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RegisteredNurse

Lois Cassidy

Apalachin,NY

Summary

Dynamic Registered Nurse with extensive experience at United Health Services, excelling in patient assessment and interdisciplinary collaboration. Proven ability to enhance patient outcomes through evidence-based interventions and compassionate care. Skilled in medication administration, patient education, and staff training, fostering a culture of safety and quality improvement in healthcare delivery.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse

United Health Services
04.2025 - Current
  • Administered medications and treatments per physician orders.
  • Monitored patient vital signs to ensure safety and health status.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team to develop patient care plans.
  • Educated families on care procedures and health management strategies.

Registered Nurse Homecare

United Health Services
04.2025 - Current
  • Administered medications and monitored patient vitals to ensure optimal care quality.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized patient care plans.
  • Educated patients on health management and treatment protocols to enhance understanding and compliance.
  • Assisted in emergency response procedures, ensuring swift action during critical situations.
  • Conducted comprehensive patient assessments to identify needs and recommend appropriate interventions.
  • Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.

Registered Nurse

Fairview Recovery Services
11.2022 - Current
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.

Registered Nurse

Handicapped Children's Association
09.2011 - 04.2025
  • Administered medications and treatments per physician orders.
  • Monitored patient vital signs to ensure safety and health status.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team to develop patient care plans.
  • Educated families on care procedures and health management strategies.
  • Assisted in therapeutic activities that promote social interaction and development.
  • Documented patient progress accurately in electronic health records system.
  • Trained new nursing staff on protocols and best practices for care delivery.

Registered Nurse

Willow Point Skilled Nursing Facility
08.2011 - 08.2013

Supervised, trained and assessed direct care staff.


Worked with interdisciplinary teams to provide efficient and effective care.


Educated patients and families for best outcome.

  • Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
  • Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

SUNY Broome Community College
Binghamton, NY
2011

Master of Science - Education

SUNY Binghamton
Binghamton, NY
05.2000

Skills

Patient assessment

Timeline

Registered Nurse

United Health Services
04.2025 - Current

Registered Nurse Homecare

United Health Services
04.2025 - Current

Registered Nurse

Fairview Recovery Services
11.2022 - Current

Registered Nurse

Handicapped Children's Association
09.2011 - 04.2025

Registered Nurse

Willow Point Skilled Nursing Facility
08.2011 - 08.2013

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

SUNY Broome Community College

Master of Science - Education

SUNY Binghamton
Lois Cassidy