Cassandra Woodlee
Sherman,TX
Summary
Compassionate and detail-oriented RN with 2 years of hands-on experience in a fast-paced Med Surg unit, delivering high-quality care to diverse patient populations. Skilled in patient assessment, critical thinking, and managing acute and chronic conditions. Proven ability to thrive under pressure, prioritize effectively, and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams. Eager to transition into the ER to leverage strong clinical foundation and passion for delivering urgent, life-saving care in a dynamic environment. BLS, ACLS certified and committed to continuous learning and professional growth.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
RN, Medical-Surgical
TMC- 4M
01.2023 - Current
- Prioritized critical thinking skills in assessing patient conditions, leading to timely interventions that prevented complications or deterioration of health status.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care to a diverse population of patients.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to recognize early signs of complications, allowing for timely interventions and preventing adverse outcomes.
- Contributed to a positive work environment through effective communication and collaboration with colleagues and supervisors.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop and implement individualized care plans for optimal patient outcomes.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between shifts by providing thorough hand-off reports to incoming staff members, minimizing gaps in care continuity.
- Managed caseload of 6-7 patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, and wound care.
- Provided health education to patients and families regarding discharge instructions and plans of care.
- Performed emergency medical procedures such as BLS, ACLS and other condition stabilizing interventions.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Assessed patient conditions promptly upon admission to determine appropriate interventions and prioritize care needs.
Nurses Aide/Nursing Unit Clerk
Wilson N. Jones Regional Medical Center
06.2020 - 01.2023
- Reduced instances of bedsores by regularly turning and repositioning patients as per care plan.
- Contributed to a positive work environment by fostering strong relationships with colleagues and demonstrating a willingness to help others as needed.
- Maintained a clean and sanitary environment for patients, ensuring infection control practices were followed diligently.
- Earned recognition from patients, families, and supervisors for consistently displaying compassion, attentiveness, and dedication towards improving overall patient experience and satisfaction.
- Monitored vital signs and reported any abnormalities to the supervising nurse immediately, ensuring timely medical intervention when needed.
- Updated patient records accurately, enabling effective communication among healthcare providers for seamless care delivery.
- Furthered skills by actively taking part in employee training and taking classes to improve skills.
- Promoted patient safety by assisting with transfers, ambulation, and falls prevention measures.
- Demonstrated excellent time management skills by prioritizing tasks based on urgency while maintaining high-quality patient care standards.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing personalized care and addressing individual needs.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Ensured adequate nutrition for patients by preparing meal trays according to dietary requirements and assisting with feeding if necessary.
Graduate Nurse/Role Transition
TMC- ER
11.2022 - 12.2022
- Improved patient outcomes by providing compassionate and comprehensive nursing care to diverse populations.
- Conferred with RN to identify patient care needs and support and prepare patient admission, transfer or discharge.
- Completed, maintained and submitted accurate and relevant clinical notes regarding patient condition and treatment plan to facilitate continuity of care.
- Obtained information from patient interview and observation and documented vital signs, weights and heights to facilitate patient care activities.
- Demonstrated strong clinical judgment in prioritizing patient care tasks, managing time effectively to address urgent needs first.
- Utilized evidence-based practice guidelines in delivering patient-centered care that aligned with current standards of nursing excellence.
- Conducted thorough assessments of new admissions to establish baseline data for ongoing monitoring and intervention planning purposes.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grayson College
Denison, TX12-2025
Associate of Science - Nursing
Grayson College
Denison, TX12-2022
Skills
- Pre-and Post-operative care
- Basic life support
- Central line care
- End-of-life care
- Discharge planning
- Advanced cardiac life support
- Clinical judgment
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Medication and IV administration
- Multitasking
- Excellent communication
- Critical thinking
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Creative problem solving
- Patient care assessment
- Electronic health records
- Clinical documentation
- Professionalism
- Triage and assessment
Accomplishments
- Daisy Award Nominee (TMC)
- Employee of the Month (WNJ)
- Numerous Kudos and We Care Too rewards (TMC & WNJ)
Timeline
RN, Medical-Surgical
TMC- 4M
01.2023 - Current
Graduate Nurse/Role Transition
TMC- ER
11.2022 - 12.2022
Nurses Aide/Nursing Unit Clerk
Wilson N. Jones Regional Medical Center
06.2020 - 01.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grayson College
Associate of Science - Nursing
Grayson College
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