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Cassandra Conlin

New Bedford,MA

Summary

Healthcare professional skilled in managing nursing and patient care operations. Adept in compliance oversight and staff development. Expert in patient advocacy and critical thinking. Focused on team collaboration and achieving results, while ensuring regulatory compliance.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Nurse Manager

Acadia Healthcare
06.2017 - 11.2024
  • Led a team of 8+ Nurses in delivering high-quality patient care and ensuring adherence to best practices.
  • Developed and implemented training programs to enhance clinical skills and improve team performance.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to create comprehensive care plans tailored to individual patient needs.
  • Monitored compliance with regulatory standards, ensuring a safe and effective healthcare environment.
  • Mentored junior nurses, fostering professional growth and promoting a culture of continuous improvement.
  • Served as a key point of contact between nursing staff, providers, administration, and other healthcare professionals.
  • Ensured regulatory compliance by maintaining accurate records and staying up-to-date on industry standards.
  • Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.

Staff Nurse

Wingate Healthcare
10.2014 - 05.2017
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
  • Educated 20-35 patients and families on health management and disease prevention strategies.
  • Conducted thorough assessments to identify patient needs and establish priorities for care.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
  • Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of 20-35 patients.
  • Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
  • Reduced medication errors through meticulous charting and double-checking dosages.

Patient Care Supervisor

Sleep HealthCenters
12.2006 - 02.2013
  • Supervised daily operations, ensuring compliance with quality standards.
  • Led team training sessions to enhance staff knowledge on patient safety protocols and best practices.
  • Developed and implemented workflow improvements to optimize patient care delivery and reduce wait times.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate effective care plans tailored to individual patient needs.
  • Managed scheduling for staff, ensuring adequate coverage during peak times.
  • Conducted performance evaluations, providing constructive feedback to promote professional development within the team.
  • Served as an accessible resource for both patients and their families by addressing concerns, answering questions when needed.
  • Managed staffing schedules effectively to maintain appropriate coverage at all times while accommodating employee requests for time off when possible.

Education

Associate of Science - Nursing

Cape Cod Community College
West Barnstable, MA
05.2022

Certificate - Licensed Practical Nursing

Quincy College
Quincy, MA
06.2014

Certificate - Hospitality, Travel, And Tourism

Cape Cod Community College
West Barnstable, MA

High School Diploma -

Barnstable High School
Hyannis, MA

Skills

  • Department management and leadership
  • Quality improvement
  • Medical records management
  • Staff supervision and development
  • Compliance oversight
  • Critical thinking
  • Patient education and advocacy
  • Conflict management
  • Emergency response

Timeline

Nurse Manager

Acadia Healthcare
06.2017 - 11.2024

Staff Nurse

Wingate Healthcare
10.2014 - 05.2017

Patient Care Supervisor

Sleep HealthCenters
12.2006 - 02.2013

Associate of Science - Nursing

Cape Cod Community College

Certificate - Licensed Practical Nursing

Quincy College

Certificate - Hospitality, Travel, And Tourism

Cape Cod Community College

High School Diploma -

Barnstable High School

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