Margaret Dena Cash
Leeds,AL
Summary
Throughout my nursing career, I have pursued diverse clinical experiences across neuroscience, trauma recovery, and cardiovascular care to build a broad, adaptable skill set. Each role—whether short-term or long-term—provided valuable opportunities to develop patient-centered care, therapeutic communication, and interdisciplinary collaboration skills. These experiences have strengthened my resilience, adaptability, and ability to support patients' physical and emotional well-being in a variety of healthcare settings. I am passionate about bridging medical and psychiatric care.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN
Unit for Neuroscience Nursing
07.2024 - Current
- Provide compassionate care for patients with acute and chronic, complex neurological conditions, including those with co-occurring psychiatric needs such as anxiety, depression, or delirium by integrating behavioral and physical health requirements
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams-including psychiatry, neurology, neurosurgeons and social work-to support patients and families with education and advocacy.
- Support families in processing complex diagnoses through education, reassurance, and emotional guidance
RN
Trauma Recovery Unit
06.2024 - 07.2024
- Delivered care for patients recovering from traumatic injuries addressing both physical and emotional needs; strengthened therapeutic communication skills by practicing active listening to those processing traumatic events
- Recognized and supported patients experiencing stress, anxiety, or adjustment challenges during recovery.
- Escalated concerns for emotional and cognitive changes to appropriate care providers
RN
Outpatient Cardiology
12.2022 - 05.2024
- Provided continuity of care and patient education for chronic cardiac conditions; coordinated testing and follow-up.
- Identified and addressed anxiety, stress, and adjustment issues related to cardiac illness, suggesting consults to psychiatry or social work as appropriate
- Educated patients and families on treatment plans, lifestyle modifications, and coping strategies.
- Fostered trusting relationships with patients through clear communication and empathy
RN
Interventional Cardiovascular Unit
06.2023 - 04.2024
- Managed high-acuity cardiac patients pre/post cardiac procedures while providing emotional support to those experiencing anxiety, fear, or stress while empowering patients and families through education
Education
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
Wallace State Community College
Hanceville, AL08-2022
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Alabama At Birmingham
Birmingham, AL08-2016
Skills
- Therapeutic communication and active listening
- Patient advocacy and emotional support
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Assessment of cognitive, emotional, and behavioral changes
- Family education and guidance
- Medical assessment
- Care coordination
- Strong medical ethic
- Inpatient and outpatient care
Certification
- BLS
- ACLS
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
RN
Unit for Neuroscience Nursing
07.2024 - Current
RN
Trauma Recovery Unit
06.2024 - 07.2024
RN
Interventional Cardiovascular Unit
06.2023 - 04.2024
RN
Outpatient Cardiology
12.2022 - 05.2024
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
Wallace State Community College
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Alabama At Birmingham