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Marisa Cassara

Islandia,New York

Summary

I am seeking to use learned skills and knowledge to pursue my new role as an Adult Primary Care Nurse Practitioner. I am currently a Critical Care Registered Nurse with extensive and comprehensive experience in providing professional care to a variety of patients in critical condition. I am able to multi-task efficiently and effectively especially under pressure. I maintain the ability to make accurate, immediate decisions. I am detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills. I have over 3 years of critical care experience (ICU) as well as 2 years experience in the acute care setting in the hospital (Medical/Surgical). I am BLS/ACLS certified. I am also certified in administering Botox and Dermal Filler injections.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse, ICU

St. Catherine of Siena Medical Center
Smithtown, NY
09.2018 - Current
  • Care for critically-ill patients on a 12-bed unit with a 2:1 ratio
  • Set up and monitor medical equipment and devices such as: cardiac monitors, mechanical ventilators and alarms, oxygen delivery devices, pressure lines, and transducers
  • Assess patients' pain levels and sedation requirements using appropriate pain and sedation scales
  • Collaborate with the health care team to develop and revise treatment plans based on needs and assessments of patients
  • Monitor patients for changes in status and initiate appropriate interventions such as: sepsis and septic shock
  • Evaluate patients' vital signs and laboratory data to determine emergency intervention needs
  • Respond to rapid responses/codes.

Registered Nurse

St. Catherine of Siena Medical Center
Smithtown, NY
01.2017 - 09.2018
  • Provide nurse care for post-operative (GI, GU, orthopedic, vascular, cardio, etc ) patients
  • Administer prescribed medications, start intravenous fluids, and document patients' charts by recording food and fluid intake and output
  • Provide pre-operative, inter-operative and post-operative care instructions
  • Experienced with care of patients involving PCA infusions, midline, heparin drips, EKG monitoring, NG-tubes,G- tubes, foley catheters
  • Maintain position of Charge Nurse for up to 20 patients and 3-4 nurses while maintaining a safe and comfortable environment for the patient care and staff.

Registered Nurse

Our Lady of Consolation Nursing & Rehabilitative Care Center
West Islip, NY
03.2016 - 01.2017
  • Provide direct patient care for an average caseload of 51 residents with emphasis on meeting both physical and emotional needs
  • Maintain medical records and report to physicians about progression of symptoms observed in residents
  • Record vitals signs; measure and record intake and output.

Registered Nurse

Garden City Colon & Rectal Surgical Office
Garden City, NY
01.2016 - 04.2016
  • Insert peripheral IVs, monitor vital signs, and maintain scopes
  • Recover patients in post-anesthesia.

Education

Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner -

St. Joseph's College
Patchogue, NY
05.2022

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Alfred State University
Alfred, NY
05.2017

Associate of Science - Nursing

Sanford-Brown Institute
Melville, NY
05.2015

Timeline

Registered Nurse, ICU

St. Catherine of Siena Medical Center
09.2018 - Current

Registered Nurse

St. Catherine of Siena Medical Center
01.2017 - 09.2018

Registered Nurse

Our Lady of Consolation Nursing & Rehabilitative Care Center
03.2016 - 01.2017

Registered Nurse

Garden City Colon & Rectal Surgical Office
01.2016 - 04.2016

Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner -

St. Joseph's College

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Alfred State University

Associate of Science - Nursing

Sanford-Brown Institute

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