Cassandra Whitten
Lyndon Station,WI
Summary
Offers strong commitment to providing exceptional patient care. Works well in fast-paced environments managing multiple tasks and providing timely treatments and support. Possesses solid understanding of nursing principles, patient advocacy and evidence-based practices.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Aspirus Divine Savior Emergency Room
06.2023 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
Nurse Extern
SSM Health St. Clare Hospital
01.2023 - 06.2023
- Recorded vital signs and intake and output for critical care and post-op patients.
- Maintained continuity of care by communicating changes in patient condition with physicians, family members and other care team members.
- Maintained comfort and safety of each patient through careful monitoring and knowledge application.
- Collaborated with nurse preceptors and other medical staff to achieve quality patient outcome goals.
Server
Buffalo Phil's Bar And Grille
06.2021 - 06.2023
- Asked diners about meals to assess satisfaction and collect vital feedback to improve operations.
- Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
- Conferred with cooks to produce accurate orders, verifying accuracy prior to delivery.
- Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
- Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills and handle complimentary items.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Aspirus Divine Savior Hospital
01.2020 - 02.2022
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments and evaluating patient needs.
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Reedsburg Area Senior Life Center
08.2018 - 01.2021
- Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Complied with all company-specific guidelines and performed hands-on nursing care to patients under RN supervision.
Education
Associates - Nursing
Madison Area Technical College
Reedsburg, WI05.2023
High School Diploma -
Wisconsin Dells High School
Wisconsin Dells, WI05.2018
Skills
- First Aid, CPR, BLS, PALS Certified
- TNCC Certified
- CBRF Certified
- Ultrasound IV start trained
- Critical and Acute care Experience
- Epic Trained
Accomplishments
- Associates Degree of Nursing
- Daisy Award Nominee
- TNCC Certification
- Handling the care of high acuity and trauma patients
Certification
- First Aid, CPR, BLS, PALS Certified
- TNCC Certified
- CBRF Certified
- Ultrasound IV start trained
- Critical and Acute care Experience
- Epic Trained
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Aspirus Divine Savior Emergency Room
06.2023 - Current
Nurse Extern
SSM Health St. Clare Hospital
01.2023 - 06.2023
Server
Buffalo Phil's Bar And Grille
06.2021 - 06.2023
Certified Nursing Assistant
Aspirus Divine Savior Hospital
01.2020 - 02.2022
Certified Nursing Assistant
Reedsburg Area Senior Life Center
08.2018 - 01.2021
- First Aid, CPR, BLS, PALS Certified
- TNCC Certified
- CBRF Certified
- Ultrasound IV start trained
- Critical and Acute care Experience
- Epic Trained
Associates - Nursing
Madison Area Technical College
High School Diploma -
Wisconsin Dells High School
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