Cassandra Casanova
Ostrander,OH
Summary
Hardworking Registered Nurse with success providing individualized patient care. Committed to delivering best-in-class patient care through effective education and counseling. Proven leadership focused on increasing and enhancing patient care and satisfaction. Streamline safety protocols for comprehensive patient care.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Nursing Supervisor
Nationwide Children’s Hospital
Columbus, OH
01.2017 - Current
- Responsible for administrative and patient care services nursing administrative decisions and serve as administrative designee during hours that administrative staff is not on the premises.
- Provides effective leadership and communication during emergencies and disasters.
- Communicates/collaborates with appropriate hospital departmental personnel regarding decisions, issues, and/or problems occurring during designated shift.
- Responds to inquiries/complaints from visitors and staff as well as respond to all code blues, traumas, and hospital emergencies.
Registered Nurse (RN) – Physician Consult and Transfer Center
Nationwide Children’s Hospital
Columbus, OH
09.2022 - Current
- Responsible for coordinating admissions, discharges and transfers of patients to Nationwide Children's Hospital
- Assist with emergency department referrals and enables access to pediatric specialist consultation.
- Acts as a liaison between patient care services staff, medical staff, supervisors, and external providers to facilitate the patient admission/transfer process and consultations.
- Receives calls and completes phone triage with Nationwide Children's Hospital Primary Care patients for guidance on care needs.
Registered Nurse (RN) – Emergency Department
Nationwide Children’s Hospital
Columbus, OH
04.2012 - 06.2024
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
RN Interim Clinical Leader – Emergency Department
Nationwide Children’s Hospital
Columbus, OH
11.2013 - 08.2014
- Provide leadership and assist the Program Manager in supervising clinical operations, staff management, unit education, evaluating and controlling program services and ensuring that standards are met.
- Manage department flow, assure safe nursing practice, provide education and address staff and patient concerns in the roles of Charge Nurse and Patient Flow Coordinator.
Registered Nurse (RN) – Hematology/Oncology/BMT
Nationwide Children’s Hospital
Columbus, OH
08.2009 - 04.2012
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
Patient Care Assistant – Float Pool
06.2008 - 08.2009
- Float Pool reports to multiple care units requiring adaptability in skills and working with a multitude of health care personnel and patient populations
- Responsible for performing basic support care to patients/families under the direction and supervision of an RN
- Performs duties such as vital signs, height, weight, specimen collection and nutrition support.
Education
Bachelor - Nursing
The Ohio State University
Columbus, OH06.2009
Skills
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
- Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Compassion and Empathy
- Nursing staff leadership
- Complex Problem-Solving
- De-escalation and active listening
- Emergency Care
Timeline
Registered Nurse (RN) – Physician Consult and Transfer Center
Nationwide Children’s Hospital
09.2022 - Current
Nursing Supervisor
Nationwide Children’s Hospital
01.2017 - Current
RN Interim Clinical Leader – Emergency Department
Nationwide Children’s Hospital
11.2013 - 08.2014
Registered Nurse (RN) – Emergency Department
Nationwide Children’s Hospital
04.2012 - 06.2024
Registered Nurse (RN) – Hematology/Oncology/BMT
Nationwide Children’s Hospital
08.2009 - 04.2012
Patient Care Assistant – Float Pool
06.2008 - 08.2009
Bachelor - Nursing
The Ohio State University