
Judy began her nursing career training at Nelson Hospital in 1970. From there she shifted to Wellington and worked at Naenae Medical Centre for three years. Missing the hospital environment, Judy worked at Hutt Hospital for 20 years in various departments – Gynaecological, Surgical, Intensive Care and Orthopaedics.
In 1996 Judy was offered a position at Boulcott Hospital and was given the opportunity to set up and manage the Endoscopy Unit. Not having sufficient knowledge and skills in this area she completed and passed a course in Endoscopy including a research assignment.