Kassidy Duffney
St. Louis Park,MN
Summary
Compassionate and resilient healthcare professional with extensive experience in high-pressure, safety-critical environments, including critical care, PACU, emergency response, and international travel operations. Skilled in crisis management, customer service, de-escalation, cross-cultural communication, and adapting quickly to rapidly changing conditions. Known for professionalism, teamwork, and calm decision-making. Now seeking to bring a strong safety focus and service excellence to Delta Air Lines as a Flight Attendant.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Staff Nurse
SCA Health
Maple Grove, MN
03.2025 - Current
- Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia care providers, nurses, and management to provide patients with a smooth and safe surgical experience.
- Support positive patient outcomes by educating patients and caregivers about postoperative care, medication, and infection risk.
- Initiate emergency interventions in response to sudden changes in patient condition, or acute medical emergencies.
First Aid Provider
Minnesota Twins
Minneapolis, MN
05.2025 - 09.2025
- Administered first aid treatments such as CPR, wound care, and splinting to injured individuals during events.
- Conducted regular inspections of first aid supplies and equipment to ensure readiness for emergencies.
Independent Backpacker
Nomad
, Southern Hemisphere
08.2023 - 01.2025
- Successfully planned and navigated independently to six countries over the course of 18 months, including Australia, Fiji, Indonesia, Singapore, Vietnam, and Thailand.
- Worked in Australia as a bartender, medical receptionist, and an arborist.
- Started a women's rugby team, won Best and Fairest award, and won 2nd and 3rd place at a tree climbing competition in Cairns, Australia.
Staff Nurse
Children's Hospital Colorado
Colorado Springs, CO
09.2022 - 08.2023
- Provided high-acuity care to micro-preemie patients requiring respiratory support, intensive monitoring, and high-risk interventions.
- Maintained excellent clinical judgment and composure in high-stress, rapidly changing situations.
- Participated in multidisciplinary rounds involving physicians, nurses, social workers and other healthcare professionals.
Travel Nurse
University of New Mexico Hospital
Albuquerque, NM
01.2022 - 07.2022
- Completed a 26-week assignment at a Level I trauma teaching facility, caring for patients with septic shock, post-cardiac arrest, COVID, and multisystem organ failure.
- Managed multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment while maintaining quality standards.
- Maintained current knowledge of best practices and protocols through continuous education and professional development.
Travel Nurse
Barnes Jewish Hospital
St. Louis, MO
09.2021 - 12.2021
- Completed a 13-week assignment at a Level I trauma teaching facility, caring for patients' post-neurosurgery, strokes, polytrauma, and status epilepticus.
- Managed complex, high-risk critical care cases in a high-stress setting, ensuring safe, evidence-based interventions, and stable patient outcomes.
Staff Nurse
University Hospital
San Antonio, TX
08.2020 - 08.2021
- Practiced at a Level I trauma magnet-status facility, caring for patients on ECMO, ventilators, dialysis, and invasive hemodynamic monitoring devices.
- Maintained consistent reliability, punctuality, and performance under time-sensitive conditions.
- Communicated complex information clearly and compassionately to families under stress.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
St. Cloud State University
St. Cloud, MN05.2020
Skills
- Emergency response and first aid
- Customer service and de-escalation
- Safety protocols and compliance
- Clear communication skills
- Teamwork and conflict resolution
- Adaptability to changing schedules and environments
- Lifting, bending, and prolonged standing
- Problem-solving under pressure
Certification
• Minnesota RN License
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support Provider
• Pediatric Advanced Cardiac Life Support Provider
• Basic Life Support Provider
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support Provider
• Pediatric Advanced Cardiac Life Support Provider
• Basic Life Support Provider
Accomplishments
2025 SCA Health Rising Star Award
Affiliations
Active Player and Volunteer for D1 Metropolis Valkyries Women's Rugby Team
Timeline
First Aid Provider
Minnesota Twins
05.2025 - 09.2025
Staff Nurse
SCA Health
03.2025 - Current
Independent Backpacker
Nomad
08.2023 - 01.2025
Staff Nurse
Children's Hospital Colorado
09.2022 - 08.2023
Travel Nurse
University of New Mexico Hospital
01.2022 - 07.2022
Travel Nurse
Barnes Jewish Hospital
09.2021 - 12.2021
Staff Nurse
University Hospital
08.2020 - 08.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
St. Cloud State University