Cassandra R. Long
Meridian,ID
Summary
Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Post-Op Nurse
St. Luke's Center for Orthopedic & Sports Medicine
10.2024 - Current
- Managing care for post-operative patients from initial recovery through discharge.
- Applied evidence-based practices within daily work routines to ensure high-quality post-operative care for all patients.
- Effective communication with family on patient's progress during the recovery period.
- Implemented pain management techniques for improved patient comfort during the recovery process.
Travel RN, Med-Surg
St. Luke's Meridian Medical Center
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Level IV trauma facility, contracted on a 40-bed med-surg unit handling up to five patients at a time per 12-hour shift
Travel RN, Cardiac ICU
Saint Alphonsus Medical Center
11.2023 - 05.2024
- Level II trauma facility, contracted on a ten bed unit handling up to two patients per 12-hour shift
- Floated to medical ICU and Neuro-Trauma units as well with 2:1 patient ratios
- Floated to ED holds, PCU, and Med-Surg/Tele units handling up to four patients per 12-hour shift
Travel RN, PCU/Med-Surg Float Pool
Tacoma General Hospital
04.2023 - 10.2023
- Level II trauma facility, contracted to float from ED holds, PCU and Med-Surg units
- Handling three to four patients on PCU and ED holds at a time; and up to five patients on med-surg units per 12-hours shift
Travel RN, ICU
Good Samaritan Hospital
10.2022 - 03.2023
- Level III trauma facility, contracted on a 40-bed ICU unit handling up to two patients per 12-hour shift
- Floated to ED holds and PCU, handling up to four patients per 12-hour shift
Registered Nurse, ICU
Littleton Adventist Hospital
11.2020 - 09.2022
- Level II trauma facility, provided care on a 24-bed ICU handling up to two patients per 12-hour shift
- Assessed, planned, implemented, and evaluated patient care
- Closely monitored patient's vital signs, labs, diagnostic results, cardiac and neuro status and notified on-call physicians of changes
- Assisted physicians in emergency situations (i.e. codes, intubation, vas-cath placement, CVC and arterial line insertion)
- Knowledge in handling patients on life support and titration of continuous IV drips to stabilize patient's current state
- Documentation of procedures, assessments, changes in patient conditions, and medication administration
- Completion of diagnostic assessments in time-sensitive situations
Registered Nurse, Surgical Robotics Unit
Swedish Medical Center
10.2016 - 10.2020
- Level I trauma facility, provided care on a 24-bed medical/surgical recovery unit handling up to five patients per 12-hour shift
- Performed general and surgery-specific post-op assessments for gynecological and urology patients
- Assessed and recorded vitals, procedural incisions, intake/output, and IV sites
- Inspect patients for bleeding, anomalies, and complications
- Administration of scheduled and as needed medications per doctor's orders
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Adams State University
Alamosa, CO05-2015
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Compassion and empathy
- Professionalism and ethics
- Documentation accuracy
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Time management
- Organizational skills
- Discharge planning
- Medication and IV administration
Certification
- Licensed Idaho Registered Nurse - 2025 to present
- BLS CPR certification, American Heart Association - August 2024
- ACLS certification, American Heart Association - February 2024
Timeline
Post-Op Nurse
St. Luke's Center for Orthopedic & Sports Medicine
10.2024 - Current
Travel RN, Med-Surg
St. Luke's Meridian Medical Center
05.2024 - 08.2024
Travel RN, Cardiac ICU
Saint Alphonsus Medical Center
11.2023 - 05.2024
Travel RN, PCU/Med-Surg Float Pool
Tacoma General Hospital
04.2023 - 10.2023
Travel RN, ICU
Good Samaritan Hospital
10.2022 - 03.2023
Registered Nurse, ICU
Littleton Adventist Hospital
11.2020 - 09.2022
Registered Nurse, Surgical Robotics Unit
Swedish Medical Center
10.2016 - 10.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Adams State University
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