CASSANDRA HENDERSON Registered Nurse
Atlanta,GA
Summary
Proactive service oriented Registered Nurse certified in IV Therapy, and Dementia Care. Exceptional in delivering high quality culturally sensitive care to patients of diverse backgrounds, including Acute care, Long term care, Corrections, Assisted Living, Psychiatric and Hospice.Demonstrates ethics while utilizing nurse-based practice. Accomplished 9 years in healthcare as a LPN, Proxy Caregiver, CNA and Medication Aid. Devoted to educating patients and families about treatment, healthy practices,and collaborative communication. Highly motivated to optimized skills and apply clinical knowledge within an organization that promotes professional growth opportunities.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN
Elite Medical Staffing
Hampton , GA
2024.03 - Present
- Prepare equipment for use during treatments such as setting up IV lines or providing trach care correctly according to Physician orders and facility protocol.
- Ensure that all medications are administered accurately and on time as prescribed by the physician.
- Observe patients for any changes in their condition or behavior, report findings to the supervisor or physician in charge.
- Coordinate with interdisciplinary team members such as doctors, nurses and social workers to ensure quality patient care was provided.
- Perform wound care including changing dressings, cleaning wounds, applying ointments and medications and providing other necessary treatments.
RN Internship/137 Hours
Reginal Medical Center
Anniston , AL
2024.01 - 2024.02
- Integrate knowledge of health and illness to differentiate between normal and abnormal.
- Provide direct nursing care to patients, including administering medications, wound care, and IV therapy.
- Educate patients on health maintenance, disease prevention, and treatment options.
- Monitor vital signs, such as blood pressure, temperature, respiration rate, pulse rate and weight.
- Ensure compliance with infection control policies and procedures.
- Identify potential safety hazards in the environment or among patients' behaviors.
- Assesse patient needs, prioritize treatment, maintained patient flows and assist physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Establish rapport with patient and family.
LPN
NaphCare
Atlanta , GA
2021.10 - 2023.05
- Collaborate with providers to stabilize acute or chronic condition for 100+ patients
- Monitor patient's respiration activity, blood pressure,blood glucose levels in response to medication administration. Collect, document vital signs along with detox assessments daily. Administer comfort meds to prevent withdrawal symptoms.
- Assess for physical, emotional, symptomatic changes in patient condition. Implement necessary care for stretcher calls or concerns.
- Administer basic wound care according to patient's plan of care.
- Administer IM injections, hormone therapy, specimen collection, in addition to dipstick urinalysis.
LPN Nurse Supervisor
Emory Bud Terrace
Atlanta , GA
2022.11 - 2023.01
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
- Record food, fluid input and output
- Assemble and use equipment, such as feeding tubes. Flush to maintain patency, administer oxygen therapy. Ostomy care.
- Chart patient data in EMR system and inform care team of significant changes.
- Ensure that all staff members are properly trained in the use of medical equipment and protocols.
- Receive and investigate complaints from families, patients and clinical staff, devising solutions to multifaceted challenges.
- Collaborate with physicians to evaluate patient progress and determine necessary changes in care or medication regimens.
Resident Care Director
Brickmont assisted Living
Marietta , GA
2021.11 - 2022.02
- Stabilize residents in emergency and routine situations.
- Manage schedules, assignments and performance of medical staff.
- Verify identity for 30 residents and notify provider of any changes or specific concerns.
- Resolve customer complaints regarding resident services promptly and efficiently.
- Secure medication and replaced stock.
Education
Associate of Science - Registered Nursing
Herzing University
Birmingham, AL2024-04
IV Hydration - IV Therapy
Georgia School of Phlebotomy
Atlanta, GA01.2023
BLS/ AED
American Heart Association
Atlanta, GA10.2022
Nursing - Practical Nursing
South Georgia State College
Americus,GA08.2021
Mediacation Aid - Medication Administration
Caravita Home Care
Atria Northpoint02.2018
CNA - Caregiving
Murray Career Institute
Atlanta, GA09.2017
Skills
- Patient Positioning and Transferring
- Basic wound care
- input & Output monitoring
- venipuncture / Im injections
- Detox assessments / Suicide screening.
- Medication Administration
- Diabetes management
- Tracheostomy Care
- Emergency Response
- IV Therapy
- G Tube management
- Oxygen Therapy
Timeline
LPN
Elite Medical Staffing
2024.03 - Present
RN Internship/137 Hours
Reginal Medical Center
2024.01 - 2024.02
LPN Nurse Supervisor
Emory Bud Terrace
2022.11 - 2023.01
Resident Care Director
Brickmont assisted Living
2021.11 - 2022.02
LPN
NaphCare
2021.10 - 2023.05
Associate of Science - Registered Nursing
Herzing University
IV Hydration - IV Therapy
Georgia School of Phlebotomy
BLS/ AED
American Heart Association
Nursing - Practical Nursing
South Georgia State College
Mediacation Aid - Medication Administration
Caravita Home Care
CNA - Caregiving
Murray Career Institute
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