CASSANDRA BEAUMONT
Dover
Summary
Dedicated IR Professional Staff Nurse with UPMC Pinnacle, recognized for strong clinical judgment and compassionate patient care. Expert in medication administration and critical care, enhancing patient outcomes through effective team coordination and health promotion. Proven leadership in nursing staff development and commitment to maintaining high standards of safety and quality in patient care.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
IR Professional Staff Nurse, Expert
UPMC Pinnacle
03.2022 - Current
- Administered medications accurately, ensuring proper dosage and timely distribution.
- Demonstrated strong clinical judgment when handling complex cases or responding to emergencies.
- Promoted a safe and hygienic environment through diligent infection control practices.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult medical situations, fostering trust and rapport with clientele.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Monitored patient comfort and hemodynamic stability intra-procedure.
- Collaborated with physicians and nurse coordinators to streamline safe patient care.
- Participated as a member of Shared Governance Committee and Nurse Retention Committee.
- Assisted inter-departments as necessary to deliver patient care promptly.
ICU Professional Staff Nurse
UPMC Pinnacle
11.2021 - 03.2022
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through compassionate and empathetic communication.
- Administered medications accurately, ensuring proper dosage and timely distribution.
- Worked closely with physicians to develop accurate diagnoses and coordinate appropriate treatment plans.
- Educated patients on preventative measures for chronic illnesses, promoting positive lifestyle changes that contribute to overall health.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between shifts by maintaining meticulous documentation and clear handoff communication.
- Maintained strict adherence to regulatory guidelines while performing nursing duties, ensuring compliance with all applicable standards.
- Managed time effectively, prioritizing tasks based on the urgency of patient needs.
- Continually assessed patient needs, updating care plans accordingly to optimize treatment effectiveness.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to provide comprehensive patient care.
- Served as a preceptor for new nurses, offering guidance and mentorship in clinical practice.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Provided skilled, timely, and level-headed emergency response to critically ill patients.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
- Assisted APP with a variety of bedside procedures.
MSICU Professional Staff Nurse
UPMC Pinnacle
07.2019 - 11.2021
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Gathered patient health data through interviews and observation, documenting data in electronic records.
- Vaccinated patients to protect individuals from illnesses of concern.
- Coordinated with physicians to perform bedside procedures such as intravenous injections, vascular line insertions, and bronchoscopies.
- Managed time efficiently by prioritizing tasks and coordinating multiple patient assignments simultaneously while maintaining a high standard of care.
- Delegated tasks effectively to ancillary staff members while maintaining accountability for the overall provision of safe patient care.
- Participated in continuing education opportunities to stay updated on best nursing practices and maintain professional competency.
- Improved patient outcomes through consistent monitoring, evaluation, and adjustments to nursing interventions.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure comprehensive care for each patient.
IR Professional Staff Nurse
Pinnacle Health
10.2015 - 07.2019
- Performed pre-, intra- and post-procedural care for outpatient procedures
- Collaborated with nurse coordinator and physician to facilitate inpatient procedures in a timely manner.
- Assessed and monitored patient comfort and hemodynamic stability during procedures.
- Administered sedation medications per policy.
- Improved communication and assisted technologists with procedural set-up, circulating and positioning of equipment during procedure to increase productivity and facilitate patient safety.
MSICU Registered Nurse
Pinnacle Health
02.2014 - 10.2015
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Coordinated with physicians to perform bedside procedures such as intravenous injections, vascular line insertions, and bronchoscopies.
- Managed time efficiently by prioritizing tasks and coordinating multiple patient assignments simultaneously while maintaining a high standard of care.
- Delegated tasks effectively to ancillary staff members while maintaining accountability for the overall provision of safe patient care.
- Participated in continuing education opportunities to stay updated on best nursing practices and maintain professional competency.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines, ensuring proper dosage calculations and avoiding medication errors.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives to enhance nursing practice standards and improve overall unit performance.
- Participated in Nurse Residency Program
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
York College of Pennsylvania
York, PA12-2013
Skills
- Strong clinical judgment
- End-of-life care
- Health promotion
- Medication and IV administration
- Patient care
- Compassion and empathy
- Team coordination
- Patient monitoring
- Wound care- Wound Treatment Associate
- Physical assessments
- Nursing staff leadership
- Telemetry monitoring
- EMR systems
- Care planning
- ADL assistance
- Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) and Basic life support (BLS) certifications
- Precepting
- Complex Problem-solving
- Proper catheter insertion/removal
- Critical care
- High level of autonomy
Certification
- ACLS
- BLS
- NIHSS
- Wound Treatment Associate
- Personal Trainer
Timeline
IR Professional Staff Nurse, Expert
UPMC Pinnacle
03.2022 - Current
ICU Professional Staff Nurse
UPMC Pinnacle
11.2021 - 03.2022
MSICU Professional Staff Nurse
UPMC Pinnacle
07.2019 - 11.2021
IR Professional Staff Nurse
Pinnacle Health
10.2015 - 07.2019
MSICU Registered Nurse
Pinnacle Health
02.2014 - 10.2015
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
York College of Pennsylvania
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