Cassandra K. Horash
Anaheim,CA
Summary
Diligent nursing student committed to delivering high quality holistic care across diverse healthcare environments. Expected to graduate in early 2026 with an Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Concordia University. Dedicated to assisting individuals in need while ensuring every patient departs in optimal health and with a smile.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nursing Student |
Mission Hospital Mission Viejo
Mission Viejo, California
10.2025 - 12.2025
- Contributed to patient care in CVICU and SICU under RN supervision.
- Monitored higher acuity patients, including ICP, hemodynamics, and ventilator settings.
- Utilized SBAR communication with interdisciplinary teams to report patient status.
Nursing Student |
St. Jude Medical Center
Fullerton, California
08.2025 - 10.2025
- Gained exposure to various units, including NICU, Labor and Delivery, and Postpartum.
- Monitored fetal heart rates and conducted maternal assessments during births.
- Assisted with newborn care tasks, such as feeding, changing, and swaddling.
- Educated postpartum parents on breast care and breastfeeding techniques.
Nursing Student |
Portola Springs Elementary School, IUSD
Irvine, California
08.2025 - 10.2025
- Managed student health records and documentation alongside school nurse.
- Provided daily feeding assistance to special education children.
- Conducted basic assessments and health screenings to monitor student well-being.
Nursing Student |
Hoag Irvine
Irvine, California
05.2025 - 08.2025
- Delivered direct patient care encompassing vital signs monitoring, wound management, nursing skill application, and medication administration.
- Examined and comprehended numerous diseases and illnesses.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care across departments.
- Communicated effectively with patients and their families to ensure understanding of treatment plans and instructions.
Nursing Student |
UCI Medical Center
Orange, California
05.2025 - 06.2025
- Implemented therapeutic communication techniques, including active listening and validation.
- Utilized scoring scales to enhance understanding of behavioral patterns.
- Assisted in the facilitation of group therapy sessions, promoting patient engagement and discussion.
Student Intern |
Pure Pediatric Therapy
Aliso Viejo, USA
01.2023 - 12.2023
- Hands-on therapy experience with pediatrics.
- Observed speech, feeding, physical, and occupational therapy.
- Provided aid in gross and fine motor skills.
- Used medical terminology in the healthcare field.
- Helped fill evaluations and provide insight into therapy sessions.
Barista |
Starbucks
Anaheim, USA
01.2021 - 12.2023
- Maintained a standard of cleanliness and organizational habits.
- Displayed an extensive time management proficiency.
- Presented self calm and collected in high stress situations.
Hospital Occupations Intern |
UCI Medical Center
Orange County, USA
01.2020 - 12.2020
- Worked in the Mother Baby Unit alongside licensed nurses.
- Evaluated patients' vitals and health, while taking care of newborns and new mothers.
- Created bassinets for newborns and assisted with forming cesarean and vaginal birth rooms.
- Obtained knowledge of medical terminology usage in hospitals.
Education
B.S. - Kinesiology: Prehealth
Vanguard University of Southern California
Costa Mesa, CA05.2024
Skills
- Interprofessional Collaboration
- Time Management
- Task Prioritization
- Infection Control Standards
- Health Promotion
- Medical Documentation
- Health Education
- Clinical Judgment
Community
- Ambassador, Girl Scouts of America, Anaheim, CA, Helped the community by service projects, elderly home visits, food bank distribution, and being mentors for younger children.
- Secretary, Girl Gains, Costa Mesa, CA, Creates a positive and encouraging environment for women in our community, while taking on the task of documentation and details of the club.
- Image of Nursing, CNSA, CA, Collaborated on the Image of Nursing Committee to curate and manage social media content that highlights nursing student experiences and strengthens program visibility.
Certification
Basic Life Support (BLS) – American Heart Association, Exp. June 2026
Timeline
Nursing Student |
Mission Hospital Mission Viejo
10.2025 - 12.2025
Nursing Student |
St. Jude Medical Center
08.2025 - 10.2025
Nursing Student |
Portola Springs Elementary School, IUSD
08.2025 - 10.2025
Nursing Student |
Hoag Irvine
05.2025 - 08.2025
Nursing Student |
UCI Medical Center
05.2025 - 06.2025
Student Intern |
Pure Pediatric Therapy
01.2023 - 12.2023
Barista |
Starbucks
01.2021 - 12.2023
Hospital Occupations Intern |
UCI Medical Center
01.2020 - 12.2020
B.S. - Kinesiology: Prehealth
Vanguard University of Southern California