Cassandra Ostle
Superior,MT
Summary
Highly skilled and quick-thinking Emergency Room (ER) Registered Nurse (RN) with 3 years of experience providing lifesaving care in high-pressure, fast-paced environments. Expert in rapid patient assessment, triage, and emergency interventions, including IV therapy, trauma care, advanced airway management, and cardiac life support. Strong ability to remain calm under pressure while delivering compassionate, patient-centered care. Experienced in using Epic, Cerner, among other EHRs and well-versed in ACLS, PALS, TNCC, and BLS protocols. Demonstrates strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills, with proven ability to quickly adapt to new environments. Eager to contribute to team success and further develop professional skills. Brings positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and growth. Experienced leader with strong background in guiding teams, managing complex projects, and achieving strategic objectives. Excels in developing efficient processes, ensuring high standards, and aligning efforts with organizational goals. Known for collaborative approach and commitment to excellence.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
REGISTERED NURSE & ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF NURSING
Mineral Community Hospital
Superior
03.2022 - Current
- Provides exceptional, compassionate patient care, collaborating with physicians and Interdisciplinary team members to Initiate and maintain patient's health and well-being and to develop comprehensive patient care plans and provide highest quality of care.
- Administers and manages prescribed medications and treatments
- Assesses patients and communicates with doctors to achieve patient goals
- Assists Director of Nursing with various day-to-day leadership, staffing, and general projects
- Lead the Infection Control Department
- Trauma Coordinator - implements education and oversees the nursing side of the trauma program
- Leads the surgery and wound care programs.
- Established new policies and updated existing policies to improve standard of care for patients.
- Established and monitored infection control programs to provide safe, sanitary environment to prevent transmission of disease and infection.
- Identified department issues to recommend corrective actions.
- Participated in management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes, and resident complaints or concerns.
- Developed positive employee relations, incentives, and recognition programs to promote teamwork and mutual respect.
- Facilitated continuing education and training programs to drive staff competency and professional development.
- Monitored and evaluated nursing staff performance, providing feedback and guidance to support standards of care.
- Scheduled surgeries, managed pre-certifications and verified insurance coverage.
- Spearheaded and implemented new projects, such as adding a surgery department to the facility to expand scope of engagement.
REGISTERED NURSE|TRAVEL NURSE
Monida Healthcare
Missoula
05.2022 - Current
- Travel to 10 different critical access hospitals within Montana, working in various aspects of each hospital
- Worked in fast-paced settings and learned a multitude of nursing skills
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important health information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Provided medical care to patients in varied settings to offer patients best possible care regardless of location.
REGISTERED NURSE
Sidney Health Center
Sidney
08.2021 - 03.2022
- Provides Individualized patient care, collaborating with physicians and Interdisciplinary team members to Initiate and maintain patient's health and well-being
- Documents care In Epic, manages patient care plans, patient education
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
UAP (Nurse Intern)
Sidney Health Center
Sidney
05.2020 - 08.2021
- Provides exceptional care to a variety of patients daily
- Observes, documents, and reports clinical and treatment Information
- Assists with a variety of patient needs, Including feeding, bathing, and dressing
- Takes and records vital signs Including blood pressure, pulse, respirations, body weight.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Montana State University
Billings, Mt12.2023
Associate of Science - Nursing
Miles Community College
Miles City, MT05.2022
Bachelor of Science - Business & Information Systems
University of Montana
Missoula, MT05.2009
Skills
- Leadership & mentoring,
- Chart Auditing,
- Precepting
- Nursing staff leadership
- Wound care
- EMR / EHR
- Care plan development
- Patient satisfaction and process improvement
- Sterilization techniques mastery
- IV drug therapy management
- OR and ER experience
Timeline
REGISTERED NURSE|TRAVEL NURSE
Monida Healthcare
05.2022 - Current
REGISTERED NURSE & ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF NURSING
Mineral Community Hospital
03.2022 - Current
REGISTERED NURSE
Sidney Health Center
08.2021 - 03.2022
UAP (Nurse Intern)
Sidney Health Center
05.2020 - 08.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Montana State University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Miles Community College
Bachelor of Science - Business & Information Systems
University of Montana
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