Cassandra Tourkantonis RN, BSN
Boston,MA
Summary
Nursing professional with five years of direct patient care experience offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Recognized by peers and patients for providing exceptional patient care as exemplified by receiving the esteemed Daisy Award. Compassionate and team driven candidate skilled at adapting to change with a positive attitude and focused on optimizing patient care and outcomes.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Intermediate Care Unit
Melrose Wakefield Hospital
06.2023 - Current
- Completed daily assessments and documented information in electronic medical records.
- Implemented physician orders and tracked progress against care plan to assess results.
- Conducted continuous cardiac monitoring on patients stepping down from ICU care.
- Promoted patient independence by establishing care goals and teaching patients about conditions, medications, and self-care skills.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Melrose Wakefield Hospital
10.2019 - 06.2023
- Managed caseload of 5-6 patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, and wound care.
- Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens, and pain management techniques.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Salem State University
Salem, MA05.2019
Skills
- Cardiac monitoring
- Intravenous therapy
- Critical thinking
- Adaptability
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Interpersonal communication
- Patient advocacy
Certification
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Intermediate Care Unit
Melrose Wakefield Hospital
06.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Melrose Wakefield Hospital
10.2019 - 06.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Salem State University
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