Danielle Ganassin
St Louis,MO
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate registered nurse offering a 7-year background working with the adult and geriatric population. Excellent in adapting to new environments and roles, self-motivated, strong multitasking skills, and a passion for continued personal and professional growth. Valued for collaborative approach, adaptability, and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Proficient in providing culturally competent care for a wide variety of patients with diverse needs ranging from large teaching hospitals to small, rural hospitals.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
PreOp/PACU Nurse
Barnes–Jewish Hospital
St Louis, MO
09.2025 - Current
- Delivered high quality care in a fast-paced environment to a range of 35-60 patients per day while serving a vast amount of specialties (e.g. ENT, Orthopedics, Minimally Invasive, Plastics, Vascular, Gynecology).
- Documented admission information, initiated IV starts, administered IV fluids and medications (e.g. oral, enteral, IV, IM injections) per the anesthesia and surgical team's orders.
- Performed post-operative detailed observation utilizing cardiac and respiratory monitors, managed post-operative drains, surgical sites, and oral/nasopharyngeal airways, and administered IV medications for pain and nausea management.
- Educated patients and families per the discharge instructions on their surgical procedure, medications, treatment plans and pain management techniques in recovery.
PreOp/PACU/PAT Nurse
Palmdale Regional Medical Center
Palmdale, CA
07.2024 - 08.2025
- Delivered high quality care in a 200 bed rural hospital in Southern California while serving inpatients and outpatients in a vast amount of specialties and departments (e.g. endoscopy, interventional radiology, cardiac cath lab, operating room).
- Ensure optimal preparation of patients for surgical or invasive procedures by assessing patients' medical histories and medication lists, coordinating diagnostic tests, and collaborating with the healthcare team if any clearances are needed to ensure the safety of the patients the day of surgery
- Educated patients and families on post-surgery expectations, care instructions, and follow-up appointments to support successful recoveries.
- Enhanced patient recovery by effectively evaluating and managing patients' pain levels, monitoring vital signs, and evaluating cardiac and respiratory systems for any deviations.
PreOp/PACU Nurse
Barnes Jewish Hospital
St Louis, MO
07.2022 - 07.2024
- Delivered high quality care in a fast-paced environment to a range of 35-60 patients per day while serving a vast amount of specialties (e.g. ENT, Orthopedics, Minimally Invasive, Plastics, Vascular, Gynecology).
- Documented admission information, initiated IV starts, administered IV fluids and medications (e.g. oral, enteral, IV, IM injections) per the anesthesia and surgical team's orders.
- Performed post-operative detailed observation utilizing cardiac and respiratory monitors, managed post-operative drains, surgical sites, and oral/nasopharyngeal airways, and administered IV medications for pain and nausea management.
- Educated patients and families per the discharge instructions on their surgical procedure, medications, treatment plans and pain management techniques in recovery.
Medical-Surgical Nurse
Barnes Jewish Hospital
St Louis, MO
06.2018 - 07.2022
- Educated patients and families on illnesses, medical-surgical procedures, medications, treatment plans and pain management techniques.
- Supervised all nursing staff and patients on 22-bed unit while coordinating nursing care through staff assignments, addressing issues or emergencies in timely manner, and managing admissions and discharges.
- Participated in Diabetes Resource Nurse Committee to discuss diabetes policies, propose revisions, implement changes, and relay education to one's perspective unit.
- Administered medications (e.g. oral, enteral, IV, IM injections) and treatments while monitoring responses and adjusting patient care plans accordingly.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as extensive wound care, vital sign monitoring, tracheostomy management, and specimen collection.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Southern Illinois University
Edwardsville, Illinois12-2018
Skills
- Care of drains/tubes (eg tracheostomy tube, JP)
- Expert in EPIC and Cerner charting systems
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Patient recovery assessments
- Maintaining CVC/PICC/IV therapy
- Strong interpersonal communication
- Critical thinking and problem-solving
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) 2025
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) 2025
Timeline
PreOp/PACU Nurse
Barnes–Jewish Hospital
09.2025 - Current
PreOp/PACU/PAT Nurse
Palmdale Regional Medical Center
07.2024 - 08.2025
PreOp/PACU Nurse
Barnes Jewish Hospital
07.2022 - 07.2024
Medical-Surgical Nurse
Barnes Jewish Hospital
06.2018 - 07.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Southern Illinois University