Summary
Work History
Education
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Websites
Languages
Accomplishments
Certification
Interests
Timeline
Awards
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Catherine Spears

Catherine Spears

Collingwood

Summary

Compassionate nurse with experience in IV start/maintenance, patient assessment, and medication administration. Committed to providing empathetic, therapeutic care while ensuring patient safety and comfort.

Work History

Landscaper/Gardener

Bluescape
Collingwood, ON
05.2026 - Current
  • Planting, edging, trimming, watering plants, lawn mowing, leaf blowing, etc.
  • Learning to determine health of plants/trees and potential factors of state of health
  • Managed plant selection and placement for optimal growth and visual impact.
  • Oversaw project timelines and coordinated with team members to ensure timely completion of tasks.

Volunteer: Ski Patroller

Canadian Ski Patrol
Coldwater, ON
12.2025 - 03.2026
  • Conducted hill analysis to identify, reduce and prevent injury on terrain.
  • Provided first aid and emergency response for injuries on slopes.
  • Collaborated with team members to maintain effective communication during rescues.
  • Constantly adapted skillset to meet evolving standards and procedures according to CSP guidelines.

Supervisor

JW Marriott The Rosseau Muskoka Resort & Spa
Minett, ON
05.2025 - 03.2026
  • Oversaw recreation daily operations
  • Utilized leadership abilities to manage and coordinate team of employees
  • Assisted with planning and implementing of seasonal and corporate schedules and activities
  • Utilized first-aid knowledge to be designated medical responder at hotel

Dispatcher

Trent University Security
Peterborough, ON
09.2024 - 04.2025
  • Coordinated emergency response efforts, ensuring timely communication between security personnel and local authorities.
  • Monitored surveillance systems to enhance campus safety and identify potential threats proactively.
  • Developed and implemented efficient dispatch protocols, improving response times for security incidents.
  • Trained new dispatch staff on operational procedures and use of communication equipment for effective service delivery.

Volunteer Medical Responder

Trent University Emergency First Response Team
Peterborough, ON
09.2021 - 04.2025
  • Learned and practiced new medical skills whilst giving back to school community
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.

Team Lead: TUEFRT

Trent University Emergency First Response Team
Peterborough, ON
08.2023 - 04.2024
  • Planned and implemented emergency response drills with fellow team leads, ensuring team readiness and effective execution of protocols.
  • Completed regular inventory checks and ordered all first-aid supplies.
  • Completed ordering of all uniforms for first responders
  • Coordinated training sessions for new members, enhancing skills and knowledge in emergency response procedures.
  • Developed and implemented safety protocols, improving overall team efficiency and compliance with regulations.
  • Mentored junior team members, fostering professional growth and enhancing operational effectiveness.

Event Organizer: TUEFRT 12 Hours of CPR

The James Fund
Peterborough, ON
01.2024 - 03.2024
  • Coordinated logistics for events, ensuring seamless execution and adherence to timelines.
  • Created and assigned lead roles, adding structure to leadership and planning for subsections of event preparation.
  • Led weekly team meetings to strategize event planning, fostering collaboration and efficiency among staff.
  • Actively participated in event throughout duration of day

Clinical Extern

South Muskoka Memorial Hospital
Bracebridge, ON
05.2023 - 08.2023
  • Assisted in patient care under supervision, ensuring safety and comfort during procedures.
  • Supported nursing staff with routine tasks, enhancing workflow efficiency in clinical settings.
  • Maintained accurate patient records using electronic health record systems for streamlined documentation.
  • Participated in training sessions to learn best practices in clinical protocols and patient interaction.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Trent University
Peterborough
06-2025

High School Diploma -

Rosseau Lake College
Rosseau, ON
06-2019

Skills

  • IV start/maintenance
  • Patient assessment
  • Medication administration
  • Empathetic, therapeutic patient care
  • Observation of patient baseline and deviations
  • Critical thinking

Websites

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
French
Elementary

Accomplishments

  • President's List (BScN graduation 2025)
  • Dean's List (BScN graduation 2025)

Certification

  • Canadian Ski Patrol
  • BScN Degree
  • RN Status
  • NVCI Training (needs renewal)
  • Lifeguard Pool (needs renewal)
  • EMR/EFR (needs renewal)

Interests

  • Emergency management and first response
  • Community Building and charity event organization
  • Teamwork-oriented tasks
  • Learning new medical skills
  • Ski Patrol/Snowboarding
  • Arts and creativity
  • Physical fitness/wellness
  • Outdoor adventure
  • Travelling
  • Labour-intensive work: gardening, landscaping, working in all temperatures and weather conditions

Timeline

Landscaper/Gardener

Bluescape
05.2026 - Current

Volunteer: Ski Patroller

Canadian Ski Patrol
12.2025 - 03.2026

Supervisor

JW Marriott The Rosseau Muskoka Resort & Spa
05.2025 - 03.2026

Dispatcher

Trent University Security
09.2024 - 04.2025

Event Organizer: TUEFRT 12 Hours of CPR

The James Fund
01.2024 - 03.2024

Team Lead: TUEFRT

Trent University Emergency First Response Team
08.2023 - 04.2024

Clinical Extern

South Muskoka Memorial Hospital
05.2023 - 08.2023

Volunteer Medical Responder

Trent University Emergency First Response Team
09.2021 - 04.2025

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Trent University

High School Diploma -

Rosseau Lake College

Awards

  • Spotlight Award (TUEFRT awards banquet 2024) given due to my efforts in spearheading the 12-hours of CPR event TUEFRT hosted in support of the James Fund for Neuroblastoma Research
  • Headmaster's Cup (graduation ceremony 2019) given to outstanding graduating student who embodies leadership, academic achievement, a broad array of skills and encompasses all aspects of RLC lifestyle

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