing background, & also have general medical nursing experience. Prior to completing my nursing degree, I worked as a nanny.
I have been working with Custom Care Nursing for 4 years, & I am really enjoying community nursing. I particularly enjoy working with our elderly clients as they have so many interesting stories to share.
In my spare time I enjoy a good movie, some Rod Stewart, & a good laugh!
Registered Nurse
Karen Jenkins
Registered Nurse
Email: karen.jenkins@customcarenursing.co.nz
Hi, my name is Karen and I do assessments and care plans for Custom Care Nursing.
I have been a Registered Nurse for over 50 years, and much of this time was spent as a rural district nurse specialising in wound care, stoma care, peritoneal dialysis treatment, palliative care and diabetes. I was part of a small team which was instrumental in getting the IV service up and running in Christchurch so patients no longer needed to be admitted to hospitals for IV treatment.
I continue to work in aged care. I also work at Nova Trust in the specialised unit for drug addiction. I am still enjoying shifts at the Hospice so my life is varied and interesting. I am supported by a wonderful husband - we have been inseparable now for 56 years and celebrated our 50th wedding anniversary in June 2022.
In my spare time I enjoy going for walks, swimming at the beach, having family dinners and BBQs.
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