Cassandra Murray-Vedders
Saint Michael,Minnesota
Summary
Experienced RN with over 14 years of experience in ICU bedside care. Excellent reputation for resolving problems and improving patient satisfaction. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ICU Nurse
Aya Healthcare Travel Agency, ICU Float Pool
2021.11 - Current
- Travel ICU RN
- 11/2021-05/2022 contracted ICU Float Pool RN at Essentia Health: St. Mary's Medical Center Duluth, MN (.9 FTE)
- 06/2022-12/2022 contracted CICU/Tele RN at Ridgeview Medical Center Waconia, MN (.9 FTE)
- 12/2022-present Per Diem ICU RN with Allina Health and Ridgeview Medical Center working 2-5 shifts per week
Assistant Charge Nurse Manager
Allina Health: Abbott Northwestern Hospital
2021.01 - 2021.11
- Neuro ICU
- I spent 80% of my time working as charge nurse with assistant manager/leadership hours, and the other 20% of my shifts were bedside patient care.
- Created charge RN work schedules for multiple shifts to confirm complete coverage.
- Supervised, directed and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
ICU Staff Nurse
Allina Heath: Abbott Northwestern Hospital
2008.07 - 2021.01
- Bedside ICU RN in the med/surg/neuro ICU
- Experience in Charge Role, Preceptor, CRRT
- Participated in unit based Clinical Action Teams, focusing on increased mobility and delirium prevention in the ICU
- Taught monthly GI/GU and hematology orientation classes for new ICU hires.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Calvin College
Grand Rapids, MI05.2008
Skills
- Bedside ICU care
- CRRT
- Preceptor
- Charge RN
- Monitoring patients during and after moderate sedation procedures
- Ventriculostomy drain management
- Swan-Ganz Catheters
Certification
NIH Stroke Scale Certified, ACLS/BLS Certified
Timeline
ICU Nurse
Aya Healthcare Travel Agency, ICU Float Pool
2021.11 - Current
Assistant Charge Nurse Manager
Allina Health: Abbott Northwestern Hospital
2021.01 - 2021.11
ICU Staff Nurse
Allina Heath: Abbott Northwestern Hospital
2008.07 - 2021.01
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Calvin College
NIH Stroke Scale Certified, ACLS/BLS Certified
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