Cassandra Lafave
Annandale,MN
Summary
Experienced nursing professional bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills and technical knowledge. Proficient in updating charts, auditing charts, monitoring medications and working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, BSN, COVID
Interim Staffing
Bloomington , MN
11.2021 - Current
- Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Ensured compliance with standards of professional practice as well as state and federal regulations related to health care delivery services.
- COVID triage.
- General Clinical triage.
- Provider scheduling.
- Medication refill with medication reconciliation.
- Vaccinations
- Emergency triage calls.
- Providing labs to patients and providing education per provider recommendations.
- Epic knowledge.
- Assisting providers.
- Providing emergenct clinical response.
- ProPr
Registered Nurse, Clinical Quality Specialist
Adara Home Health
Buffalo , MN
07.2023 - 09.2024
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care plans.
- Ensured compliance with standards of professional practice as well as state and federal regulations related to health care delivery services.
- Demonstrated knowledge of current trends in nursing practices by attending continuing education classes or seminars.
- Actively participated in quality improvement initiatives within the department.
- Oasis review/ICD 10 Coding review.
- Intake assistance.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
- Created, implemented and evaluated patient care plans with medical team.
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
- Conducted intake assessments with patients and relatives to gather case history.
- Drafted reports and documents for internal and external stakeholders on quality of care, patient safety, outcomes, and performance improvement initiatives.
- Assisted in developing policies related to quality management, risk management, accreditation requirements, and other regulatory matters.
- Served as a resource to physicians and other staff members regarding clinical guidelines and protocols.
- Maintained databases containing information about patient care activities including diagnoses, treatments, medications prescribed.
- Researched emerging trends in healthcare industry related to quality assurance measures.
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
Education
Master of Science - Family Practice Nurse Practitioner
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN01-2026
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN01-2022
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Rasmussen College - Minnesota
Saint Cloud06-2019
Skills
- Medical assessment
- ADL Assistance
- Culturally-sensitive care
- Data Collection
- Mobility Assistance
- Chart updating
- Case Management
- Emergency Response
- Health care consultation
- Care Planning
- Electronic Health Records Management
- Team Coordination
- Patient Assessment
- Oasis regulatory compliance
- Urology knowledge
- Call triaging
- Home visits
- Medical evaluation
- Patient Counseling
- HIPAA Education
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
- Family and patient support
- Vascular care understanding
- Geriatric treatment knowledge
- Healthcare billing
- Unit Administration
- Clinical Information System Management
Affiliations
- In my free time I enjoy camping, spending time with family, and reading.
Accomplishments
- Over the last year I have taken on more responsibilities as a leader in my position. I started in the Clinical Quality Specialist role and was promoted to the supervisor where I managed weekend on call working with field nurses. I have also been a part of innovating solutions and influenced operations policy.
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Clinical Quality Specialist
Adara Home Health
07.2023 - 09.2024
Registered Nurse, BSN, COVID
Interim Staffing
11.2021 - Current
Master of Science - Family Practice Nurse Practitioner
Capella University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Capella University
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Rasmussen College - Minnesota
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