Cathy A Saunders
Springfield,OH
Summary
Accomplished Nurse with a track record of compassionate care and clinical judgment, honed across roles from Substitute School Nurse to Nurse Practice Performance Consultant at United Health Care. Excelled in medical record-keeping and patient education, significantly enhancing health outcomes. Demonstrates professionalism and ethics, leveraging critical thinking for preventive health strategies.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Substitute School Nurse
Northeastern Local School District
Springfield, OH
04.2022 - Current
- Provided compassionate care to ill or injured students, coordinating with parents as needed for timely pickup or further medical attention.
- Maintained accurate and confidential student health records, ensuring compliance with state regulations and school policies.
- Collaborated with teachers and staff to ensure a safe and healthy learning environment for all students.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
Substitute School Nurse
Springfield-Clark Career Technology Center
Springfield, OH
02.2024 - 04.2024
- Provided compassionate care to ill or injured students, coordinating with parents as needed for timely pickup or further medical attention.
- Evaluated student histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Performed triage on incoming students and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep student charts updated.
- Equipped students with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
Nurse Liaison
United Health Care
Columbus, OH
01.2020 - 04.2022
- Educated UHC members on disease management, self-care techniques, and wellness strategies to improve long-term health outcomes.
- Met with UHC members to discuss and distribute information on health plan benefits and resources.
- Assisted UHC members with coordination of outside resources, appointments, etc.
- Protected confidentiality of information related to UHC member care activities and EMS operations.
Clinical Instructor
Clark State Community College
Springfield, OH
03.2009 - 04.2021
- Fostered a culture of safety within the learning environment by emphasizing proper use of equipment, infection control measures, and patient privacy guidelines.
- Provided immediate and constructive feedback to students individually and as group.
- Supervised students during clinical rotations, providing immediate feedback on their performance and suggesting areas for improvement when necessary.
- Maintained a supportive learning environment, addressing individual student needs and concerns throughout the course.
- Evaluated student progress through written exams, skill demonstrations, and clinical rotations, ensuring they met program requirements.
- Provided nursing skill demonstrations for medication administration, dressing changes and clinical logs.
- Enhanced patient care by providing clinical instruction for nursing students in various healthcare settings.
- Enhanced student understanding of the nursing profession by sharing personal experiences, insights, and challenges faced within various healthcare settings.
- Increased student confidence by offering one-on-one tutoring sessions for those struggling with specific concepts or skills.
Nurse Practice Performance Consultant
United Health Care
Ohio
08.2014 - 01.2020
- Collaborated with medical practices, physicians, and health care team ensuring appropriate screening and medical care for Medicare Advantage members.
Nurse Liaison
United Health Care
Ohio
09.2012 - 08.2014
- Educated UHC members on disease management, self-care techniques, and wellness strategies to improve long-term health outcomes.
- Met with and UHC members to discuss and distribute information on health maintenance and disease prevention.
- Protected confidentiality of information related to patient care activities and EMS operations.
- Position entailed traveling weekly/monthly to various school locations in Springfield and Dayton meeting with Wellness Teams and Administrators assisting with developing wellness activities for staff.
Unit Manager, Charge Nurse, Staff Nurse
Mount Carmel West
Columbus, OH
09.1989 - 03.2004
- Ensured compliance with regulations and standards through regular audits, staff education, and policy updates.
- Evaluated employee performance regularly for professional growth opportunities, accountability measures, and feedback-driven improvement strategies.
- Resolved conflicts among team members quickly to maintain a positive working environment conducive for continued excellence in patient care.
- Managed budgetary constraints through careful resource allocation, cost control measures, and fiscal responsibility practices.
- Addressed clinical issues promptly to reduce risks associated with patient care or operational inefficiencies in the unit.
- Developed strong working relationships with physicians, nurses, therapists, and ancillary staff for cohesive unit functioning.
- Facilitated interdepartmental collaboration through effective communication and coordination of patient care plans.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Management
Antioch University
Yellow Springs, OH09.1989
Associate of Applied Science - Registered Nursing
Clark State Community College
Springfield, OH06.1982
Associate of Arts - Business
Clark State Technical College
Springfield, OH06.1975
Skills
- Compassionate Care
- Medical record-keeping
- Parent Communication
- Special Needs Care
- Confidentiality Practices
- Clinical judgment
- Medication Administration
- Critical Thinking
- Diabetes management
- Insulin medication assistance
- Preventive health
- Professionalism and Ethics
Timeline
Substitute School Nurse
Springfield-Clark Career Technology Center
02.2024 - 04.2024
Substitute School Nurse
Northeastern Local School District
04.2022 - Current
Nurse Liaison
United Health Care
01.2020 - 04.2022
Nurse Practice Performance Consultant
United Health Care
08.2014 - 01.2020
Nurse Liaison
United Health Care
09.2012 - 08.2014
Clinical Instructor
Clark State Community College
03.2009 - 04.2021
Unit Manager, Charge Nurse, Staff Nurse
Mount Carmel West
09.1989 - 03.2004
Bachelor of Arts - Management
Antioch University
Associate of Applied Science - Registered Nursing
Clark State Community College
Associate of Arts - Business
Clark State Technical College