Cassandra Flugaur Starrett
Cottage Grove,MN
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
RN
M Health Fairview
02.2022 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
CNA
M Health Fairview
02.2016 - 02.2022
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Delivered high-quality care to [Type] patients in hospital facility.
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Rasmussen University
Bloomington, MN12.2021
Associate of Arts - General
Normandale Community College
Bloomington, MN05.2020
Skills
- Pharmacology
- Strong Clinical Judgment- Critical Care RN
- Epic Systems
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Chest Pain Management
- Time Management
- Accurate Documentation
- Patient Assessments
- Patient Discharging
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Windows
Timeline
RN
M Health Fairview
02.2022 - Current
CNA
M Health Fairview
02.2016 - 02.2022
Associate of Science - Nursing
Rasmussen University
Associate of Arts - General
Normandale Community College
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