Kassandra Markessinis
Hastings,United States
Summary
Experienced Float Nurse with expertise in patient monitoring and administration of treatments. Proficient in using medical equipment and adapting to new protocols. Committed to delivering high-quality care in diverse clinical settings.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Float Nurse
Ageless Men's Health
Jacksonville, United States
08.2024 - Current
- Hormone therapy
- Therapeutic phlebotomy
- Lab draws/phlebotomy
- IV insertion
- Scheduling
- Weight loss and weight management care
- Delivered patient care across diverse clinical environments
- Assisted in developing personalized treatment plans for men's health concerns.
- Provided effective education on treatment options and wellness strategies.
- Ensured accuracy and confidentiality in electronic patient record management.
- Trained new nursing staff on procedures and best practices in patient care.
- Maintained an up-to-date knowledge of current trends in medical care practices.
- Performed initial assessments for newly admitted patients.
- Provided emotional support and comfort measures to relieve pain or anxiety levels experienced by patients during treatment sessions.
- Assessed and monitored vital signs, labs and other diagnostic tests for accuracy and effectiveness.
- Performed exams and preventive health measures within prescribed guidelines.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining focus on delivering safe and high quality patient care.
- Educated patients on their medical condition, treatment plans, and self-care management techniques.
- Delivered compassionate care to increase comfort and psychological, social and spiritual well-being.
- Provided nursing care for patients with various medical diagnoses and treatments.
Registered Nurse/Charge Nurse
HCA Healthcare
Savannah, United States
06.2019 - 12.2022
- Provide triage, diagnosis, and care for patients with critical injuries and illnesses.
- Provide immediate emergency care including CPR and first aid, prepare patients for surgical procedures, and assist in emergency surgical procedures
- Assessing, monitoring and caring for patients as charge
- Communicated with upper management regarding staff performance, staff issues and changes to treatment protocols
- Performing administrative tasks, such as creating staff schedules and ordering supplies.
- Supervised nursing staff to ensure quality patient care delivery.
- Coordinated patient admissions and discharges efficiently with healthcare team.
- Trained new nurses on protocols and best practices in the unit.
- Conducted regular assessments of patient conditions to identify changes.
- Collaborated with physicians to develop and implement care plans.
- Served as a preceptor for new nurses by providing orientation to unit policies and procedures, coaching on clinical skills, and mentoring on professional development issues.
- Delegated tasks appropriately among staff members according to their qualifications.
- Conducted daily rounds to assess patient conditions, evaluate progress towards goals, and document changes in status or plan of care as needed.
Certified Medical Assistant
HCA Healthcare
Jacksonville, United States
06.2019 - 09.2021
- Drawing blood.
- Collecting lab specimens.
- Answering phones.
- Scheduling appointments.
- Explaining treatments to patients.
- Filling out billing and patient forms.
- Prepares patients for the health care visit by directing and/or accompanying them to the examining room; providing examination gowns and drapes; helping them to position themselves for the examination and/or treatment; arranging examining room instruments, supplies, and equipment.
Petty Officer Second Class
US Navy
, United States
06.2013 - 07.2021
- Preparing, typing and routing correspondence and reports
- Organizing and maintaining files, including personnel files
- Receiving office visits and handling telephone communications
- Performing office personnel administration
- Maintaining records and official publications
- Performing administrative functions for legal proceedings
- Serving as office managers
- Performing other various clerical and administrative duties
- US Navy and US Marine Corps Reserve Center
Certified Medical Assistant
St. Vincent's Health System
Jacksonville, United States
08.2017 - 06.2019
- Work in doctors' offices, clinics and hospitals.
- Floated for different physicians within a large medical complex.
- Administrative, clinical and laboratory responsibilities
- Stay up to date on procedure policies for all offices including OBGYN, primary care, pediatric, oncology, vascular, neuro, cardiac, and more.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing
Chamberlain College of Nursing-Jacksonville
Jacksonville, FLSkills
- EMR/EHR
- Athenahealth
- Blood transfusion
- Patient advocacy
- Ostomy care
- Patient Care
- Analysis skills
- Emergency Response (Code Blue Rapid Response)
- Due diligence
- Assisted living
- Experience Administering Injections
- Home health safety assessments
- Catheter care
- Laboratory Experience
- Vital Signs
- Care plans
- Aseptic technique
- Critical Care Experience
- Hospital Experience
- Medical Office Experience
- Phlebotomy
- Medical-surgical
- Trauma medicine
- EKG
- Clinic experience
- Triage
- Home health
- Venipuncture
- Nasogastric (NG) Tube Insertion
- Discharge planning
- Telemetry
- Wound VAC
- Central Line Care
- IV insertion
- Geriatrics
- Insurance Verification
- Medication Administration
- Hormone therapy
- Therapeutic phlebotomy
- Critical care management
- Patient education
- Team coordination
- Staff training
- Time management
- Crisis intervention
- Clinical judgment
- Disease prevention
- Adaptability
Certification
- RN License
- BLS Certification
- CPR Certification
- AED Certification
- Driver's License
- Compact State Nurse License
Awards
Salute veterans national honor society, 11/01/19, Held national honor society as a veteran from November 2019 to graduation of August 2021.
Personal Information
Work Permit: Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Military Service
Navy Reserve, United States, Petty Officer Second Class, 06/01/13, 07/01/21, Preparing, typing and routing correspondence and reports., Organizing and maintaining files, including personnel files., Receiving office visits and handling telephone communications., Performing office personnel administration., Maintaining records and official publications., Performing administrative functions for legal proceedings., Serving as office managers., Performing other various clerical and administrative duties.
Timeline
Float Nurse
Ageless Men's Health
08.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse/Charge Nurse
HCA Healthcare
06.2019 - 12.2022
Certified Medical Assistant
HCA Healthcare
06.2019 - 09.2021
Certified Medical Assistant
St. Vincent's Health System
08.2017 - 06.2019
Petty Officer Second Class
US Navy
06.2013 - 07.2021
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing
Chamberlain College of Nursing-Jacksonville