Cassidy Bernal
Lewisville,TX
Summary
Registered nurse with 2 years of experience in the Medical-Surgical setting, now with a focus in Gynecology-Oncology.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Parkland Hospital
07.2022 - Current
- 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.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
- Implemented evidence-based fall prevention strategies, resulting in a significant decrease in patient falls within the unit.
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians, and unit clerks.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
Home Health Nurse
Angels of Care Pediatrics
03.2022 - 07.2022
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families, fostering trust and open communication during challenging times.
- Educated patients and families on disease management, medication safety, and at-home healthcare strategies.
- Contributed to the overall success of the home health agency by maintaining high levels of patient satisfaction and positive outcomes.
- Provided physical assessments, medication, and chronic disease management to home health patients.
- Delivered high-quality in-home nursing services, maintaining a safe and comfortable environment for patients.
- Coordinated with other healthcare team members to support patient needs.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Managed patient medical records accurately and confidentially, ensuring compliance with HIPAA regulations.
Private Aide
Private Employer
10.2018 - 12.2020
- Helped client with laundry, meal preparation, and other duties
- Kept track of medications for client with a variety of ailments, including blindness and COPD, and kept an eye out for side effects
- Drove client to and from doctor’s appointments and other related errands
- Oversaw routine activities such as medication and personal hygiene to ensure safety
- Assisted client with daily chores and errands by transporting client to appointments, cleaning personal living spaces, and purchasing groceries and other supplies.
Home Health Aide
Grace Home Health
05.2018 - 10.2018
- Offered emotional support to patients and their families, as well as instruction in healthy meal preparation, independent living, and disability or illness adaptation
- Kept track of my patients’ progress and documented any changes in the patient’s health status while keeping the healthcare team informed
- Kept all information about patients, families, and staff completely confidential
- Performed tasks such as health care, personal hygiene, housekeeping, and other related support services that were critical to the patient’s health
- Assisted elderly clients with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, physical transfers, and incontinence care
- Administered all necessary medications as directed by the care plan
- Assisted with transfers and ambulation using a cane, walker, or wheelchair as needed.
Receptionist
Corinthians Retirement Community
08.2014 - 10.2018
- Kept track of visitors and screened them for access to the facility and inter-office personnel
- Received and sorted mail, deliveries, and couriers on a daily basis
- Answered a multi-line, high volume phone and directed callers to the appropriate company personnel
- Took attendance at each mealtime during my shift in order to ensure resident safety
- Responded to residents’ personal emergency alarms when they fell, were injured, or had any other type of emergency
- Was a point of contact for residents’ family members when they had questions or concerns regarding their loved ones
- Ensured tidiness of the facility so that residents could get around safely
- Assisted residents with any tasks they needed help with or could not do alone.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
West Coast University
Richardson, TX10.2021
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication Administration
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Assessments
- Documentation and Charting
- Patient Assessment
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Patient education and counseling
- Infection control measures
- Wound Care
- Compassion and Empathy
- Care Plan Development
- Professional Bedside Manner
- Precepting
- Proper catheter insertion/removal
- FLUENT IN LANGUAGE
Clinicalrotations
- Methodist Richardson Medical Center, 08/23/21, 10/31/21, Labor & Delivery
- Select Specialty Hospital of Carrollton, 06/14/21, 08/20/21, Long-Term Acute Care/ICU
- Virtual Hours Completed, 04/05/21, 06/11/21, Mental Health
- Virtual Hours Completed, 01/25/21, 04/02/21, Medical-Surgical II
- Virtual Hours Completed, 11/16/20, 01/22/21, Pediatrics
- UT Southwestern Medical Center, 09/07/20, 11/13/20, Labor & Delivery, NICU, Postpartum
- Virtual Clinical Hours Completed, 07/29/20, 09/04/20, Public Health
- Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Arlington, 04/20/20, 06/26/20, Long-Term Care/Rehabilitation
Skillscertifications
- Basic Life Support (CPR & AED) certified through the American Heart Association (Expires 08/2023)
- Fluent in Spanish
- Collecting vital signs
- Performing head to toe assessment
- Medication administration
- Intramuscular and subcutaneous injections
- Nasogastric tube insertion and removal
- Nasogastric medication administration
- PEG tube medication administration
- Foley catheter insertion and removal
- Central line dressing change and care
- Tracheostomy care
- Wound care
- Insulin medication administration
- IV insertion and care
- IV medication administration
- IV fluid and IV piggyback fluid preparation and administration using a pump
- Patient assessment
- Knowledge of EMR/HER
- Strong clinical judgment
Certification
ONS/ONCC Chemotherapy Immunotherapy Certified
Basic Life Support Certified
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Parkland Hospital
07.2022 - Current
Home Health Nurse
Angels of Care Pediatrics
03.2022 - 07.2022
Private Aide
Private Employer
10.2018 - 12.2020
Home Health Aide
Grace Home Health
05.2018 - 10.2018
Receptionist
Corinthians Retirement Community
08.2014 - 10.2018
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
West Coast University
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