Katie Fitzsimmons
7 Crozier Park, Craigavon ,Armagh
Summary
Working as a Staff Nurse comes with skills in patient assessment and care delivery. Maintaining professionalism, ensuring patient safety and effective communication with other colleague within the multi-disciplinary team.
Hardworking professional with experience in ensuring tasks are done in a timely safe manner.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff Nurse
SHSCT
Craigavon , Armagh
02.2022 - 09.2025
- Measured blood pressure, pulse and temperature to assess and record vital signs.
- Managed emergency situations with professionalism, administering immediate care and coordinating with medical teams to ensure patient safety.
- Monitored patient pain and discomfort to assess needs for therapies or painkilling drugs.
- Delivered compassionate care to patients, offering emotional support and advice to patients and their families during difficult times.
- Supervised, trained and mentored new nurses on nursing requirements and procedures.
Domiciliary Care Assistant
SHSCT
Craigavon, Armagh
01.2019 - 02.2022
- Administered medications to clients unable to self-administer.
- Completed activities of daily living for clients unable to manage personal hygiene.
- Maintained confidentiality and privacy, respecting clients' rights and personal preferences.
- Prepared healthy, nutritious meals and assisted patients with eating and drinking.
Waitress
Unch
Craigavon, Armagh
01.2015 - 01.2019
- Maintained cleanliness in dining area by clearing tables and resetting them for new customers efficiently.
- Delivered meals and beverages promptly, ensuring orders were correct and met customer satisfaction.
- Maintained hygiene and food-handling standards to ensure safety and compliance.
- Maintained extensive knowledge of food, drinks and menus to answer customer queries.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Adult Nursing
Queen's University Belfast
Belfast01-2022
NVQ Level 3 - Health and Social Care
Banbridge SRC
Craigavon01-2015
GCSEs -
St Mary's JHS
Craigavon01-2011
Skills
- Communication
- Work well under pressure
- Multi-tasking
- Punctual and reliable
- Good team working skills
Timeline
Staff Nurse
SHSCT
02.2022 - 09.2025
Domiciliary Care Assistant
SHSCT
01.2019 - 02.2022
Waitress
Unch
01.2015 - 01.2019
Bachelor of Science - Adult Nursing
Queen's University Belfast
NVQ Level 3 - Health and Social Care
Banbridge SRC
GCSEs -
St Mary's JHS