Hi, I’m
Cassendre Gibbs
Seaford,DE
The aim of life is to live, and to live means to be aware, joyously, drunkenly, serenely, divinely aware.
Henry Miller
Summary
A Well-educated Nurse Practitioner and Telemetry Nurse gifted in patient care, an expert in monitoring patient and managing pain. A valuable asset to healthcare organizations and known patient advocate. Promoting dynamic listening, patient charting and physician interaction skills. Holding a BSN/MSN with sixteen years of nursing experience in Oncology/MS/TELE units with Float to PCU/Step down, Neurology, Psychiatry, Postpartum, MICU, day surgery, Urology, and Bed control. Has experience of working in Trauma Level I and II facility with Pediatric, Adult and Geriatric patients
EMR Charting: EPIC, Cerner, McKesson, Meditech and Eclipsys.
Skilled in EKG Strip Reading, IV insertion, vital signs, Renal/Genitourinary, Endocrine Metabolic, Neurology, Psychiatry, Orthopedics, Pulmonary, and Cardiac Monitoring & Emergency Response.
Love learning a leader and a team player
Overview
24
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
Buffalo General Hospital/PROLINK
Telemetry Registered Nurse
11.2022 - Current
Job overview
- Administered heart and blood pressure medication to cardiac patients as prescribed by physicians.
- Observed patient health and side effects from treatments and medications, noting all details in patient chart.
- Provided patients with information on such subjects as side effects from medications and benefits of proper nutrition to help promote better outcomes.
- Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
- Collaborated across disciplines to coordinate disposition, referral and psychosocial support needs.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
Everside Health
Family Nurse Practitioner
09.2022 - 11.2022
Job overview
- Maxim Health
- Job Type: Locum tenens
- Prescribed appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities to support health and comfort of patients.
- Educated patients on treatment options, medical needs and non-medical options for treatments and therapy.
- Performed patient physicals and compared and contrasted results with established medical records to provide proper diagnosis and facilitate appropriate treatment.
- Coordinated with physicians, specialists and other medical staff to develop treatment plans for chronic conditions.
- Evaluated new patients by taking vital signs, reviewing lab results and taking visual assessment of patients.
Tidal Health/SNAPNURSE
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
06.2022 - 09.2022
Job overview
- Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens and pain management techniques.
- Managed caseload of six patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy and wound care.
- Started intravenous fluids, administered medications and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
- Managed patients' pain by implementing pharmacological and non-pharmacological pain management interventions.
- Work as charge nurse
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
Illinois Emergency Management/IEMA/IDPH
Quality Officer/Family Nurse Practitioner
12.2021 - 05.2022
Job overview
- Work for the state of Illinois as a quality offIcer.
- consistently use independent judgment to identify operational staffing issues and needs and perform the following functions as necessary; recall, promote, assign, direct or discipline employees.
- Supervised Work with Labor Relations to discern past practice when necessary.
- Provides direction and consultation to vaccination crew engaged in surveying and treating Public Health recipients.
- Ensure all State laws and related CDC guidance are followed, advocate for the public by ensuring health services are delivered ethically and following all established guidelines by the state and Federal government.
- Assure compliance with applicable State and Federal laws, rules and regulations; identify changes needed to improve program effectiveness and efficiency; relay all information to proper channels for implementation.
- Establishes appropriate priorities and identifies and allocates resources in accordance with priorities patients on treatment options, medical needs and non-medical options for treatments and therapy..
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Vaccination administration
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Prescribed appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities to support health and comfort of patients.
- Educated patients on treatment options, medical needs and non-medical options for treatments and therapy.
SnapNurse/ACTS LTC Manor House
Long-Term Care Registered Nurse
09.2021 - 12.2021
Job overview
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
Memorial Hermann/Krucial Staffing
RN, Medical-Surgical/Telemetry Registered Nurse
07.2021 - 09.2021
Job overview
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
University Medical Center Of El Paso/Krucial
Telemetry Registered Nurse
10.2020 - 06.2021
Job overview
- Administered heart and blood pressure medication to cardiac patients as prescribed by physicians.
- Observed patient health and side effects from treatments and medications, noting all details in patient chart.
- Collaborated across disciplines to coordinate disposition, referral and psychosocial support needs.
- Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
- Provided patients with information on such subjects as side effects from medications and benefits of proper nutrition to help promote better outcomes.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
Choptank Community Health System
Family Nurse Practitioner
10.2018 - 10.2020
Job overview
- NP - Family Medicine
- Psych, Women Health, Internal medicine
- Worked with Adult as well as Pediatric Patient
- Performed Nexplanon insertion and removal
- Incisions and drainage/wound care
- GYN exam/PAP/women Health
- IUD removal
- Performed EKGs
- Collected developmental history of patients
- Psychiatry care and management
- DATA 2000 suboxone training completed
- Assisted physicians and other providers in delivery of care
- Participated in team meetings and conferences to enhance the interdisciplinary approach to primary health care delivery.
- Serves on departmental committees, which influence or determine policies that affect nursing practice
- Provided patient/family education and counseling in the areas of health promotion, maintenance, and disease prevention
- Performed physical assessments, diagnosis and treatment, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests, patient education, evaluation and management of office emergencies.
- Educated patients on treatment options, medical needs and non-medical options for treatments and therapy.
- Prescribed appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities to support health and comfort of patients.
