CASSANDRA HALEY
Luling,TX
Summary
Diligent Nurse Practitioner with extensive experience in pediatric healthcare, specializing in patient care and family education. Successfully managed diverse caseload, ensuring high levels of patient satisfaction and improved health outcomes. Demonstrated skill in clinical assessment and treatment planning, coupled with effective communication and empathy.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
Community Health Center of South Central Texas
Bastrop, TX
04.2024 - Current
- Conducted comprehensive health assessments for pediatric patients to determine individual care needs.
- Developed and implemented personalized care plans in collaboration with families and healthcare team members.
- Educated parents on childhood illnesses, preventive care, and wellness strategies to enhance patient outcomes.
- Coordinated follow-up appointments and referrals to ensure continuity of care for pediatric patients.
- Mentored junior staff on best practices in pediatric nursing and patient management techniques.
- Provided anticipatory guidance to pediatric patients and families concerning areas such as vaccine administration, developmental milestones and nutrition and hygiene practices.
Primary Care Provider
Broomfield Pediatrics
Broomfield, CO
11.2022 - 03.2024
- Conducted comprehensive patient assessments to diagnose and manage acute and chronic conditions.
- Developed individualized care plans in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes.
- Educated patients and families on disease prevention, management strategies, and healthy lifestyle choices.
- Utilized electronic health record systems for accurate documentation and effective communication among healthcare providers.
- Advocated for patient needs within the healthcare system, ensuring access to appropriate resources and services.
- Developed strong rapport with patients, fostering trust and promoting adherence to treatment plans.
Newborn Hospitalist
Mednax
Houston, TX
05.2022 - 01.2023
- Performing initial and daily assessments of newborns
- Ordering and reviewing Newborn Labs and bloodwork
- Managed patient care, coordinating treatment plans with interdisciplinary teams.
- Led daily rounds, ensuring timely updates and communication among healthcare staff and families.
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner/Vaccine for Children Coordinator
South Texas Family Residential Center
Dilley, TX
06.2017 - 09.2021
- Working as a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner to perform well child, Urgent care, sick care visits
- Reviewing Immunization schedules, and ordering vaccines for children from multiple international regions
- Managing a multidisciplinary team of Medical Staff members
- Creating and maintaining schedule for 14-20 midlevel providers and physicians
- Developed individualized care plans in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to address patient needs.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments and evaluations of pediatric patients' health statuses.
- Diagnosed and responded to illnesses and physical conditions through prescription of medication and health counseling and education.
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
Practical Approach Pediatrics
San Antonio, TX
09.2016 - 06.2017
- Working as the Primary Pediatric Nurse Practitioner within a medical home model clinic: well child, urgent care, sick visits
- Working with families with complex Immunizations, schedules as well as individualized vaccines schedules.
Registered Nurse-Women's Health Department
University Health System
San Antonio, TX
07.2012 - 09.2016
- Caring for patient in Labor and Delivery, Pre- and Post-Partum, Newborn, and Gynecological Oncology settings
- Trained fellow RNs and Organized the transition to Mother-Baby unit
- Charge Nurse for a 60-bed unit
- Preceptor to new Registered Nurses
- Readiness Rounds Lead-inspecting and readying unit for JHACO credentialing review
- Technology Council Member-Reviewing and assisting with rolling out new technology to departments within a large level one trauma center
Education
MSN - Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Program-Primary Care
University of Texas Health Science Center
San Antonio, TX08-2016
BSN - Nursing
University of the Incamate Word
San Antonio, TX05-2012
AAS - Pre-Nursing
Palo Alto College
San Antonio, TX05-2009
Skills
- Primary Care Experience
- Pediatrics
- Medical terminology
- EMR systems- ECW, Epic, Entergy, and more
- Team management
- Triage
- Telehealth services
- Asthma management
- Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
Certification
- BC/BE
- RN License
- CPNP-PC
- Certified Nurse Practitioner
- CPR Certification
- DEA Certification
- APRN
- TNCC Certification
- BLS Certification
- Compact State Nurse License
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
Community Health Center of South Central Texas
04.2024 - Current
Primary Care Provider
Broomfield Pediatrics
11.2022 - 03.2024
Newborn Hospitalist
Mednax
05.2022 - 01.2023
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner/Vaccine for Children Coordinator
South Texas Family Residential Center
06.2017 - 09.2021
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
Practical Approach Pediatrics
09.2016 - 06.2017
Registered Nurse-Women's Health Department
University Health System
07.2012 - 09.2016
BSN - Nursing
University of the Incamate Word
AAS - Pre-Nursing
Palo Alto College
MSN - Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Program-Primary Care
University of Texas Health Science Center