Casey Nicholson
Puyallup,WA
Summary
Dedicated educator with strong foundation in curriculum development and student engagement. Proven ability to collaborate effectively within teams and adapt to evolving educational needs. Equipped with expertise in instructional strategies, classroom management, and fostering positive learning environment. Consistently focused on supporting student success.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Instructor- Pharmacy Tech Apprenticeship Program
SEIU Healthcare 1199NW Training Fund
08.2024 - Current
- Promoted a positive learning environment by establishing clear expectations and maintaining consistent classroom management techniques.
- Used Canvas LMS to develop curriculum for 17 courses, aligning with educational standards to increase student learning outcomes.
- Boosted student performance by providing individualized support and targeted feedback.
- Facilitated interactive workshops promoting critical thinking and collaboration among students.
- Assessed student performance through various evaluation methods, providing constructive feedback for improvement.
- Oversaw curriculum development and implementation in alignment with best practices.
- Demonstrate respect, kindness, and willingness to help whenever needed.
Pharmacy Technician- Medication Reconciliation
MultiCare Auburn Medical Center
06.2017 - Current
- 8 years experience in hospital pharmacy
- Engage directly with patients, family or caregivers, and rehabilitation facilities to obtain the patient's home medication regimen information.
- Use Epic Hyperspace & Care Everywhere software to search prescription fill history, after visit summaries, clinician notes, etc. to culminate up to date medication lists.
- Clearly document patient’s daily medication usage, and discrepancies, to help optimize admission treatment plans and avoid future complications.
- Identify and resolve patient medication compliance issues.
- Accurately and independently complete up to 50% more workload than department standards.
- Serve as point of reference for medication reconciliation standards of practice.
- Arranged a written training manual and trained all incoming technicians and residents.
- Trained and mentored new pharmacy technicians on operational procedures.
Pharmacy Technician- Non-Sterile Compounding
Kirk's Pharmacy and Compounding
09.2008 - 06.2017
- 9 years experience in community retail pharmacy
- Precisely calculated dosage, measured and combined ingredients to deliver scrupulous formulation on compound prescription orders.
- Consulted with insurance company representatives to complete claims processing, resolve concerns, and reconcile payments.
- Utilized QS1 and PioneerRx pharmacy management software to process prescriptions efficiently.
- Participated in community health events, representing pharmacy and providing valuable health information.
- Assisted in training new team members on standard operating procedures to ensure consistent quality of service across the entire team.
- Boosted customer loyalty by providing friendly, knowledgeable assistance on drug interactions and side effects.
Registered Yoga Teacher
Omni Yoga Studio
01.2023 - Current
- Lead and create safe, nurturing yoga classes for up to 20 students of all experience levels.
- Cultivated a sense of mindfulness within each class session by incorporating meditation practices alongside traditional poses.
- Understanding of the Eight Limbs, breathwork, meditation, and the chakras.
- Demonstrate the observances of yoga’s ethical principles, i.e., the Yamas and Niyamas.
- Maintain positive relationships with students through friendly, personalized service.
- Arrive early to set up the equipment, greet students, and answer questions.
- Substitute teach for other instructors whenever possible.
- Promote fitness classes to boost attendance by creating flyers and social media.
- Participate in community outreach to reduce stigma and advocate the benefits of yoga.
- Conducted workshops on mindfulness and holistic health practices for community outreach.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Pharmacy Sciences
Clover Park Technical School
Lakewood07-2008
Registered Yoga Teacher -
Spira Power Yoga
Issaquah, WA10-2022
Skills
- Creative and positive instruction style
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Flexible teaching methods
- Canvas LMS experience
- Curriculum development and execution
- Interactive presentation approach
- Virtual instruction experience
- Effective schedule coordination
- Collaborative teamwork
Certification
- Licensed Pharmacy Technician, WA state
- Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT), PTCB
- Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT200), Yoga Alliance
- Mindfulness Meditation Instructor, Dharma Moon
- CPR, BLS and First Aid, American Heart Association
- Bloodborne Pathogens, National CPR Foundation
Timeline
Instructor- Pharmacy Tech Apprenticeship Program
SEIU Healthcare 1199NW Training Fund
08.2024 - Current
Registered Yoga Teacher
Omni Yoga Studio
01.2023 - Current
Pharmacy Technician- Medication Reconciliation
MultiCare Auburn Medical Center
06.2017 - Current
Pharmacy Technician- Non-Sterile Compounding
Kirk's Pharmacy and Compounding
09.2008 - 06.2017
Associate of Applied Science - Pharmacy Sciences
Clover Park Technical School
Registered Yoga Teacher -
Spira Power Yoga
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