Cassandra Hearn
Summary
Hardworking nursing professional bringing 20+ years of experience delivering exceptional care to adult patients. Knowledgeable about critical requirements, show initiative and integrity as a profession nurse. Well-organized and forward-thinking in managing patient needs. To seek and maintain a position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Experienced healthcare professional skilled in patient care, critical thinking, and communication. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Reliable and adaptable, ensuring efficient and compassionate care in dynamic environments. Equipped with expertise in medical procedures, patient assessments, and care coordination.
Diligent ICU RN with background in patient care and nursing. Skilled in managing complex medical conditions and supporting patient recovery. Demonstrated expertise in critical thinking and effective communication.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
6
6
Certification
Work History
HS/Registered Nurse, Float Pool
Methodist Richardson Medical Center
03.2025 - Current
- Administrative Oversight see the daily operations of a healthcare facility, ensuring efficient and safe patient care
- Scheduling, supervising, and providing guidance to nursing staff.
- Providing administrative support and decision-making during off-hours.
- Administered patient care, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and best practices.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Monitored vital signs and documented changes in patient conditions for timely interventions.
- Educated patients and families on health management, promoting understanding of treatment processes.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.
HOUSE SUPERVISOR- ICU, PCU, LTAC
LIFECARE OF DALLAS/PLANO 2.0
08.2019 - Current
- As an RN house supervisor, over ICU, PCU, MS, HOU, my primary responsibilities are to handle patient care, lead nurses and other staff, complete clerical work, and make administrative decisions
- Other duties include allocating patients and staff throughout the health care facility, maintaining the organization's mission and values, and assisting during emergencies
- As the administrative resource for the nursing team, I may also provide clinical support to the nursing team as needed
- Administered critical care medications subcutaneously, orally and via IV.
- Provided emergency response during shifts and when on-call.
- Monitored patient acuity levels closely, adjusting staffing assignments as needed for optimal care delivery.
- Participated in budget planning meetings, helping allocate funds appropriately for staffing needs or equipment upgrades.
- Mentored new nurses, providing guidance on hospital policies and procedures, fostering professional growth and development.
- Streamlined communication between departments for improved patient flow and satisfaction.
- Promoted evidence-based practices among nursing staff by staying current on industry trends and research, sharing knowledge with colleagues.
Intensive Care Nurse
BAYLOR SCOTT WHITE
03.2021 - 07.2023
- Provide care for patients recovering from cardiac cath lab procedures
- Assisting physicians in placing arterial lines, CVC lines and nephrologist in HD
- Managing patients on ventilators, chest tubes, enteral, and parental nutrition.
- Competent in care of fresh trachs and placement of trachs
- Competent in care multiple critical meds and titration
- Conducted comprehensive assessments for critically ill patients, developing individualized care plans to address their unique medical needs.
- Delivered age-appropriate medical care for adult, adolescent, and geriatric ICU patients.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing practices and providing high-quality care in the ICU setting.
NURSE SUPERVISOR
STILLHOUSE HEALTH AND REHAB
09.2019 - 07.2021
- RN provides professional nursing care to assigned patients in a skilled med-surg nursing environment
- Records patient histories, performs various diagnostic tests, administers medications, and develops patient care plans in conjunction with other medical professionals
- RN report to DON; supervise CMA, CNA hall to work and over Covid unit
TRAVEL RN
ATC HEATHCARE SERVICES
07.2020 - 09.2020
- Advanced clinical knowledge through ongoing professional development activities, including workshops, conferences, and certifications.
- Maintained high standards of infection control practices to prevent hospital-acquired infections in the ICU setting.
- Promoted patient safety by diligently monitoring vital signs, administering medications, and performing life-saving interventions.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
EMERGENCY RN NURSE
TITUS REGIONAL MEDICA CENTER
06.2018 - 03.2020
- Is responsible for the total nursing care, assessment, planning implementation, and evaluation of each assigned patient
- Assisted physicians in performing diagnostic tests and procedures to facilitate prompt diagnosis and treatment.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Utilized strong clinical judgment in prioritizing patient needs during high-stress situations, ensuring optimal outcomes.
- Plans, provides, evaluates, and documents nursing care, discharge planning, and teaching
- Assures the plan is carried out and provided in a safe environment, through performance and supervision of subordinate personnel, and educates patients, family or others to attain optimal health and continuity of care
CASE MANGER
TENDER CARE HOME HEALTH
07.2018 - 11.2019
- Handling case assignments, draft service plans, review case progress and determine case closure
- Contributed to team discussions and case conferences actively, sharing insights and expertise with colleagues to optimize client support strategies.
- Maintained accurate documentation on all cases, ensuring compliance with regulations and confidentiality requirements.
- Advocated for client rights when interacting with external agencies or institutions, ensuring fair treatment at all times.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to address client needs and formulate tailored support strategies.
- Monitored program performance and outcomes for successful delivery of services.
- Negotiated with landlords and housing agencies to secure stable housing for clients, significantly reducing homelessness.
- Advocated for clients in legal settings, ensuring their rights were protected and voices heard.
PEDIATRIC CASE MANAGER LVN
PEDICARE/AVAIL HOME HEALTH
09.2008 - 03.2018
- Assessed patients' needs and eligibility for financial assistance programs, securing essential support for families facing economic challenges.
