Casey Blanton
Ocean Springs,MS
Summary
Compassionate and motivated nursing graduate with hands-on experience in delivering exceptional patient care and clinical support across diverse healthcare settings. Strong ability to collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary teams, adapting seamlessly to dynamic situations. Excels in communication, empathy, and problem-solving skills, consistently striving for optimal patient outcomes. Committed to providing high-quality care while fostering a positive and supportive environment for patients and colleagues.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Singing River Hospital
12.2025 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols and patient care plans.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive patient care strategies.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to healthcare providers promptly.
- Educated patients and families on health management, disease prevention, and treatment plans.
- Implemented infection control measures to ensure patient safety and compliance with regulations.
Medical Assistant PRN
SunCoast Pain Management
06.2022 - Current
- Room patients and prepare them for exams and in-office pain management procedures, ensuring a clean and supportive environment.
- Collect detailed pain histories, obtain vital signs, and document patients' responses to treatments and medications.
- Coordinate care by communicating with pharmacies, verifying prescriptions, and scheduling follow-up appointments.
- Manage and reconcile patient medications during visits to support accurate and safe pain treatment plans.
Student Nurse Technician
Singing River Hospital
07.2024 - 12.2025
- Deliver direct patient care with a focus on monitoring vital signs, managing wound care, assisting with mobility, and supporting patients through activities of daily living on a med-surg unit.
- Collaborate with nurses, physicians, and support staff to ensure individualized care and promote patient comfort and recovery.
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation in patient records, including intake/output, assessments, and response to interventions.
- Support post-operative and acutely ill patients by recognizing early signs of deterioration and escalating care appropriately.
Medical Assistant/ Lab Manager
ARCpoint Labs
08.2021 - 06.2022
- Performed diagnostic testing including blood draws, pregnancy tests, and COVID-19 nasal swabs and antibody testing.
- Conducted both federal and non-federal urine drug screens (UDS) in compliance with regulatory guidelines.
- Maintained and calibrated laboratory equipment to ensure quality control and testing reliability.
- Completed administrative duties such as patient intake, billing, and data entry to support efficient clinic operations and managing appointment schedules while ensuring compliance with evolving state testing and reporting guidelines.
Education
Traditional BSN Program -
University of South Alabama
08.2025
Associate of Science - undefined
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
01.2024
Skills
- Appointment coordination
- Customer engagement
- Familiar with medical terminology
- Phlebotomy
- Reliable team player
- Specimens collection and processing
- Knowledge of HIPAA guidelines
- IV insertion
- Vital sign monitoring
Certification
- Licensed Registered Nurse
Completed Clinical Rotations
- Mobile Infirmary Medical Center – Medical-Surgical Floor
- 72 Clinical Hours | Foundations of Professional Nursing, Summer 2024
- Singing River Health System – Pascagoula, Psychiatric Unit
- 48 Clinical Hours | Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing, Fall 2024
- George County Outpatient Facility
- 18 Clinical Hours | Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing, Fall 2024
- Thomas Hospital – Infirmary Health
- 36 Clinical Hours | Obstetric and Gynecologic Nursing, Fall 2024
- Women’s Resource Center
- 9 Clinical Hours | Obstetric and Gynecologic Nursing, Fall 2024
- USA Health Children’s and Women’s Hospital (Pediatric Floor, PICU, NICU)
- 45 Clinical Hours | Pediatric Nursing Care, Fall 2024
- USA Health University and Providence Hospitals – ED/ICU/STICU, CVICU, BICU, MICU
- 187 Clinical Hours | Adult-Geriatric Nursing, Spring 2025
- Community Health Rotation
- 45 Clinical Hours | Community Health Nursing, Spring 2025
- Practicum – Med-Surg, Singing River Hospital – Pascagoula – 1 East
- 270 Clinical Hours | Practicum, Summer 2025
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Singing River Hospital
12.2025 - Current
Student Nurse Technician
Singing River Hospital
07.2024 - 12.2025
Medical Assistant PRN
SunCoast Pain Management
06.2022 - Current
Medical Assistant/ Lab Manager
ARCpoint Labs
08.2021 - 06.2022
Associate of Science - undefined
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
Traditional BSN Program -
University of South Alabama