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Catherine Lusardi

Pittsburgh,PA

Summary

Determined individual possessing remarkable interpersonal and communication skills. Offers extensive knowledge of hospitality, superior customer service, staff training, and development. Service-driven and dedicated to bringing an energetic personality and enthusiastic work ethic to a new company.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Combat Medical Specialist

United States Army Reserve
04.2021 - Current
  • Participating in ongoing training programs to maintain proficiency in advanced combat lifesaving techniques and procedures.
  • Educated military personnel on various topics related to healthcare, including first aid, injury prevention, and casualty evacuation.
  • Took patient health histories and asked questions to determine cause of illness or injury.


Patient Care Technician

UPMC
07.2020 - Current
  • Assisted nurses with essential tasks, streamlining workflow and increasing efficiency in the healthcare setting.
  • Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely medical interventions when necessary.
  • Provided high-quality personal care to patients, promoting comfort and dignity during their hospital stay.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans that addressed each patient''s unique needs.
  • Recognized potential emergencies promptly, initiating appropriate action to stabilize patients until further assistance arrived.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.

Server, Host, Food-runner

Mad Mex
09.2018 - 06.2020
  • Delivered outstanding service and support from initial interaction to final departure, maintaining loyal clientele.
  • Maximized team performance by training new employees on proper food handling, guest expectations and restaurant protocols.
  • Provided outstanding customer service to every guest according to Mad Mex's guidelines.

Volunteering

Allegheny General Hospital
01.2020 - 03.2020
  • Palliative Care:

Functioned as a member of their interdisciplinary team, including physicians, nurse navigators, nurse practitioners, chaplain, and social workers.

  • Surgical Procedures Unit:

Round on visitors in the waiting room, ensure their comfort, provide information, directions, escort visitors to Recovery/PACU when appropriate to visit their loved ones, escort visitors to consult rooms.

Ø Unit Assistance: assist with set up and stocking of bedside, escorting patients to discharge area, and assisted with clerical tasks.

Sales Associate

Victoria's Secret
08.2017 - 07.2018
  • Trained all new sales employees on effective sales, service and operational strategies to maximize team performance.
  • Built and maintained effective relationships with peers and upper management to drive team success toward common sales, service and operational goals.

Host and Busser

The Old Spaghetti Factory
08.2015 - 07.2016
  • Supervised activities of dining room staff to maintain service levels and support guest needs.
  • Stayed on top of server availability and table turnover to make accurate decisions about seating locations.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Human Biology

Chatham University
Pittsburgh, PA
04.2023

Skills

  • Effective communication
  • High-energy attitude
  • HIPAA Compliance
  • Patient Observation
  • Works well under pressure
  • Patient triage

Accomplishments

  • Recognized and awarded for looking after a company of military personnel while staying in the field, providing medical care and interventions as needed.
  • Continuing to train new oncoming staff members at UPMC to ensure the best medical care to our patients.

Clubs

  • Anatomy Club
  • MEDLIFE club at Chatham University

Organizations

  • UPMC
  • United States Army Reserve

Certifications

  • Basic Life Support(BLS)
  • First aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation(CPR)
  • National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians(NREMT)
  • Currently preparing to gain my Combat Life Saver(CLS) certification in order to train and certify other military personnel.

Timeline

Combat Medical Specialist

United States Army Reserve
04.2021 - Current

Patient Care Technician

UPMC
07.2020 - Current

Volunteering

Allegheny General Hospital
01.2020 - 03.2020

Server, Host, Food-runner

Mad Mex
09.2018 - 06.2020

Sales Associate

Victoria's Secret
08.2017 - 07.2018

Host and Busser

The Old Spaghetti Factory
08.2015 - 07.2016

Bachelor of Science - Human Biology

Chatham University
Catherine Lusardi