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, OH2014
Associates Degree - Nursing
West Virginia University at Parkersburg
Parkersburg, WV2011
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