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Kate Purcell

Athy,Kildare

Summary

I am a compassionate and dedicated Registered Nurse with a strong foundation in patient care, developed through early experience as a Healthcare Assistant from the age of nineteen. Throughout my nursing studies I had various placements in all aspects of healthcare from acute to non-acute. I offer strong interpersonal skills and an proactive approach in high-pressure situations. I am an enthusiastic nurse, delivering high quality care for patients while working very well amongst a team. Outside of work, I enjoy maintaining an active lifestyle, which supports my physical and mental wellbeing and contributes to my resilience and focus in clinical settings.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Registered Staff Nurse

NHS Forth Valley
Stirling Road, Larbert, Scotland
10.2024 - 10.2025
  • Provided holistic, person-centered care to elderly patients with complex orthopedic conditions (e.g. fractures, joint replacements) and co-morbidities such as dementia or delirium.
  • Facilitated therapeutic communication with patients to understand their needs better.
  • Responded promptly to changes in patients’ conditions, escalating concerns and using clinical judgment to prevent deterioration.
  • Actively engaged and supported families and caregivers, providing regular updates, emotional support, and education regarding care plans, discharge needs, and long-term recovery
  • Full-filled the role of being a academic mentor to nursing students on placements.
  • Contributed to quality improvement initiatives, audits, and evidence-based practice developments within the ward.

Auxiliary Nurse

NHS Forth Valley
Stirling , Stirlingshire
11.2021 - 09.2024
  • Delivered compassionate, hands-on care to patients across orthopedic, geriatric, surgical, and medical wards, adapting quickly to varied care environments and patient needs
  • Promoted recovery with efficient wound care and dressing changes.
  • Assisted in feeding patients with difficulty swallowing or eating independently; ensured proper nutrition intake.
  • Assisted in daily living activities, promoting independent living.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of Stirling
Stirling, Scotland
09.2020 - 06.2024

Skills

Clinical Skills- Venepuncture and Cannulation, Urinary Catheterisation, ECG Recording, Vital Sign Monitoring, Medication Administration, Pressure Area Care and Wound Management

Professional and interpersonal skills- Patient and Family Education, Multidisciplinary Collaboration, Accurate Documentation, Infection Control Compliance, Time Management

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Registered Staff Nurse

NHS Forth Valley
10.2024 - 10.2025

Auxiliary Nurse

NHS Forth Valley
11.2021 - 09.2024

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of Stirling
09.2020 - 06.2024

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