Catherine (Kate) Grimes

Myself and 2 colleagues have recently started our own business of providing a professional nurse led wedding nanny service, caring for infants and toddlers at special events and occasions.

Administration work.

Handling finances.

Safeguarding policies.

Accurate documentation.

Excellent communication.

• Actively participated in hospital-wide initiatives leading towards improved healthcare services.
• Enhanced nursing standards with regular staff training sessions.
• Maintained accurate records keeping track of patients' progress effectively.
• Provided leadership for effective team performance.
• Coordinated daily operations to ensure smooth ward functioning.
• Facilitated staff scheduling, ensuring round-the-clock patient care.
• Implemented infection control measures, maintaining high hygiene standards in the ward.
• Established a safe environment, contributing to improved patient recovery rates.
• Ensured compliance with all hospital policies and procedures, promoting a professional work environment.
• Handled emergency situations calmly, ensuring safety and well-being of patients and staff.
• Managed resources efficiently to optimise healthcare delivery.
• Improved patient care by implementing efficient ward management practices.
• Supervised clinical tasks to maintain quality patient care across shifts.
• Conducted regular meetings, fostering open communication among staff members.
• Fostered a culture of continuous improvement within the team through active encouragement and support.
• Updated patient records and inputted data into IT system to keep all information up to date.
• Kept to strict patient confidentiality policies regarding patient records and information.

Caring for a caseload of patients aged 4-18 with complex needs and intellectual difficulties prescribed anti-psychotic medications.

Implementation of a sensory clinical room and desensitization techniques to aid medical monitoring of children who find medical procedures difficult.

Supervising junior employees and delegated tasks appropriately.

Acted as a mentor for junior nurses helping them improve their practical skills.

Advocated for patients' rights to quality healthcare, fostering trust and respect in the process.

Took lead in conducting health promotion workshops raising awareness about various health conditions.

Handled complex equipment required for specific treatments improving proficiency in delivering high standard nursing care.

Assessment, diagnosis and treatment of children aged 0-16, working as an autonomous practitioner.

Prescribing appropriate medications for both inpatients and patients being discharged.

Excellent communication.

Efficient documentation.

Health promotion.

Caring and supportive.

Safeguarding procedures as required.

Guided junior nurses and student nurses as part of continuous professional development, fostered an environment conducive to learning.

Educated families on home care procedures, ensuring continuity of treatment at home.

Promoted healthy lifestyle choices to prevent onset of illness amongst paediatric patients.

Communicated effectively with parents about their child's condition, enhanced family understanding of treatment plans.