Cassandra Doherty
Aledo,IL
Summary
Dynamic Medical Surgical Registered Nurse with proven expertise in medication administration and patient assessments at Genesis Medical Center. Adept at providing compassionate end-of-life care while effectively managing IV therapies. Recognized for exceptional communication skills and a commitment to enhancing patient outcomes through education and support.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
Genesis Medical Center
Aledo, Illinois
11.2022 - Current
- Provided patient education on disease processes, medications, treatment plans, diet and lifestyle modifications.
- Instructed patients and family members on proper post-operative homecare techniques.
- Performed wound care including dressing changes, debridement and irrigation; monitored healing progress.
- Demonstrated effective communication skills when interacting with patients, families and healthcare team members.
- Administered medications as prescribed by the physician while monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions.
- Monitored vital signs, administered intravenous fluids, medications, blood transfusions and other treatments according to physician orders.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families by listening to their concerns.
- Documented patient care services by charting in electronic records system in accordance with guidelines.
- Administered treatments, therapies, and medication according to prescribed methods and protocols.
- Observed patient's heart rate, blood pressure and respiration for signs of distress.
- Provided physical, emotional, and spiritual support to patients and their families.
- Assisted in end-of-life decision making processes with respect to patient wishes.
- Educated patients and family members on disease process, medication administration, nutrition and symptom management.
- Performed advanced nursing functions such as wound care or IV therapy according to established standards of practice.
Registered Nurse
Pediatric Group Associates
Moline, IL
07.2021 - 07.2022
- Reported patient assessment findings and physical and psychosocial responses to nursing intervention for progress towards care goals.
- Administered medications and therapies as prescribed by physicians.
- Performed basic physical assessments of newborns and infants.
- Educated patients, caregivers and families on diagnoses, disease management, wound management and equipment management.
- Counseled patients and families to provide psychological, emotional and spiritual support.
- Helped pediatric patients understand and feel at ease with vaccines, tests and minor procedures.
- Documented health findings and information in patients' charts.
- Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment and maintained patient flow.
- Conducted patient assessments by taking vital signs and interviewing about symptoms.
- Scheduled check-up and sick visit appointments for patients.
- Offered medical advice based on expertise and physician's directions.
- Reviewed immunization records and administered necessary immunizations.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Genesis Senior Living
Aledo, IL
07.2018 - 05.2019
- Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with daily living needs such as bathing, dressing, toileting and exercising.
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and assisted with feeding.
- Researched and studied client diagnoses to identify care needs, effectively contributed to nursing plan developments and facilitated patient education.
- Managed wound care, gave respiratory treatments and helped with non-invasive procedures.
- Examined and addressed lacerations, contusions and other physical symptoms in need of further attention.
- Documented patient intake information, including medical histories, current symptoms and vitals such as height and weight.
- Evaluated patient status and re-assessed clients' nursing needs every.
- Guaranteed exceptional care quality by correctly administering medication, inserting and caring for catheters, dressing and changing wounds and assisting with personal hygiene.
- Delivered high-quality direct and indirect nursing care
- Educated clients, patients, and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Scheduled appointments for evaluations and scans for patients
- Counseled clients, patients and families and provided emotional and psychosocial support.
- Worked with healthcare team, including social workers, physical therapists, and speech therapists, to assess patient needs, plan and adjust plans of care and actualize nursing interventions to promote and restore patient health.
- Administered patient care to patients by initiating preventative and rehabilitative interventions, assisting patients with activities of daily living (ADL), positioning, mobilization and personal hygiene support.
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
- Communicated concerns regarding clients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
- Assisted physicians with conducting examinations and patient scans during diagnostic processes.
- Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
911 Telecommunicator
Mercer County Sheriff Office
Aledo, IL
03.2017 - 08.2017
I answered Emergency/Fire/ Police calls and dispatched them to the correct department(s). I learned to multitask and prioritize when it came to calls that were coming in. I also did filing and warrants that needed put into IL/US database. I did pat downs for the new inmates coming into the jail for sentencing.
Phlebotomy Technician
Osf St Marys
Galesburg, IL
08.2016 - 03.2017
I did Phlebotomy Draws in an Outpatient setting an inpatient setting on adults and pediatrics. I also did specimen processing and shipping.
Phlebotomist
METROPOLITAN MEDICAL LABORATORY
MOLINE, IL
05.2013 - 06.2016
- Dispose of blood or other biohazard fluids or tissue, in accordance with applicable laws, standards, or policies.
- Dispose of contaminated sharps, in accordance with applicable laws, standards, and policies.
- Draw blood from capillaries by dermal puncture, such as heel or finger stick methods.
- Draw blood from veins by vacuum tube, syringe, or butterfly venipuncture methods.
- Match laboratory requisition forms to specimen tubes..
- Organize or clean blood-drawing trays, ensuring that all instruments are sterile and all needles, syringes, or related items are of first-time use.
- Conduct standards tests, such as blood alcohol, blood culture, oral glucose tolerance, glucose screening, blood smears, or peak and trough drug levels tests.
- Enter patient, specimen, insurance, or billing information into computer.
- Provide sample analysis results to physicians to assist diagnosis.
- Train other medical personnel in phlebotomy or laboratory techniques.
- Process blood or other fluid samples for further analysis by other medical professionals.
- Compile and record medical charts, reports, or correspondence, using typewriter or personal computer.
- Perform various clerical or administrative functions, such as ordering and maintaining an inventory of supplies.
- Answer telephones and direct calls to appropriate staff.
- Greet visitors, ascertain purpose of visit, and direct them to appropriate.
- Receive and route messages or documents, such as laboratory results, to appropriate staff.
Education
High School Diploma - High School
MERCER COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL
2011
Certificate - Phlebotomy Technician
Black Hawk College
2012
License - License Practical Nursing
BLACK HAWK COLLEGE
2018
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Carl Sandburg College
Galesburg, IL05-2021
Skills
- Medication administration
- Vital signs monitoring
- Time management
- End-of-life care
- Peripheral IV insertion
- Pre-and Post-operative care
- Patient assessments
- Blood transfusion
- Urinary catheterization
- Preoperative care
- Postoperative care
- IV management
Certification
I was a certified as a Phlebotomy Technician through ASCP. Also i am certified in CPR and AED
through American Heart Association.
Timeline
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
Genesis Medical Center
11.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse
Pediatric Group Associates
07.2021 - 07.2022
Licensed Practical Nurse
Genesis Senior Living
07.2018 - 05.2019
911 Telecommunicator
Mercer County Sheriff Office
03.2017 - 08.2017
Phlebotomy Technician
Osf St Marys
08.2016 - 03.2017
Phlebotomist
METROPOLITAN MEDICAL LABORATORY
05.2013 - 06.2016
High School Diploma - High School
MERCER COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL
Certificate - Phlebotomy Technician
Black Hawk College
License - License Practical Nursing
BLACK HAWK COLLEGE
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Carl Sandburg College
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