- Assessed risk factors of patients and made referrals for further services.
- Maintained accurate documentation on all cases, ensuring compliance with regulations and confidentiality requirements.
- Coordinated services with other agencies, community-based organizations, and healthcare professionals to provide useful benefits to clients.
- Going into the homes of foster/parent care setting performing independent nursing care for the pediatric patient on mechanical ventilator and trach care
- Performing patient teaching to parent to increase care of the child
FLOAT NURSE LVN
PARIS REGIONAL MED CENTER
09.2014 - 08.2016
- Go from various areas of hospital settings performing nursing care under the Nurse Practice Act
- Practiced in psych unit, geriatric, LTC, acute care, ER, ICU department working under supervision of RN charge nurse
ADON/MDS COORDINATOR LVN
SUNNY SPRINGS NURSE/ REHAB
07.2010 - 03.2012
- Assisted the DON with management of staff scheduling, the RAI process, adhering to Federal and State guidelines, and in accordance with company's policy and procedure
- Experience in the New MDS 3.0
STAFF NURSE LVN
DALLAS STAFFLINK
06.2004 - 04.2009
- Go from various hospital settings performing nursing care under the Nurse Practice Act
- Practiced in psych unit, geriatric, LTC, acute care, ER, Step down unit, oncology and went to resident care home with adult mental retardation
STAFF NURSE LVN
CARING HANDS STAFFING
11.2002 - 06.2004
- Go from various hospital settings performing nursing care under the Nurse Practice Act
- Practiced in psych unit, geriatric, LTC, acute care, ER department working under supervision of RN charge nurse
CMA/CNA
GREBB MANAGEMENT
12.1992 - 08.1998
- Administrating medications in skilled nursing facility under the supervision of an LVN/RN
- Knowledge of procedures and techniques involved in simple treatments and providing bedside patient care
- Familiarity with various geriatric hygiene needs
Education
Bachelor's Degree - Nursing
University Texas of Arlington
Arlington, TX10.2024
Associates of Applied Science - Nursing
NTCC
Mt. Pleasant, TX05.2019
Associates in Applied Science - Pre-Nursing
Paris Junior College
Paris, TX12.2013
Nursing Practical School - undefined
Kiamichi Technology Center
Hugo, OK06.2002
College - undefined
Paris Jr College
Paris, TX01.1993
High School - undefined
Paris High School
Paris, TX06.1992
Skills
- Cardiac Care
- Geriatric Care
- Critical care management
- Direct Patient Care
- Medication Administration
- Telemetry monitoring
- Emergency Care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Cardiac monitoring
Accomplishments
- Patient Care - Delivered compassionate care that exceeded hospital requirements. Successfully provided quality care to 2-3 patients ICU environment.
- Clinical Skills - Monitored patients' respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to critical care medication administration.
- Implementation - Assisted in implementation of new tracking system that resulted in improved patient care.
- Supervision - Headed onboarding process for new nursing staff.
- Supervised team of 15 or more staff members.
Affiliations
- AACC
Certification
- Mechanical Ventilators and Tracheostomy, 2008-10-14
- Intravenous Therapy, 2002-06-14
- Course of Safety, 2002-03-15
- Course of Phlebotomy, 2002-03-15
- TNCC, 2019-11
- ENPC, 2020-02
- Current ACLS/BLS
Member of National Honor Society since 1992;Who;s Who award; Members of Nursing Society,AACC
Who's Who's Award; National Honor Society since 1988; Graduated with UTA Cum Laude.
Timeline
HS/Registered Nurse, Float Pool
Methodist Richardson Medical Center
03.2025 - Current
Intensive Care Nurse
BAYLOR SCOTT WHITE
03.2021 - 07.2023
TRAVEL RN
ATC HEATHCARE SERVICES
07.2020 - 09.2020
NURSE SUPERVISOR
STILLHOUSE HEALTH AND REHAB
09.2019 - 07.2021
HOUSE SUPERVISOR- ICU, PCU, LTAC
LIFECARE OF DALLAS/PLANO 2.0
08.2019 - Current
CASE MANGER
TENDER CARE HOME HEALTH
07.2018 - 11.2019
EMERGENCY RN NURSE
TITUS REGIONAL MEDICA CENTER
06.2018 - 03.2020
FLOAT NURSE LVN
PARIS REGIONAL MED CENTER
09.2014 - 08.2016
ADON/MDS COORDINATOR LVN
SUNNY SPRINGS NURSE/ REHAB
07.2010 - 03.2012
PEDIATRIC CASE MANAGER LVN
PEDICARE/AVAIL HOME HEALTH
09.2008 - 03.2018
STAFF NURSE LVN
DALLAS STAFFLINK
06.2004 - 04.2009
STAFF NURSE LVN
CARING HANDS STAFFING
11.2002 - 06.2004
CMA/CNA
GREBB MANAGEMENT
12.1992 - 08.1998
Associates of Applied Science - Nursing
NTCC
Associates in Applied Science - Pre-Nursing
Paris Junior College
Nursing Practical School - undefined
Kiamichi Technology Center
College - undefined
Paris Jr College
High School - undefined
Paris High School
Bachelor's Degree - Nursing
University Texas of Arlington
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