Candy Cassidy
Perth,TAS
Summary
I am a driven nursing student with a passion for making a positive difference in the lives of others. I possess a strong work ethic and the ability to thrive in fast-paced environments. Proficient in both critical thinking and problem-solving skills for providing safe and effective patient care. I am proficient in performing vital signs assessments, administering medications, and assisting with patient care tasks.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Volunteer Ambulance Officer
Ambulance Tasmania
Deloraine, TAS
01.2024 - Current
- Monitored vital signs including pulse, respiration, blood pressure and temperature.
- Communicated effectively with other healthcare professionals at hospitals regarding patient status prior to arrival.
- Performed basic life support procedures such as CPR and defibrillation when necessary.
- Developed strong rapport with other medical professionals to foster quality and efficient patient care.
- Assisted paramedics in providing pre-hospital emergency care to patients.
- Followed infection control guidelines to prevent disease transmission during transport.
Sales Representative
Gforce Category Solutions
Launceston, TAS
01.2023 - Current
- Organized client visits, presentations, product demonstrations and trade shows.
- Identified opportunities for cross-selling additional products and services.
- Developed and maintained relationships with existing clients to ensure customer satisfaction.
- Created detailed reports on daily, weekly, and monthly sales activity.
- Developed key customer relationships to increase sales.
Health and Safety Officer
Bunnings
Launceston, TAS
01.2019 - 01.2023
- Conducted safety inspections of work areas to identify and eliminate potential hazards.
- Reviewed existing safety protocols for accuracy and effectiveness.
- Educated staff on fire prevention and protection strategies and emergency evacuation plans.
- Prepared reports documenting incidents, findings, corrective actions taken.
- Created training materials for employees regarding safe working habits.
- Investigated accidents, injuries, or illnesses to determine causes and preventive measures.
Supervisor
Bunnings
Launceston, TAS
04.2014 - 01.2019
- Maintained accurate records of employee performance, attendance, leave requests, and disciplinary actions.
- Assessed team member's skillsets and assigned tasks accordingly for optimal efficiency.
- Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner while ensuring customer satisfaction.
- Coached, mentored and trained team members in order to improve their job performance.
- Conducted regular meetings with staff to discuss progress and identify areas of improvement.
Education
Diploma of University Studies - Nursing
University of Tasmania
Tasmania12-2023
General Studies
Launceston College
Launceston12-2011
Bachelor of Nursing - Nursing
University of Tasmania
TasmaniaSkills
- Emergency Response
- Airway Management
- Compassion and Empathy
- Patient Care
- Incident Reporting
- Infection Control
- Vital Sign Monitoring
- Patient Assessments
- Patient Care and Safety
- Passionate and Driven
- Strong communication skills
- Emotional Resilience
- Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
Certification
- Advanced First Aid - Johnsons First Aid
- Manual Handling Certificate
- Mental Health First Response Certificate
- Basic Life Support Certificate
- Transporting Blood Certificate
- Handy Hygiene
- Basics of Infection Prevention and Control
Clinical Placements
Placement 1- Calvary Hospital Launceston (To be completed July - Aug 2024)
References
Joel Thomspon - Branch Station Office & Intensive Care Paramedic 0419 903 456
Melanie Atkins - NUM 5D LGH 0423710384
Jason Thomspon - State Area Manger GFORCE 0408 944 810
Timeline
Volunteer Ambulance Officer
Ambulance Tasmania
01.2024 - Current
Sales Representative
Gforce Category Solutions
01.2023 - Current
Health and Safety Officer
Bunnings
01.2019 - 01.2023
Supervisor
Bunnings
04.2014 - 01.2019
Diploma of University Studies - Nursing
University of Tasmania
General Studies
Launceston College
Bachelor of Nursing - Nursing
University of Tasmania
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