Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
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Certification
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Cassie Nesselroad

Washington,WV

Summary

Dedicated, energetic, and reliable Emergency Department Registered Nurse with 10+ years of experience. Outstanding communication with doctors, coworkers, and patients. Physically fit enough to work long hours without faltering in ability. Exceptional ability to multi-task and get things done in a timely manner. Solid experience with admissions, discharges, assessments, treatments, and education. Frequent commendations from patients, family members, and staff, for having a positive attitude and providing great patient care.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Clinical Nurse Coordinator

WVU Children's Hospital
09.2022 - 04.2023
  • Collaborated with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to devise and manage individualized plans of care.
  • Sought opportunities to improve patient care, outcomes and nursing staff performance.
  • Educated patients and families on health topics, medications and treatments to increase understanding and improve health outcomes.
  • Spoke often with insurance companies, to get medications, scans, and/or appointments authorized.
  • Placed supply orders for office.

Travel Nurse, Emergency Department

Coshocton Regional Medical Center
06.2022 - 09.2022
  • 10-bed Emergency Department; 1:4 ratio
  • Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
  • Delivered important IV and venous medications to control symptoms and provide effective treatments.
  • Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
  • Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
  • Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.

Travel Nurse, Charge Nurse, Emergency Department

Marietta Memorial Hospital
01.2021 - 04.2022
  • 27 bed, Level 3 Trauma Center; charge nurse on night shift; 1:4 ratio
  • Trained new nurses on proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions
  • Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment
  • Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients
  • Performed triage on all incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses
  • Administered medications and treatments to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care

Registered Nurse- PRN

Ohio Valley Ambulatory Surgical Center
08.2020 - Current
  • Ambulatory Surgical Center with 5 pre-op beds and 8 post-op beds.
  • Provide care to pre and post op patients
  • Surgeries include: ortho, urology, general
  • Admit, assess, and prepare ambulatory patients for surgery in accordance with surgery center policies and individual patient needs
  • Start IVs in all patients
  • Address any immediate post-op problems, including: nausea, pain, low blood pressure, dizziness, etc.
  • Educate patients and family members regarding operating procedures, expectations, side effects, and recovery process
  • Read and implement physician's orders

Travel Nurse, Emergency Department

OSU Wexner Medical Center- James Cancer
08.2020 - 11.2020
  • Approximately 60 beds on University side; 15 beds on James Cancer side
  • Provided direct care for up to 4 high acuity patients at once
  • Provided care to COVID-19 positive patients, while making sure to wear proper PPE
  • Swabbed all admitted patients for COVID-19
  • Administered VEKLURY (remdesivir) to patients who were COVID-19 positive, that met criteria
  • Cared for patients with cancer, fever, COVID-19, sepsis, sickle cell crisis, chest pain, CHF, anemia, abnormal labs
  • Delivered oral, IV, and IM medications, while monitoring for adverse reactions
  • Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action

Travel Nurse

OSU Wexner Medical Center- James Cancer
12.2019 - 05.2020
  • 8 bed, 24/7, outpatient clinic
  • Immediate Care Center designed solely for cancer and sickle cell patients, offering treatment for symptoms that require immediate attention, including dehydration, severe pain, elevated temperature, and low blood count
  • Delivered outstanding care to patients with various cancer diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation to treatment completion.
  • Provided pain and fluid management to patients with Sickle Cell Anemia.
  • Administered blood/plasma/fluids daily

Travel Nurse, Emergency Department

Mercy West Hospital
03.2019 - 11.2019
  • 50 bed Emergency Department with 1:4 ratio
  • Performed triage on all incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses
  • Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management
  • Collected blood, tissue, wound cultures and other laboratory specimens needed for lab testing
  • Delivered high level, quality care to diverse populations
  • Provided skilled, timely and level-headed, emergency response to critically-ill patients

Travel Nurse, Emergency Department

Miami Valley Hospital
10.2018 - 01.2019
  • 72-bed, Level 1 Trauma Center; 1:4 ratio
  • Offered exceptional care and support to individuals presenting with acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions
  • Provided skilled, timely and level-headed, emergency response to critically-ill patients
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action

