Cassandra Andre
Miami,FL
Summary
Dynamic LPN with proven expertise in pediatric nursing and specialized wound care, honed at Primary Medical Staffing. Excelled in compassionate care, ensuring patient comfort and safety while effectively collaborating with healthcare teams. Demonstrated strong analytical problem-solving and clear interpersonal communication, significantly enhancing patient care outcomes.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LPN
Primary Medical Staffing
Miami, FL
04.2024 - Current
- Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure and temperature, of pediatric patients.
- Assisting with bathing, oral hygiene, diaper changes, providing skin care, and ensuring overall cleanliness
- Monitoring G-tube placement and function.
- Administer medications and feeding via G-tube.
- Determined issues that needed to be immediately addressed, contacting the patient's physician for support and care suggestions.
- Coordinated with physicians and healthcare teams to update patient progress and adjust care plans.
- Utilized electronic health records to document patient care accurately and comprehensively.
CNA
Passionate Care
09.2021 - 02.2024
- Assisting patients with daily activities, such as bathing, grooming, eating and walking
- Monitoring patients' vital signs, such as temperature, blood pressure and pulse
- Providing emotional support and companionship to patients and their families
- Recording patients' medical information and vital signs
- Assisting with medical equipment, such as wheelchairs, walkers and oxygen tanks
- Cleaning and sanitizing patient rooms and equipment
- Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
Certified Nurses Assistant
Home Health 1
09.2019 - 09.2021
- Collaborated with 7 nurses in monitoring restorative care and other clinical programs, such as bowel and bladder care
- monitored and recorded resident temperature and blood pressure 3 times per day
- Assisted residents with activities of daily of living including helping with meals, transferring using assisted devices, bathing, dressing and grooming
- Provided patients with help walking, exercising and repositioning.
Education
Licensed Practical Nurse
Sheridan Technical College
Hollywood, FL, United States 05.2023
Associate of Arts -
Broward College
Fort Lauderdale, FL05.2019
High School Diploma -
North Miami Senior High School
North Miami, FL, United States 06.2017
Certification - Certified Nurses Assistant
Center For Career Training
Lauderdale Lakes,FL, United States 2014
Skills
- Compassionate Care Provider
- Pediatric nursing
- Specialized Wound Care Training
- Trained in safe medication administration
- Strong Analytical Problem-Solving Skills
- Clear Interpersonal Communication
Certification
- CPR and AED certified through American Heart Associataion
- Certified Nurses Assistant (CNA)
- Licensed Practical Nursing
Timeline
LPN
Primary Medical Staffing
04.2024 - Current
CNA
Passionate Care
09.2021 - 02.2024
Certified Nurses Assistant
Home Health 1
09.2019 - 09.2021
Licensed Practical Nurse
Sheridan Technical College
Associate of Arts -
Broward College
High School Diploma -
North Miami Senior High School
Certification - Certified Nurses Assistant
Center For Career Training