Cassie McLaen
Caldwell,KS
Summary
Dynamic Registered Nurse with extensive ICU experience at Ascension Via Christi, skilled in advanced life support and critical decision-making. Proven track record in enhancing patient outcomes through effective collaboration and problem-solving. Led emergency response teams as a Paramedic Captain, optimizing operations and fostering a culture of safety. Proven ability to manage critical situations and deliver high-quality patient care. Highly focused on collaboration and achieving optimal results, ensuring adaptability to dynamic environments. Key skills include advanced life support, team training, and crisis management.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Ascension Via Christi
10.2018 - Current
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement personalized care plans.
- Administered medications and treatments while adhering to established protocols and safety standards.
- Responded promptly to urgent medical situations, demonstrating quick decision-making skills under pressure.
- Handled ventilator support, feeding tubes and central lines.
- Assisted physicians with bedside procedures, ensuring accurate treatment administration and timely patient recovery.
- Demonstrated advanced critical thinking skills while managing complex clinical situations involving multiple organ systems failures in critically ill patients.
Paramedic Captain
Miller EMS and Ascension Via Christi
10.2011 - Current
- Led emergency response teams, ensuring effective communication and coordination during high-stress situations.
- Developed and implemented training programs for paramedic staff, enhancing skill levels and operational efficiency.
- Reduced response times by optimizing ambulance routes and strategically allocating resources.
- Evaluated crew performance regularly to maintain high standards of professionalism and expertise.
- Maintained comprehensive documentation of all incidents, adhering to strict confidentiality guidelines as required by law.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the department by enforcing strict compliance with health regulations and industry best practices.
- Assisted in budget planning and resource allocation for optimal departmental operations.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Cowley Community College
Ark City, KS05-2006
Associate of Science - Paramedic
Cowley Community College
Ark City, KS05-2004
Skills
- Intravenous therapy
- Advanced life support
- Respiratory maintenance
- Ventilator management
- Advanced cardiac life support
- Problem-solving
- Emergency interventions
- Patient advocacy
- Pediatric advanced life support (PALS)
- Intervention recommendations
Certification
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- BLS - Basic Life Support
- ABLS - Advanced Burn Life Support
- TNCC - Trauma Nurse Critical Care
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Ascension Via Christi
10.2018 - Current
Paramedic Captain
Miller EMS and Ascension Via Christi
10.2011 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Cowley Community College
Associate of Science - Paramedic
Cowley Community College