Kjersten Casseday
Sanford Health
Fargo,ND
1
Certification
9
years of professional experience
Experienced Registered Nurse skilled in patient care, critical thinking, and communication. With a strong focus on team collaboration and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Reliable and adaptable, ensuring efficient and compassionate care in dynamic environments. Equipped with expertise in medical procedures, patient assessments, and care coordination.
Work History
Registered Nurse
2 Years 11 Months- Monitored patient vital signs, identifying significant changes and notifying healthcare providers promptly.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols and patient care plans.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement personalized patient care strategies.
- Educated patients and families on health management, promoting adherence to treatment regimens.
- Supervised nursing staff, ensuring compliance with safety standards and quality care practices.
- Mentored junior nurses, fostering professional development and improving team performance outcomes.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
Nurse Intern
9 Months- Collected, labeled, and transported specimens for laboratory testing, ensuring accuracy and timely processing.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living, enhancing comfort and promoting independence in bathing, dressing, eating, and hygiene tasks.
- Assisted with activities of daily living by helping patients with bathing, changing clothes, eating and daily hygiene tasks.
- Maintained continuity of care by communicating changes in patient condition with physicians, family members and other care team members.
- Maintained continuity of care by promptly communicating changes in patient conditions to physicians, family members, and care team members.
Swim Instructor/ Life Guard
2 Years 10 Months- Provided swim instruction to patrons of various ages to build confidence, strength, and skills in positive learning environment.
- Maintained proficiency in first responder skills, including First Aid and CPR, to provide effective support to individuals in distress.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by greeting pool patrons courteously and promptly resolving issues.
- Monitored swimmers for signs of distress and ensured safety during swim sessions. to identify distress.
- Provided swim instruction to patrons of various ages to build confidence, strength, and skills in a positive learning environment.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Skills
Patient Mobility Assistance
Patient assessments
Peripheral IV Insertion
Vital sign monitoring
Patient education
Medication management
Patient communication
Answering Questions
Clinical Leadership
Certification
- Certified in basic life support with AED training, by the American Heart Association
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Sanford Health
09.2023 - 08.2026Read More
Nurse Intern
Essentia Health-Fargo
08.2022 - 05.2023Read More
Swim Instructor/ Life Guard
Gold Fish Swim School
07.2017 - 05.2020Read More
Minnesota State University - Moorhead
Bachelor of Science from Nursing
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