Cassidy Hinkle
Lexington,KY
Summary
Observant Medical Surgical Registered Nurse offering 3-year background preparing and administering medications, providing bedside care and monitoring patient condition. Knowledgeable about EMR charting and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN, Medical-Surgical
Baptist Health Hospital
Lexington, KY
01.2023 - Current
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Evaluated effectiveness of interventions through ongoing assessment of patient responses.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care plans.
- Counseled patients regarding medication side effects or lifestyle changes necessary for improved health outcomes.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
- Monitored patients after surgery, answered questions and provided home care strategies.
- Demonstrated knowledge of current trends in nursing practices by attending continuing education classes or seminars.
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
- Contributed to a positive work environment through effective communication and collaboration with colleagues and supervisors.
CNA
Saint Joseph Hospital
Lexington , KY
03.2021 - 12.2023
- Monitored food intake and output as directed by nursing staff.
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
- Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
- Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment for the patient by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
Dental EDDA
Mortenson Family Dental
Versailles , Kentucky
04.2019 - 12.2020
- Documented patient records during procedures and added notes taken to treatment chart.
- Assisted dentist during examination by retracting patient's tongue and cheeks.
- Sterilized instruments and equipment following OSHA regulations.
- Monitored expiration dates of drugs used in the office and notified staff when new orders were needed.
- Maintained patient records by charting treatment plans and recording treatment results in patient charts.
- Conducted preliminary examinations of patients before they saw the dentist.
- Cleaned and polished removable dentures, brackets, wires and other appliances.
- Prepared operatory rooms for each patient visit according to established protocols.
- Established clean, sterile and welcoming environment for patients.
- Maintained a neat work area throughout the day by cleaning surfaces between patients.
- Answered phones professionally and directed calls appropriately.
- Applied protective coating of fluoride to teeth during dental procedures.
- Briefed patients on dental procedures and payment plans to help make informed decisions.
- Performed routine laboratory duties such as making study casts from impressions or performing minor repairs to dentures or orthodontic appliances.
- Reviewed patient medical history forms with them prior to their appointments.
- Greeted patients warmly upon arrival at the office.
- Kept up with current trends in dentistry through continuing education courses.
- Assisted dentist with completing procedures.
- Sterilized dental equipment using automatic washers to prevent cross contamination.
- Provided chairside assistance to the dentist during all phases of dental treatments including restorative, endodontic, periodontal, oral surgery, prosthodontic procedures and other general dentistry services.
- Kept track of treatment information in patient records.
- Assisted in preparing materials needed for fillings or other dental procedures.
- Fabricated custom teeth impressions and temporary restorations for patients from given samples.
- Assisted the dentist with clinical procedures such as taking dental impressions, pouring and trimming models, fabricating temporary crowns, and taking x-rays.
- Selected and prepared tools used for procedures by sanitizing and arranging.
- Gave patients desensitizing agents to prepare for anesthetic administration.
- Passed instruments to dentist, gently sprayed water, suctioned fluids and mixed materials to support dentists during procedures.
- Educated patients on proper oral hygiene techniques after treatments were completed.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Capella University
12.2025
Associate of Science - Nursing
Bluegrass Community And Technical College
Lexington, KY05-2023
Skills
Diabetes Management
End of life care
Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
Teamwork and Collaboration
Attention to Detail
Patient Condition Monitoring
Critical Thinking
Geriatric Treatment Knowledge
Colostomy Care Familiarity
Medication and IV Administration
IV Drug Therapy Management
Delegation and Motivation
Strong Clinical Judgment
Accurate Documentation
Pre-and Post-Operative Care
Central Line Care
Certification
RN license 4003401 06/14/2023
ACLS certified 10/2023
MEDSURG-BC 9/2025
Additional Information
I have been a member of Professional Governance, a unit based team, since summer of 2023. Being a part of this team allows be to stay in the know of best practice and any changes in policy so that I can provide the best patient care. I perform skin and bath audits monthly to ensure our team is diligent in care. In January of 2025 I assumed the role of chair of professional governance.
In Spring of 2024 I became certified in ultrasound guided peripheral IV insertion.
In Fall of 2024 I joined SWAT (skin, wound, assessment and treatment) a house wide team that meets every three months to assess patients in all areas of the hospital.
In September 2024 I became certified to precept new nurses.
In February 2025 as chair of professional governance, I initiated project POPI (prevention of pressure injuries) with collaboration from members of professional governance. We assess every patient on our unit on a weekly basis to determine the number of patients with braden skin scores less than 18 and if the appropriate skin interventions are being used, if not we put them in place. Upon collecting this data I create a pie chart to share the data in our professional governance meetings. This is an ongoing project and we plan to use this data to provide education to nursing staff with the goal being to decrease HAPI's.
Timeline
RN, Medical-Surgical
Baptist Health Hospital
01.2023 - Current
CNA
Saint Joseph Hospital
03.2021 - 12.2023
Dental EDDA
Mortenson Family Dental
04.2019 - 12.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Capella University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Bluegrass Community And Technical College