Casey Chandlee
Ridley Park,PA
Summary
Dynamic Critical Care RN bringing 17 years of treating patients and coordinating care with other healthcare staff. Proven history of leveraging critical thinking, analysis and medical knowledge to deliver superior care in high-pressure environments. Prioritizes clinical and operational tasks in fast-paced emergency medicine settings.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Emergency Department Nurse, BSN
TAYLOR HOSPITAL
11.2017 - Current
- Provided care to Emergency Department, Intensive Care and Telemetry patients in a compassionate and competent manner
- Demonstrated guidance and leadership by assuming the role of charge nurse and preceptor in the Emergency Department
- Prioritized nursing care for assigned critically ill patients based on assessment data and identified needs
- Conduct pulmonary assessments to identify abnormal respiratory patterns or breathing sounds that indicate problems
- Administered blood and blood products, monitoring patients for signs and symptoms related to transfusion reactions
- Monitored patients' fluid intake and output to detect emerging problems such as fluid and electrolyte imbalances
- Assisted physicians with procedures such as bronchoscopy, endoscopy, endotracheal intubation, and cardioversion
- Instructed individuals, families, or other groups on topics such as health education, disease prevention, or childbirth and develop health improvement programs
PACU Staff Nurse
Lankenau Hospital
11.2023 - 03.2024
- Provided quality perioperative care by closely monitoring patients throughout their surgical experience.
- Improved patient satisfaction by addressing concerns, answering questions, and offering support before and after surgery.
- Enhanced patient safety by conducting thorough preoperative assessments and effectively communicating with the surgical team.
- Supplied education regarding nutrition, medication, pain and wound management and expected response to operative or invasive procedure and assessed knowledge level of patient or designated support person.
- Administered medications safely and effectively according to physician orders and hospital protocols.
- Enhanced patient recovery by implementing individualized post-operative care plans.
Nursing Instructor
FORTIS SCHOOL OF NURSING AT ALLSTATE CAREER SCHOOL
04.2022 - 11.2023
- Educate and evaluate nursing students in the clinical setting on caring for clients in the long term care setting
- Guide and supervise nursing students in all activities including classroom, lab, simulation and clinical learning activities
- Motivate students to actively participate in all aspects of the educational process, including, but not limited to, class discussions, demonstrations, outside assignments, research, enrichment activities, etc
- Assist students in achieving completion of course objectives
- Provides regular, accurate and timely feedback to students relative to their performance
Occupational Health Nurse
PHILADELPHIA ENERGY SOLUTIONS
08.2015 - 11.2017
- Performed physical examinations and provided care following work place injuries for employees in a refinery setting
- Recorded patients' medical information, history, vital signs, diagnostic testing, audio and visual testing
- Promoted employee health awareness through education and disease prevention programs
- Documented all employee injuries and illnesses within the workplace and take appropriate action
Emergency Room Nurse
TAYLOR HOSPITAL
08.2007 - 08.2015
- Demonstrated expert clinical skills in managing the care of all Emergency Department patients
- Set up and monitor medical equipment and devices such as cardiac monitors, mechanical ventilators and oxygen delivery devices, transducers and pressure lines
- Collaborated with other health care professionals to develop and revise treatment plans based on identified needs and assessment date
- Monitored patients for changes in status and emergently institute appropriate interventions
Education
BSN - Nursing
IMMACULATA UNIVERSITY
Immaculata, PA05.2014
RN - Nursing
ROXBOROUGH HOSPITAL SCHOOL OF NURSING
Roxborough, PA05.2007
Skills
- Currently certified in BLS, ACLS, PALS
- Experience with Cerner and Epic EHR
Timeline
PACU Staff Nurse
Lankenau Hospital
11.2023 - 03.2024
Nursing Instructor
FORTIS SCHOOL OF NURSING AT ALLSTATE CAREER SCHOOL
04.2022 - 11.2023
Emergency Department Nurse, BSN
TAYLOR HOSPITAL
11.2017 - Current
Occupational Health Nurse
PHILADELPHIA ENERGY SOLUTIONS
08.2015 - 11.2017
Emergency Room Nurse
TAYLOR HOSPITAL
08.2007 - 08.2015
RN - Nursing
ROXBOROUGH HOSPITAL SCHOOL OF NURSING
BSN - Nursing
IMMACULATA UNIVERSITY
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