CASSANDRA SAYRE
Ripley,WV
Summary
Pursuing a role that presents professional challenges and leverages interpersonal skills, effective time management, and problem-solving expertise.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Associate Professor, Clinical Coordinator
Bridge Valley CTC
01.2019 - Current
- Integrated real-world examples into lessons, making course content more relevant and engaging for students.
- Mentored students and advised on career paths, degree requirements and post-graduate education options.
- Contributed to the development of a comprehensive curriculum, ensuring alignment with state standards and academic goals.
- Organized extracurricular activities that enriched students'' educational experience while also promoting community involvement.
- Served on academic committees, contributing insights and expertise to enhance institutional policies and practices.
- Developed students'' critical thinking skills through interactive classroom activities and discussions.
- Enhanced student comprehension by implementing innovative teaching methods and strategies.
Women's Health Nurse Practitioner
Roane County Family Health Care
05.2022 - 08.2024
- Company Overview: Provide the only obstetrical and women's health specialty care in the community (delivering hospitals are at least an hour away)
- Collaborate obstetrical care with delivering providers in Charleston and Parkersburg, WV
- Diagnosed and treated women with all reproductive issues
- Cared for patients during antepartum, postpartum of pregnancy
- NST monitoring
- Checking for dilation and effacement of cervix
- Performed routine testing and lab work for young girls and women
- Removed IUDs
- Prescribed various medications
- Trained in inserting IUDs
- Trained with inserting and removing Nexplanon
- Delegation of work between nurses and medical assistants
- Currently evaluate 30- 35 patients a day without physician at clinic, full- time
- Provide education to community within clinic and local schools
- Responsible for the counseling young women on prevention of STDs and pregnancy
- Monitoring of hypertension, thyroid, and cholesterol levels
- Walk in provider evaluation for sick or other primary care concerns
- Performed comprehensive physical examinations and documented patient histories to gather information and identify health issues.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient cases and treatment plans.
- Discussed care plans with patients and explained test results and proper use of medications.
- Provided medical services and care to patients with chronic and acute conditions.
- Prescribed and managed pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments to treat underlying causes and relieve symptoms.
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
- Worked with families, caregivers and patients to determine best options for treatment, diagnosis, and prevention.
- Conducted screenings, diagnostic treatment, and rehabilitative services on primary health care team.
Registered Nurse
Gentiva Home Healthcare
11.2018 - 08.2021
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
Women's Health Nurse Practitioner
Roane County Family Healthcare
09.2017 - 08.2018
- Performed comprehensive physical examinations and documented patient histories to gather information and identify health issues.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient cases and treatment plans.
- Discussed care plans with patients and explained test results and proper use of medications.
- Worked with families, caregivers and patients to determine best options for treatment, diagnosis, and prevention.
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
- Implemented individualized patient care plans to address assessment findings.
Women's Health Nurse Practitioner
Kid Care West
06.2016 - 08.2017
- Evaluated children and adults ages, 10-82
- Performed head to toe assessments
- Diagnosed and treated women with all reproductive issues
- Cared for patients during antepartum, postpartum of pregnancy
- NST monitoring
- Checking for dilation and effacement of cervix
- Performed routine testing and lab work for young girls and women
- Removed IUDs
- Prescribed various medications
- Trained in inserting IUDs
- Trained with inserting and removing Nexplanon
- Delegation of work between nurses and medical assistants
- Currently evaluate 30- 35 patients a day without physician at clinic, full- time
- Provide education to community within clinic and local schools
- Responsible for the counseling young women on prevention of STDs and pregnancy
- Performed comprehensive physical examinations and documented patient histories to gather information and identify health issues.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient cases and treatment plans.
- Provided medical services and care to patients with chronic and acute conditions.
- Discussed care plans with patients and explained test results and proper use of medications.
Nursing Clinical Instructor
Bridge Valley Community College
01.2016 - 05.2016
- Adjunct clinical faculty
- 10 students per clinical rotation
Women's Health Clinical
05.2015 - 12.2015
- Completed a total of 360 precepted hours
- Evaluated adolescents and adults 13- 95
- Performed head to toe assessments including heart, thyroid, clinical breast examinations, pelvic examinations, wet mounts, Group B strep tests, male reproduction issues, lung sounds, skin assessment
- Examined obstetric women (antepartum and postpartum), performed routine testing and lab work, and NSTs
- Provided pre-conceptional counseling
- Monitored women's lab work, VS, weight, and BMI
- Inserted pessaries and IUDs
- Practiced writing prescription medications
Primary Care Clinical
01.2015 - 05.2015
- Completed a total of 180 precepted hours
- Evaluated children and adults ages newborn- 89
- Performed head to toe assessments
- Evaluated women and men for primary issues ranging from diabetes, hypertension, CAD, Hep
- A, MI, status post- surgical procedures, immunizations, and etc
- Observed dermatology procedures and removal of suspicious lesions
- Monitored pediatric and adult patients throughout life with well- visit, checking lab work, vital signs, weight, height, and BMI
Registered Nurse
Gentiva Home Healthcare
06.2012 - 01.2015
- Provided educational information and care to homebound patients
- Wound care, IV treatments, chemotherapy
- Collaborated care with other healthcare professionals
Women's Health Clinical
09.2014 - 11.2014
- Completed a total of 60 precepted hours
- Evaluated women ages 14-83
- Evaluated male reproductive issues
- Monitored women throughout pregnancy
- Performed clinical breast examinations, Pap smears, wet mounts, Group B strep tests, and bimanual examinations
- Observed pessary insertions, intrauterine inseminations, and insertions of IUDs
- Observed preceptor writing various prescriptions
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV05.2011
Doctor of Nursing Practice -
University of South Alabama
Mobile, AL07.2018
Nurse Educator Subspecialty -
University of South Alabama
Mobile, AL05.2016
Master of Science - Nursing
University of South Alabama
Mobile, AL12.2015
Skills
- Nexplanon Trained and Certified
- Microsoft Office
- Worked with various computer systems
- Online teaching
- Faculty mentoring
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Time management
- Teaching excellence
- Critical thinking
- Lesson planning
- Public speaking
- Powerpoint presentations
Certification
- Women's Health Care Nurse Practitioner Certification (WHNP-BC) - National Certification Corporation.
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
Timeline
Women's Health Nurse Practitioner
Roane County Family Health Care
05.2022 - 08.2024
Associate Professor, Clinical Coordinator
Bridge Valley CTC
01.2019 - Current
Registered Nurse
Gentiva Home Healthcare
11.2018 - 08.2021
Women's Health Nurse Practitioner
Roane County Family Healthcare
09.2017 - 08.2018
Women's Health Nurse Practitioner
Kid Care West
06.2016 - 08.2017
Nursing Clinical Instructor
Bridge Valley Community College
01.2016 - 05.2016
Women's Health Clinical
05.2015 - 12.2015
Primary Care Clinical
01.2015 - 05.2015
Women's Health Clinical
09.2014 - 11.2014
Registered Nurse
Gentiva Home Healthcare
06.2012 - 01.2015
Doctor of Nursing Practice -
University of South Alabama
Nurse Educator Subspecialty -
University of South Alabama
Master of Science - Nursing
University of South Alabama
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
West Virginia University
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