Catherine Tidmarsh

• Utilised critical thinking skills to prioritise nursing interventions based on patient acuity levels and individual needs.
• Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
• Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
• Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed individual physical, and emotional needs.
• Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
• Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
• Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
• Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
• Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.
• Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
• Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
• Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
• Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
• Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
• Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
• Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviours to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
• Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
• Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
• Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
• Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.

Prior to studying a Bachelor of Nursing, along with raising our family, my husband and I are self employed. We own an engineering company here in Matamata, along with commercial property. My role is to manage the commercial aspect of the company. My responsibilities include completing monthly and annual accounts. Ensuring building fire and safety, building warrant of fitness, insurances, creditors and debtors are completed and up to date. Negotiate new tenant leases and rent reviews. Navigating and issues or needs the tenants may have.

• Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
• Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
• Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.

While in my last year of studying a Bachelor of Nursing, between semesters, I was employed as a Medical Care Assistant. My responsibilities in this role included, daily Cold Chain recording for the medical refrigerators, quality control testing of the i-STAT blood analyser. Assess and triage walk-in patients, wound care and changing of patient dressings. Set up an assist the doctor for minor surgery. Preform ECG's, patient observations, urinalysis and blood glucose testing. record patient notes. Daily sterilising of medical instruments using the Autoclave.