Katie Cassidy
Thunder Bay,ON
Summary
Graduated from Sir Sandford Fleming College's Biotechnology Advanced program and am a student at Confederation College studying for an Honors Bachelor of Science in Nursing. Seeking a part-time position as a Personal Support Worker (PSW) in the health sector where I can apply my strong nursing knowledge and communication and clinical skills to contribute to the well-being and health of all patients at Southbridge Roseview.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Head Lifeguard
City of Thunder Bay- Community Aquatics
09.2020 - Current
- Trained and managed team of lifeguards on pool safety and risk management protocols.
Senior Swim Instructor
City of Thunder Bay- Community Aquatics
09.2020 - Current
Lifeguard
City of Thunder Bay- Community Aquatics
01.2018 - Current
Swim Instructor
City of Thunder Bay- Community Aquatics
01.2018 - Current
- Taught daily swim instruction to students varying in ages and skill levels.
Long Term Care Placement
Southbridge Pinewood
01.2024 - 04.2024
Long Term Care Placement
Hogarth Riverview Manor
10.2023 - 12.2023
Laboratory Technician
Lakehead University- Thunder Bay, ON
09.2021 - 12.2021
Education
Honours Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Confederation College
Thunder Bay, ON04.2027
Biotechnology Advanced Diploma - Forensics
Sir Sandford Fleming College
Peterborough, ON04.2022
Ontario Secondary School Diploma -
Superior Collegiate & Vocational Institute
Thunder Bay, ON06.2019
Skills
- the Performed morning care for all residents in long-term care, including bed baths, showers/baths, changing and toileting
- Completed charting on Point Click Care of the patient's food and liquid intake and outtake, as well as significant changes in daily activity
- Collected vitals, including TPR, Blood pressure, and blood glucose levels
- Helped patients with feeding and ambulatory
- Confident in helping solve patients' problems and help their quality of life
- Knowledgeable in use of microscopy, as well as staining techniques/preparation of wet/dry slides for the identification of cells as well as bacterial morphology
- Quantified DNA: created and ran agarose gels
- Proficient with laboratory math and problem-solving; ability to perform conversions and dilutions, ie, reagent preparation (PCR cocktails)
- Competent with basic lab techniques and the operation of basic lab equipment (titrations, centrifuges, incubators, pH meters, balance, pipetting)
- Familiar with the use and rules when using Biosafety Cabinets in microbiology
- Communicated with Personal Support Workers and Registered Nurses on patient health status and any extra support the client needed while in longer-term care clinical
- While in clinical, I provided personable care for all residents and communicated with them to ensure all their morning needs were met (hygiene, toileting, feeding)
- Proficient in using Point Click Care for patient charting
- Strong team player: consulted lab partners with the lab protocols and analyzed data collected to complete group projects in my academic courses
- I instructed swimming lessons for four years, which involved working with children from 1 to 18 years old, providing performance reports to parents, and always ensuring safety
- Guided first aid and COVID-19 training at lifeguard in-service and helped enforce COVID-19 regulations with staff and patrons
- Obtained Standard first aid with AED and National Lifeguard Service, which involved dedication and responsibility to ensure proper understanding and education of first aid situations
- Performed QC checks at work: completed pool tests for water chemistry and enforced pool safety
- Practiced proper lab safety, including using PPE and good lab practices, and certified in WHIMS
- I completed one year of QA/QC training and am knowledgeable about accreditation (ISO 17025), validation parameters, and the creation of SOPs
- Advanced Biotechnology Diploma
- Completed 600-hour in-person lab internship
- Demonstrated Leader/Certified Lifeguard
- Competent with MS Office (Excel/Access for data analysis)
- Enthusiastic Team Player with Dedicated Work Ethic
- Strong Organizational/Multi-tasking Skills
- Passion for Helping People/Health & Safety
- Two Placements completed in Long- Term Care
- Studied health assessments in clinical
- Team Management
- Staff Supervision
- Lifeguard training
- Physical Fitness
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Certification
Standard First Aid with CPR and AED
National Lifeguarding
Basic Life Support
Timeline
Long Term Care Placement
Southbridge Pinewood
01.2024 - 04.2024
Long Term Care Placement
Hogarth Riverview Manor
10.2023 - 12.2023
Laboratory Technician
Lakehead University- Thunder Bay, ON
09.2021 - 12.2021
Head Lifeguard
City of Thunder Bay- Community Aquatics
09.2020 - Current
Senior Swim Instructor
City of Thunder Bay- Community Aquatics
09.2020 - Current
Lifeguard
City of Thunder Bay- Community Aquatics
01.2018 - Current
Swim Instructor
City of Thunder Bay- Community Aquatics
01.2018 - Current
Honours Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Confederation College
Biotechnology Advanced Diploma - Forensics
Sir Sandford Fleming College
Ontario Secondary School Diploma -
Superior Collegiate & Vocational Institute
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