Lhana Casimir
Registered Nurse
Fargo,ND
Work Preference
Summary
Dynamic, dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse and Clinical Care Leader at Sanford Health Fargo. Offering experience/background in Medical-Surgical, Critical Care, Epilepsy Monitoring patient populations as well as serving as a fully functional Remote Nurse. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Proven track record in enhancing patient care through critical thinking and effective communication. Consistently building rapport with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude, and excellent customer service. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully navigate difficult and high-stress situations in high-pressure and fast-paced environments. Skilled in coordinating care and mentoring staff. An impactful leader driving team success while ensuring safety and compliance. Equipped with strong problem solving abilities and willingness to learn.
Overview
1
1
Certification
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Clinical Care Leader (Inpatient)
Sanford Health
Fargo, ND
10.2023 - Current
- Responsible for utilizing the nursing process (assessment, diagnosis, outcomes/planning, implementation, evaluation) to provide individualized nursing care to patients.
- Collaborate with other interprofessional team members to plan, implement and evaluate care.
- Competent within the full scope of nursing practice, expertise/knowledge in the clinical setting.
- Care for all patients in all phases of the continuum of care.
- Responsible for coordination of care patient assessment & education, triage and other nursing interventions.
- Knowledge of programs/procedures to ensure employee safety.
- Uses critical thinking skills to collaborate and coordinate patient care and manage emergent situations in the clinical setting.
- Responsible for identifying and intervening when unsafe practices are observed.
- Responsible for making patient assignment based on employee competencies, scope of practice and experience.
- Demonstrate effective communication and conflict resolution skills.
- Serve as a mentor to staff while facilitating over-all unit activities.
- Participating in house-wide/departmental committees and assists with Peer Review process for employees.
- Participates in learning and development resources.
- Participated in preceptorship opportunities by onboarding/orienting newly hired staff, interns and students.
Laboratory Technician/Phlebotomist
Quality Diagnostics Laboratory Services
Roseau, Dominica, Eastern Caribbean
10.2018 - 07.2020
- Processed specimens accurately, maintaining chain-of-custody and properly labeling throughout laboratory workflow.
- Performed quality control checks on instruments, reagents, and test results to ensure reliable reporting.
- Calibrated laboratory equipment and verified performance before daily testing activity.
- Documented patient data and test outcomes in laboratory systems with precision and consistency.
- Followed biosafety procedures to handle biological materials and maintain compliant work areas.
- Assisted with troubleshooting equipment issues, minimizing downtime during routine operations.
- Reduced contamination risks by strictly adhering to infection control protocols and maintaining a clean work environment.
- Reviewed completed test runs for accuracy, correcting discrepancies before result release.
- Maintained a high level of accuracy in test results by following strict quality control procedures.
- Contributed to a safe working environment by consistently following established safety procedures and guidelines within the lab setting.
- Prepared samples for shipping.
- Adhered to laboratory safety procedures to maintain compliance with quality control standards.
- Prepared reagents and solutions following standard laboratory formulas and procedures.
- Performed venipuncture and capillary collections using proper patient identification and specimen labeling procedures.
- Excelled in high-pressure situations, maintaining composure and professionalism during emergency scenarios.
- Improved patient comfort by efficiently drawing blood samples using various techniques.
- Monitored patients for adverse reactions post-venipuncture, ready to provide immediate care if needed.
- Increased patient satisfaction by providing gentle care and empathetic support during blood collection procedures.
- Conducted blood drives in collaboration with local organizations, increasing community engagement and blood donations.
- Adhered to HIPAA standards and maintained patient confidentiality.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of North Dakota
Grand Forks05-2023
Bachelor of Science - Biology
St. George's University
St. George's, Grenada12-2015
Skills
- Direct patient care
- Medication and IV administration
- Patient assessments
- Documentation and charting
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient education and counseling
- Patient and family advocacy
- Infection control measures
- Wound care
- Critical care
- Tracheostomy/Laryngectomy care
- Seizure management
- Lab result interpretation
- Nursing staff leadership
- Precepting
- Team coordination
- Complex Problem-solving
- Managing deadlines/Time management
- High level of autonomy
- Compassion and empathy
- Professional bedside manner
- Emotional intelligence
- Palliative care awareness
- Relationship building
Certification
BLS (Basic Life Support)
Quote
Growth begins where comfort ends.
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Work Availability
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Timeline
Registered Nurse, Clinical Care Leader (Inpatient)
Sanford Health
10.2023 - Current
Laboratory Technician/Phlebotomist
Quality Diagnostics Laboratory Services
10.2018 - 07.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of North Dakota
Bachelor of Science - Biology
St. George's University