- Performed patient physicals and compared and contrasted results with established medical records to provide proper diagnosis and facilitate appropriate treatment.
- Coordinated with physicians, specialists and other medical staff to develop treatment plans for chronic conditions.
HealthTrust Workforce Solutions
Telemetry Registered Nurse
10.2010 - 10.2018
Job overview
- Local float RN to HCA hospitals in Broward and Palm Beach County, JFK North and South/Palm west Hospital and many more
- Units Floated To: PCU / Step down, Telemetry, medical surgical, Medical ICU
- Responsibilities: Travel nursing throughout Broward and West Palm Beach County
- Performed EKGs
- Administered heart and blood pressure medication to cardiac patients as prescribed by physicians.
- Observed patient health and side effects from treatments and medications, noting all details in patient chart.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
Veterans Affairs Medical Center
Registered Nurse, Step Down Unit/Emergency Room Nurse
02.2016 - 09.2018
Job overview
- Float Pool
- Units Floated To: ER, MS, MS / Tele, PCU / Step down/ICU/Bed control
- Number of Hospital Beds: 300
- Teaching Facility: Yes
- Responsibilities: Performed EKGs
- Trained to work in many departments
- Bed control assists in implementing changes that affect patient care and transfer
- Primary care clinics, day surgery, urology clinic and surgery, short stay, hospice, rehab, and long term care
- Conducted health education fairs
- Precept new nurses.
- Delivered proper care to victims of domestic violence at urgent care clinic.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
- Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
- Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
Jupiter Medical Center
Oncology Staff Registered Nurse/Telemetry Registered Nurse
07.2009 - 02.2016
Job overview
- Oncology
- Number of Hospital Beds: 242
- Trauma Level: Level I
- Responsibilities: Medical and surgical patients
- Oncology Nurse
- Chemo administration, manages and renders complete care to oncology, med surgical and telemetry patients.
- Completed chemotherapy administration as dictated by physician's instructions on each patient's chart.
- Counseled patients and provided listening ear and emotional support.
- Educated patients on such topics as nutrition, medication side effects and proper skin treatments after radiation.
- Cultivated warm and compassionate atmosphere for patients receiving chemotherapy.
- Protected patients from harm by following precise hospital security requirements.
- Assessed patients during course of treatment to identify concerning reactions.
- Administered chemotherapy, pain medications and other medicines based on physician orders and patient requirements.
- Helped patients feel comfortable and supported during treatments for different types of cancer and patiently answered diverse questions.
The Mount Sinai Hospital
Oncology and Bone Marrow Transplant Nurse
02.2007 - 06.2009
Job overview
- Number of Hospital Beds: 1,183
- Trauma Level: Level II
- Teaching Facility: Yes
- Magnet Designated
- Oncology Nurse
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Chemo administration, manages and renders complete care to oncology patients and bone Marrow transplant patients.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Education
Chamberlain UniversityAddison, IL
Masters of Nursing from Family Practice Nurse Practitioner
03.2018
University of South FloridaTampa, FL
Bachelors of Nursing from Nursing
05.2006
Palm Beach Community CollegeLake Worth, FL
Associates of Arts from Prenursing Studies
12.2002
Skills
- Immunizations and Vaccinations
- Accurate Documentation
- Diet and Nutrition
- Treatment Preparation
- Patient Admission
- Medical Histories and Vital Statistics
- Compassionate and Caring
- Delegation and Motivation
- Clear Patient Communication
- Preventive Healthcare
- EMR Systems
- Patient Examination
- Patient Care Assessment
- Operational Standards
Additional Information
- Interview Availability: Weekdays after 2 pm EST.
- Fully vaccinated against Covid 19 with Pfizer.
Certification
- BLS from AHA
- ACLS from AHA
- PALS from AHA
- DATA 2000 Waiver
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Timeline
Telemetry Registered Nurse
Buffalo General Hospital/PROLINK
11.2022 - Current
Family Nurse Practitioner
Everside Health
09.2022 - 11.2022
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
Tidal Health/SNAPNURSE
06.2022 - 09.2022
Quality Officer/Family Nurse Practitioner
Illinois Emergency Management/IEMA/IDPH
12.2021 - 05.2022
Long-Term Care Registered Nurse
SnapNurse/ACTS LTC Manor House
09.2021 - 12.2021
RN, Medical-Surgical/Telemetry Registered Nurse
Memorial Hermann/Krucial Staffing
07.2021 - 09.2021
Telemetry Registered Nurse
University Medical Center Of El Paso/Krucial
10.2020 - 06.2021
Family Nurse Practitioner
Choptank Community Health System
10.2018 - 10.2020
Registered Nurse, Step Down Unit/Emergency Room Nurse
Veterans Affairs Medical Center
02.2016 - 09.2018
Telemetry Registered Nurse
HealthTrust Workforce Solutions
10.2010 - 10.2018
Oncology Staff Registered Nurse/Telemetry Registered Nurse
Jupiter Medical Center
07.2009 - 02.2016
Oncology and Bone Marrow Transplant Nurse
The Mount Sinai Hospital
02.2007 - 06.2009
Chamberlain University
Masters of Nursing from Family Practice Nurse Practitioner
University of South Florida
Bachelors of Nursing from Nursing
Palm Beach Community College
Associates of Arts from Prenursing Studies
- BLS from AHA
- ACLS from AHA
- PALS from AHA
- DATA 2000 Waiver
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