Cassandra Spiegl
Atlanta
Summary
A highly motivated and empathetic healthcare specialist with previous educational trainings in biology, psychology, and neuroscience along with years of clinical and laboratory experience. Energetic, outgoing with a collaborative spirit and a great desire to aid in the development of future generations. Currently pursuing a higher education that encourages improvement on present skill set to learn new techniques for challenging, applying, and studying various prospects of the medical field to aid in patient care. In particular, team organizational work in health care and social sector fields in relation to paediatric psychiatric conditions order to improve current patient care intervention and treatment plans for childcare development, growth, and stability.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Youth Support Worker
Liberty Intervention and Mentoring Services
12.2022 - 09.2024
- To plan, prepare, and deliver a range of sessions, with guidance from Liberty Intervention and Mentoring Services Senior Service Leads.
- Strong teamwork with colleagues to co-ordinate tasks, for example, Session Plans, Care Plans, and Risk Assessments.
- To create and maintain an engaging, fun, and supportive environment, demonstrating flexibility in planning and running sessions in response to varying and changing needs of young people and families.
Undergraduate Research Assistant
Hertzog Lab - Georgia Institute Of Technology
01.2019 - 01.2022
- Generated data models, performed statistical analyzes, and produced reports outlining qualitative analysis.
- Conducted research on relevant topics for individual studies in lab to increase previous background knowledge to provide valuable contributions for research planning.
- Interacted with participants in intervention studies by interviewing, obtaining consent, and training phone calls.
- Used SPSS, Microsoft Excel, and R Studio software for data information and collection to model statistical trends and prepare research reports.
Internship With a Child Psychiatrist
Dr. Nina Bass
01.2021 - 05.2021
- Discussed and organized patient care plan models based on patient, parent, social worker/school staff recommendations and preferences to design effective and individual treatment plans for patient care.
- Cooperatively worked as part of a team to evaluate treatment procedures and outcomes of other patient histories in evaluation and discussion of future patient care goals and treatment plans.
- Built a 3-D prototype model including an interactive patient behavioral chart intended for daily use by both patient and child care specialists in order to help ease and facilitate child activities inside and outside the classroom and home.
Horticulture Therapy Volunteer
Hillside Hospital
10.2016 - 03.2021
- Planned and carried out indoor classroom art projects with outdoor objects.
- Helped clean and cultivate shared, community garden with community, staff, and students.
- Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, and engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork and resolve in-class tensions.
- Communicated with other hospital staff about individual patient care, preferences and needs, and treatment plans by using effective interpersonal skills with patient and staff workers.
Yoga Instructor
Alkaline Wellness
11.2017 - 06.2019
- Lead yoga classes from all level skills, from beginning to advanced.
- Work with students of all body types and fitness levels to develop customized programs and positional adjustments that increase fitness, skill, and wellbeing.
- Developed promotions to increase participation and analyzed results for future marketing initiative affiliations.
Medical Assistant
Perimeter Orthopaedics
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions and prepared for physician examinations.
- Interviewed patients and recorded necessary medical data, including health history and health status.
- Arranged surgeries with surgical center, confirming times with patients and preparing admission and consent forms.
- Prepared patients for X-rays, electrocardiograms, suture removal and dressing changes.
Receptionist
Perimeter Orthopaedics
01.2014 - 01.2017
- Facilitated effective communication between patients, medical staff, and insurance companies to ensure seamless coordination of care.
- Streamlined appointment scheduling and call directories for improved patient flow and reduced wait times.
- Assisted healthcare providers with administrative tasks such as billing, insurance and referral information, mandatory forms, and case histories, enabling all staff to focus on quality patient care.
Education
Master of Science - Molecular Neuroscience
University of Bristol
Bristol, England09.2023
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Georgia Institute of Technology
Atlanta, GA08.2021
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Georgia Institute of Technology
Atlanta, GA05.2021
High School Diploma -
North Atlanta High School
Atlanta, GA05.2017
Skills
- Quantitative and Qualitative Research Analysis
- SPSS
- R Studio
- Fiji (ImageJ)
- All Microsoft-related products
- Mental Health Support
Timeline
Youth Support Worker
Liberty Intervention and Mentoring Services
12.2022 - 09.2024
Internship With a Child Psychiatrist
Dr. Nina Bass
01.2021 - 05.2021
Undergraduate Research Assistant
Hertzog Lab - Georgia Institute Of Technology
01.2019 - 01.2022
Yoga Instructor
Alkaline Wellness
11.2017 - 06.2019
Medical Assistant
Perimeter Orthopaedics
01.2017 - 01.2019
Horticulture Therapy Volunteer
Hillside Hospital
10.2016 - 03.2021
Receptionist
Perimeter Orthopaedics
01.2014 - 01.2017
Master of Science - Molecular Neuroscience
University of Bristol
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Georgia Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Georgia Institute of Technology
High School Diploma -
North Atlanta High School
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