Theresa has considerable experience in ear care. Theresa worked in the Mobile Ear clinic in Northland for 7 years before taking up the role of Clinical Nurse Specialist at Whangarei Hospital, where she ran nurse led clinics for ear care for the past 15 years.
The company offers professional ear cleaning using microsuction, advice about treatment and prevention of ear conditions and referral on to further services if required. Microsuction is considered the safest way to remove ear wax and other debris within the ear canal. As part of the Ear Nurse Group they provide ongoing nurse mentorship to junior nurses and are working with a committee to formalise a training program with the Open Polytechnic of NZ for all nurses.
Otology is a specialty area of nursing requiring credentialled expertise. Theresa is an experienced Clinical Nurse Specialist. Here she runs nurse led clinics and coordinates much of the running of the Department. She has been in this role for the last 14 years and this has given broad knowledge of ENT conditions and appropriate referral pathways. Theresa's son Cameron Leslie was presented with a gold medal at the Rio Paralympics.
Also a gold at Beijin, London and Rio along with world records - so Theresa is one proud mum! She has worked closely with the ENT and Audioogy teams of Northland DHB, which has given her a wide understanding of ear conditions and associated conditions. Microsuction - Ear Wax Removal. Microsuction is when we use a microscope to visualise the ear canal and tympanic membrane and with the use of instruments, or suction, remove the wax.
This requires knowledge and expertise to be carried out safely, and should only be carried out by a suitably trained and qualified nurse or doctor. The Ear Canal is the passage that extends from your ear down to your ear drum approx 2. Ear wax is a normal secretion from glands within the ear canal, combined with skin cells, dust and debris.
