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Kassaundra Fisher

New Bedford

Summary

Patient-focused Nurse with well-developed interpersonal skills and strong fundamentals, seeking a position with a growing medical practice. Have made significant contributions in optimizing patient care through effective communication and collaboration with healthcare team members. Eager to expand knowledge and utilize skills in a setting that promotes teamwork and professional growth.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

LPN

Correctional Psychiatric Services (BCSO)
Dartmouth
05.2022 - 09.2024
  • Care coordination services for individuals receiving MAT therapy (intake processing, screening, and eligibility)
  • Communicating patient status and changes to the care team (providers, clinical staff, nursing staff, and other supports)
  • Safe medication handling and administration in accordance with the five rights of administration
  • Completing and monitoring lab tests/results (blood work, EKG, urine toxicology)
  • Managing and completing aftercare, including external referrals for medical/MAT maintenance upon release
  • Working and collaborating with all other staff to ensure and achieve optimal efficiency and outcomes

LPN

SSTAR - Addiction Treatment Center
Fall River
09.2021 - 04.2022
  • Assessed patients' conditions and implemented individualized treatment plans to enhance recovery
  • Educated patients on their conditions and treatment options, fostering informed decision-making and aftercare plans
  • Collaborated with the medical team to review patient status and ensure optimal care
  • Administered medication in accordance with the five rights of administration
  • Monitored and documented patient status and changes to maintain comprehensive care records.
  • Responded to emergency situations promptly, ensuring patient safety

Recovery Specialist

High Point (WATC)
New Bedford
03.2019 - 08.2020
  • Managed patient supervision in a secure drug and alcohol detox facility, ensuring the safety of both staff and patients through effective security measures
  • Conducted comprehensive intake assessments, ensuring thorough searches of individuals and their belongings
  • Handled crisis and emergency situations with prompt and efficient responses
  • Effectively handled high-pressure scenarios, mitigating risks and preventing escalation
  • Ensured continuous patient support by developing individualized care strategies and personalized treatment plans to support patient-specififc needs, and foster long-term recovery

Education

Diploma of Practical Nursing - LN100204

Diman Regional - School Of Practical Nursing
Fall River, MA
06-2021

Skills

  • Critical thinking and problem solving
  • Therapeutic communication
  • Ethics and confidentiality
  • Teamwork and dependability
  • Medication administration
  • Patient assessment
  • Care coordination
  • Emergency response
  • Patient education

Certification

  • American Heart Association - BLS First Aid/CPR/AED Certified

Accomplishments

  • NALPN Honor Society - Diman Regional School of Practical Nursing (FTD)

Timeline

LPN

Correctional Psychiatric Services (BCSO)
05.2022 - 09.2024

LPN

SSTAR - Addiction Treatment Center
09.2021 - 04.2022

Recovery Specialist

High Point (WATC)
03.2019 - 08.2020

Diploma of Practical Nursing - LN100204

Diman Regional - School Of Practical Nursing

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