Kassondra Chavis
Rowland,NC
Summary
Dedicated, compassionate, and patient-focused Registered Nurse with 7 years of experience in emergency medicine. Skilled in delivering evidence-based, therapeutic care to individuals with various disorders. Collaborative and inspiring leader, adept at training new nursing staff and delivering exceptional service to diverse patient populations. Proficient in maintaining accurate charts, monitoring medications, and working alongside multidisciplinary teams to optimize the quality of patient care.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Resource Pool Registered Nurse
Scotland Memorial Hospital
Laurinburg, NC
06.2024 - Current
- Reduced medication errors by diligently following established protocols for medication administration, while also monitoring for adverse reactions or potential drug interactions.
- Delivered culturally competent care to a diverse patient population by respecting individual values, beliefs, and preferences in the provision of healthcare services.
- Promoted evidence-based practice among colleagues through regular participation in professional development opportunities and sharing of current research findings.
- Deescalated challenging situations involving distressed patients or family members through empathetic communication and conflict resolution skills.
- Increased efficiency within the resource pool by cross-training in various units and adapting quickly to diverse healthcare settings.
- Facilitated seamless transitions between shifts through comprehensive handoffs that included vital information about each patient''s status and ongoing needs.
- Demonstrated flexibility and adaptability by seamlessly transitioning between medical-surgical, telemetry, critical care, and emergency department assignments as needed.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Scotland Memorial Hospital
Laurinburg, NC
06.2019 - 06.2024
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services
- Triaged and treated high-volume caseload in busy emergency room setting
- Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication adverse effects
- Administered critical IV medications to stabilize patients for assessment and treatment
- Maintained open and clear communication with physicians to coordinate effective patient care
- Responded quickly to codes and coordinated efficient and skilled care
- Answered patient questions and provided take-home materials for further information
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions
Hospice on Call Weekend Registered Nirse
Amedisys Hospice
Pembroke, NC
08.2021 - 02.2022
- Enhanced patient care by developing and implementing individualized nursing plans.
- Expedited wound healing using evidence-based techniques in dressing changes and wound care management.
- Maintained accurate and up-to-date patient records, ensuring HIPAA compliance and efficient access to vital information for healthcare providers.
- Provided compassionate end-of-life care to terminally ill patients and their families during difficult times.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments of patients'' physical, emotional, and psychological needs to inform care plans.
- Acted as a liaison between patients'' families and medical team members to ensure clear communication regarding treatment plans and expectations.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
Education
Baccalaureate - Nursing
West Governors University
4001 S 700 E #300, Millcreek, UT 8410703.2025
Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing
Sandhills Community College
Pinehurst, NC06.2019
Massage And Bodywork Therapy
Sandhills Community College
Pinehurst, NC06.2008
Skills
- Patient monitoring
- Wound cleaning/Management of wound vacs
- Patient Care
- IV drug therapy management
- Electronic Health Records Management
- Family and patient support
- Colostomy care
- Palliative and Pain Management
- Nursing Plan Development and Modification
- Ultrasound guided IV certification
- Educating new nurses to the unit
Accomplishments
Awarded the great catch award two times in 2024 for preventing patient safety concerns before it happened.
Certification
• TNCC - Trauma Nurse
• ACLS certified
• P E A R S certified
- Ultrasound guided IV certification
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
- PALS certified
References:
Sonia McCormick- Charge RN Emergency Nursing
Contact: E-mail: McCormick.sonia@scotlandhealth.org
Phone: 910-995-7349
Latoscha Campbell- Director of critical care services
Contact E-mail: Campbell.Latoscha@scotlandhealth.org
Phone: 910-534-7115
Bryan Cherry- House Nursing Supervisor
Contact E-mail: Cherry.Bryan@scotlandhealth.org
Phone: 910-334-7537
Timeline
Resource Pool Registered Nurse
Scotland Memorial Hospital
06.2024 - Current
Hospice on Call Weekend Registered Nirse
Amedisys Hospice
08.2021 - 02.2022
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Scotland Memorial Hospital
06.2019 - 06.2024
Baccalaureate - Nursing
West Governors University
Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing
Sandhills Community College
Massage And Bodywork Therapy
Sandhills Community College