Cassandra Phipps, DNP, CRNA

• Pre and post anesthesia evaluation and management including ordering related diagnostic tests and procedural preparations
• Maintain anesthesia record
• Administration of general anesthesia
• Administration of regional anesthesia
• Perform arterial puncture, insertion of arterial lines
• Perform peri-anesthetic invasive and non-invasive monitoring including insertion of central lines
• Initiate and manage respiratory, pharmacological or fluid support during peri-operative period
• Participation in hospital wide code blue team coverage

After completing the second year in ICU, my goal was to expand my experience and care for different acuity levels and patient populations to include underserved patient populations with more complicated medical backgrounds.

Float floors include: Trauma Level I ICU, Trauma Recovery, Neuro ICU, Surgical ICU, Medical ICU, Cardiovascular ICU

• Provide excellent patient treatment with care and compassion
• Continually assess patient condition and provide medical care accordingly
• Provide life saving measures within accordance to protocol
• Respond to codes throughout hospital
• Participate in hospital organizations
• Continue education beyond biannual nursing requirements

• Checked medications for content, accuracy and completeness of drug packaging and labeling.
• Advised patients on potential drug interactions and side effects, proper dose timing and medication storage.
• Reviewed packages and medication bottles for proper labeling before distributing to patients.
• Maintained compliance with state and federal drug laws.
• Awards: Army Achievement Medal (2nd Award), National Defense Service Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon

• Became proficient in providing patient care
• Frequently monitored and assessed patients
• Provided excellent nursing care to cardiac and medical patients
• Worked with physicians, fellow nurses, patients, and their families while providing patient centered care
• Provided excellent patient care with a great attitude, enabling patients and their families to feel comfortable in the hospital environment