CASSIDY LEROUX 12664 Roosevelt Ln, Englewood, CO 80112
(303) 564-4970
[email protected]
SUMMARY Senior nursing student graduating from The University of Arizona’s College of Nursing in May of 2019. Clinical experience includes long-term care, medical-surgical, pediatrics, mother/baby, in-patient psychiatric, and the intensive care unit, with a completed 5-week preceptorship in the ICU.
EDUCATION
University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ- Will graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing in May 2019. o 3.6 cumulative GPA
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Preceptorship - Southern Arizona VA Hospital ICU (180 hours) Tucson, AZ (February-March 2019) o Responsibilities include assessment, medication administration, prioritizing nursing tasks, delegation, and providing nursing care to critically ill patients. Population Health - Pima County Health Department (75 hours) Tucson, AZ (January-February 2019) o Responsibilities include community assessment and conducting key informant interviews. o Delivered a health promotion project to the children of the City of South Tucson. High Acuity - St. Joseph’s Hospital (270 hours) Tucson, AZ (August-December 2018) o Responsibilities include assessment, medication administration, creation of weekly care plans, and providing nursing care to critically ill patients. Psychiatric - Banner South Campus (75 hours) Tucson, AZ (August-December 2018) o Responsibilities include psychiatric assessment, therapeutic communication, prioritization of patient safety, and development of a therapeutic milieu. Pediatric - Tucson Medical Center (135 hours) Tucson, AZ (March-April 2018) o Responsibilities include assessment, medication administration, charting, intra-professional communication, and providing nursing care to pediatric patients. Obstetrics - Tucson Medical Center (75 hours) Tucson, AZ (February-March 2018) o Responsibilities include assessment of post-partum mother and newborn baby, oral medication administration, and health teaching to new parents. Medical-Surgical - Northwest Medical Center (135 hours) Tucson, AZ (January-February 2018) o Responsibilities include assessment, medication administration, and providing nursing care. Long-Term Care - Arizona State Veteran Home (112 hours) Tucson, AZ (September-November 2017) o Responsibilities include providing care to the veteran population, physical assessment, and assisting residents with dining, dressing, toileting, and personal hygiene needs. The Ohana School of Early Learning - Teacher’s Assistant- Littleton, CO (May 2018-present) o Responsible for providing basic physical and emotional needs, as well as educational curriculum to children aged three months to five years. Wind Crest Retirement - Personal Care Assistant- Highlands Ranch, CO (May 2016-August 2016) o Responsible for assisting the residents with all personal care needs ranging from bathing and feeding to cleaning and socializing.
CASSIDY LEROUX 12664 Roosevelt Ln, Englewood, CO 80112
(303) 564-4970
[email protected]
PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS
BLS Certified – Achieved as of April 2017 ACLS Certified – Achieved as of February 2019 IHI Basic Quality and Safety Certification – Achieved as of January 2019
CAMPUS INVOLVEMENT
University of Arizona Resident Assistant: o Serving as a Resident Assistant in the Health Sciences Theme Community for the 2018-19 academic year. Oversee and guide a hall of 16 women pursuing careers in Health Sciences. Responsible for assuring safety as well as building community in the residence hall. University of Arizona Residence Hall Association: o Served as the National Communications Coordinator for the 2017-18 academic year. Represented the University of Arizona’s RHA at regional and national business conferences. Led delegations of students to conferences around the nation. o Served as the Director of Training and Development for the 2016-17 academic year. Organized and oversaw multiple weekend camps/retreats for hundreds of students. Created and presented multiple Leadership Development Workshops. National Residence Hall Honorary (NRHH): o Represented the top 1% of student leaders on campus. o Developed and initiated student recognition and community service projects on the University of Arizona campus and in the Tucson community.
COMMUNITY SERVICE
Ronald McDonald House- Tucson, AZ (February 2019) o Cooked and served dinner for 35 family members of children receiving treatment at the Arizona Cancer Center living at the Ronald McDonald House. Christmas Morning Breakfast- Denver, CO (December 2017, 2018) o Made and delivered gallons of coffee, 100 breakfast burritos, and warm hats to the homeless community in Civic Center Park on Christmas morning. Residence Hall Association Food Drive- Tucson, AZ (November 2017) o Organized a canned food drive within the University of Arizona’s Residence Hall Association and donated over 100 cans to a local food bank. Habitat for Humanity- Tucson, AZ (August 2017) o Volunteered eight hours of service building houses for people in the local Tucson community. Beads of Courage- Tucson, AZ (February 2016) o Volunteered three hours sorting and bagging Courage Beads to be sent to local children’s hospitals.