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Catherine Sidders

Blackpool

Summary

With over 26yrs of nursing experience, I excel in providing compassionate and tailored healthcare to the patients. My background includes a wealth of experience from developing patient-centred care plans, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and offering emotional support to patients and their families. My ability to adapt quickly, combined with my problem-solving skills and empathetic nature, makes me well-suited for a role focused on specialised clinical care.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Clinical Nurse

Bayswood Care Group
Blackpool, Lancashire
02.2026 - Current
  • Conducted safety checks and risk assessments in resident environments, ensuring a safe living space.
  • Communicated key changes in client conditions and behaviours to supervisors, facilitating timely interventions.
  • Conducted safety checks and risk assessments in resident environments, ensuring a safe living space.
  • Built a culture of respect and empathy through understanding resident backgrounds and stories.

Clinical Inpatient Lead Nurse

Practice Plus Group
Preston, Lancashire
10.2025 - 02.2026
  • Inspected, cleaned, and dressed patient wounds for optimal healing outcomes.
  • Managed conflict resolution within team to maintain a supportive environment.
  • Followed doctors’ care and rehabilitation plans to support recovery progress.
  • Identified issues, analysed information, and proposed solutions to problems.
  • Built and maintained courteous, effective working relationships with colleagues.

Palliative Care Clinical Nurse Specialist

Heart of Kent Hospice
Aylesford, Kent
09.2020 - 10.2025
  • Performed in-depth prevention assessments, maintaining patient health and safety.
  • Provided emotional support and counselling to patients and their families, facilitating coping strategies for illness management.
  • Administered prescribed medications and treatments to patients, adhering strictly to NMC professional guidelines and safety standards.
  • Advocated for patients' rights and needs, working closely with healthcare providers to ensure comprehensive care delivery.
  • Addressed and answered questions for families regarding patient treatment, health and progress.
  • Addressed changes in patient condition with prompt responses, escalating concerns to physicians as required.
  • Provided compassionate end-of-life care to terminally ill patients, maintaining dignity and comfort.
  • Supported families and carers through the provision of emotional support and practical advice.
  • Implemented non-pharmacological interventions to enhance patient comfort and well-being.
  • Partnered with various healthcare teams to develop customised palliative care strategies.

Neighbourhood Nurse

Medway Community Healthcare
Medway, Kent
09.2019 - 09.2020

Monitored symptoms and reported condition changes promptly for timely clinical action.

  • Administered prescribed medications and treatments according to healthcare plans.
  • Inspected, cleaned, and dressed wounds to support optimum healing.
  • Documented patient care services accurately in patient and department records.
  • Communicated compassionately with empathy when delivering difficult news to families.

Community Neuro Rehabilitation Nurse

Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust
Bexley, Kent
02.2016 - 09.2019
  • Coordinated patient care in consultation with multidisciplinary team of health professionals.
  • Created detailed care plans addressing patients' physical, emotional, social, and psychological needs.
  • Applied evidence-based practices in neurorehabilitation to enhance patient outcomes.

Palliative Care Staff Nurse

Hospice In the Weald
Pembury, Kent
03.2011 - 01.2016
  • Managed the administration of oral, topical, and intravenous medications according to patient symptoms, and evaluated outcomes.
  • Administered medication to treat condition, reduce symptoms and prevent severity of illness.
  • Monitored patient pain and discomfort to assess needs for therapies or painkilling drugs.
  • Addressed and answered questions for families regarding patient treatment, health and progress. Included support with end-of-life decisions.
  • Coordinated patient care in consultation with multidisciplinary team of health professionals.
  • Organised transfer of care across various healthcare settings with patients and carers.
  • Assigned staff workload based on patient requests and priorities, maintaining smooth-running operations.

Out of Hours Nurse

Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust
Sittingbourne, Kent
06.2008 - 03.2011
  • Measured blood pressure, pulse and temperature to assess and record vital signs.
  • Administered oral, topical and intravenous medications based on patient symptomatology and treatment plans.
  • Administered medications and treatments to patients following prescribed healthcare plans.
  • Inspected, cleaned and dressed patient wounds for optimum healing.
  • Educated patients and their families on disease prevention and health maintenance practices.

Nurse in Neurosciences

Southampton General Hospital
Southampton, Hampshire
10.2000 - 06.2008
  • Monitored patient conditions closely, reporting and recording signs of deterioration for swift action.
  • Inspected, cleaned and dressed patient wounds for optimum healing.
  • Provided emotional support to patients and their families, helping them cope with illness and recovery.
  • Responded promptly to emergency situations to deliver life-saving care and stabilise patients for additional treatments.
  • Prepared patients for clinical procedures, providing reassurance and practical advice to ease concerns.
  • Coordinated patient care in consultation with multidisciplinary team of health professionals.
  • Maintained continued personal development through regular training, maximising nursing capabilities and competence.

Education

Certificate of Higher Education - Mentorship Verification NMC Requirements for Mentors

Oxleas NHS
Bexley
2018

Certificate of Higher Education - Palliative Care

Canterbury Christ Church University
Canterbury
2013

Certificate of Higher Education - Hydration in End of Life Care

Canterbury Christ Church University
Canterbury
2012

Certificate of Higher Education - Biological Sciences

Canterbury Christ Church University
Canterbury
2012

Certificate of Higher Education - Foundations of Advanced Interprofessional Practice in Health & Social Care

Canterbury Christ Church University
Canterbury
2010

Certificate of Higher Education - Acute Health Care Needs of Patients

University of Southampton
Southampton
2007

Certificate of Higher Education - Clinical Assessment & Decision Making in Critical & Acute Care

University of Southampton
Southampton
2007

Certificate of Higher Education - Neurosciences

University of Southampton
Southampton
2002

Certificate of Higher Education - Care of The Critically Ill Adult

University of Southampton
Southampton
2001

Diploma of Higher Education - General Nursing

Buckinghamshire New University
Wycombe
2000

Skills

  • Adaptability in care
  • Decision making
  • Teamwork
  • Patient assessment
  • Communication skills
  • Mentoring
  • Positive attitude

Timeline

Clinical Nurse

Bayswood Care Group
02.2026 - Current

Clinical Inpatient Lead Nurse

Practice Plus Group
10.2025 - 02.2026

Palliative Care Clinical Nurse Specialist

Heart of Kent Hospice
09.2020 - 10.2025

Neighbourhood Nurse

Medway Community Healthcare
09.2019 - 09.2020

Community Neuro Rehabilitation Nurse

Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust
02.2016 - 09.2019

Palliative Care Staff Nurse

Hospice In the Weald
03.2011 - 01.2016

Out of Hours Nurse

Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust
06.2008 - 03.2011

Nurse in Neurosciences

Southampton General Hospital
10.2000 - 06.2008

Certificate of Higher Education - Mentorship Verification NMC Requirements for Mentors

Oxleas NHS

Certificate of Higher Education - Palliative Care

Canterbury Christ Church University

Certificate of Higher Education - Hydration in End of Life Care

Canterbury Christ Church University

Certificate of Higher Education - Biological Sciences

Canterbury Christ Church University

Certificate of Higher Education - Foundations of Advanced Interprofessional Practice in Health & Social Care

Canterbury Christ Church University

Certificate of Higher Education - Acute Health Care Needs of Patients

University of Southampton

Certificate of Higher Education - Clinical Assessment & Decision Making in Critical & Acute Care

University of Southampton

Certificate of Higher Education - Neurosciences

University of Southampton

Certificate of Higher Education - Care of The Critically Ill Adult

University of Southampton

Diploma of Higher Education - General Nursing

Buckinghamshire New University
Catherine Sidders