Cassie Battreal
Potosi
Summary
Patient-oriented nursing professional with several years of hands-on experience in delivering quality direct and indirect patient care to individuals in settings. Skillfully completes tasks and fosters relationships with patients, caregivers and coworkers to drive patient care goals and advance nursing philosophies.
Self-motivated, decisive healthcare professional with proven bedside manner, clinical skills and diagnostic support experience. Manage and document current conditions to effectively support patients and work within multidisciplinary healthcare team to enhance outcomes. Specialize in patient care.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
2013
2013
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Potosi Manor
Potosi
03.2019 - 10.2023
- Change Nurse supervising over staff.
- MDS/infection control hyper
- Documented patient care activities accurately in electronic health records system.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to plan and implement patient care strategies.
- Provided emotional support and comfort to patients during their treatment process.
- Observed changes in patient's condition and reported any significant changes to the registered nurse or physician.
- Monitored vital signs, fluid intake and output levels, glucose levels, and other medical tests results.
- Communicated effectively with patients, family members, healthcare team members, and other stakeholders regarding patient care plans or concerns.
- Educated patients on disease prevention and management strategies for their individual conditions.
- Adhered to facility policies and procedures while providing quality nursing care.
- Ensured that all clinical documentation is accurate and up-to-date in the electronic medical record system.
- Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
- Administered medications under supervision of registered nurses and physicians.
- Assisted in patient assessments and gathered vital signs for medical records.
- Supported daily living activities including bathing, dressing, and feeding patients.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Washington County Memorial Hospital
Potosi
05.2015 - 08.2019
- Assisted patients with daily living activities and personal hygiene needs.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records system.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for patients and staff members.
- Supported nursing staff with administrative tasks and patient care coordination.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Potosi Manor
Potosi
08.2013 - 05.2015
- Assisted patients with daily living activities and personal hygiene needs.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop and implement care plans.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during treatment processes.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for patients and staff members.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
Education
Associate of Science - Licensed Practical Nurse
Saint Louis Community College
St. Louis, MO 08.2017 - 01.2019
Potosi R3 High School
Potosi, MOSkills
- electronic health records
- medication administration
- patient assessment
- infection control
- care plan coordination
- patient education
- problem solving
- time management
- adaptive leadership
- Family communication
- Preventive care
- Care planning
- Wound care
- End-of-life care
- Patient safety protocols
- Charting and recording
- Clinical documentation
- Staff supervision
- Writing reports
- Catheter care
- Physical assessment
- Multi-tasking and prioritization
- Caring for wounds
Certification
- BLS Basic Life Support
- CPR Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Potosi Manor
03.2019 - 10.2023
Associate of Science - Licensed Practical Nurse
Saint Louis Community College
08.2017 - 01.2019
Certified Nursing Assistant
Washington County Memorial Hospital
05.2015 - 08.2019
Certified Nursing Assistant
Potosi Manor
08.2013 - 05.2015
Potosi R3 High School