CASSIE LINDSEY
Moses Lake
Summary
I am a compassionate, 25 year old CNA with over 5 years of experience in various healthcare settings. Inspired by the memory of my mother, a 'daisy award' winning RN, I view healthcare as a lifelong calling. Personally caring for my mother during her battle with cancer, provided me with a profound empathy and a unique ability to relate to patients and families navigating their own medical journeys. I pride myself on maintaining high standards of patient safety and HIPPA compliance, ensuring every individual is treated with the utmost dignity.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Respira Adult Care
Vancouver
01.2024 - 04.2025
- Specialized High Acuity Care: Provided advance care for ventilator dependent and quadriplegic residence in a primer adult family home setting.
- Respiratory Support: performed delegated advanced tasks including daily tracheostomy changes and cleanings, and monitoring ventilator protocols/ weaning under RN supervision.
- Clinical Skills: Administered G-tube feedings performed complex wound care, and conducted regular blood sugar monitoring.
- Medication Administering: Managed medications ranging from NSAIDs to controlled substances (liquid morphine and fentanyl patches), developing a strong understanding of dosages, interactions, side effects and routes.
- Patient Mobility: Facilitated safe transfers for bedbound residents using Hoyer lifts and coordinated transportation for external medical appointments.
- Dedication & Continuity: Consistently worked 12 hour shifts and volunteered for additional weekend and NOC shifts, for coverage to ensure seamless care continuity and facility support.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Hudson Bay Health and Rehabilitation
Vancouver
04.2023 - 11.2024
- ADT Process and Management: Expertly managed the Admissions, Discharges and Transfer process ensuring rooms were clinically prepared for incoming patients and providing discharge education for seamless transitions home.
- Restorative Nursing: Collaborated with Physical and Occupational therapy teams at the facility to implement restorative programs using durable medical equipment (DME) and prosthetic devices.
- Clinical Care & Wound Management: Supported licensed nursing staff (LPN/RN) with complex wound care and sterile dressing changes for patients requiring elevated medical attention.
- Infection Control and Safety: Maintained 100% compliance with standard and transmission based precautions, ensuring adherence to infectious control protocols.
- Professional Collaboration: Utilized proper body mechanics to assist both ambulatory patients and bedbound while working with a dynamic multidisciplinary team.
- Patient Advocacy & Monitoring: Fostered a responsive atmosphere by mastering high-volume call systems and prioritizing patient safety through diligent fall prevention and skin breakdown monitoring.
Certified Nursing Assistant / Home Care Aide
Private caregiver
Camas
01.2020 - 01.2024
- Comprehensive Mobility Support: provided full assistance with ADLs, including safe patient transfers, gait belt usage, and repositioning to prevent pressure ulcers after loss of independent mobility.
- Post Surgical Care: managed surgical drain care and monitored incision sites for signs of infection, maintaining a sterile environment and following hygiene protocols.
- Symptom & Fall prevention: Closely monitored vital signs and managed frequent syncopal fainting) episodes, implementing fall prevention strategies to ensure safety.
- Medication Advocacy: assisted with medication reminders, tracked complex treatment schedules, communicating with the oncology teams.
- Personal Care Assistance: provided assistance with toileting, bathing, maintaining skin integrity and comfort.
Home Care Aide, Memory Care Specialist
Glenwood assisted living facility
Vancouver
04.2022 - 03.2023
- Specialized Memory Care & ECU Support: Provided high level, attentive care for up to 20 residents daily within the Memory Care and Enhanced Care Units (ECU), focusing on safety for residents with dementia and complex mental health needs.
- Resident Engagement and Escorts: Facilitated resident socialization and physical activity by safely escorting individuals to and from facility events, appointments and daily activities.
- Nutritional Support and Food Safety: Managed meal preparation, and assisted residents with dining, maintaining strict dietary requirements along with food safety.
- High Volume ADL Assistance: Delivered compassionate assistance with residence ADLs this included dressing and hygiene support for ambulatory and bed bound residents.
Education
High School Diploma -
Camas High School
Camas, WA07-2018
Skills
- Tracheostomy & Ventilator Care
- G-Tube Feeding & Wound Care
- Vital Signs & Blood Sugar Monitoring
- EHR Charting & Documentation
- ADP Process
- Hoyer Lift & Patient Transfers
Qualifications And Licensure
CNA #NC61596747
Nurse delegation: Gen. & Diabetes
Mental Health & Dementia Certified
CPR / First Aid Certified
Food Handlers Card
ASL: 2 years American Sign Language
Areas Of Proficiency
- Patient Care & ADLs
- Rehabilitation & Physical Therapy Support
- Respiratory Care (Oxygen Therapy Assistance)
- Conflict Resolution & Deescalating Training
- Palliative & End Of Life Support
- Adaptive Equipment Proficiency (Wheelchair, Hoyer, Sara steady)
- Continuing Education & Personal Development
- Shift Reporting & Handoff Procedures
- ROM and Mobility Exercises (Range Of Motion)
- Vital Signs Monitoring (Blood pressure, pulse, temperature, respirations)
- Infection Prevention & Control
- Electronic Health Records (EHR) Proficiency (Charting & Documentation)
- Wound Care & Dressing Changes
- Patient Mobility Assistance & Transfer Techniques
- Compassionate Bedside Manner
- Strong Communication & Team Collaboration
- The ADT process (admissions/discharges/transfer)
- Fall prevention
- Time Management in High-Volume Settings
- Catheter & Ostomy Management
- Skin and Integrity Assistance & Pressure sore Prevention
- Patient Advocacy & Rights Protection
- Medication Administration (Under RN supervision)
References
- Joy Chen, MD
- Gary Simpson, Kitsap County Sheriff
- Joan Davis, Former senior Vice President Umpqua bank
- Melissa Deaver, CNA
- Kady Cloverdale, LPN
- Marsha Masters, Kitsap county sheriff event coordinator
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Respira Adult Care
01.2024 - 04.2025
Certified Nursing Assistant
Hudson Bay Health and Rehabilitation
04.2023 - 11.2024
Home Care Aide, Memory Care Specialist
Glenwood assisted living facility
04.2022 - 03.2023
Certified Nursing Assistant / Home Care Aide
Private caregiver
01.2020 - 01.2024
High School Diploma -
Camas High School