Cassie West
Cullman,AL
Summary
Highly experience nurse with ten years of experience. Skilled in a various areas in nursing including nurse education, emergency medicine, and post anesthesia care. Compassionate individual highly skilled in developing and implementing patient-care plans, administering medication, and monitoring and recording patient progress. Ability to analyze data, develop strategies, and provide solutions to complex problems. Operates well in both individual and team capacities, leveraging seasoned work ethic to quickly adapt to different processes and drive department goals. Resourceful and results-driven with a passion for growth and efficiency to meet department needs. Highly organized and detail-oriented worker, with a drive to exceed expectations. Adept at collaborating with healthcare professionals to ensure quality and continuity of care. Committed to promoting optimal health and improving quality of life for patients.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Nurse Professional Development Specialist
UAB Hospital
05.2024 - Current
- Mentored new nursing staff members, fostering teamwork and improving unit efficiency.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on emerging trends in nursing practice to enhance effectiveness in delivering quality care.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for the development and implementation of evidence-based practice initiatives.
- Assessed competency levels among nursing staff, identifying areas of improvement for targeted interventions.
- Promoted professional growth among nursing staff through continuous education opportunities, conferences, and workshops.
Registered Nurse, PACU
UAB
09.2021 - Current
- Provided quality care to critically ill patients in the ICU setting, utilizing advanced assessment skills and evidence-based practice
- Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment
- Maintained a safe environment by adhering to infection control guidelines and safety protocols
- Administered medications and treatments in accordance with physician orders and hospital policies
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess changes in patient conditions, recognize complications and intervene appropriately
- Monitored, recorded, and reported symptoms or changes in patients' conditions
- Performed ongoing patient assessments, notifying supervising clinician of abnormal findings
- Ensured that all documentation was completed accurately according to established policies and procedures
Clinical Nurse Educator
Cullman Regional
05.2019 - 09.2021
- Collaborate and establish new hire orientation
- Complete new hire orientation check in
- Establish yearly competencies for staff members
- Participate in staff interviews and new hire selection
Home Health RN Case Manager
Kindred
05.2018 - 05.2019
RN Case Manager
UAB
03.2017 - 05.2018
- Collaborated with departmental leaders to establish organizational goals, strategic plans and objectives
- Participated in departmental committees responsible for evaluating program effectiveness and making recommendations for improvement
- Identified ways to improve efficiency in operations and implemented process changes
- Created instructional materials for use in clinical training sessions
- Ensured compliance with regulatory agencies such as The Joint Commission and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
- Maintained accurate documentation of all patient assessments, treatments, interventions, goals and outcomes according to agency standards
- Used computers to complete necessary patient charts and documentation on patients' progress
- Determined learning needs of patients and families to develop appropriate teaching strategies
- Conducted home safety assessments to identify potential hazards within the home environment
- Educated individuals and families on health education and disease prevention
- Identified patients at risk for adverse outcomes during the transition from one level of care or setting to another
- Supported patient advocacy by providing education on available community resources
- Consulted and coordinated with healthcare team members to plan, implement, or evaluate patient care plans
RN, ER
UAB
08.2013 - 05.2018
- Experience with the care of acute CVA and acute MI patients
- Experienced with the care of post cardiac arrest patients
- Experience with different levels of Trauma patients
- Experienced with anticipating what the provider's may order for emergency room patients
- Monitored, recorded, and reported symptoms or changes in patients' conditions
- Assisted physicians during examinations and procedures as needed
- Documented patient assessment findings and responses to nursing intervention to progress toward problem resolution
- Managed multiple tasks while providing timely, high quality patient care
Education
Masters - Clinical Nurse Leader in Nursing
University of South Alabama
Mobile, AL05.2018
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Nursing
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Birmingham, AL08.2013
Skills
- Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI)
- Nursing Protocol Development
- Leadership Abilities
- Perioperative Management
- Patient Safety
- Staff development
- Strong communication skills
- Multidisciplinary approach
Timeline
Nurse Professional Development Specialist
UAB Hospital
05.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse, PACU
UAB
09.2021 - Current
Clinical Nurse Educator
Cullman Regional
05.2019 - 09.2021
Home Health RN Case Manager
Kindred
05.2018 - 05.2019
RN Case Manager
UAB
03.2017 - 05.2018
RN, ER
UAB
08.2013 - 05.2018
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Nursing
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Masters - Clinical Nurse Leader in Nursing
University of South Alabama
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