Kasandra Williams, MSN, FNP-C.
Butler,PA
Summary
Compassionate Family Nurse Practitioner skilled in patient assessment, care plan development, and medication management. Leverages critical thinking to navigate complex healthcare environments and enhance patient outcomes. Fosters effective communication and collaboration within healthcare teams to deliver high-quality care.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Nurse Practitioner - Occupational Health
Kawneer
Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania
12.2024 - Current
- Served as sole Occupational Medical Provider for over 500 employees, ensuring comprehensive health services.
- Conducted health assessments for employees, including audiograms, chemical-specific examinations, pre-employment and fit-for-duty physicals, and respiratory surveillance, facilitating safe workplace practices.
- Provided first aid, medical treatment, and emergency response care during workplace incidents.
- Managed submission and handling of workers' compensation claims, streamlining the process for injured employees.
Registered Nurse - Emergency Department and Trauma Center
Presbyterian Hospital - UPMC
Pittsburgh, PA
09.2021 - 12.2024
- Professional Registered Nurse at a Level 1 Trauma Center and Emergency Department.
- Addressed the needs of patients with diverse conditions, such as strokes, traumatic injuries, and myocardial infarctions.
- Trained to float throughout the unit. Competent in triage, trauma, and all emergency room pods.
- Trained preceptor for new employees and travel staff.
Registered Nurse - Emergency Department
St. Michael's Medical Center - CHI
Silverdale, WA
03.2021 - 08.2021
- Cared for 20+ patients per shift within a 55-bed Level 3 trauma facility, prioritizing timely and effective medical interventions.
- Addressed needs of patients with diverse conditions such as strokes, traumatic injuries, and myocardial infarctions.
- Performed IV insertion, assisted with intubations, medicine administration, blood product administration, specimen collection and other medical procedures to facilitate treatment plan.
- Collaborated with colleagues to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Registered Nurse - Oncology and Hematology Outpatient Infusion
Catholic Health Initiatives
Bremerton, WA
08.2019 - 03.2021
- Administration of various chemotherapy, immunotherapy, blood products, IVIG, antibiotics, and hydration agents.
- Assessed the need for, obtained, and interpreted lab tests.
- Worked primarily as an infusion nurse, but able to float throughout the clinic and act as a phone triage RN.
- Worked collaboratively with the health care team and nursing staff to deliver quality, safe patient care to over 50 patients a day in the clinic's infusion room.
- Performed high quality, thorough head to toe assessments of patients on an ongoing basis during treatment to monitor for adverse reactions, side effects and effectiveness.
Registered Nurse - Acute Hepatology
Montefiore Hospital - UPMC
Pittsburgh, PA
05.2018 - 07.2019
- Served as a charge nurse delegating responsibilities and tasks to staff nurses including overseeing all patient care on a 13 bed, high acuity liver and post-transplant unit.
- Winner of The 2019 DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses at UPMC Hospital.
- Prioritized nursing care for 3-4 assigned critically ill patients based on assessment data and identified needs.
- Unit representative for the Quality, Safety and Innovation Committee that would meet monthly to oversee and implement changes to better patient health care outcomes.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
Duquesne University
Pittsburgh, PA12.2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN03.2019
Associate of Science - Nursing
Butler County Community College
Butler, PA03.2018
Accomplishments
- 2018-2019 Quality, Safety and Innovation Committee Unit Representative
- 2019 UPMC Daisy Award Winner
- 2019 UPMC Above & Beyond Award Nominee
- 2022 UPMC Preceptor of the Year Nominee
Licensure And Certification
- Basic Life Support Certified - BLS
- American Red Cross Instructor
- Trauma Nursing Core Course - TNCC
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program - NRP
- NIH Stroke Scale Certified
- Pennsylvania Board of Nursing - RN, License #RN706831
- Pennsylvania Board of Nursing – CRNP (Family Health), License #SP031919
- AANP – Family Nurse Practitioner, FNP-C, Certification #F01250433
Clinical Experiences
- Jean B Purvis Community Health Center, Chris Cassioli, FNP-C - Director of Clinical Services, 50 hours.
- UPMC Greater Pittsburgh UB/GYN, Danielle Murgenovich, CRNP, 70 hours.
- UPMC Children's Community Pediatrics, Lauren Hutchison, CRNP, 150 hours.
- AHN - Allegheny Valley North - Family Medicine, Dr. Adams, 200 hours.
- AHN - Allegheny Valley North - Family Medicine, Dr. Adams, 225 hours.
Timeline
Nurse Practitioner - Occupational Health
Kawneer
12.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse - Emergency Department and Trauma Center
Presbyterian Hospital - UPMC
09.2021 - 12.2024
Registered Nurse - Emergency Department
St. Michael's Medical Center - CHI
03.2021 - 08.2021
Registered Nurse - Oncology and Hematology Outpatient Infusion
Catholic Health Initiatives
08.2019 - 03.2021
Registered Nurse - Acute Hepatology
Montefiore Hospital - UPMC
05.2018 - 07.2019
Master of Science - Nursing
Duquesne University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Capella University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Butler County Community College