Cassandra Hawkes
Rigby,Idaho
Summary
Dedicated NICU RN with extensive experience at EIRMC. Ive been with EIRMC for almost 17 years. Im loyal, and dependable. I love the patients and the care I provide. Im just looking for a change. I would love to work where you feel appreciated and rewarded for the care provided and skills attained. I have experience in not just NICU at EIRMC. I also have experience in many departments including mom/ baby, peds, ER, ICU, med floors, BHC, Surgery and long term care. Id love to have the opportunity to share my experience with others. Thank you
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
NICU RN
EIRMC
05.2016 - Current
- Assisted in delivering comprehensive nursing care to critically ill neonates.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to healthcare team promptly.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop patient care plans.
- Administered medications and treatments as per physician's orders.
- Assisted with complex medical procedures such as intubation, lumbar punctures, and umbilical line placements under physician supervision.
- Promoted family-centered care by providing education, support, and resources to parents of NICU patients.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to develop individualized plans of care for premature and critically ill neonates.
Float Pool RN
EIRMC
02.2012 - 05.2016
- Administered medications and treatments per physician orders, ensuring patient safety and compliance with protocols.
- Monitored vital signs and assessed patient conditions, promptly reporting changes to the healthcare team.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans tailored to patient needs.
- Educated patients and families on health management and discharge instructions, enhancing understanding of care processes.
- Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, providing emotional support while addressing concerns or questions about care plans.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
TCU/ Rehab
EIRMC
11.2008 - 02.2012
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Eastern Idaho Technical College
Idaho Falls, ID09.2008
Skills
- Developmental care
- Parental bonding
- Breastfeeding support
- Nursing documentation
- Premature infant care
- Endotracheal tube care
- Umbilical line care
- Central line maintenance
- Fluid balance monitoring
- Neonatal assessment
- Patient care planning
- Intravenous therapy
- Discharge planning
- Family education
- Phototherapy
- Cardiopulmonary monitoring
- Neonatal resuscitation
- Growth monitoring
- Oxygen therapy
- Blood transfusion
- Ventilator management
- Feeding support
- Apnea monitoring
- Nutritional support
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Honest and dependable
- Time management
- Reliable and responsible
- Blood transfusion administration
Certification
PALS
NRP
BlS
Timeline
NICU RN
EIRMC
05.2016 - Current
Float Pool RN
EIRMC
02.2012 - 05.2016
TCU/ Rehab
EIRMC
11.2008 - 02.2012
Associate of Science - Nursing
Eastern Idaho Technical College