Cassie Macdonald
Eureka
Summary
Passionate and skilled emergency room nurse with a strong focus on patient advocacy, advanced life support, and experience with level 3 trauma center. Proven ability to respond quickly in emergencies and collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary teams.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
5
5
Certifications
Work History
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Providence St. Joseph Medical Center
Eureka
08.2021 - Current
- Record patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Respond quickly to life-threatening situations while maintaining composure under pressure.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Assist in training new staff members on proper nursing protocols for emergency room operations.
- Identify potential risks or complications during treatment processes, and take appropriate corrective action.
- Administer compassionate care throughout various life phases, including pregnancy, neonatal/pediatric, and end-of-life
- Assess patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center
Eureka
06.2019 - 08.2021
- Monitored and recorded vital signs for patient health assessments.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
- Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing, and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
College Of The Redwoods
Eureka, CA05-2021
Skills
- Patient advocacy
- Neonatal resuscitation
- IV setup and management
- Advanced life support
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
- Trauma nursing
- Effective communication
- Critical care protocols
- EPIC charting
- Pediatric advanced life support
Achievements
Neonatal and Pediatric Champion Program
implementing evidence-based practices and techniques to optimize neonatal/pediatric care in the emergency department to improve clinical outcomes
Preceptor/Mentor New Nurses
provided guidance and training to new emergency nurses to help them develop their skills, critical thinking process in order to succeed within the department
Accomplishments
Trauma Nursing Excellence
recognized for outstanding documentation and nursing care during hospital trauma activations
recognized for outstanding documentation and nursing care during hospital trauma activations
Certification
TNCC
Affiliations
Volunteer, School Health and Hygiene- Elementary/Preschools
Timeline
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Providence St. Joseph Medical Center
08.2021 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center
06.2019 - 08.2021
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
College Of The Redwoods