As soon as Catrine looked at my stoma and skin around it she could see that I'd got some Granulomas and I'd had a lot of leaks with our soure my skin was She treated my Granulomas straight away and gave me some new samples to try treat my skin and stop leaks. 3 months later my Granulomas have gone my skin isn't red and burning and I've had no leaks she's changed my life 100% thank you
Caitrin is a friendly nurse who makes you feel comfortable. She listens well to my queries and helps with good advice. I have rung her when I have had a problem and she always has the time to talk.. Although she no longer visits I know that her and her team are there if I need any support. I wish her well for the future.
Caitrin came to see me when I was in a distressed state following Stoma surgery. She was calm, understanding, reassuring and very friendly. She explained everything to me and did not fuss. After a demonstration, products were left for me to try, which were really good. When she returned the following week, she suggested another product, a 2 piece. I feel as though I've won the lottery and got my life back with this. She listens and sometimes, this is just what you want. I was so relaxed in her presence. Thank you Caitrin, you have no idea how much you have helped me following a very traumatic time. I know that you and your team colleagues are there if ever I need them.
Caitrin is a good listener, she shows empathy and is professional yet friendly.
She is knowledgeable about stoma care & products.
Even though I’d had 2 stomas for nearly 30 years she checked that I was using products in a correct manner (without being overbearing) and introduced me to new products that care for skin.
She ordered me samples of new pouches and gave me confidence I could manage my new stoma and visited to check everything was ok
She offered a 3rd visit which I refused as I felt confident but was really pleased when she emphasised I could still contact her for advice & she checked I’d her number/email
Thank you Caitrin
Caitrin was very supportive after my urostomy. She sorted out my supplies with no fuss, and was always on hand with help and advice. Would thoroughly recommend.
Specialises in
- Stoma Care
Profile
I am a Hollister Stoma Care Specialist Nurse. I qualified as a Registered Nurse in 2016 in West London and spent 2 ½ years working on an acute Colorectal surgical ward within the NHS in Slough before starting in stoma care with Hollister in 2019. I helped cover both acute and community sectors in East Berkshire. In December 2021, I relocated to work in partnership with the Fittleworth (now JDS) team in the South Yorkshire and North Derbyshire area.
Resources
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