Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Additional Skills
Certification
Timeline
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Kassidy Hood

Kassidy Hood

Nursing
Holden,LA

Summary

New graduate RN with experience delivering compassionate care to patients. Seeking to combine recent education with field experience to pursue career opportunities as a registered nurse with a focus to deliver high-quality patient care. Personable and compassionate individual dedicated to providing exceptional patient care in healthcare settings, with foundational understanding of medical terminology and patient management techniques. Familiar with vital signs monitoring and basic clinical procedures, emphasizing importance of patient comfort and adherence to safety standards. Committed to contributing to improved patient outcomes through attentive and empathetic care.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
6
6

Certifications

Work History

Preceptorship

Our Lady of the Lake Pediatric Hospital Emergency Department
01.2021 - 01.2024
  • Preceptorship – Our Lady of the Lake Pediatric Hospital Emergency Department
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Participated in hands-on clinical training under the supervision of experienced nursing professionals to refine practical skills.
  • Monitored patient vital signs, reporting any changes to experienced nursing staff.
  • Developed strong rapport with patients by actively listening to concerns and addressing individual needs.
  • Performed regular rounds to check on well-being of patients.

Clinical Rotations

Our Lady of the Lake Livingston Emergency Department
01.2021 - 01.2024
  • Clinical Rotations- Our Lady of the Lake Livingston Emergency Department, OLOL Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU), OLOL Trauma-Neuro Critical Care (TNCC), OLOL Medical Surgical Intensive Care Unit (SICU)
  • Built strong relationships with colleagues and mentors throughout the internship program, fostering a supportive learning environment.
  • Supported departmental goals by completing high-priority tasks in a timely manner during each rotation period.
  • Collected, arranged, and input information into database system.

Patient Care Technician

North Oaks Diagnostic Center
01.2020 - 01.2022
  • Patient care technician at North Oaks Diagnostic Center
  • Performed blood draws, EKGs, and other diagnostic tests accurately and efficiently for prompt analysis by healthcare professionals.
  • Contributed to a positive patient experience by keeping rooms clean, organized, and well-stocked with supplies.
  • Enabled increased mobility for patients by assisting with ambulation exercises and transfers using proper body mechanics techniques.

CNA Clinical Rotation

Heritage Nursing Home and North Oaks Heart floor
01.2018 - 01.2019
  • CNA clinical rotation at Heritage Nursing Home and North Oaks Heart floor
  • Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
  • Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.

CPT Clinical Rotation

Our Lady of the Lake Livingston and North Oaks Diagnostic Center
01.2018 - 01.2019
  • CPT clinical rotation at Our Lady of the Lake Livingston and North Oaks Diagnostic Center
  • Measured patient vital signs such as blood pressure, pulse rate, and temperature to record information on patients' charts.
  • Administered medications and performed basic and advanced patient assessments.

CEKG Tech clinical rotation

North Oaks Heart Center
01.2018 - 01.2019
  • CEKG Tech clinical rotation at North Oaks Heart Center

Xray Tech

Hammond Pediatric Dentistry
01.2018 - 01.2019
  • Xray tech at Hammond Pediatric Dentistry
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University
Baton Rouge, LA
12-2024

Skills

  • Working knowledge of anatomy, physiology, infection control and specimen processing Instructing patients about procedures
  • Familiar with medical terminology, first aid and safety
  • Skilled multitasker
  • Stock merchandise knowledge
  • Punctual
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Leadership
  • Team player
  • Outstanding attention to detail
  • CPR BLS
  • Patient assessment
  • Bedside care & procedures

Additional Skills

  • From getting my CNA and Ekg certification I have acquired the skills to be confident in my work, compassionate, and overall a well-rounded communicator. I have assisted in many examinations, measured vital signs, collected samples, and recorded information on patients' charts. I have also mastered my assistance with ADLS while being a CNA. I am extremely organized, self-motivated, and fluent in public speaking. I'm certified in Phlebotomy and EKG technician. I'm also certified in CPR. I'm very detail oriented and consider myself to be a team player.
  • I'm a highly organized and personable Nurse with experience providing exceptional patient service. Dedicated to ensuring patient satisfaction by remaining accessible and friendly. Exceptional interpersonal and team building skills with an aptitude for building rapport with a diverse range of patients, managers, and colleagues; talent for quickly resolving issues prior to escalation. Success multitasking while remaining professional and courteous in fast-paced environments.
  • During my student precept/clinical rotations, I documented data related to patients’ care including assessment results, interventions, medications, patients responses, and consistently maintained100% accuracy in documenting and recording. I also planned and supervises care activities, goals, and safety achievements of up to six patients.

Certification

  • Registered Nurse License (RN) - State Board of Nursing.
  • Patient Care Technician Certification (PCT) - National Healthcareer Association.
  • Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) - American Red Cross.
  • Phlebotomy Technician Certification (CPT) - National Healthcareer Association.
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association.
  • Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - State Boards of Nursing.

Timeline

Preceptorship

Our Lady of the Lake Pediatric Hospital Emergency Department
01.2021 - 01.2024

Clinical Rotations

Our Lady of the Lake Livingston Emergency Department
01.2021 - 01.2024

Patient Care Technician

North Oaks Diagnostic Center
01.2020 - 01.2022

CNA Clinical Rotation

Heritage Nursing Home and North Oaks Heart floor
01.2018 - 01.2019

CPT Clinical Rotation

Our Lady of the Lake Livingston and North Oaks Diagnostic Center
01.2018 - 01.2019

CEKG Tech clinical rotation

North Oaks Heart Center
01.2018 - 01.2019

Xray Tech

Hammond Pediatric Dentistry
01.2018 - 01.2019
  • Registered Nurse License (RN) - State Board of Nursing.
  • Patient Care Technician Certification (PCT) - National Healthcareer Association.
  • Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) - American Red Cross.
  • Phlebotomy Technician Certification (CPT) - National Healthcareer Association.
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association.
  • Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - State Boards of Nursing.

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University
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