Cassandre Bossa
Gainesville,FL
Summary
Hardworking Registered Nurse well-versed in primary care. Treats patients of all ages and specializes in delivering effective quality nursing care. Performs in stressful and crisis situations and interprets and applies policies and procedures with good judgment. 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
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
HealthTrust Workforce Solutions- HCA Orange Park
01.2020 - Current
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
- Conducted intake assessments with patients and relatives to gather case history.
- Created, implemented and evaluated patient care plans with medical team.
PRN Staff Nurse
Our Lady of Fatima Hospital
03.2023 - 08.2024
- Collaborated with physicians to develop individualized treatment plans, resulting in improved patient outcomes.
- Enhanced patient care by implementing evidence-based nursing practices and maintaining open communication with interdisciplinary teams.
- Played an integral role in achieving Joint Commission accreditation by maintaining strict adherence to established guidelines and standards within daily nursing practice.
- Reduced medication errors by consistently following established protocols and utilizing electronic medical record systems.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Evaluated patient progress and adjusted care plans accordingly, ensuring continuity of care across all healthcare settings.
- Provided education and support to patients and families, empowering them to make informed decisions regarding their healthcare needs.
- Worked with case management to provide effective discharge planning and home health care coordination
Travel RN
Landmark Hospital
11.2022 - 02.2023
- Increased patient safety through diligent monitoring of vital signs, administering medications accurately, and promptly addressing any concerns.
- Adapted quickly to new environments, swiftly becoming familiar with facility-specific workflows and practices while maintaining a high level of performance.
- Facilitated seamless transitions between shifts by delivering detailed handoffs that effectively communicated pertinent information related to each patient''s condition and ongoing treatment plan.
- Maintained high-quality patient care standards by adhering to facility protocols, policies, and procedures.
- Evaluated patient progress and adjusted care plans accordingly, ensuring continuity of care across all healthcare settings.
- Provided education and support to patients and families, empowering them to make informed decisions regarding their healthcare needs.
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare providers to ensure appropriate resource utilization for complex cases.
- Improved patient outcomes by consistently providing comprehensive assessments and developing tailored care plans.
- Authored initial assessments of patients and family to develop plans for individual home care needs.
Registered Nurse
Healthtrust Agency- North Florida Hospital
04.2018 - 10.2022
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values and beliefs.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Evaluated patient progress and adjusted care plans accordingly, ensuring continuity of care across all healthcare settings.
- Provided education and support to patients and families, empowering them to make informed decisions regarding their healthcare needs.
Registered Nurse
Malcom Randall VA Medical Center
04.2020 - 10.2021
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
- Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
Registered Nurse
UF Health Shands Hospital
02.2016 - 04.2018
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain College of Nursing
12.2018
Associate of Science - Nursing
Rasmussen College of Nursing
12.2015
Skills
- Patient monitoring
- Body mechanics knowledge
- Diabetes management
- Family and patient support
- Geriatric treatment knowledge
- IV and venipuncture certified
- Patient care planning
- Tracheostomy care
- Wound care specialist
- Culturally-sensitive care
- Sterilization techniques mastery
- Vascular care understanding
- Epic EHR Management
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
- Hematology testing aptitude
- Medication and IV administration
- Electronic Health Records Management
- IV drug therapy management
- Colostomy care familiarity
- Patient Satisfaction and Process Improvement
- Documenting vitals
- Seizure management
- Patient Management
- Palliative and Pain Management
- Intake and discharge
- Infectious disease control
- Patient discharging
- Emotional awareness
- Medical assessment
- Nursing Plan Development
- Flow sheet charting
- SBAR communication
- Gastrostomy tube care
- Medication Administration
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Assessments
- Goal Setting
- EMR / EHR
- Care Coordination
- Discharge Planning
- Case Evaluation
- Home care management
- Program Planning
- Emotional Intelligence
Timeline
PRN Staff Nurse
Our Lady of Fatima Hospital
03.2023 - 08.2024
Travel RN
Landmark Hospital
11.2022 - 02.2023
Registered Nurse
Malcom Randall VA Medical Center
04.2020 - 10.2021
Registered Nurse
HealthTrust Workforce Solutions- HCA Orange Park
01.2020 - Current
Registered Nurse
Healthtrust Agency- North Florida Hospital
04.2018 - 10.2022
Registered Nurse
UF Health Shands Hospital
02.2016 - 04.2018
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Associate of Science - Nursing
Rasmussen College of Nursing
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