Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Languages
Certification
Student Clinical Experience/Rotations
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Cassandra Anderson, RN

Cassandra Anderson, RN

Onalaska,WI

Summary

I am a highly motivated Registered Nurse at Gundersen Health, eager to embrace new challenges. I possess a strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. I am adept at working effectively without supervision and can quickly master new skills. I am proficient in updating patient charts, monitoring medications, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. My focus is on quality and efficiency, and I excel under pressure, adapting to new situations to enhance the organization’s brand. I am organized, proactive, and punctual, with a team-oriented mentality. As a committed job seeker, I have a history of meeting company needs through consistent and organized practices. I am ready to take on new challenges and contribute positively to my workplace.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse

Gundersen Health System
La Crosse, WI
10.2023 - Current
  • Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
  • Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
  • Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values and beliefs.
  • Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
  • Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
  • Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict record keeping standards.
  • Performed emergency care procedures including cardioversion and defibrillation.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team in developing individualized plans of care for patients.
  • Implemented protocols for management of arrhythmias such as atrial fibrillation or ventricular tachycardia.
  • Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
  • Provided patient and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention and wellness.
  • Provided patient education on cardiac diseases, treatments and lifestyle changes.

Registered Nurse

Pine Valley Healthcare
Richland Center, WI
05.2023 - Current
  • Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
  • Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
  • Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
  • Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain and optimize patient outcomes.
  • Promoted culture of safety for patients and employees through proper identification, reporting documentation and prevention.
  • Administered prescribed medications or started intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patient charts.
  • Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
  • Cared for patients' acute and chronic wounds by changing dressings and applying medicated compounds.
  • Monitored infection control procedures to verify facility-wide health and safety.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Pine Valley Healthcare
Richland Center, WI
09.2013 - 05.2022
  • Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
  • Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
  • Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
  • Collected specimens, monitored vitals and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment.
  • Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.
  • Documented activities and recorded information in EMR system.
  • Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
  • Assisted residents in preparing for activities and social programs.
  • Supported non-ambulatory residents in range of motion exercises.
  • Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
  • Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
  • Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
  • Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
  • Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.

Education

Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner

Edgewood College
Madison, WI
08.2026

Associate of Science - Nursing

Madison Area Technical College
Reedsburg, WI
05.2023

Skills

  • First Aid/CPR
  • ACLS Certified
  • People Skills
  • Team Building
  • Friendly, Positive Attitude
  • Planning & Organizing
  • Good Work Ethic
  • Active Listening
  • Critical Thinking
  • Supervision & Leadership
  • Team Management
  • Reliable & Trustworthy
  • Organizational Skills
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Multi-Tasking and Prioritization
  • Examination and Test Preparation
  • Wound Dressing
  • Medication Administration
  • Staff Supervision
  • Vital Signs Recording
  • Patient Observation
  • Nursing Intervention Evaluations
  • Epic Systems
  • Documenting Incidents
  • Caring for Wounds
  • Counting Narcotics
  • Staff Direction and Task Delegation
  • Assisting Physicians
  • Empathetic and Compassionate
  • Critical Care Nursing
  • Discharge Planning
  • Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
  • Advanced cardiac life support
  • Airway Management
  • Blood transfusion
  • Health Promotion
  • Interdisciplinary Collaboration
  • Telemetry monitoring
  • Cardiac Catheterization
  • Ventilator management
  • Intravenous therapy
  • Clinical Documentation
  • Patient Safety

Affiliations

  • Deans student throughout nursing school
  • Attended class meetings to better improve student outcomes

Languages

English

Certification

  • ACLS Certified - April 2023
  • BLS Certified - March 2023

Student Clinical Experience/Rotations

  • Sauk County Healthcare Center - Nursing Home - Reedsburg, WI
  • St. Mary's - Labor and Delivery, Postpartum and Newborn Care - Madison, WI
  • SSM Health St. Clares Hospital - Medical-Surgical Care - Baraboo, WI
  • Reedsburg Hospital - Medical-Surgical Care - Reedsburg, WI
  • Sauk Prairie Healthcare Center - Medical-Surgical Care - Prairie Du Sac, WI
  • SSM Health St Clares Meadows - Nursing Home - Baraboo, WI

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Gundersen Health System
10.2023 - Current

Registered Nurse

Pine Valley Healthcare
05.2023 - Current

Certified Nursing Assistant

Pine Valley Healthcare
09.2013 - 05.2022

Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner

Edgewood College

Associate of Science - Nursing

Madison Area Technical College

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