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Education
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Cassandra Bonilla

Springfield,IL

Summary

Compassionate Nurse Extern with proven productivity and efficient task completion at HSHS St. John's. Expertise in patient care management, emergency response, and infection control. Strong communication and teamwork skills contribute to optimal patient outcomes and effective healthcare collaboration.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Nurse Extern 1 Ministry Float

HSHS St. John's
Springfield, IL
05.2023 - Current
  • Float to units across a ministry performing and assisting with patient care utilizing the nursing process under the supervision of a registered nurse.
  • Provides care for patients of all ages according to the standards of care specific to the individual's needs.
  • Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens for testing.
  • Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
  • Participated in patient education on health maintenance and disease prevention.
  • Assisted with wound care procedures under the guidance of RN.
  • Monitored and recorded vital signs, including blood pressure and temperature.
  • Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, toileting and ambulation.

Fleet Maintenance Technical Manager

U.S. Navy
Virginia Beach, VA
12.2019 - 06.2022
  • Managed business positioning, restructuring efforts, and business operations for continuous business development
  • Supervised 15 team members in order to complete scheduled and unscheduled requests and deadlines contributing to accident free evolutions
  • Directed 5 departmental audits with 'on track' results and recommend corrective actions for improved outcomes
  • Maintained production efforts and relationships with 17 sites to ensure availability of assets at all times
  • Recognized for maintaining 100 percent asset availability to NAS Oceana Flight Operations with zero mishaps and damage to equipment
  • Providing customer support in the issuance and receipt of DoD Assets to include high value systems
  • Scheduled and unscheduled maintenance of Aircraft Gun Systems and associated equipment such as, mechanical, electrical and hydraulic repair of systems to be used in flight operations of naval F/A-18 aircraft
  • Ordering of parts through naval supply system, installation and testing of mechanical components as well as testing of electrical components
  • Hydraulic systems such as drive units powering gun systems and loading systems
  • Subordinates worked hand in hand with tenant commands in the customer service aspect and ensure 100% availability of Ready for Issue inventory

Safety Manager

Enterprise Safety Applications Management System
Joint Base Pearl Harbor Hickam, HI
08.2017 - 12.2019
  • Coordinated safety plans for 29 projects for Joint Base with an overall estimated construction value of $1.5 million
  • Trained 11 Project Safety Representatives
  • Conducted ergonomics training for 60 heavy equipment operators
  • Organized area-specific driver and environmental awareness training for 67 personnel
  • Managed the Joint Base Pearl Harbor Hickam Safety budget worth over $3.1 million, processed over 556 requisitions and reduced excess costs by an estimated 40%
  • Administered 128k in GCPC OPTAR and processed 105 open purchase orders from 25 individual lines of accounting while providing impeccable customer service and contributing to the material and mobilization readiness of 9,683 service members and civilians
  • Tracked the regional GSA vehicle fuel consumption program resulted in the decrease of unauthorized fuel use by 100%; oversaw 30 messing contract and DPAS assets with a combined total of $8.5M while maintaining the Navy's material readiness posture

Team Leader

US Navy
Kaneohe, HI
06.2016 - 08.2017
  • Led ordnance operations and managed customer demands on schedule to enhance customer base and end users’ experience
  • Collaborated and trained team members to maximize organizational growth and success
  • Evaluated ammunition storage areas with keen focus on determining defects and damages and initiating corrective actions for improvements

Maintenance Technician

US Navy
Coronado, CA
12.2013 - 05.2016
  • Supported in troubleshooting HS-60S weapon system failures and repairing in accordance with technical manuals to improve working capabilities
  • Utilized extensive knowledge and tool procedures while also maintain a safe and proper evolution of maintenance
  • Optimized efficiency and reduced repairing costs, while recording man hours and materials

Ordnance Technician

US Navy
Coronado, CA
09.2012 - 12.2013
  • Performed multiple day-to-day tasks, including storing ordnance according to compatibility groups, assembling/disassembling conventional ordnance, and inspecting and testing ordnance components to ensure validity, quality, and working efficiency
  • Organized and maintained ammunition storage area cleanliness to make more space available for storage

Ordnance Technician

US Navy
Bremerton, WA
12.2010 - 09.2012
  • Performed multiple day-to-day tasks, including storing ordnance according to compatibility groups, assembling/disassembling conventional ordnance, and inspecting and testing ordnance components to ensure validity, quality, and working efficiency
  • Organized and maintained ammunition storage area cleanliness to make more space available for storage

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

St. John's College of Nursing
Springfield, IL
12-2025

Master’s of Science - Healthcare Administration

American Public University
Charlestown, WV
01.2023

Bachelor of Arts - Education

American Public University
Charlestown, WV
02-2021

Associates of Arts - Education

American Public University
Charlestown, WV
02-2019

Skills

  • Health education
  • Certified in CPR/AED
  • Blood draw and sample collection
  • Electronic charting
  • Strong clinical judgment
  • Nursing performance assessment
  • Excellent communication
  • Initial trauma life support (ITLS)
  • Analytical thinking
  • Patient education
  • Medication and IV administration
  • Task prioritization
  • Teamwork
  • Safety protocols
  • Medical procedure assistance
  • Intake and discharge

Certification

  • CPR/BLS
  • Court Appointed Special Advocate, Chesapeake Juvenile Court District, Chesapeake, VA
  • Naval Aviation Ordnance Certification, NEC 8389 - MH-60S Systems Organizational Career Maintenance Technician, NEC 8319 - P-3 Systems Organizational Maintenance Technician, MH-60S CWL, H-60 CONN REP O, U.S. Navy
  • Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt, NAE

Awards

  • Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal
  • Active DoD Secret Clearance EXP 01/30/31

Accomplishments

  • 2024 HSHS Partner in Nursing Award

References

  • Hosea Pratt, ER RN, Burlington, IA, hoseapratt@hotmail.com, (217) 316-3856
  • Sami Bourland, ER RN, Springfield, IL, sambland1@yahoo.com, (217) 691-0833
  • Eryn Lipcamp, IMC RN, Springfield, IL, erynlipcaman@gmail.com (217) 303-6940
  • Krista Snyder, Aviation Ordnanceman Second Class NMCLANT Unit, Norfolk, VA, KHMSNYDER123@GMAIL.COM, (573) 551-2779

Timeline

Nurse Extern 1 Ministry Float

HSHS St. John's
05.2023 - Current

Fleet Maintenance Technical Manager

U.S. Navy
12.2019 - 06.2022

Safety Manager

Enterprise Safety Applications Management System
08.2017 - 12.2019

Team Leader

US Navy
06.2016 - 08.2017

Maintenance Technician

US Navy
12.2013 - 05.2016

Ordnance Technician

US Navy
09.2012 - 12.2013

Ordnance Technician

US Navy
12.2010 - 09.2012

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

St. John's College of Nursing

Master’s of Science - Healthcare Administration

American Public University

Bachelor of Arts - Education

American Public University

Associates of Arts - Education

American Public University

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