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Cassandra Latoche

Cumberland

Summary

Experienced healthcare professional skilled in patient care, critical thinking, and communication. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Reliable and adaptable, ensuring efficient and compassionate care in dynamic environments. Equipped with expertise in medical procedures, patient assessments, triage, and care coordination in fast-paced environments. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent bedside manner.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse

Meritus Medical Center
01.2025 - Current
  • Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
  • Implemented evidence-based fall prevention strategies, resulting in a significant decrease in patient falls within the unit.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
  • Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
  • Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.

Registered Nurse

UPMC Altoona
07.2021 - 01.2025
  • 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.
  • Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
  • Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
  • Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.

Registered Nurse

UVA Culpeper
09.2024 - 12.2024
  • Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
  • Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.

Registered Nurse

Sinai Hospital of Baltimore
03.2024 - 06.2024
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
  • Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients'' progress toward reaching established goals of care.
  • Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.

Registered Nurse

Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center
01.2023 - 03.2023
  • Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
  • Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.
  • Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.

Registered Nurse

HCA Northside
09.2022 - 01.2023
  • Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
  • Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
  • Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.

Education

Associate of Science - Nursing

Mount Aloysius College
Cresson
05-2021

Skills

  • Medication administration
  • Direct patient care
  • Patient assessments
  • Documentation and charting
  • Strong clinical judgment
  • Patient and family advocacy
  • Infection control measures
  • Compassion and empathy
  • Intravenous therapy
  • Telemetry monitoring
  • Critical care
  • Nursing staff leadership

Certification

  • PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
  • ACLS - Advanced cardiac life support
  • BLS - Basic life support
  • TNCC - Trauma Nursing Core Course
  • ATCN - Advanced Trauma Care of Nurses
  • TCRN - Trauma Certified Registered Nurse

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Meritus Medical Center
01.2025 - Current

Registered Nurse

UVA Culpeper
09.2024 - 12.2024

Registered Nurse

Sinai Hospital of Baltimore
03.2024 - 06.2024

Registered Nurse

Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center
01.2023 - 03.2023

Registered Nurse

HCA Northside
09.2022 - 01.2023

Registered Nurse

UPMC Altoona
07.2021 - 01.2025

Associate of Science - Nursing

Mount Aloysius College

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