Kate Trimble

Dedicated Registered Nurse skilled in providing exceptional care to patients within acute high-volume settings. Demonstrating professional development and clinical skills utilising nursing process to assess, implement and evaluate patient care in collaborative, shared leadership environment. I strive to practice kindness and empathy, whilst ensuring patients have a positive interaction with the healthcare system and receive optimal care. The clinical placements completed throughout my study have enabled me to thrive in a variety of work environments, enhancing my clinical skills and work ethic. I practice nursing with a holistic and patient-centred focus, valuing a patients beliefs and working in partnership with them. I look forward to developing these skills and expanding my nursing knowledge, whilst working in an environment that is dedicated to providing effective healthcare for individuals, families and communities.

• Timaru Public Hospital, Surgical Ward SCDHB, 10 weeks, 03/01/22, 05/01/22, Pre and post-operative care, Managing patient allocations, Symptom management, Patient education, Medication administration
• District Nursing, Ashburton CDHB, 6 weeks, 10/01/21, 11/01/21, Holistic health assessments, Health promotion education and advice, Wound assessment and care, Palliative care, Catheter cares
• Burwood Hospital, Older person Rehab CDHB, 8 weeks, 09/01/20, 11/01/20, Wound assessment care + learning of dressings, Managing full patient load, Working alongside and communicating with a multi-disciplinary team, Consolidation of previously learnt clinical skills, Medication administration
• Princess Margaret Hospital, Seager Ward CDHB, 6 weeks, 05/01/20, 06/01/20, Mental health disorders and presentations, Conflict minimisation, Mental-state examinations and risk assessments, Interpersonal communication and development of rapport, Psychotropic medication use + administration
• Addington Gardens Retirement Home CDHB, 4 weeks, 09/01/19, 10/01/19, Palliative cares, Assessment and implementation of care plans, Establish therapeutic relationships, Communication skills

• Shelley Holmes, Timaru Public Hospital Surgical Ward
• Abby Chamberlain, CNC, Timaru Public Hospital Surgical Ward

• Sport has always been an important aspect of my life and has allowed me to challenge myself both mentally and physically. Throughout school I participated in touch, rugby, trapshooting, tennis, netball and basketball. During this I was able to captain the Touch Rugby team and XV Rugby team to success whilst also competing in trapshooting, gaining a national title. This enabled me to learn important skills such as commitment, discipline, perseverance, organisation and working in a team environment.
• Since becoming Registered I have continued playing competitive Netball and Touch Rugby which are both a real passion of mine and reflect many qualities and skills that my job has.
• I appreciate and value the time spent with family and friends. Often going to the lakes in summer for weekends. I enjoy helping out in the community, often helping the local High School with sport coaching.