Cassandra Vanderjagt
Registered Nurse
Sulphur Springs,TX
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Registered Nurse, Float Pool
Christus Mother Frances Hospital Sulphur Springs
Sulphur Springs, TX
05.2015 - Current
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- 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.
- Created successful work schedules for each team member to maintain deadlines and fully staff shifts.
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Tracked and prepared quarterly reports to present to leadership.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
Dairy Farm Assistant
Vanderjagt Dairy
Sulphur Springs , TX
03.2009 - Current
- Trained part-time help in livestock care and ranch operations.
- Used Case tractor to improve harvesting of Corn crops.
- Conducted thorough examinations of animals to identify concerns such as illnesses, diseases and injuries, as well as monitor and document physical changes.
- Used time-management strength to cross-train associates to cover more areas without increasing expense.
- Purchased insemination services from special farms to impregnate cows and increase herd size.
- Sold off excess livestock yearly for meat or to other farmers.
- Milked 1200 cows using milking machinery.
- Attended promptly to needs of sick cows to maintain health of livestock.
- Maintained farm equipment and vehicles.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Hopkins County Memorial Hospital
Sulphur Springs, TX
06.2013 - 05.2015
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments and evaluating patient needs.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms and allergies.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Northeast Texas Community College
Mount Pleasant, TX 08.2013 - 05.2015
Associate of Science - Pre-Nursing
Paris Junior College
Paris, TX 08.2008 - 05.2012
Skills
Intravenous therapy
Accomplishments
- Training - Trained team of staff nurses in medical office procedures to ensure consistent quality of care.
- Patient Transfer - Safely lifted up to 80 pounds and pushed 300 pounds on wheels.
Certification
PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
Timeline
PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
01-2021
ACLS-Advanced Cardiac Life Support
01-2021
Registered Nurse, Float Pool
Christus Mother Frances Hospital Sulphur Springs
05.2015 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Northeast Texas Community College
08.2013 - 05.2015
Certified Nursing Assistant
Hopkins County Memorial Hospital
06.2013 - 05.2015
Dairy Farm Assistant
Vanderjagt Dairy
03.2009 - Current
Associate of Science - Pre-Nursing
Paris Junior College
08.2008 - 05.2012
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