Casandra Toyama
South Jordan,UT
Summary
New graduate RN with extensive previous experience in high-paced Emergency Room environments as an IV technician/ED technician. Excellent in high stress situations, good at problem solving and quick decision making. Works well with others and is quick to learn new skills. Good at communicating with patients, doctors, and other medical staff.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Nursing Capstone
Holy Cross Hospital - Holy Cross Hospital
Salt Lake City, UT
09.2023 - 12.2023
- Provided care for Cardiac Critical Care patients in the ICU.
- Worked with ventilator equipment and internal monitoring devices.
- Obtained ABGs and other blood samples from arterial lines.
- Strict cardiac monitoring and medication adjustments
- PAWP pressure monitoring
- Monitored output from chest tubes.
- Administered numerous medications through medication pumps.
- Prepared numerous post-operative drips for cardiac patients arriving directly from the OR.
IV Technician
Wasatch Infusion Center
Murray, UT
07.2020 - 09.2023
- Performed intravenous catheter insertions for patients receiving infusions.
- Performed therapeutic phlebotomy procedures.
- Performed medication injections and blood draws.
- Provided assistance to nurses in monitoring patient response to treatment and medication administered through an IV line.
- Performed training on the use of IV equipment and supplies to other healthcare staff.
- Monitored patient's vital signs during administration of IV therapy.
- Maintained accurate records of all IV treatments provided to patients.
Phlebotomist/Certified IV Technician
IHC Emergency Department (LDSED, IMCED)
Murray, UT
04.2003 - 08.2011
- Placed intravenous catheters in patients of all ages and difficulty
- Performed daily quality control on all lab equipment
- Obtained variety of blood samples through venipuncture or capillary puncture using syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
- Entered and received lab orders into the patient record.
- Maintained fully-stocked phlebotomy cart, carrier, and station.
- Verified collection orders and communicated discrepancies to nurses.
- Performed chest compressions and assisted in resuscitation efforts.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Eagle Gate College
Murray, UT04-2024
Skills
- IV Insertion (10 years)
- Urinary catheter insertion
- NG/OG tube insertion
- Medication calculation
- Medication prep/mixing
- IV, IM, SQ, and oral medication administration
- IV pump use
- CPR experience
- Lab specimen collection
- iSTAT device use
- Orthoglass splinting
- Patient and caregiver education
- Leadership
- Effective communication skills
- Effective in high stress situations
- Task prioritization
- Multitasking
- Punctuality
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Nursing Capstone
Holy Cross Hospital - Holy Cross Hospital
09.2023 - 12.2023
IV Technician
Wasatch Infusion Center
07.2020 - 09.2023
Phlebotomist/Certified IV Technician
IHC Emergency Department (LDSED, IMCED)
04.2003 - 08.2011
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Eagle Gate College