Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
References
Certification
Additional Certifications and Affiliations
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Cassie Fowler

Scranton,IA

Summary

Surgery Scheduling RN with extensive experience in medical environments. Skilled in coordinating surgical procedures and managing patient records. Demonstrated ability to enhance operational efficiency through meticulous scheduling. Recognized for maintaining confidentiality and performing effectively under pressure.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Surgery Scheduler

Iowa Ortho
Des Moines, Iowa
12.2021 - Current
  • Coordinated surgical procedures with surgeons and healthcare staff to maximize efficiency.
  • Communicated pre-operative instructions and requirements to patients for clarity.
  • Verified coverage and pre-authorizations by collaborating with insurance companies.
  • Scheduled follow-up appointments as directed by physicians to ensure continuity of care.
  • Established strong relationships with physicians, supervisors, and colleagues to improve teamwork.
  • Educated patients about surgical processes and addressed any questions or concerns.
  • Collaborated with hospital personnel to optimize resource allocation during surgery scheduling.

Home Care Nurse

Affinity Home Care
Grand Junction, IA
01.2020 - 12.2024
  • Completed initial assessments of patients and family to determine and address individual home care needs.
  • Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
  • Assisted with client personal care needs to foster independence and well-being.
  • Developed care plans, covering goals based on nursing diagnosis and incorporating therapeutic, preventive and rehabilitative nursing actions.
  • Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.

Substitute School Nurse

Greene County Community Schools
Jefferson , IA
03.2014 - 05.2022
  • Greene County schools Provided first aid care and health assessments, administered medications, communicated with teachers and staff to ensure the safety of the students and helped students with emotional, mental, or social health.
  • Interacted effectively by email, phone and in person with students, parents and staff members.
  • Trained in Epi-Pen and allergic reaction emergency procedures.
  • Coordinated with families, school personnel and healthcare professionals on behalf of students to advocate for healthcare needs and provide medical information to appropriate parties.

RN/House Supervisor

Greene County Medical Center-Acute Care
Jefferson, IA
06.2012 - 11.2021
  • Provide professional care to patients on a Medical Surgical Unit and ER.
  • Meeting all the needs including assessments, medication administration, wound care, care plans, and teaching.
  • Computerized documentation and effective communication with all staff, patients, physicians, and families.
  • Serve as a representative of management in the house supervisor role.
  • Responsible for the supervision of all nursing staff, and assists with the coordination of care in all nursing areas including case management.
  • Completed daily rounds of nursing department to verify nursing service personnel performance alignment acceptable nursing standards.
  • Supervised nurse administration of oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients as prescribed, monitoring responses for adverse reactions.
  • Participated in patient and family planning processes, provided instructions and addressed questions and/ concerns.
  • Participated in case conferences with multi-disciplinary team to discuss client care planning and progression.
  • Informed patients and families of treatment options and at-home care strategies to reduce unnecessary burden on hospital resources.
  • Responded quickly to codes and coordinated efficient and skilled care.
  • Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injury and illnesses.

Education

Associates Degree -

Des Moines Area Community College
05.2012

Skills

  • Surgical scheduling
  • Team collaboration
  • Time management
  • Critical thinking
  • Reporting and documentation
  • Medical ethics
  • Telephone communication
  • Patient education

References

  • Melanie Frantz, RN, 515-370-3105
  • Jayme Vanderheiden, RN, 515-822-5074
  • Allie Hamilton, RN, 515-370-5011

Certification

RN License, State of Iowa: 130672

Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner

EPIC Credentialed Trainer

BLS

Additional Certifications and Affiliations

Community Network Leadership Team Retreat- 12/7/2018

Mental Health Awareness Conference- 5/17/2019

C3 De- Escalation Training 9/24/2019

The University of Iowa Online Nurse Residency Program- 9/2015-9/2016

Trauma 101 & Recovery Training- 2/25/20

Youth Mental Health Training- 2/25/20

Greene County Leadership- March 2020

Actively Participated in the Greene County Suicide Prevention Coalition & Greene County Mental Health Coalition

Served as a board member for the Central Iowa Community Regional Advisory Board

Incident Command Training

Human Trafficking course- 8/29/2020

Timeline

Surgery Scheduler

Iowa Ortho
12.2021 - Current

Home Care Nurse

Affinity Home Care
01.2020 - 12.2024

Substitute School Nurse

Greene County Community Schools
03.2014 - 05.2022

RN/House Supervisor

Greene County Medical Center-Acute Care
06.2012 - 11.2021

Associates Degree -

Des Moines Area Community College

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