Clinical Team
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
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
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.
Registered Nurse
Michaela Wensley
Registered Nurse
Email: Michaela.Wensley@customcarenursing.co.nz
Hi, my name is Michaela. I am a Registered Nurse, living in Eketahuna with my husband on a lifestyle block and mother to 3 lively girls.
My nursing career so far has been mainly Hospital based, with a wide range of experience in the 14 years since I sat my final exams. Working in the community means I can have a better work/life balance and work in a way I hold in high value. I am honoured to be welcomed into people's homes to make a difference in their lives, based on their goals and beliefs.
In my spare time I ride my horses as well as volunteer as Co-chair for Mast Cell NZ, an organisation that works within the Rare Disease Community. This year my work focus is to settle into my new role and to improve each assessment I complete. My home focus is to be able to make the most of my weekends with my family... and plant more trees to combat the windy weather!
Registered Nurse
Mandeep Kaur
Registered Nurse
Email: Mandeep.Kaur@customcarenursing.co.nz
Hi, I am Mandeep, Registered Nurse with Custom Care Nursing. I have a background in Aged Care working as a Unit Coordinator and Registered Nurse for over 6 years. I have done post-graduation in Health Care and Services Management. I love helping to encourage people to reach their optimum state of health.
I am enjoying working with Custom Care Nursing, it’s a great team to be part of. I am very keen towards learning new skills.
In my spare time, I enjoy caring for my family, passion for cooking and enjoy going for walks and travelling.
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