Colleen Cassidy
South Bend,IN
Summary
Dedicated healthcare professional with extensive experience at Beacon Health Systems, adept in infection control and student care management. Excelled in developing comprehensive care plans, enhancing student well-being, and fostering strong communication across multidisciplinary teams. Demonstrated proficiency in medication administration and a commitment to privacy, contributing to a safer school environment.
Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
School Nurse
Beacon Health Systems
07.2015 - Current
- Served as liaison between families, school personnel, and other healthcare providers on behalf of students.
- Oversaw health services for school of 600 students and faculty.
- Participated in development of school safety plans to address areas of concern.
- Performed health screening for students and faculty by conducting Vision and Hearing evaluations.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Developed care plans and made referrals as necessary for students with health concerns or injuries.
- Assessed student health and identified potential health concerns to provide appropriate care.
- Administered medication to students as prescribed by physicians to provide necessary treatment and manage health conditions.
- Educated students on various health topics to promote overall health and wellbeing.
- Implemented emergency protocols in medical emergencies to promote safety for students and staff.
- Maintained upkeep on defibrillators, blood pressure monitors and first aid kits to keep resources in working condition for emergencies.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors, and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising nurse.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
Bartender
American Legion Post 357
03.2024 - 01.2025
- Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
- Handled simultaneous customer, team, and business needs while avoiding unnecessary delays or errors.
- Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
- Organized bar inventory and storage procedures to keep stock within optimal levels and meet expected customer demands.
- Adhered to state laws regarding alcoholic beverage services and customer regulations.
- Cultivated strong relationships with repeat customers, engaging in friendly conversation and memorizing drink orders to promote loyalty.
- Regularly cleaned and sanitized bar area, beer lockers, refrigeration and storage areas.
- Verified drinking age requirements of customers by carefully reviewing photo identification.
LPN Office Nurse
South Bend Clinic
02.2000 - 08.2015
- Sterilized instruments and equipment and stocked unexpired supplies and medications to prepare patient care areas.
- Assessed patient health status based upon presented symptoms and directed patient to appropriate level of care or acceptable alternative venue.
- Tracked, reviewed and monitored diagnostic test results and assisted in management of patient care between visits.
- Prepared and administered vaccines and medications, collected specimens and performed other patient care tasks to assist physician with examinations and procedures.
- Completed paperwork and prior authorizations and scheduled appointments for patients.
- Educated patients and families on disease processes, medications and treatments.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
South Bend, INSkills
- Infection control measures
- Privacy and confidentiality
- Medication administration guidelines
- Analytical thinking
- Communication
- Verbal and written communication
- Medication administration
- Student care management
Timeline
Bartender
American Legion Post 357
03.2024 - 01.2025
School Nurse
Beacon Health Systems
07.2015 - Current
LPN Office Nurse
South Bend Clinic
02.2000 - 08.2015
Associate of Science - Nursing
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
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