Cassandra Smart

• Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
• Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
• Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
• Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
• Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
• Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
• Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
• Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.
• Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.

• Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
• Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
• Managed care from admission to discharge.
• Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
• Provided emotional support to patients and their families.
• Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
• Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians, and unit clerks.

• Managed care from admission to discharge.
• Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
• Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
• Orchestrated quality-driven, cost-effective care in high-volume trauma setting.
• Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
• Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
• Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.

• Proven ability to develop and implement creative solutions to complex problems.
• Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
• Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.
• Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
• Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
• Advocated for patient rights and maintained a safe, therapeutic environment conducive to healing and recovery.
• Conducted crisis interventions and de-escalation techniques to ensure patient safety during high-risk situations.
• Educated patients and families on mental health conditions, treatments, coping strategies, and available resources.
• Promoted self-care among staff members by initiating regular debriefings after challenging incidents or shifts.
• Developed strong rapport with patients, fostering trust and open communication essential for effective treatment plans.
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to create holistic and integrated mental health care for patients.

• Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
• Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
• Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.
• Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
• Proven ability to develop and implement creative solutions to complex problems.
• Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.

• Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
• Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
• Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
• Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
• Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
• Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
• Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
• Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
• Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions
• Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches

• Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
• Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
• Collaborated with supervisor to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions.
• Cared for over 90 outpatient and inpatient surgical patients each day with quality-driven support

• Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
• Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
• Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
• Conferred with multidisciplinary healthcare team to help effectively manage patient conditions with regular testing and vitals assessments.
• Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
• Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
• Checked supply availability and laid out instruments for pre- and post-op patient rooms.
• Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels

RN to MSN bridge program.