Cassandra Goodridge, RN
Naples,FL
Summary
Driven registered nurse with several years of experience caring for patients whom smoothly delivers comprehensive patient care and delegates tasks according to patient needs and personnel skillsets; dedicated to providing top quality care within a multidisciplinary team environment.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Physicians Regional Medical Center
Naples, FL
05.2023 - 10.2024
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to the healthcare team.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records systems.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Counseled patients regarding medication side effects or lifestyle changes necessary for improved health outcomes.
- Conducted intake assessments with patients and relatives to gather case history.
Registered Nurse Manager
VITAS Healthcare
Naples, FL
08.2021 - 07.2022
- Supervised nursing staff to ensure high-quality patient care delivery.
- Coordinated staff schedules to maintain adequate nursing coverage.
- Implemented patient care protocols to enhance safety and compliance.
- Conducted regular team meetings to discuss patient care strategies.
- Conducted performance reviews of nursing personnel to identify training needs and areas for improvement.
- Advised leadership on appropriate staffing levels based on current census data.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Improved patient outcomes through peer groups and facilitating continuing education.
- Received and investigated complaints from families, patients and clinical staff, devising solutions to multifaceted challenges.
- Facilitated communication between medical teams, patients, families, and other stakeholders.
Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager
Avow Hospice
Naples, FL
07.2017 - 07.2021
- Assessed patient needs and developed individualized care plans.
- Coordinated with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient care delivery.
- Educated families on disease processes and end-of-life options.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during transitions.
- Conducted regular home visits to ensure comprehensive care management.
- Collaborated with community resources to facilitate additional support services.
- Monitored medication regimens to ensure safe administration of medications in accordance with physician orders and nursing standards of practice.
- Educated family caregivers on providing basic nursing care such as wound dressing changes or catheter maintenance.
- Provided emotional support to families during difficult times through active listening skills.
- Assessed patients' physical and psychological needs, developed individualized care plans, and monitored progress in meeting goals.
- Identified medical equipment and supplies needed by patient; arranged for delivery and set up as appropriate.
- Facilitated referrals for additional services such as social work counseling or spiritual care when necessary.
- Developed effective communication strategies with families to provide support throughout the course of illness.
- Conducted regular visits with assigned patients in their home setting or at long-term care facilities to assess health status changes.
- Evaluated effectiveness of interventions used by nurses while making recommendations for improvement where necessary.
- Delivered respectful, compassionate care to each patient and family member.
- Utilized effective interpersonal, writing and active listening skills to build and cultivate positive relationships with patients, caregivers, and physicians.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse
Naples Community Hospital
Naples, FL
01.2015 - 06.2017
- Provided continuous monitoring of patient's vital signs and cardiac rhythms.
- Administered medications safely within scope of practice according to hospital policies and procedures.
- Participated in interdisciplinary rounds on assigned unit.
- Recognized early signs and symptoms of possible complications related to cardiac conditions or treatments and reported them immediately to physician team members.
- Initiated emergency life-saving measures as needed according to ACLS protocol guidelines.
- Developed collaborative relationships with multidisciplinary teams including physicians, pharmacists, respiratory therapists.
- Performed nursing care to acutely ill adult patients with cardiac diagnoses such as myocardial infarction, congestive heart failure, cardiomyopathy and arrhythmias.
- Assisted with insertion and management of central venous catheters, arterial lines, chest tubes, and other invasive devices.
- Coordinated discharge planning to ensure continuity of care post-hospitalization.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ05-2017
Skills
- Compassionate care
- Effective communication
- Chronic disease management
- EMR / EHR
- Chest pain management
- Direct patient care
- Home health care
- Medication and IV administration
- Inpatient and outpatient care
- Patient education and counseling
- Crisis intervention
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Physicians Regional Medical Center
05.2023 - 10.2024
Registered Nurse Manager
VITAS Healthcare
08.2021 - 07.2022
Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager
Avow Hospice
07.2017 - 07.2021
Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse
Naples Community Hospital
01.2015 - 06.2017
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
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