Cassaundra Norton
Newport,Tennessee
Summary
Compassionate and hardworking Registered Nurse with 10 years experience in nursing. 6 Of the 10 in an acute care setting. Often serving as team leader nurse for the unit. Works well with others and is a proven leader with displayed adaptability to the ever changing science of nursing. Involved with the recruitment and retention council in the hospital as well as a member of the wellness advisory board for UTMCK. The advisory board is led by the chief medical officer at the hospital,. Selected by the director of brain and spine institute to be a member. The wellness board seeks to improve hospital staff's awareness of mindfulness and overall mental health.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
University Of Tennessee Medical Center
Knoxville , TN
2016.06 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Completed neuro exams for stroke patients as ordered
- Monitor for symptoms of alcohol withdrawal
- Monitored post op spinal surgeries patients and treated pain as ordered
- Assisted in CMS survey to renew comprehensive stroke center certification
LPN
Jefferson Park At Dandridge
Dandridge , TN
2012.05 - 2016.06
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Downers Grove, IL04.2021
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Walters State Community College
Morristown, TN05.2016
Diploma - LPN
Tennessee College of Applied Technology
Morristown04.2012
Skills
- Compassionate and Caring
- Accurate Documentation
- Medication Side Effect Knowledge
- Seizure Disorders
- PICC Lines
- Nursing Assignments
- Acute and Chronic Pain
- Admissions and Discharge Processes
- Spinal Fusion
- Blood Product Transfusion
- Pain Management Techniques
- Withdrawal Symptoms
- Team Leader Nurse
Accomplishments
Jack E. Campbell leadership award
President's List
Dean's List
Increased patient satisfaction on unit as a result of collaboration with other team members to improve patient outcomes.
Timeline
Registered Nurse
University Of Tennessee Medical Center
2016.06 - Current
LPN
Jefferson Park At Dandridge
2012.05 - 2016.06
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Walters State Community College
Diploma - LPN
Tennessee College of Applied Technology
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