Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Certification
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Colleen Loftus

Columbus,OH

Summary

Passionate, spirited and classically trained culinary professional, skilled in building relationships and developing high-performing team. Leader in delivery of excellent customer service. Equipped to apply love and hugs and solutions to all operations. Dedicated to food safety, customer service best practices and quality food service.

Overview

50
50
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Family Holiday Coordinator

spouse, children and grandchildren
Columbus, OH
11.2015 - Current
  • Analyzed financial activities of department to share budgetary input with managers.
  • Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
  • Discussed job performance problems with employees, identifying causes and issues to find solutions.

Wife, Mom, Grandma and Homemaker

mostly family under 25
Columbus, OH
10.1975 - Current
  • Offered exceptional customer service, handling special dessert requests and dietary restrictions.
  • Developed special menu items to improve business offerings.
  • Planned daily production schedules based on customer orders and sales forecasts.
  • Assisted with customer requests and answered questions to improve satisfaction.
  • Approached customers and engaged in conversation through use of effective interpersonal and people skills.
  • Conducted comprehensive research and data analysis to support strategic planning and informed decision-making.
  • Provided support and guidance to colleagues to maintain a collaborative work environment.

RN, Medical-Surgical

Grant Medical Center, OhioHealth
Columbus, Ohio
04.1988 - 05.2025
  • Observed patient's heart rate, blood pressure and respiration for signs of distress.
  • Coordinated discharge planning to ensure continuity of care post-hospitalization.
  • Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
  • Responded quickly and effectively to life-saving situations using nursing standards and protocols for treatment.
  • Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
  • Provided emotional support for patients experiencing pain or stress due to illness or hospitalization.
  • Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
  • Monitored, recorded, and reported symptoms and changes in patients' conditions.
  • Promoted safe and calm environment for complex patients by keeping services, supplies and necessary equipment on hand.
  • Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
  • Educated patients about their condition and the importance of following a treatment plan.
  • Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
  • Provided compassionate care for patients with chronic illnesses or terminal conditions.
  • Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
  • Developed individualized patient-care plans based on physician instructions and nursing assessment of patient needs.
  • Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
  • Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies.
  • Evaluated effectiveness of interventions and modified as needed according to evidence-based practice guidelines.
  • Confirmed proper functioning of life support equipment such as ventilators and feeding tubes.
  • Conducted specified laboratory tests to help detect conditions and determine diagnosis.
  • Ensured compliance with all regulatory agency policies governing safe delivery of healthcare services.
  • Operated equipment and machinery according to safety guidelines.
  • Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.

Education

Associate of Science - Nursing

Columbus State Community College
Columbus, OH
03-1988

Some College (No Degree) - Certificate in Pastery

Columbus State Community College
Columbus, OH

Skills

  • [Equipment] operation
  • Networking
  • Verbal communication
  • Decision-making
  • Team building
  • Organizational skills
  • Relationship building
  • First Aid/CPR
  • Customer service
  • Calm under pressure
  • Problem resolution
  • Project planning

Affiliations

I also do quilting, sewing, painting, cooking classes and sky-diving.

Certification

  • Medical-Surgical Certification and Ohio Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner

Timeline

Family Holiday Coordinator

spouse, children and grandchildren
11.2015 - Current

RN, Medical-Surgical

Grant Medical Center, OhioHealth
04.1988 - 05.2025

Wife, Mom, Grandma and Homemaker

mostly family under 25
10.1975 - Current

Associate of Science - Nursing

Columbus State Community College

Some College (No Degree) - Certificate in Pastery

Columbus State Community College
Colleen Loftus