Cassandra Stockhaus
San Diego,CA
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with extensive experience in emergency and critical care settings. Proven ability to thrive in fast-paced environments while prioritizing patient needs and delivering exceptional care. Demonstrated success in enhancing patient satisfaction through attentive service and strong advocacy, along with expertise in medication administration and treatment implementation. Detail-oriented and responsive, with a solid track record of effective collaboration within healthcare teams.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sheriff’s Detention Nurse
San Diego County Sheriff's Department
San Diego, USA
11.2024 - Current
- Provide comprehensive medical care to individuals in a correctional setting, including emergency triage, chronic disease management, and mental health support
- Administer medications, IV therapy, and wound care, ensuring adherence to medical and security protocols
- Collaborate with correctional officers, mental health professionals, and medical teams to ensure inmate safety and healthcare compliance
- Respond to medical emergencies, overdoses, and crisis situations, utilizing rapid assessment and intervention techniques
Medical/Nursing Volunteer
San Diego Free Clinic
San Diego, USA
01.2023 - Current
- Provide free healthcare services to underserved populations, assisting in wound care, health screenings, and chronic disease education
- Work alongside physicians, nurses, and public health workers to deliver patient-centered care
Nursing Assistant
Sharp Healthcare
San Diego, USA
05.2023 - 11.2024
- Support acute care nursing teams by monitoring vital signs, assisting with hygiene, and ensuring patient safety
- Precept and train new hires on patient care protocols
- Assist in emergency response situations within the hospital setting
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Point Loma Nazarene University
San Diego, CA05.2024
Skills
- Emergency and Acute Care
- Medication Administration and IV Therapy
- Crisis Prevention and De-Escalation
- Mental Health and Substance Abuse Care
- Correctional healthcare and security protocols
- Patient education and health promotion
- Wound Care and Infection Control
- Interdisciplinary team collaboration
Certification
- Registered Nurse (RN), California Board of Nursing
- Basic Life Support (BLS), American Heart Association
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), American Heart Association
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- Crisis Prevention & Intervention (CPI) Certification
- Certified Corrections Nurse (CCN), Pending
- NAEMT Pre Hospital Trauma Life Support
Associations And Memberships
- American Nurses Association (ANA), Member
- California Nurses Association (CNA), Active Member
- National Commission on Correctional Health Care (NCCHC), Affiliate Member
- Emergency Nurses Association (ENA), Member
- Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing, Member
Clinical Education Experience
- Medical/Surgical ICU Rotation, Sharp Memorial Hospital (Magnet-Designated) – San Diego, CA, 120, Managed critically ill patients, assisted in intubations, ventilator management, sedation protocols, and rapid response situations.
- Emergency Department Rotation, Rady Children's Hospital – San Diego, CA, 80, Assisted in triage, trauma care, and emergency interventions for pediatric patients.
- Pediatrics & Neonatal Intensive Care (NICU) Rotation, Rady Children's Hospital – San Diego, CA, 90, Assisted in neonatal resuscitation, infant assessments, and IV therapy for preterm and high-risk newborns.
- Community Health & Public Health Nursing, San Diego County Public Health Department, 60, Provided health screenings, vaccinations, and patient education to underserved populations.
- Psychiatric & Behavioral Health Nursing, Sharp Mesa Vista Hospital, 75, Supported patients with schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and substance use disorders, utilizing therapeutic communication and de-escalation techniques.
- Labor & Delivery / Postpartum Nursing, Scripps Mercy Hospital, 85, Assisted in labor and delivery, newborn care, and postpartum education.
Timeline
Sheriff’s Detention Nurse
San Diego County Sheriff's Department
11.2024 - Current
Nursing Assistant
Sharp Healthcare
05.2023 - 11.2024
Medical/Nursing Volunteer
San Diego Free Clinic
01.2023 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Point Loma Nazarene University
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