Kassandra Durham
Midlothian,VA
Summary
Compassionate licensed practical nurse committed to contributing to a patient-centered team atmosphere. Methodical and hardworking with excellent critical thinking skills. Focused on clinical knowledge and cultivating positive relationships. Enthusiastically seeking to secure a role as a licensed practical nurse.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Endoscopy Nurse
Virginia Endoscopy
Richmond, VA
12.2023 - Current
- Monitored vital signs during endoscopic procedures and administered medications as needed
- Assessed patient's health condition and developed individualized care plans
- Assisted physician with endoscopy and colonscopy procedures including use of cold/hot forceps, cold/hot snares, endo clips, injections, and Bravo clips
- Conducted specified laboratory tests to help detect conditions and determine diagnosis.
- Provided comprehensive nursing care to patients before, during, and after endoscopic procedure
Licensed Practical Nurse
Advanced Surgical Partners Of Virginia
Richmond, VA
12.2022 - 12.2023
- Scheduling of inpatient and outpatient surgical procedures.
- Patient assessment phone calls during the immediate post op period.
- Management of day-to-day clinic operations.
- Daily collaboration with physicians and advanced practice providers to facilitate patient care.
- Facilitated referrals to specialists when necessary for further evaluation or treatment.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Stormont-Vail HealthCare
Topeka, KS
08.2021 - 11.2022
- Day to day clinic operations such as assessing patients, administering medications, and providing referrals
- Assessing physical and emotional status of patients through triaging their telephone calls
- Aided in the preparation and support of sterile surgical procedures under the guidance of physicians.
- Provided education to patients regarding medications, procedures, and laboratory testing
- Skilled in utilizing Epic EMR for efficient electronic charting
Education
Licensed Practical Nursing
Kansas City Kansas Community College
Kansas City, KS05.2021
Bachelor of Arts - History And Government
West Virginia University Institute Of Technology
Montgomery, WV05.2016
Skills
- Multi-tasking and prioritization
- Procedure Assistance
- Staff direction and task delegation
- Empathetic and compassionate
- Educating families
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
Certification
- Licensed Practical Nurse, compact license with IV certification
- 2/2024-2/2026 ACLS, BLS
Timeline
Endoscopy Nurse
Virginia Endoscopy
12.2023 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Advanced Surgical Partners Of Virginia
12.2022 - 12.2023
Licensed Practical Nurse
Stormont-Vail HealthCare
08.2021 - 11.2022
Licensed Practical Nursing
Kansas City Kansas Community College
Bachelor of Arts - History And Government
West Virginia University Institute Of Technology
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