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Kasandra Waters

Morgantown,WV

Summary

Patient-oriented Nurse with seven years of diverse experience in direct patient care and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse

Community Health Nurse UMWA
11.2022 - Current
  • Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
  • Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
  • Worked with suppliers and vendors on provision of medical equipment, items and services.

LPN

WVU Urgent Care
01.2022 - 10.2022
  • Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
  • Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
  • Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.

LPN

LHC Group
02.2018 - 12.2021
  • Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
  • Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
  • Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.

LPN

Urology Out-Patient
05.2017 - 02.2018
  • Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
  • Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
  • Supported physicians during examinations and scans to assist with diagnostic procedures.

LPN

Genesis Rehabilitation Services
10.2016 - 04.2017
  • Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
  • Administered medications and injections to patients.
  • Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.

Phlebotomist

Mon Health Medical Center
12.2010 - 08.2015
  • Performed venipunctures, finger sticks and heel sticks for both adult and pediatric patients.
  • Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
  • Used personal protective equipment correctly to protect coworkers and patients.

Education

Associate of Science - Nursing

Fairmont State University
Fairmont, WV
07.2022

Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing

MTEC
Morgantown, WV
08.2016

Lab Assistant - Phlebotomy

Pierpont Community And Technical College
Fairmont, WV
05.2010

Skills

  • Data Collection
  • Medical Assessment
  • Medical Recordkeeping
  • Patient Management
  • Case Management
  • Wound Care
  • Administering Immunizations
  • Care Planning
  • Physical Assessments
  • Medication Administration

References

  • Brittany Sabo - NP Urology

        304-685-7290

        bsabo22@hotmail.com

  • Courtney Myers - PCM Care Partners Home Health

        304-698-9258

        lambertcd@battlers.ab.edu

  • Barbara Chase - Registered Nurse

        304-844-6230

        barbara.d.chase@gmail.com

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Community Health Nurse UMWA
11.2022 - Current

LPN

WVU Urgent Care
01.2022 - 10.2022

LPN

LHC Group
02.2018 - 12.2021

LPN

Urology Out-Patient
05.2017 - 02.2018

LPN

Genesis Rehabilitation Services
10.2016 - 04.2017

Phlebotomist

Mon Health Medical Center
12.2010 - 08.2015

Associate of Science - Nursing

Fairmont State University

Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing

MTEC

Lab Assistant - Phlebotomy

Pierpont Community And Technical College
Kasandra Waters