Cassandra Gordon, BSN, RN, PHN
Stillwater
Summary
Dedicated registered nurse with exceptional communication skills and a focus on comprehensive patient care. Proven ability to adapt to changing priorities while maintaining high standards in home hemodialysis and mental health settings. Committed to enhancing treatment outcomes through interdisciplinary collaboration and quality improvement initiatives.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Home Hemodialysis Registered Nurse
Fresenius Medical Care
Brooklyn Center
10.2023 - Current
- Coordinate and provide comprehensive home hemodialysis care to patients with complex medical needs
- Educate patients and caregivers on dialysis treatment, equipment management, and adherence to care plans
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to optimize treatment outcomes and patient safety
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives and clinical decision-making to enhance standards of care
- Monitor patient progress through ongoing assessment, surveillance, and individualized care planning
RN Visit Nurse
Lifespark Home Health
St. Louis Park
04.2023 - 04.2025
- Delivered skilled nursing care to a diverse patient population in the home setting
- Performed comprehensive wound assessments and provided evidence-based wound care treatment
- Developed and implemented individualized care plans to promote patient recovery and independence
- Educated patients and families regarding disease management, medications, and health maintenance
- Collaborated with healthcare providers to ensure continuity and quality of care
Lead Mental Health RN
Supportive Living Solutions
St. Paul
07.2017 - 04.2023
- Provided healthcare oversight and medication management for a caseload of more than 100 clients
- Conducted medical and psychiatric assessments and coordinated referrals to appropriate healthcare providers and community resources
- Trained and mentored licensed and unlicensed staff to ensure quality care and regulatory compliance
- Managed nursing staff schedules to maintain operational efficiency and continuity of care
- Provided after-hours clinical support through on-call nursing services
Registered Nurse
Colorado Community Crisis Center
Fort Collins
07.2015 - 10.2016
- Delivered comprehensive nursing assessments and care to clients ages 5 and older with mental health and substance use disorders, ensuring tailored treatment plans
- Managed behavioral escalations while prioritizing patient safety and fostering therapeutic rapport, contributing to a supportive treatment environment
- Applied Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) techniques to de-escalate and manage behavioral crises, enhancing client stability and safety
- Independently assessed client appropriateness for admission and treatment within a crisis residential setting
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Mount Marty University
Yankton, South Dakota12-2009
Skills
- Clinical decision making
- Patient education
- Care coordination
- Regulatory compliance
- Quality improvement
- Healthcare software proficiency
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Team leadership
- Patient support
- Effective communication
Timeline
Home Hemodialysis Registered Nurse
Fresenius Medical Care
10.2023 - Current
RN Visit Nurse
Lifespark Home Health
04.2023 - 04.2025
Lead Mental Health RN
Supportive Living Solutions
07.2017 - 04.2023
Registered Nurse
Colorado Community Crisis Center
07.2015 - 10.2016
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Mount Marty University