Cassandra Budzynski
Chesterfield,MI
Summary
Highly motivated healthcare leader with extensive experience in leadership, regional relationship building, project management, cost control, and optimization of financial and operational objectives. Successful implementation of healthcare organizational strategies that focus on decision making which aligns with organizational values. Proven success in creating cultural environments that foster strong employee engagement and working environments that create the best possible patient experience.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse Director
Ascension St. John Hospital
06.2021 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize interventions based on the needs of our patients, associates and the organization.
- Developed strong relationships with leaders within the organization to foster effective delivery of care.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by supporting compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Hired, supported and successfully mentored new nurse managers
- Managed budgets effectively, identifying cost-saving measures while maintaining quality patient care standards.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis prevention intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for patients with complex needs.
Project Manager, Executive Support
Ascension St. John Hospital
02.2020 - 06.2021
- Project management and operational oversite of all construction projects within Ascension St John Hospital, River District Hospital and all affiliated locations
- Manage operating budget within Administration as well as Capital Budgeting throughout Ascension St. John Hospital and River District Hospital sites
- Involved in all aspects of new business plans from concept, to financial presentation to implementation
- Hospital leadership liaison with Select Specialty Hospital within Ascension St John Hospital
- COVID pandemic Incident Commander
Clinical Nurse Manager - Nursing Project Manager
Ascension St. John Hospital
05.2016 - 02.2020
Clinical Nurse Manager
Ascension St. John Hospital
08.2008 - 05.2016
- Managed 75 associates across a 34-bed Cardiology unit
- Directed day-to-day nursing and operational functions, facility, ensuring exceptional delivery of care when developing well-rounded nursing teams
- Administered performance evaluations and provided counseling to nursing and support personnel
- Collaborated with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to devise and manage individualized plans of care
- Orchestrated and directed care services to drive optimal outcomes
- Sought opportunities to improve patient care, outcomes and nursing staff performance
- Oversaw training, staffing and education of nurses and assistive staff.
Assistant Clinical Manager
Ascension St. John Hospital
10.2000 - 08.2008
Registered Nurse
Ascension St. John Hospital
10.1998 - 10.2000
Service Representative
Automobile Club of Michigan
07.1986 - 08.1996
Education
Health Administration - MBA -
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT05.2021
Nursing - Bachelor of Science -
University of Detroit Mercy
Detroit, MI08.2013
Nursing - Associate of Science -
St. Clair County Community College
Port Huron, MI05.1998
Business Administration - Associate of Arts -
Macomb Community College
Warren, MI06.1990
Skills
- Employee relations
- Team building
- Relationship development
- Business operations
- Training and mentoring
- Recruitment
- Budgeting
- Operations management
- Creative problem solving
- Customer service
- Project Management
Certification
Board Certified Holistic Nurse HN-BC - August 2025
Certified Caritas Coach - Course completed April 2023
Affiliations
- American Organization of Nursing Leadership
- American Holistic Nurses Association
Timeline
Registered Nurse Director
Ascension St. John Hospital
06.2021 - Current
Project Manager, Executive Support
Ascension St. John Hospital
02.2020 - 06.2021
Clinical Nurse Manager - Nursing Project Manager
Ascension St. John Hospital
05.2016 - 02.2020
Clinical Nurse Manager
Ascension St. John Hospital
08.2008 - 05.2016
Assistant Clinical Manager
Ascension St. John Hospital
10.2000 - 08.2008
Registered Nurse
Ascension St. John Hospital
10.1998 - 10.2000
Service Representative
Automobile Club of Michigan
07.1986 - 08.1996
Health Administration - MBA -
Western Governors University
Nursing - Bachelor of Science -
University of Detroit Mercy
Nursing - Associate of Science -
St. Clair County Community College
Business Administration - Associate of Arts -
Macomb Community College
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