Cassandra Iris
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Deaconess Cross Pointe Hospital, specializing in psychiatric assessment and crisis intervention. Proven ability to enhance patient outcomes through effective behavioral management and multidisciplinary collaboration. Skilled in psychopharmacology and dedicated to providing holistic care that addresses both emotional and physical needs.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Inpatient Psychiatric Unit
Deaconess Cross Pointe Hospital
05.2022 - Current
- Assisted in developing and implementing individualized patient care plans.
- Monitored patients' mental and physical health, documenting changes accurately.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient treatment approaches.
- Provided compassionate support to patients experiencing acute psychiatric episodes.
- Participated in crisis intervention procedures to ensure patient safety and well-being.
- Educated patients and families on coping strategies and resources for recovery.
- Maintained accurate records in compliance with healthcare regulations and standards.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to identify subtle changes in patient behaviors or symptoms that may indicate a need for immediate intervention or reassessment of treatment plans.
- Managed challenging behaviors effectively through de-escalation techniques and implementation of behavior management plans.
- Administered medications in accordance with the five rights, ensuring safe and accurate dispensing of psychotropic and non-psychotropic drugs.
Registered Nurse, Skilled Nursing
Trilogy Health Services
06.2016 - 05.2022
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure effective treatment outcomes.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement patient care plans.
- Educated patients and families on health management and post-treatment care strategies.
- Assessed patient conditions through comprehensive evaluations, ensuring timely interventions.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Purdue University Global
West Lafayette, IN01-2021
Associate of Science - Nursing
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
Evansville, IN12-2015
Skills
- Psychiatric assessment
- Clinical documentation
- Self-harm prevention
- Mental health counseling
- Behavioral management
- Suicide prevention
- Multidisciplinary team collaboration
- De-escalation techniques
- Discharge planning
- Restraint reduction
- Psychopharmacology
- Therapeutic communication
Certification
- California Registered Nurse - License #95431933 - Expiration 10/31/2026
- Indiana Registered Nurse - License #28228856A - Expiration 10/31/2027
- Registered Nurse Compact - License #28228856C - Expiration 10/31/2027
- Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing Certification - Certification #2024063445 - Expiration 08/06/2029
- American Red Cross Basic Life Support - Certification #0248FR8 - Expiration 11/30/2027
- Avade Workplace Violence Prevention - Certification - Expiration 06/09/2026
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Inpatient Psychiatric Unit
Deaconess Cross Pointe Hospital
05.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse, Skilled Nursing
Trilogy Health Services
06.2016 - 05.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Purdue University Global
Associate of Science - Nursing
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana