Cassandra Lumpkin
Cedar Rapids
Summary
Dynamic Registered Nurse with extensive experience at the Iowa City Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care System, excelling in patient care and medication administration. Proven leadership in mentoring staff and optimizing outcomes through critical thinking and effective communication. Committed to maintaining high standards of safety and compliance in fast-paced environments.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Iowa City Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care System
Iowa City
01.2021 - Current
- Provided direct patient care for adult medical-surgical patients with a wide range of diagnoses
- Managed multiple patient assignments while maintaining high standards of care and safety
- Administered medications, monitored IV therapies, and managed post-operative patients
- Performed head-to-toe assessments and monitored for changes in patient condition
- Coordinated interdisciplinary care with physicians, case management, physical therapy, and pharmacy
- Educated patients and families on disease processes, medications, and discharge instructions
- Maintained compliance with infection control, safety, and hospital protocols
Registered Nurse
Mercy Care South/ Mercy Community Physicians
Cedar Rapids
12.2007 - Current
- Delivered comprehensive nursing care in a fast-paced urgent care setting, managing high patient volumes with diverse acuity levels
- Performed rapid triage and assessments to prioritize care and ensure patient safety
- Assisted with minor procedures, including laceration repair, I&Ds, splinting, and wound management
- Administered medications, IV fluids, injections, and immunizations per provider orders
- Conducted EKGs, point-of-care testing, and specimen collection
- Provided patient education on diagnoses, medications, follow-up care, and preventive health
- Collaborated closely with physicians, NPs, PAs, and ancillary staff to optimize patient outcomes
- Maintained accurate documentation in EMR systems and ensured compliance with regulatory standards
- Precepted and mentored new nurses and medical assistants
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Associated of Degree of Nursing
Purdue Global University
Cedar Rapids, IA08-2020
High School Diploma -
Washington High School
Cedar Rapids, IA05-2005
Skills
- Communications
- Medication administration
- Medical assessment
- Wound management
- Time management
- Critical thinking
- Nursing staff leadership
- Precepting
- Critical thinking
- Leadership
- Proficient in Epic software
Accomplishments
- Proven Preceptor and mentor
- Certified in drug and alcohol
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Iowa City Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care System
01.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse
Mercy Care South/ Mercy Community Physicians
12.2007 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Associated of Degree of Nursing
Purdue Global University
High School Diploma -
Washington High School