Cassandra Baker
Warwick
Summary
I am seeking a full-time registered nurse position. Currently I am working for Bayada home health. I have previously worked as a hospice nurse case manager in the field, and as an inpatient hospice nurse. I love being a nurse. I am very caring and compassionate. I am great at educating patients and families.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
2011
2011
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Nurse Case Manager
Bayada Home Health
Forest Hill
04.2025 - Current
- Provided education and support to patients regarding health management.
- Documented patient progress and maintained accurate medical records.
- Conducted regular home visits to evaluate patient conditions and safety.
- Assessed patient needs, identified health problems and provided appropriate interventions to improve outcomes.
- Collaborated with external agencies to ensure comprehensive service delivery.
Hospice Nurse Case Manager
AccentCare
04.2024 - 04.2025
- Manage patient care and coordinate services to ensure quality health outcomes
- Engage with patients and their families to provide support and education
- Collaborate with healthcare team to develop and implement care plan
- Travel to various locations as required to provide care
- Document patient status and maintain accurate records
- Complete physical assessment
- Formerly Seasons Hospice & Palliative Care
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure holistic patient support.
- Educated families on hospice services and end-of-life planning options.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- Provided patient and family education related to disease process, medications, symptom management techniques, nutrition.
- Visited patients in their homes or other settings to provide skilled nursing assessments and treatments as appropriate.
- Coordinated physician visits as indicated by the plan of care.
- Delivered respectful, compassionate care to each patient and family member.
Inpatient Hospice Registered Nurse
AccentCare
01.2015 - 04.2024
- Assess, plan, implement and evaluate care
- Initiate communication to coordinate optimal care
- Obtain data on physical, psychological, social, and spiritual factors which may influence the patient's health status
- Update the plan of care to reflect the patient's current status
- Complete documentation in a timely manner
- Educate the patient and caregiver how to administer medication, recognize side effects, perform personal care and oral hygiene
- Complete admissions
- Coordinate discharge with interdisciplinary team members
Registered Nurse
Laurelwood
Elkton
12.2014 - 12.2015
- Delivered care for up to 18 patients per day
- Administered oral, intravenous, intramuscular, subcutaneous, inhalation medication
- Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors, and other patient factors
- Update physician on abnormal vital signs, pain level, test results, etc.
Education
ASSOCIATE DEGREE - NURSING
Delaware Technical and Community College
Skills
- Tracheostomy care
- Ventilator
- BIPAP
- Highflow NC
- Precepting new employees
- Wound care
- Colostomy care
- Peripheral intravenous insertions
- Management of central line
- Dressing changes
- Patient education
- Tube feeding
- G-tube care
Accomplishments
- 2016, Employee of the month (Seasons Hospice)
- 2017, Employee of the year (Seasons Hospice)
- 2021, Best Practice Specialist (AccentCare)
Additional Information
Additional work history and references are available upon request.
Timeline
Nurse Case Manager
Bayada Home Health
04.2025 - Current
Hospice Nurse Case Manager
AccentCare
04.2024 - 04.2025
Inpatient Hospice Registered Nurse
AccentCare
01.2015 - 04.2024
Registered Nurse
Laurelwood
12.2014 - 12.2015
ASSOCIATE DEGREE - NURSING
Delaware Technical and Community College