Tairah Casher
Woodbridge,VA
Summary
Registered healthcare professional with strong background in critical care environments, equipped to handle high-stress situations and complex patient needs. Excel in team collaboration, adapting quickly to evolving circumstances and ensuring optimal patient outcomes. Skilled in advanced patient monitoring, emergency response, and therapeutic interventions. Known for reliability, empathy, and strong communication abilities that enhance patient care and team efficiency.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse Staff, PACU
Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center
Woodbridge, VA
09.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- 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.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Connectrn
Virgina
11.2023 - Current
- Demonstrated advanced critical thinking skills while managing complex clinical situations involving multiple organ systems failures in critically ill patients.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to establish optimal care plans, resulting in improved patient satisfaction.
- Facilitated smooth patient transitions from the ICU to other units by providing detailed reports and recommendations for ongoing care.
- Streamlined workflow by efficiently prioritizing tasks during high-stress situations, leading to better overall performance of the ICU team.
Long-Term Care Registered Nurse
Clipboard Health
Virgina
08.2023 - Current
- Delegated tasks appropriately to nursing assistants, ensuring efficient delivery of care services while maintaining quality standards.
- Provided skilled nursing assessments and interventions for complex medical conditions, enhancing patient outcomes.
- Developed trusting relationships with patients and families by exhibiting empathy, active listening skills, and professionalism in all interactions.
- Participated in interdisciplinary meetings discussing clinical recommendations based on individualized care plans.
Registered Nurse, Medical ICU
FlexCare Medical Staffing
Springfield, MA
02.2023 - 06.2023
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Provided patient and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention and wellness.
Registered Nurse
Penn Staffing Solutions Inc
Brockway, PA
08.2022 - 10.2023
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Supervise and oversee licensed practical nurses and certified nursing assistants.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values and beliefs.
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
Professional Staff Nurse • CVICU
UPMC, Harrisburg Hospital
Harrisburg, PA
10.2021 - 01.2023
- Provide direct and individualized care to patients
- Prepare and administer oral and intravenous medications
- Performed hemodynamics monitoring, observe and record vital signs (heart rate, cardiac output, etc)
- Familiar with therapeutic devices like IABP/Impella, Swans-Ganz catheters
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care.
- Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in electronic medical records.
- Mangaed central, arterial and PICC lines.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
Staff Nurse • Licensed Practical Nurse
Frey Village Rehabilitation
04.2017 - 10.2021
- Monitoring basic patient health such as vital signs and overall condition
- Administering medications, providing immunizations
- Dressing changes, inserting indwelling catheters
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care.
- Coordinated care with charge nurse and other staff through daily communication.
Education
Master of Science - Education
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN12-2024
Bachelor of Science -
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN01.2023
Associate of Science -
Pennsylvania College of Health
Sciences
Lancaster, Pa06.2021
Skills
- Patient Care, Leadership skills,
- Assessment and Diagnosis,
- Critical Care, Bedside Monitoring,
- Patient Education
- Licenses
- Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, Virginia, Hawaii, Connecticut
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support- ACLS
- Basic Life Support- BLS
- NIH
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Connectrn
11.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse Staff, PACU
Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center
09.2023 - Current
Long-Term Care Registered Nurse
Clipboard Health
08.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse, Medical ICU
FlexCare Medical Staffing
02.2023 - 06.2023
Registered Nurse
Penn Staffing Solutions Inc
08.2022 - 10.2023
Professional Staff Nurse • CVICU
UPMC, Harrisburg Hospital
10.2021 - 01.2023
Staff Nurse • Licensed Practical Nurse
Frey Village Rehabilitation
04.2017 - 10.2021
Bachelor of Science -
Capella University
Associate of Science -
Pennsylvania College of Health
Sciences
Master of Science - Education
Capella University