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Cassandra Ross

Canandaigua,New York

Summary

Versatile Licensed Practical Nurse Supervisor with 5 years of experience acting as nursing leader, operational problem-solver and conflict manager. Well-versed in working with diverse patient conditions. Expertise in medication administration, accurate charting and diagnosis for both acute and chronic concerns. Coordinates workflow to promote high-quality patient care.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Licensed Practical Nurse

Wayne County Nursing Home
09.2012 - 01.2024
  • Enhanced patient care by performing comprehensive evaluations and developing individualized care plans.
  • Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
  • Assisted physicians with diagnostic testing and procedural support for optimal treatment decisions.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
  • Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
  • Provided compassionate palliative care for terminally ill patients while supporting their emotional needs during end-of-life stages.
  • Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
  • Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
  • Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
  • Administered controlled narcotics, maintained IVs, and performed catheterizations.
  • Experience with memory care, rehab, and long term residents.
  • LPN supervisory and all duties of a charge nurse on the unit.

Education

Practical Nursing

Wayne-Finger Lakes BOCES
Newark, NY
08.2012

Skills

  • Health Education
  • Patient Intake
  • Wound Care
  • Clinical Documentation
  • Chronic Disease Management
  • Patient Care
  • Palliative Care
  • Documenting Intake
  • Family Communication
  • Emergency Response
  • Pulse Oximetry Tracking
  • Regulatory Requirements
  • Vital Signs
  • Patient Assessments
  • Care Planning
  • Medication Administration
  • Diabetes Management
  • Geriatric Care
  • Patient Evaluations
  • Preventive Care
  • Transcribing Orders
  • Behavioral Assessment
  • HIPAA Compliance
  • Patient Education
  • Infection Control
  • Nursing Staff Supervision
  • Interdisciplinary Team Collaboration
  • Care Planning and Modifications

Accomplishments

While at the Wayne County Nursing home I have received awards for Dementia Care and received a LPN supervisor position while being a charge nurse on the memory care unit. Also I have presented multiple ECHO projects for difficult dementia residents.

Timeline

Licensed Practical Nurse

Wayne County Nursing Home
09.2012 - 01.2024

Practical Nursing

Wayne-Finger Lakes BOCES

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