Rachel Casale
Holley,NY
Summary
Compassionate RN specializing in critical care, leveraging strong clinical judgment and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans. Experienced in precepting new nurses, contributing to a supportive learning environment that enhances patient outcomes.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN- Senior Level 2, Cardiac Step Down & Vascular
Strong Memorial Hospital
Rochester, NY
08.2024 - Current
- Administer medications and monitored patient responses in critical care settings.
- Collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized patient care plans.
- Monitor patient conditions using advanced equipment to analyze vital signs and recognize EKG variations.
- Educate patients and families on treatment procedures and post-discharge care plans.
- Achieved high levels of patient satisfaction through empathetic communication, addressing concerns promptly, and involving patients in decision-making processes.
- Demonstrate flexibility in adapting to fluctuating workloads while maintaining a calm demeanor under pressure, effectively managing multiple priorities simultaneously.
- Precept new nurses, offering guidance on best practices and fostering a supportive learning environment within the critical care setting.
- Train and coach new employees on protocols and best practices to promote ideal patient outcomes.
- Facilitate timely discharges through efficient coordination with case managers, social workers, and physicians.
- Conduct ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
Patient Care Technician
Strong Memorial Hospital
Rochester, NY
03.2010 - 04.2014
- Assisted in daily living activities, enhancing patient comfort and mobility.
- Demonstrated adaptability by working effectively with patients of diverse backgrounds and medical conditions, providing personalized care for each individual.
- Assisted nurses with essential tasks, streamlining workflow and increasing efficiency in the healthcare setting.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Trained new Patient Care Technicians, sharing knowledge and best practices to ensure consistency in care delivery.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient care areas to ensure safety.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to implement care plans effectively.
- Performed blood draws, EKGs, and other diagnostic tests accurately and efficiently for prompt analysis by healthcare professionals.
- Provided high-quality personal care to patients, promoting comfort and dignity during their hospital stay.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely medical interventions when necessary.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Genesse Community College
Batavia, NY05-2024
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication administration
- Patient assessments
- Direct patient care
- Strong clinical judgment
- Telemetry monitoring
- Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification
- Precepting
- Staff supervision
- Cardiac care
- discharge coordinating
- Vascular care
Certification
- BLS - Basic Life support
- ACLS - Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
Timeline
RN- Senior Level 2, Cardiac Step Down & Vascular
Strong Memorial Hospital
08.2024 - Current
Patient Care Technician
Strong Memorial Hospital
03.2010 - 04.2014
Associate of Science - Nursing
Genesse Community College