Emergency Department Registered Nurse

Camden Clark Medical Center
11.2012 - 06.2019
  • 44 bed, Level 3 Trauma Center; 1:4 ratio
  • Administered medications, obtained EKGs, and started IVs
  • Hung intravenous medications such as antibiotics, critical drips, fluids
  • Delivered fast-paced, dynamic, care for patients of all ages from minor injuries to critical conditions
  • Practiced excellent communication to doctors and other staff members
  • Assessed and treated patients with chronic and acute health problems such as myocardial infarction, stroke, arrhythmias, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and pneumonia
  • Successfully triaged, admitted, transferred, and discharged patients
  • Provided skilled emergency response in critical situations
  • Trained newly hired nurses
  • Precepted nursing students during their Emergency Department rotation

Clinical Nursing Instructor

West Virginia University at Parkersburg
01.2017 - 05.2018
  • Encouraged creative thinking, problem solving, and empowerment to second and third semester students
  • Instructed 7-8 students at one time
  • Confirmed accurate completion of patient assessments and computer documentation by each student
  • Instructed, assisted, and supervised students during medication administration, IV insertions, and dressing changes
  • Educated students on medications, illnesses/diseases, and hospital policies
  • Helped students build confidence in their skills and communication with patients and staff members
  • Showed students proper way to report off during shift change by using SBAR (situation, background, assessment, recommendation.)
  • Supervised student laboratory and clinical work, offering knowledgeable advice to advance learning and abilities

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Ohio University
Athens, OH
2014

Associates Degree - Nursing

West Virginia University at Parkersburg
Parkersburg, WV
2011

Skills

  • Emergency Nursing
  • Epic and Meditech EMR
  • Omnicell and Pyxis
  • Direct patient care
  • Oral and IV medication administration
  • Treatment of acute and chronic conditions
  • Patient education/triage/admissions/discharges
  • Great leadership qualities
  • Strong clinical judgment
  • Collecting and analyzing vitals
  • Patient and family advocacy
  • Exceptionally skilled at starting IVs

Certification

  • RN, OH: #380286
  • RN, WV(compact): #84296
  • BLS
  • ACLS
  • TNCC
  • ENPC
  • PALS
  • NIHSS

References

Sherri Bradford

Emergency Department: manager


Coshocton Regional Medical Center

1460 Orange St. Coshocton, OH


tskbradford@aol.com

740-610-7837


Rachelle Jackson

Emergency Department: charge nurse


Marietta Memorial Hospital

401 Matthew St. Marietta, OH 45750


jacksonrachelle70@yahoo.com

304-494-8082


Missy Hall

Ambulatory Surgical Center: charge nurse


Ohio Valley Ambulatory Surgical Center

608 Washington Blvd. Belpre, OH 45714


mhall@ohiovalleyasc.com

304-482-4863

Timeline

Clinical Nurse Coordinator

WVU Children's Hospital
09.2022 - 04.2023

Travel Nurse, Emergency Department

Coshocton Regional Medical Center
06.2022 - 09.2022

Travel Nurse, Charge Nurse, Emergency Department

Marietta Memorial Hospital
01.2021 - 04.2022

Registered Nurse- PRN

Ohio Valley Ambulatory Surgical Center
08.2020 - Current

Travel Nurse, Emergency Department

OSU Wexner Medical Center- James Cancer
08.2020 - 11.2020

Travel Nurse

OSU Wexner Medical Center- James Cancer
12.2019 - 05.2020

Travel Nurse, Emergency Department

Mercy West Hospital
03.2019 - 11.2019

Travel Nurse, Emergency Department

Miami Valley Hospital
10.2018 - 01.2019

Clinical Nursing Instructor

West Virginia University at Parkersburg
01.2017 - 05.2018

Emergency Department Registered Nurse

Camden Clark Medical Center
11.2012 - 06.2019

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Ohio University

Associates Degree - Nursing

West Virginia University at Parkersburg

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