Cathy Tidwell
Dynamic professional with experience as a Registered Nurse at Intuitive Technology, excelling in clinical trial management and patient recruitment. Adept at collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient care and ensure protocol adherence. Strong communicator with a commitment to ethical research practices and improving patient outcomes through comprehensive education and support.
Work History
Co-Teacher Private School
6 Years 8 Months- Supported lead teacher with daily lesson delivery and classroom management.
- Reinforced Christian values through respectful, student-centered instruction.
- Monitored student progress and adjusted support for individual learning needs.
- Facilitated small-group activities to strengthen comprehension and participation.
Registered Nurse Research
2 Years 4 Months- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to support timely clinical intervention.
- Documented assessments, interventions, and care updates in electronic health records accurately.
- Communicated patient needs and status updates with interdisciplinary care team members clearly.
- Reinforced patient education on treatment plans, medications, and follow-up instructions.
- Followed infection control procedures and maintained clean, safe patient care environments.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Education
- Nursing
Skills
Accomplishments
While with Intuitive Robotics company was part of the first patient trail of medication intravenously injected dye, that under the surgical robot would highlight the ureter to avoid damage during a robotic hysterectomy.
In addition became a certified research nurse(CRN), which specializes in clinical trials and medical research, and data entry for Food and Drug Administration for approved research on patient trials.