Cara Lassen
Bogata,USA
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven ability to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Paris Regional Medical Center
11.2019 - Current
- Managed care from admission to discharge, including patient assessments, care planning, health education and discharge support.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to develop comprehensive care plans for patients presenting with diverse medical conditions in the Emergency Department.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
ER RN
Hunt Regional Medical Center
08.2021 - 07.2024
- Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and implementing evidence-based practices.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
Licensed Vocational Nurse, Medical-Surgical
Titus Regional Medical Center
08.2017 - 10.2019
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The University of Texas At Arlington
Arlington, TX12.2021
Associate of Science - Nursing
Texarkana College
Texarkana, TX05.2019
Licensed Vocational Nurse - Nursing
Northeast Texas Community College
Mount Pleasant, TX08.2017
Skills
- Intravenous Therapy
- Triaging
- Medication administration
- Wound care
- Foley catheter placement
- Respiratory treatments and ventilator management
- 12-lead EKG's
Certification
-Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN)
-Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC)
-Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course (ENPC)
Timeline
ER RN
Hunt Regional Medical Center
08.2021 - 07.2024
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Paris Regional Medical Center
11.2019 - Current
Licensed Vocational Nurse, Medical-Surgical
Titus Regional Medical Center
08.2017 - 10.2019
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The University of Texas At Arlington
Associate of Science - Nursing
Texarkana College
Licensed Vocational Nurse - Nursing
Northeast Texas Community College
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