Cassie Walthall-O'Neal
Topeka,KS
Summary
Proficient and caring nursing team member offering almost 7 years of patient-facing experience. Addresses patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
The University of Kansas Health System St. Francis
06.2024 - Current
- Demonstrated strong clinical reasoning skills when assessing patients'' conditions, initiating appropriate interventions, and escalating concerns to physicians as needed.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Improved patient outcomes by consistently providing high-quality emergency care and implementing evidence-based nursing practices.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Delivered important IV and venous medications to control symptoms and provide effective treatments.
- Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
- Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)
Midland Care Connection
11.2021 - 06.2024
- Admissions to the Thrive at home program, medication management, referral calls, patient care,
- Home Health and Hospice nursing visits.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and closely monitoring vital signs.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction levels through effective communication and empathetic listening skills.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times, fostering positive relationships built on trust and compassion.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all relevant clinical data, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Performed wound care treatments using sterile techniques, promoting healing and preventing complications.
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
Midland Care Connection
04.2021 - 11.2021
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Ensured prompt response to call lights, addressing patient needs in a timely manner.
- Prevented bedsores by regularly repositioning patients and implementing proper wound care techniques.
- Implemented fall prevention measures by identifying high-risk patients and maintaining clutter-free environments around bedsides.
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant/CMA
Atria Senior Living
04.2019 - 04.2021
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Reduced patient stress levels through effective communication and active listening skills.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Ensured prompt response to call lights, addressing patient needs in a timely manner.
- Prevented bedsores by regularly repositioning patients and implementing proper wound care techniques.
- Promoted infection control practices within the facility by adhering to strict hand hygiene procedures and utilizing personal protective equipment when necessary.
- Participated in ongoing educational opportunities in order to stay up-to-date on best practices in nursing care.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA guidelines while communicating effectively with team members about critical updates.
- Administered prescribed medications under the supervision of a registered nurse, ensuring adherence to safety protocols.
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
F.W. HUSTON MEDICAL CENTER
05.2017 - 10.2020
- Patient care at bedside, assistance with ADLs.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Reduced patient stress levels through effective communication and active listening skills.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Ensured prompt response to call lights, addressing patient needs in a timely manner.
- Prevented bedsores by regularly repositioning patients and implementing proper wound care techniques.
Education
Bachelor's degree in Nursing -
Washburn University
05.2024
Associate's degree in Applied Science -
Highland Community College
12.2021
Skills
- EMR Systems
- Medication Administration
- Geriatric Nursing
- Transcribing orders
- Patient Care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Health Promotion
- Diabetes management
- Catheter Care
- End of life care
- Patient assessments
- Intravenous therapy
- Advanced cardiovascular life support (ACLS)
- Medication and IV administration
- BLS
Certification
- LPN, 11/01/21, 06/01/24
- CPR Certification, 06/01/22, 06/01/24
- BLS Certification, 06/21/24-06/26
- RN License, 06/20/24-6/30/26
- Compact State Nurse License, 06/20/24
- ACLS 10/16/2024-10/2026
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
The University of Kansas Health System St. Francis
06.2024 - Current
LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)
Midland Care Connection
11.2021 - 06.2024
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
Midland Care Connection
04.2021 - 11.2021
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant/CMA
Atria Senior Living
04.2019 - 04.2021
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
F.W. HUSTON MEDICAL CENTER
05.2017 - 10.2020
Bachelor's degree in Nursing -
Washburn University
Associate's degree in Applied Science -
Highland Community College
- LPN, 11/01/21, 06/01/24
- CPR Certification, 06/01/22, 06/01/24
- BLS Certification, 06/01/22, 06/01/24
- RN License, 05/11/24 upon Graduation from BSN program
- Compact State Nurse License, 05/11/24
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