Summary
Overview
Work history
Education
Skills
Certification
Languages
Accomplishments
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Catia Balde

South Benfleet,Essex

Summary

Compassionate, motivated, and patient-focused individual with hands-on experience across surgical, medical, A&E, and outpatient departments at Colchester Hospital. I completed Year 1 and a half of an Adult Nursing degree and hold a Certificate of Higher Education in Health Science, giving me a solid foundation in patient care, communication, and NHS values.

I am now pursuing a Public Health degree and am seeking a patient-facing role where I can support patients throughout their care journey, provide reassurance, and promote health and wellbeing. I bring strong communication skills, empathy, and confidence when working with diverse patient groups in fast-paced healthcare settings.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work history

Health care assistant

NHS Foundation Trust
Colchester, Essex
04.2025 - Current
  • Assist nursing staff in delivering high-quality patient care and support.
  • Monitor patients' vital signs and reported any significant changes promptly.
  • Provide compassionate assistance with daily living activities to enhance patient comfort.
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure effective patient care plans were followed.

Hospital Placement Student

NHS Foundation Trust
Colchester, Essex
09.2022 - 10.2025
  • Supported patients with communication, reassurance, and non-clinical care needs
  • Observed patient assessments and learned how to prioritise care
  • Helped maintain a calm and safe environment during busy shifts
  • Assisted with patient mobility, orientation, and comfort
  • Communicated with multidisciplinary teams to support patient flow
  • Gained confidence in engaging with patients of different ages and backgrounds

Education

Bachelor of Science - Public Health

University of East London
London, England
09.2025 -

GCSEs - Nursing and Midwifery

Newham College
London, England

Certificate of Higher Education - Health Studies (Adult nursing)

University of Suffolk
Ipswich
09.2021 - 10.2025

Skills

  • Patient communication and emotional support
  • Understanding of ward routines
  • Basic health promotion knowledge
  • Empathy and active listening
  • Working with vulnerable patients
  • Multidisciplinary teamwork
  • Accurate documentation
  • Time management and professionalism
  • Understanding of NHS confidentiality & safeguarding

Certification

  • Basic Life Support
  • Safeguarding Level 1/2

Languages

Portuguese
Proficient (C2)
Spanish
Intermediate

Accomplishments

Certificate Of Higher Education Of Health Studies

Timeline

Bachelor of Science - Public Health

University of East London
09.2025 -

Health care assistant

NHS Foundation Trust
04.2025 - Current

Hospital Placement Student

NHS Foundation Trust
09.2022 - 10.2025

Certificate of Higher Education - Health Studies (Adult nursing)

University of Suffolk
09.2021 - 10.2025

GCSEs - Nursing and Midwifery

Newham College
Catia Balde