Katie Cassidy
Thunder Bay,Canada
Summary
HBScN student with clinical experience in surgical, medical, acute care, mental health, and long-term care settings. Strong assessment, communication, and patient care skills with the ability to collaborate effectively within interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Unit Care Aide
Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre
Thunder Bay, Canada
10.2024 - Current
- Support RNs in patient care tasks, including monitoring vitals, and promoting mobility.
- Collaborate with nurses and the interdisciplinary team to address diverse patient needs.
- Facilitate hygiene and comfort measures to enhance the overall patient experience.
Head Lifeguard
City of Thunder Bay
Thunder Bay, Canada
09.2020 - Current
- Supervised lifeguard team to ensure safety and compliance with protocols.
- Conducted regular training sessions on rescue techniques and emergency response.
- Monitored facility conditions to maintain cleanliness and operational readiness.
- Managed scheduling and staffing for lifeguard shifts efficiently.
Senior Swim Instructor
City of Thunder Bay
Thunder Bay, Canada
09.2020 - Current
- Ensured cleanliness and organization of pool facilities and equipment.
- Trained new instructors in effective teaching methods and best practices.
- Participated in staff meetings to enhance teaching methods and safety protocols.
Lifeguard & Swim Instructor
City of Thunder Bay
Thunder Bay, Canada
01.2018 - Current
- Conducted emergency response and risk assessment to enhance public safety supervision.
- Engaged patrons to foster positive swimming experiences and community spirit.
- Participated in monthly training courses to maintain proficiency in water rescue techniques.
Laboratory Technician
Lakehead University
Thunder Bay, Canada
09.2021 - 12.2021
- Adhered to WHMIS, safety protocols, and infection-control standards in all operations.
- Maintained organized laboratory documentation while ensuring data accuracy.
- Conducted laboratory experiments according to established protocols and safety procedures.
Education
Honours Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Confederation College
Thunder Bay04.2027
Biotechnology – Forensics - Advanced Diploma
Sir Sandford Fleming College
Peterborough04.2022
Ontario Secondary School Diploma -
Superior Collegiate & Vocational Institute
Thunder Bay06.2019
Skills
- Head-to-toe assessments
- Vitals monitoring
- Pain assessment
- Wound care management
- Tracheostomy care
- NG tube management
- Postoperative support
- Medication administration
- Dosage verification
- Accurate documentation
- Therapeutic communication
- Trauma-informed care
- Mental status evaluation
- Basic risk assessment
- De-escalation techniques
- Assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs)
- Feeding support
- Toileting assistance
- Ambulation support
- Fall prevention strategies
- Safety monitoring practices
- SBAR communication technique
- Interprofessional collaboration
- Coordinated patient care
- Emergency response protocols
- Personal protective equipment compliance
Clinical Experience
Maternal Newborn Placement Unit 1C
Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre
01/2026 – 02/2026 • 96 hours
Adult Mental Health Placement
Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre
10/2025 – 12/2025 • 96 hours
Surgical Placement Unit 3B
Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre
09/2025 – 10/2025 • 96 hours
Medical Placement Unit 2B
Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre
01/2024 – 04/2024 • 174 hours
Acute Care Placement Unit 2 North
St. Joseph’s Care Group, Thunder Bay, ON
09/2024 – 12/2024 • 83 hours
Long-Term Care Placement
Southbridge Pinewood, Thunder Bay, ON
01/2024 – 04/2024 • 90 hours
Long-Term Care Placement
Hogarth Riverview Manor, Thunder Bay, ON
10/2023 – 12/2023 • 30 hours
Certification
- Standard First Aid with CPR “C” and AED
- National Lifeguard
- Swim Instructor
- Aquatic Supervisor
- Basic Life Support
- Safe Talk (Suicide Prevention)
- Gentle Persuasive Approach (GPA)
- WHMIS
- Hand Hygiene Practices
- Outbreak Management
- Public Health Ontario: Health Promotions Essentials
- Panel on Research Ethics: TCPS 2: CORE 2022
Timeline
Unit Care Aide
Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre
10.2024 - Current
Laboratory Technician
Lakehead University
09.2021 - 12.2021
Head Lifeguard
City of Thunder Bay
09.2020 - Current
Senior Swim Instructor
City of Thunder Bay
09.2020 - Current
Lifeguard & Swim Instructor
City of Thunder Bay
01.2018 - Current
Honours Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Confederation College
Biotechnology – Forensics - Advanced Diploma
Sir Sandford Fleming College
Ontario Secondary School Diploma -
Superior Collegiate & Vocational Institute