Cassandra Jordan
Columbus,OH
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Critical Care RN
Grant Medical Center, OhioHealth
01.2019 - Current
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and implementing evidence-based practices.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
- Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
- Managed complex cases of critically ill patients, ensuring optimal treatment plans were executed effectively.
- Mentored new nursing staff, contributing to a supportive work environment and improved retention rates.
- Streamlined documentation processes to ensure accurate record-keeping and compliance with regulatory standards.
- Utilized advanced clinical skills such as wound care management or IV therapy administration, leading to faster recovery times for patients treated under my supervision.
- Implemented infection control measures within the unit, maintaining a safe environment for both patients and staff members.
- Assessed patient conditions promptly upon admission to determine appropriate interventions and prioritize care needs.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
Primary RN/RN Case Manager
Interim Home Health
01.2016 - 12.2018
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and implementing evidence-based practices.
- Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
- Educated patients on disease management and self-care techniques, promoting lifestyle changes for improved health.
- Devised individualized care plans tailored to each patient''s unique situation, optimizing clinical outcomes.
- Coordinated discharge planning efforts with social workers, case managers, and other multidisciplinary team members for smooth transitions post hospitalization.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Managed care for 30 patients weekly quota
LPN Case Manager
Millhon Clinic Ohio Health
05.2008 - 03.2016
- Managed various general office duties such as answering multiple telephone lines, completing insurance forms, and mailing monthly invoice statements to patients.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Improved patient outcomes by developing and implementing individualized care plans for each case.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Ohio University
Athens, OH12.2023
Associate of Science - Nursing
Fortis Institue
Westerville, OH06.2018
Skills
- Quality Improvement
- Clinical Judgment
- Trauma Recovery
- Proper Catheter Insertion/Removal
- High Level of Autonomy
- Intravenous Therapy
- Infection Control Measures
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification
- Medication and IV Administration
- Patient Monitoring
- Lab Result Interpretation
- Wound Care
- Critical Care
- Pain Management
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- Patient Assessment
- Patient Education
- Critical Thinking
- Basic Life Support
- Compassion and Empathy
- Prisma Trained
- Core trak Trained
- Blood administration
Affiliations
- American Association of Critical Care Nurses
Timeline
Critical Care RN
Grant Medical Center, OhioHealth
01.2019 - Current
Primary RN/RN Case Manager
Interim Home Health
01.2016 - 12.2018
LPN Case Manager
Millhon Clinic Ohio Health
05.2008 - 03.2016
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Ohio University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Fortis Institue
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