Cassandra Howell
New Braunfels,TX
Summary
Dedicated Registered Nurse that brings 3 years of experience in pediatric home health and 10 months of experience in Med Surg/Telemetry delivering care to patients in-home and acute care settings conducting physical assessments, effectively utilizing the nursing process, medication administration, delivery of safe, effective, and competent care while communicating therapeutically with patients and their families. I work collaboratively with physicians, nurses, and healthcare administrators in the effective implementation of policies, and procedures and to maintain and uphold safety standards.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Med Surg/Registered Nurse, Cardiac Telemetry
Resolute Baptist Hospital
10.2022 - Current
- Performed nursing assessments and developed patient-specific treatment plans to deliver comprehensive care.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Provided inpatient care to diverse population of adult medical and surgical patients.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and intervening/collaborating with physicians on treatment correction.
Pediatric Home Health Registered Nurse
BrightStar Home Healthcare
01.2023 - 07.2023
- Provided basic educational services to parents and guardians on topics such as child growth and development and special needs.
- Cultivated rapport with patients and caregivers, utilizing proactive communication with parents and children.
- Administered medications orally and via G-tube. Experienced with ventilation administering/monitoring, wound care, and treatments to pediatric patients to manage symptoms and promote healing.
- Documented pediatric patient care to maintain accurate and complete medical records.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
Pediatric Home Health Registered Nurse
Affinity Pediatric Home Healthcare
10.2021 - 12.2022
- Communicated with patients and family members, providing detailed information regarding care and medications.
- Tracked patients' progress through careful reporting and documentation at each visit.
- Collaborated with vendors to procure medical equipment, supplies and services.
- Handled medication administration via G-tube and through central lines, ventilation monitoring, tracheostomy and wound care.
Pediatric Home Health LVN
Angels Of Care Pediatrics
08.2020 - 12.2022
- Monitored vital signs, developed and implemented care plans, and documented patient progress.
- G-Tube button care/pump feeding and medication administration per GT
- Oxygen administration and monitoring
- Assistive devices, ambulating, ADLs
- Seizure precautions and suctioning
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Galen College of Nursing
San Antonio, TX06.2024
Associate of Science - Nursing
Galen College of Nursing
San Antonio06.2022
No Degree - Vocational Nursing
Galen College of Nursing
San Antonio06.2020
Certification
- Certification (American Heart Association) CPR/BLS for Healthcare Provider, June 2023- 2025
- Certification (American Heart Association) ACLS for Healthcare Provider, June 2023-2025
Timeline
Pediatric Home Health Registered Nurse
BrightStar Home Healthcare
01.2023 - 07.2023
Med Surg/Registered Nurse, Cardiac Telemetry
Resolute Baptist Hospital
10.2022 - Current
Pediatric Home Health Registered Nurse
Affinity Pediatric Home Healthcare
10.2021 - 12.2022
Pediatric Home Health LVN
Angels Of Care Pediatrics
08.2020 - 12.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Galen College of Nursing
Associate of Science - Nursing
Galen College of Nursing
No Degree - Vocational Nursing
Galen College of Nursing
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