Cassandra Frederique
Hollywood,FL
Summary
Experienced nursing professional with 8 years of demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills, and technical knowledge. Proficient in updating charts, monitoring medications, and working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities.Skilled in rapidly acquiring new knowledge and applying it effectively. Driven by a passion for continuous learning and successfully navigating change.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Travel Nurse- Stepdown Cardiac Med
Gulf Coast Medical Center
Fort Myers, Florida
02.2026 - 05.2026
- Cultivated relationships with primary care physicians, cardiologists, and other clinicians to enhance continuity of care through effective symptom management.
- Executed and analyzed diagnostic studies, including lab work and EKGs, to support optimal management of patient conditions.
- Provided comprehensive patient care across various clinical settings, ensuring effective pre-op and post-op support.
- Initiated IV therapy, including antibiotic and cardiac drips, monitored blood transfusions, and managed pain effectively.
Travel Registered Nurse
Atrium Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center
Winston-Salem, North Carolina
11.2025 - 02.2026
- Administer meds, manage IV therapy, blood products, and operate equipment.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments, provided wound care, and delivered specialized care for postoperative patients to ensure optimal recovery.
- Floated to various units, including cardiac observation, med-surgical, and surgical units, to support patient care needs and enhance team efficiency.
Travel Nurse – Intermediate Med Surg/ Cardiac
UNC Rex of Raleigh Hospital
Raleigh, North Carolina
04.2025 - 11.2025
- Managed pre-op and post-op care for patients with complex cardiac conditions, ensuring optimal recovery and patient safety.
- Administer medications and cardiac drips: Heparin, Dobutamine, Cardizem, Lasix, Insulin pumps, and manage wound vacs, chest tubes, and Thopaz systems.
- Maintain patients with Central lines and Port-a-Cath lines.
- Provided comprehensive discharge education to patients and families, promoting understanding of care plans and enhancing post-hospitalization outcomes.
Travel Nurse – Med-Surg
Atrium Union Hospital
Monroe, North Carolina
08.2024 - 04.2025
- Administered medications, including Heparin and Cardizem, while monitoring patient responses and managing wound care to optimize patient outcomes.
- Facilitated effective recovery post-heart catheterization procedures, enhancing patient health and safety.
- Led discharge education sessions for patients, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans.
Travel Nurse – Stepdown Med Surg
Johnson City Hospital
Johnson City, Tennessee
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Managed diverse patient populations in Med Surg, Orthopedics, and ED triage, ensuring comprehensive care delivery.
- Provided care for orthopedic patients, including those recovering from ORIF procedures.
- Managed cardiac drips and insulin administration.
- Provided discharge education and coordinated care plans with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient recovery.
Telemetry/Med-Surg/Cardiac Nurse
Memorial Hospital West
Pembroke Pines, FL
07.2022 - 04.2024
- Provided direct care to post-op and cardiac patients, ensuring effective telemetry monitoring and IV therapy management.
- Performed patient education and hourly rounding, facilitating pain management and enhancing patient comfort.
- Maintained accurate documentation in EMR while actively contributing to quality improvement initiatives.
Travel Nurse – Telemetry/Stepdown RN
WakeMed Cary Hospital
Cary, NC
01.2022 - 07.2022
- Collaborated with providers for timely interventions based on diagnostic results.
- Performed detailed assessments and titrated insulin and cardiac drips.
- Documented care plans, medication administration, and patient response.
Cardiac Stepdown Specialty Nurse I
Mount Sinai Medical Center
Miami Beach, FL
06.2020 - 12.2021
- Monitored high-acuity cardiac patients and administered complex regimens to ensure optimal recovery.
- Educated patients and families on discharge care, medications, and follow-ups to promote understanding and adherence.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to achieve unit-based goals and enhance patient care.
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Colony Club ALF
Sunrise, FL
06.2018 - 06.2020
- Administered compassionate care to improve quality of life for patients with dementia and schizophrenia in specialized unit for individuals over 55 years old.
- Delivered daily care and medication administration to enhance comfort and health of geriatric residents.
- Supported ADLs, monitored condition changes, and documented in EMR to ensure continuity of care.
- Provided wound care and infection prevention.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing – Family Nurse Practitioner
St. Thomas University
Miami Gardens, FL12-2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Miami Dade College
Miami, FL12-2021
Associates - nursing
Miami Dade College
Miami, FL12-2019
Licensed Practical Nurse Program -
Sheridan Technical College
Hollywood, FL04-2018
Associates - Arts
Broward Community College
Pembroke, Florida12-2016
Skills
- Cardiac Care Management
- Cardiac Monitoring
- Acute care interventions
- Discharge planning
- Medication administration
- Patient assessments
- EMR Systems: Epic
- Health Promotion and Patient Education
- Analysis & Critical Thinking
- Time management
- Team collaboration
- Effective communication
- Diversity Awareness
- Collaborative care
- Patient safety
Certification
- RN, Florida, 9532397, 04/27
- BLS & ACLS, American Heart Association, Current
References
Available upon request.
Timeline
Travel Nurse- Stepdown Cardiac Med
Gulf Coast Medical Center
02.2026 - 05.2026
Travel Registered Nurse
Atrium Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center
11.2025 - 02.2026
Travel Nurse – Intermediate Med Surg/ Cardiac
UNC Rex of Raleigh Hospital
04.2025 - 11.2025
Travel Nurse – Med-Surg
Atrium Union Hospital
08.2024 - 04.2025
Travel Nurse – Stepdown Med Surg
Johnson City Hospital
05.2024 - 08.2024
Telemetry/Med-Surg/Cardiac Nurse
Memorial Hospital West
07.2022 - 04.2024
Travel Nurse – Telemetry/Stepdown RN
WakeMed Cary Hospital
01.2022 - 07.2022
Cardiac Stepdown Specialty Nurse I
Mount Sinai Medical Center
06.2020 - 12.2021
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Colony Club ALF
06.2018 - 06.2020
Master of Science - Nursing – Family Nurse Practitioner
St. Thomas University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Miami Dade College
Associates - nursing
Miami Dade College
Licensed Practical Nurse Program -
Sheridan Technical College
Associates - Arts
Broward Community College