Catarina Correia
Southsea,Portsmouth
Summary
A highly ambitious and proactive Registered Nurse with extensive experience in Emergency and Critical Care settings. Trilingual in English, Portuguese, and Spanish, offering a distinct advantage in communicating with international medical teams and patients. Proven ability to assess patient stability in high-pressure environments, liaise with multi-disciplinary teams, and produce accurate clinical reports. Passionate about delivering high-standard care while utilizing strong organizational and time management skills to ensure efficient patient outcomes
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work history
Nurse in Charge (band 6) in Children's ED
Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Trust
05.2024 - Current
- Lead and coordinate the department shift, acting as the primary point of contact for the multi-disciplinary team and external agencies.
- Oversee patient flow and conduct rapid clinical assessments to determine stability and care pathways.
- Liaise continuously with doctors, specialty teams, and bed managers to ensure timely admission or discharge.
- Manage complex communication with families and clients, providing clear updates and consulting on care plans in a timely manner.
- Responsible for high-level documentation, incident reporting, and ensuring strict adherence to nursing standards and protocols.
Registerd Nurse in Children's AE
Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Trust
08.2023 - 05.2024
- Delivered acute care to pediatric patients, prioritizing interventions based on clinical needs.
- Performed ongoing observations and physical examinations to detect changes in patient condition.
- Collaborated with the medical team to stabilize patients for transport or admission.
Registered Nurse in Critical Care Department
Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Trust
04.2020 - 09.2022
- Monitored critical patients for changes in status, such as shock or sepsis, and instituted appropriate interventions.
- Managed patients on invasive ventilation (ETT/Tracheostomy) ensuring compliance and troubleshooting issues.
- Responded to life-saving situations using nursing standards and protocols for treatment.
- Maintained meticulous records of patient fluid intake, output, and response to therapeutic interventions.
- Honed skills in assessing sedation requirements and pain levels to ensure patient stability.
Registered Nurse in Children's Emergency Departmen
Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Trust
01.2020 - 03.2020
Registered Nurse in Emergency Department
Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Trust
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Coordinated with other departments smoothly for comprehensive care delivery service.
- Upheld stringent hygiene standards, prevented cross contamination of diseases.
- Adhered strictly to hospital policies and protocols; upheld highest standards of professionalism in nursing practice.
- Responded swiftly during emergencies for rapid intervention.
Assistant Practitioner in A&E Department
Weston General Hospital
12.2017 - 12.2018
- Assistant Practitioner in A&E Department while waiting registration in Nurse and Midwifery Council
Education
Nursing Degree -
Escola Superior de Enfermagem S. João de Deus de Évora
09/2013 - 06/2017
Skills
- International Communication: Fluent in Portuguese, English, and Spanish, enabling effective liaison with hospitals and staff across the world
- Clinical Assessment: extensive experience in A&E and ICU effectively assessing patient fitness for discharge, transfer, or transport
- Coordination & Liaison: Strong background in Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) communication and coordinating patient flow
- Documentation: Proficient in report writing, documenting ongoing assessments, and laboratory/test results
- Core Skills: Time management , Problem-solving , and Interpersonal communication
LANGUAGES
Portuguese
Native
English
Advanced
Spanish
Advanced
Affiliations
- Travel
Timeline
Nurse in Charge (band 6) in Children's ED
Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Trust
05.2024 - Current
Registerd Nurse in Children's AE
Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Trust
08.2023 - 05.2024
Registered Nurse in Critical Care Department
Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Trust
04.2020 - 09.2022
Registered Nurse in Children's Emergency Departmen
Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Trust
01.2020 - 03.2020
Registered Nurse in Emergency Department
Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Trust
01.2019 - 01.2020
Assistant Practitioner in A&E Department
Weston General Hospital
12.2017 - 12.2018
Nursing Degree -
Escola Superior de Enfermagem S. João de Deus de Évora
09/2013 - 06/2017