Cassandra Lavalette
Registered Nurse
Fall River,Massachusetts
Summary
Registered Nurse with seven years of experience in clinical settings providing nursing care to diverse populations. Experience in correctional facilities, experience in a fast-paced emergency department working with the acute psychiatric population, correctional case management/utilization review, and inpatient psych. Five years' experience supervising/managing units in a psychiatric prison hospital. A dedicated, hard-working individual with a Masters in Executive Nursing and a passion for mental health and working with veterans.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Nurse Manager (Acute Psych)
VA Hospital
01.2023 - Current
- Supervised, directed, and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff.
- Performed real-time chart audits for patients ensuring accuracy and completeness of information while capitalizing on opportunities for process improvement.
- Developed departmental goals and objectives to improve satisfactory rating with patients.
- Created work schedules for multiple shifts to confirm complete floor coverage.
Emergency Room Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Good Samaritan Medical Center
08.2021 - 01.2023
- Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
- Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
- Explained useful coping methods to relieve depression and anxiety.
- Responded to numerous volatile situations and violent outbreaks to restore safety and security of patients and staff.
- Administered medications to hundreds of patients and monitored response to medications
Nurse Manager
Wellpath (Bridgewater State Hospital)
01.2021 - 08.2021
- Maintained proper staff levels within budget parameters to deliver high levels of care to every patient.
- Maximized staff and patient protections by enforcing optimal disease prevention protocols.
- Discussed patient care and treatment with care team members to optimize intervention plans and care delivery.
- Supported patient needs by researching and recommending various types of individualized care plans.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
- Supervised, directed and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff.
Nurse Supervisor
Wellpath (Bridgewater State Hospital)
06.2020 - 01.2021
- Assisted with caring for specific patients by utilizing excellent clinical skills and judgment.
- Supervised, directed, and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff.
- Trained, evaluated and coached clinical staff to improve performance.
- Coordinated special clinics and planned for normal variations in service demand.
- Ordered supplies to maintain effective inventory levels.
Utilization Review Nurse
Wellpath
11.2019 - 06.2020
- Submitted cases for criteria failures and helped facilitate resolutions and approvals.
- Performed admission reviews based for medical necessity based upon specification.
- Facilitated workgroup meetings with medical personnel to find effective solutions to issues.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
Nurse Supervisor
Wellpath (Bridgewater State Hospital)
05.2017 - 11.2019
- Assisted with caring for specific patients by utilizing excellent clinical skills and judgment.
- Supervised, directed, and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff.
- Trained, evaluated and coached clinical staff to improve performance.
- Coordinated special clinics and planned for normal variations in service demand.
Registered Nurse (Psych)
Pembroke Hospital
12.2016 - 05.2017
- Developed and adapted individualized treatment plans according to patient recovery goals
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies, and standards of care
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise, and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support, and life-saving interventions
Registered Nurse (Primary Care)
Emerald Physicians
08.2016 - 12.2016
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
Emergency Room Technician
Falmouth Hospital
06.2014 - 08.2016
- Assisted with resuscitation, CPR, and emergency airway procedures.
- Quickly responded to codes and cardiac monitor alarms.
- Received direction and assignments from physicians and nurses, providing efficient technical support to optimize patient care.
- Responded quickly and calmly to emergency situations, providing life-saving measures when necessary.
Education
Master of Science - Executive Nursing
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN11.2022
Associate of Science - Nursing
Cape Cod Community College
Hyannis, MA2016
Skills
- Patient advocacy
- Care planning
- Discharge Planning
- Staff leadership
- Case management
- Utilization review
- Training and mentoring
- Addiction treatment
- Critical Thinking
Timeline
Assistant Nurse Manager (Acute Psych)
VA Hospital
01.2023 - Current
Emergency Room Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Good Samaritan Medical Center
08.2021 - 01.2023
Nurse Manager
Wellpath (Bridgewater State Hospital)
01.2021 - 08.2021
Nurse Supervisor
Wellpath (Bridgewater State Hospital)
06.2020 - 01.2021
Utilization Review Nurse
Wellpath
11.2019 - 06.2020
Nurse Supervisor
Wellpath (Bridgewater State Hospital)
05.2017 - 11.2019
Registered Nurse (Psych)
Pembroke Hospital
12.2016 - 05.2017
Registered Nurse (Primary Care)
Emerald Physicians
08.2016 - 12.2016
Emergency Room Technician
Falmouth Hospital
06.2014 - 08.2016
Master of Science - Executive Nursing
Walden University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Cape Cod Community College
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