Catriona Mhor
Crosshill,Fife
Summary
Healthcare professional with expertise in critical care nursing and emergency procedures. Proven ability to exercise clinical judgment and make decisions under pressure, ensuring patient safety and quality care. Strong skills in patient advocacy and empathetic communication, committed to evidence-based practices. Experienced in collaborating within multidisciplinary teams, enhancing teamwork through intercultural competence and emotional resilience.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Staff nurse band 5, critical care
NHS Fife
Kirkcaldy, Fife
09.2021 - Current
- Provided exceptional patient care in critical care environments to facilitate optimal recovery outcomes.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement comprehensive patient care plans.
- Assisted in the management of complex medical equipment and technology to support patient treatment.
- Maintained accurate patient records and documentation to uphold compliance with healthcare regulations.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives to enhance care delivery and patient safety practices.
- Mentored junior staff and nursing students to foster professional development and skill enhancement.
- Oversaw safe transportation of critically ill patients between wards, departments and other hospitals.
- Improved patient comfort by administering medication and performing routine checks.
- Delivered compassionate palliative care, easing end-of-life transition.
- Advocated for patients' rights and confidentiality whilst maintaining professional boundaries and ethics at all times.
- Collaborated effectively with multidisciplinary team to ensure comprehensive patient care.
- Utilised advanced medical equipment for continuous monitoring of vital signs, promoting swift detection of changes in condition.
- Dealt promptly with emergencies, potentially saving lives in critical situations.
- Assured high standards of hygiene, cleanliness within the ward for infection control.
- Liaised efficiently with other healthcare professionals regarding treatment plans; improved overall team communication.
- Offered emotional support to patients' families, fostering a supportive environment during difficult times.
- Engaged in professional development initiatives, remaining informed on latest trends in critical care nursing.
- Conducted thorough handovers at shift change, ensuring seamless continuity of quality care service provision.
- Led by example in delivering high-quality nursing care according to trust standards.
- Evaluated patients' physical, psychological and social issues to identify appropriate nursing interventions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Dundee
Dundee 09.2018 - 09.2021
Certificate of Higher Education - Childcare and Development
University of the Highlands and Islands
Caithness 08.2017 - 08.2018
Higher - Care
University of the Highlands and Islands
Caithness 08.2017 - 08.2018
Higher - Psychology
University of the Highlands and Islands
Caithness 08.2017 - 08.2018
SVQ Level 5 - Child, Health and Social Care
University of the Highlands and Islands
Caithness 08.2016 - 06.2017
Intermediate Level 2 - Numeracy
University of the Highlands and Islands
Caithness 08.2017 - 08.2018
Higher - English
Wick High School
Wick, Highland 08.2015 - 08.2016
National 5 - Chemistry
Wick High School
Wick, Highland 08.2015 - 08.2016
Skills
- Emotional awareness
- Specialised equipment usage
- Clinical judgment
- Intercultural competence
- Resuscitation techniques
- Patient confidentiality adherence
- Multidisciplinary teamwork
- Emergency care procedures
- Empathetic communication
- Emotional resilience
- Collaborative teamwork
- Patient advocacy
- Medical recordkeeping
- Evidence-Based Practice
- Critical care nursing
- Time efficiency
- Decision making under pressure
- Communication skills
- Resourcefulness
- Written and verbal communication
- Proactive approach
Affiliations
- Reading
- Puzzles
- Swimming
Accomplishments
- Bronze Duke of Edinburgh award.
- Bronze, silver and gold Young Scot volunteering awards.
Languages
English
Native
British Sign Language
Elementary
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Staff nurse band 5, critical care
NHS Fife
09.2021 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Dundee
09.2018 - 09.2021
Certificate of Higher Education - Childcare and Development
University of the Highlands and Islands
08.2017 - 08.2018
Higher - Care
University of the Highlands and Islands
08.2017 - 08.2018
Higher - Psychology
University of the Highlands and Islands
08.2017 - 08.2018
Intermediate Level 2 - Numeracy
University of the Highlands and Islands
08.2017 - 08.2018
SVQ Level 5 - Child, Health and Social Care
University of the Highlands and Islands
08.2016 - 06.2017
Higher - English
Wick High School
08.2015 - 08.2016
National 5 - Chemistry
Wick High School
08.2015 - 08.2016
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