Cassandra Daniels
Greenville,USA
Summary
Dedicated and highly skilled Registered Nurse with over 18 years of comprehensive clinical experience spanning school nursing, intensive care (ICU), catheterization lab operations, and specialized IV therapy/PICC line insertion. Proven track record of delivering high-quality acute and emergency care, developing customized patient care plans, and maintaining rigorous sterile techniques across multi-facility healthcare systems. Dedicated healthcare professional and military veteran committed to operational excellence and patient advocacy.
Experienced with managing critical patient care in high-stress environments. Utilizes advanced assessment skills to ensure optimal patient outcomes. Knowledge of life-saving procedures and patient advocacy in intensive care settings.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Burn ICU Nurse
Parkland Hospital
Dallas, TX
06.2008 - 05.2013
- Administered critical care procedures and medications to stabilize patients in life-threatening conditions.
- Monitored vital signs and clinical data to evaluate patient status and respond to changes effectively.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans for critically ill patients.
- Educated patients and families on treatment protocols, medication administration, and recovery processes.
- Implemented infection control measures, enhancing patient safety and reducing hospital-acquired infections.
- Mentored junior nurses, fostering professional development and ensuring adherence to ICU standards of care.
- Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
- Delivered age-appropriate medical care for adult, adolescent, and geriatric ICU patients.
Veteran
United States Navy
San Diego, CA
06.1996 - 03.2001
- Fulfilled service duties with honor and commitment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
School Nurse
Community Independent School District
Nevada, TX
06.2021 - Current
- Delivered acute, routine, and emergency medical care to enhance student health and well-being.
- Assessed and managed student behavioral and mental health concerns, providing critical support and intervention.
- Serve as a vital liaison connecting student families with vital community health resources and external care providers.
- Liaised with student families and community health resources to ensure access to essential care services.
ICU & Cath Lab Nurse
Hunt Regional Medical Center
Greenville, TX
12.2019 - 06.2021
- Provided specialized, critical nursing care to unstable and critically ill patients in Intensive Care Unit, ensuring timely interventions and monitoring.
- Participated on emergency Code Team, executing rapid-response life-saving interventions to stabilize patients in critical situations.
- Assisted interventional cardiologists during emergent STEMI/NSTEMI angiograms and pacemaker placements, facilitating efficient procedures and improving patient outcomes.
PICC Line Insertion Specialist
HealthTrust Workforce Solutions
Dallas, TX
05.2018 - 12.2019
- Delivered specialized vascular access services across North Texas to all Medical City facilities, enhancing patient care access.
- Maintained strict aseptic and sterile techniques during all insertion procedures to ensure zero-line infection rates.
- Responsible for planning, organizing, and evaluating advanced vascular care interventions and their clinical outcomes.
- Designed and implemented advanced vascular care interventions while assessing their clinical outcomes.
Registered Nurse (RN)
Lake Pointe Medical Center
Rowlett, TX
05.2012 - 03.2018
- Delivered direct patient care and clinical nursing management for outpatient and inpatient procedural interventions, ensuring safety and comfort during colonoscopies, endoscopies, ERCPs, TEEs, bronchoscopies, thoracenteses, bone marrow biopsies, ESIs, and synchronized cardioversions.
- Executed advanced IV therapy, including PICC line placements and line maintenance, while overseeing complex medication administration to optimize patient outcomes.
- Administered medications and monitored patient vitals to ensure optimal care.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans.
- Educated patients and families about treatment options and post-discharge procedures.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Trinity Valley Community College
Athens, TX05-2008
Associate of Science - Liberal Arts
Trinity Valley Community College
Athens, TX05-2006
Skills
- Burn Assessment Techniques
- Burn Injury Management
- Acute Burn Care
- Critical Care & Emergency Response (Code Team)
- Advanced life support
- Endotracheal intubation
- Vascular access techniques
- Cardiovascular monitoring
- Hemodynamics monitoring
- Neurological monitoring
- End-of-life care
- Multidisciplinary Team Collaboration
- Preceptorship
Certification
BLS Certified Instructor (Basic Life Support)
Timeline
School Nurse
Community Independent School District
06.2021 - Current
ICU & Cath Lab Nurse
Hunt Regional Medical Center
12.2019 - 06.2021
PICC Line Insertion Specialist
HealthTrust Workforce Solutions
05.2018 - 12.2019
Registered Nurse (RN)
Lake Pointe Medical Center
05.2012 - 03.2018
Burn ICU Nurse
Parkland Hospital
06.2008 - 05.2013
Veteran
United States Navy
06.1996 - 03.2001
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Trinity Valley Community College
Associate of Science - Liberal Arts
Trinity Valley Community College