Tomeka Casagrande
Clearfield
Summary
Seasoned Clinical Nurse with a proven track record at Davis Hospital, showcasing strong clinical judgment and exceptional problem resolution capabilities. Excelled in high-stress situations, effectively leading teams and enhancing patient care through meticulous coordination and critical thinking. Trained over six nurses, demonstrating a blend of leadership and active listening skills, significantly improving operational efficiency.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
RN Clinical Coordinator
Holy Cross Davis Hospital
10.2023 - Current
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Aligned nursing goals with department objectives to enhance overall performance metrics within the healthcare facility.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
- Investigated and resolved issues affecting hospital operations and patient care.
- Worked closely with clinic administrators to maintain a safe, clean and well-organized environment in which patients could receive care.
- Mentored new clinical staff members for proper onboarding and orientation processes.
- Enhanced interdisciplinary collaboration through effective communication and coordination among healthcare team members.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory standards and best practices through diligent oversight of clinical procedures, documentation, and staff training.
- Implemented new policies and educated staff on changes.
- Coordinated continuing education opportunities for staff members to stay current on industry advancements and best practices.
- Created weekly schedules for nurses, taking into account sick days and vacation time.
- Identified areas of opportunity for process improvements, leading efforts to implement changes that resulted in enhanced operational efficiency across all aspects of the clinic''s function.
- Conducted regular performance assessments and provided constructive feedback to staff members, promoting high-quality service delivery.
- Developed feedback system for patients and staff to voice concerns and suggestions, fostering culture of continuous improvement.
- Enhanced team performance by conducting regular performance reviews and providing targeted feedback and training.
- Recruited, hired and trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
- Conducted routine facility inspections, identifying areas needing improvement and eliminating hazards posed to staff and residents for continued compliance with associated regulations.
Clinical Nurse
Davis Hospital
01.2023 - Current
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
- Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
- Followed proper procedure for installation and removal of catheters, IVs and PIC lines.
- Trained 6+ new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols
- Coordinated nursing care with 4-10 team members on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments
Intake RN/Team Leader
Intermountain Homecare & Hospice
07.2021 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes.
- Excellent computer skills, working with physicians, hospitals, facilities to provide quality patient care in home setting from admission to discharge.
- Triaged over 300 patient faxes/orders, patient problems, possible outcomes, provided medication/equipment education and assisted with overall patient education about disease processes.
- Triaged over 30+ calls a day regarding medication/procedure/diagnosis questions, patient condition, and patient education visits via telehealth.
Clinical Nurse
Medical Staffing Network
10.2020 - Current
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team to evaluate patient data and determine patient care plans.
- Responded to patient emergencies to provide prompt and correct intervention .
- Administered medications and treatments to manage patient's condition.
- Utilized evidence-based practice to assess and provide care for patient
- Educated patients and families to increase understanding of condition and best ways to manage.
Home Health Nurse
Intermountain Homecare
08.2019 - 07.2021
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare team plan and implement effective treatment plans
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters
- Collected biological samples for routine laboratory testing to assist diagnostic processes
- Completed initial assessments of patients and family to determine and address individual home care needs
- Conducted regular re-evaluations to address changes in needs and conditions, introducing revisions to care plans as needed
- Provided behavioral and emotional support and closely supervised patients suffering from dementia and Alzheimer's
Charge Nurse
University of Utah Hospital
12.2017 - 04.2019
- Strong leader for nursing personnel assigned to the unit/shift
- Oversaw and managed 18-20 clinical and support staff in patient care activities while maintaining a high level of staff morale and professionalism
- Delegated staff nurse duties
- Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate outstanding healthcare teams
- Self-directed with astute judgment skills. High level of personal accountability
Clinical Nurse
Medical Staffing Network
08.2017 - 01.2019
- Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery by closely monitoring and caring for wounds, answering questions and educating about continued care strategies
- Monitored post-op vitals, set up PCA, fluids, reviewed post-op orders and assimilated patients to unit
- Instructed patients and family members on proper discharge care
- Developed patient care plans, including assessments, evaluations, and nursing diagnoses
- Educated patients on detox and withdrawal, medications, addiction, recovery, coping skills and community resources
Clinical Nurse
University of Utah Hospital
03.2015 - 11.2016
- Chronic patient care in med-surg unit, adeptly handling all aspects of treatment from medication to wound care to monitoring for 5-6patients per shift
- Developed patient care plans, including assessments, evaluations and nursing diagnoses
- Documented patient information obtained from interviews
- Trained new staff on quality control procedures
- Assisted patients with daily functions
- Liaised between patients and physicians to ensure patient comprehension of treatment plans
- Closely monitored acute conditions
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
American Sentinel University
Aurora, CO05.2024
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Eagle Gate College
Salt Lake City, UT2015
Skills
- High level of autonomy
- Problem resolution capability
- Adept at prioritizing/managing deadlines
- Strong clinical judgment
- Team building
- Active Listening
- Decision-Making
- Planning and Coordination
- Interpersonal Communication
- Multitasking Abilities
- Data Entry
- Organization and Time Management
- Critical Thinking
Timeline
RN Clinical Coordinator
Holy Cross Davis Hospital
10.2023 - Current
Clinical Nurse
Davis Hospital
01.2023 - Current
Intake RN/Team Leader
Intermountain Homecare & Hospice
07.2021 - Current
Clinical Nurse
Medical Staffing Network
10.2020 - Current
Home Health Nurse
Intermountain Homecare
08.2019 - 07.2021
Charge Nurse
University of Utah Hospital
12.2017 - 04.2019
Clinical Nurse
Medical Staffing Network
08.2017 - 01.2019
Clinical Nurse
University of Utah Hospital
03.2015 - 11.2016
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
American Sentinel University
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Eagle Gate College
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