Cassandra M Burgess
Morganton,NC
Summary
Patient-oriented nursing professional with several years of hands-on experience in delivering quality direct and indirect patient care to individuals in settings. Skillfully completes tasks and fosters relationships with patients, caregivers and coworkers to drive patient care goals and advance nursing philosophies.
Overview
1
1
Certification
1
1
year of post-secondary education
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)
UNC Caldwell Jonas Hill
Caldwell, NC
06.2020 - Current
- Provided mental health nursing care to patients, focusing on assessment, treatment, and support.
- Administered medications and monitored patient reactions in UNC Caldwell Jonas Hill care settings.
- Collected vital signs and documented observations in patient charts.
- Assisted physicians and nurses with treatment plans and daily patient care.
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
Catawba Valley Medical Services
Morganton, NC
02.2020 - Current
- Assisted clients with daily living activities in their homes
- Assisted patients with bathing, dressing, grooming, and daily personal care.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff at Catawba Valley units.
- Supported patient mobility using walkers, wheelchairs, and safe transfer techniques.
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
Broughton Hospital
03.2016 - 03.2020
- Assisted with ADLs and provided safety for all patients.
- Assisted Catawba Valley Medical Services patients with bathing, dressing, and daily care.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff.
- Positioned patients safely and supported mobility during transfers.
Education
Diploma - Health Science (LPN)
McDowell Technical Community College
Nebo, NCADN (College) - Registered Nurse
McDowell Technical Community College
Nebo, NC 01.2024 - 05.2025
LPN to ADN (College) -
McDowell Technical Community College
Nebo, ILAssociate - Dental Assistant/ Applied Science
Western Piedmont Community College
Morganton, NCAssociate - Medical Office Administration
Western Piedmont Community College
Morganton, NCSkills
- Medication administration
- Patient assessment
- Patient assessments
- Vital signs monitoring
- Vital signs
- Direct patient care
- ADL assistance
- Inpatient care
- Care planning
- Clinical documentation
- Electronic charting
- Charting and recording
- Medication dispensing
- Medication inventory
- Wound care
- Infection control
- Patient education
- Patient-centered care
- Immunization administration
- Diabetes management
- Nutritional assessment
- Respiratory support
- Clinical communication
- Quality assurance
- Cultural competence
- Patient safety protocols
- Pulse oximetry tracking
- Behavioral evaluation
- Pain management
- Clinical judgment
- Anatomy
- Multi-tasking
- Communication skills
- Empathy and compassion
- Licensed practical nurse
- Licensed practical nurse
Certification
- RN October 2026 to December 2027
- Licensed Practical Nurse August 2022 to December 2027
- First Aid Certification
- BLS Certification
Timeline
ADN (College) - Registered Nurse
McDowell Technical Community College
01.2024 - 05.2025
LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)
UNC Caldwell Jonas Hill
06.2020 - Current
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
Catawba Valley Medical Services
02.2020 - Current
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
Broughton Hospital
03.2016 - 03.2020
Diploma - Health Science (LPN)
McDowell Technical Community College
LPN to ADN (College) -
McDowell Technical Community College
Associate - Dental Assistant/ Applied Science
Western Piedmont Community College
Associate - Medical Office Administration
Western Piedmont Community College