Cassandra Fields,
FNP-BC,MSN
Bessemer,AL 205-***-**** *******************@*****.***
Twenty-Four Years of Professional Nursing Experience
• Communicate effectively with people from every socioeconomic, cultural and educational background
• Perform a variety of duties often changing from one task to another of a different nature without loss of efficiency or composure
• Convey empathy and compassion to those experiencing pain, physical or emotional distress and/or grief
• Relate to others in a manner which creates a sense of teamwork and cooperation
• Exhibit flexibility and cope effectively in an ever-changing, fast-paced healthcare environment FNP CLINICAL PERCEPTORSHIPS
Ascension St. Vincent’s Hoover Primary Care
Advanced Clinical Decision Making – 135 Clinical Hours Dr. Maria Cumagun Internal Medicine -
Ascension St. Vincent’s Hoover Primary Care
Adult Health Assessment – 135 Clinical Hours
Dr.Maria Cumagun Internal Medicine
American Family Urgent Care Bessemer
Adult Health Assessment – 135 Clinical Hours
Amy Robinson DNP
Metro Pediatrics Birmingham
Pediatric & Adolescent Assessment- 135 Clinical Hours Sheneka Campbell DNP
Women’s Health Ascension Birmingham Henderson &Walton OB/GYN/ Women’s Health Across the Lifespan - 90 Clinical Hours Dr. Tomeka Roberts
40 Clinical Hours Dr. Gloria Short –
Birmingham, AL
Southview Cardiovascular Associates
Dr. Monica Hunter
Birmingham,AL 90 Clinical Hours
Aspire Recovery & Rehabilitation Center
Lorra Hyland NP Hoover, AL
Geriatric Assessment Primary Care- 40 Clinical Hours
(Total Clinical Hours Achieved: 800+ )
EDUCATION
MSN/FNP
Herzing University
2022
BSN
Herzing University
2018
RN Associates
Herzing University
2009
LPN
Bessemer State Tech
2000
LICENSURE &
CERTIFICATIONS
BC- FNP
ANCC
2029
RN
REGISTERED NURSE
Alabama-Compat License
12/31/25
REGISTERED NURSE
California -License 12/31/25
ACLS
Advanced Cardiac Life
Support 8/31/25
NRP 8/31/25
BLS
Basic Life Support
1/31/25
PALS
Pediatric Advanced Life
Support
12/31/23
Professional Nursing Summary
2024 MSN RN UAB School of Nursing Clinical Adjunct Instructor 2022-present MSN RN Ascension Health Systems
Antepartum/Postpartum/GYN Shift Leader
2018-2022 BSN RN Ascension Health Systems -Postpartum/GYNShift Leader 2010-2018 RN Ascension Health Systems- Postpartum/GYNShift Leader 2015-2017 RN High Risk/ Postpartum Brookwood Baptist 2004-2009 LPN Ascension Health Systems Postpartum/GYN 2002-2004 LPN Oaks on Parkwood Alzheimer's & Dementia Assisted Living 2000-2004 LPN Baptist Princeton Hospital Float Team, Cardiac Step-Down, Ortho, GI, Women’s
Health, Med-Surgical & Long Term Care
Cassandra Fields,
FNP-BC,MSN
Bessemer,AL 205-***-**** *******************@*****.*** PROFESSIONAL
MEMBERSHIPS
Sigma Theta Tau International
Honor Society of Nursing
2022
BBNA
2022
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
● Women’s Health
● Post- Surgical Care
● Wound Care
● Lactation Education
Pursuing IBILC
● ERS Cerner Fetal Link
Athena
● Training the Trainer:
Management Training
Program 2016
WORK EXPERIENCE
Ascension Health Systems
Antepartum/Postpartum/GYN Shift Leader
● Shift Team Leader/Charge
● Delegate Unit Assignments
● Managing Women’s Post-Surgical Floor
● Utilizes Critical thinking skills when making decisive judgments
● Actively Participate in the Interdisciplinary Team’s Staff Meetings
● Assist with Development of New Protocols & Procedures
● Adhering and Teaching Up to Date Breastfeeding Guidelines,
● Preceptor/New Hire Orient
● Orientate New Staff Members to the Unit
● Facilitate Patient Care, Coordinated Admissions
● Problem Solved Solutions based on Unit Needs,
● Assist Physicians as needed, Collaborate with Physicians on Varies Patient Cases,
● Providing Patient Centered Care
● Chart using Cerner’s EHS 6 years
● McKesson EHS 12 years
● Adhering to Blood Administration Protocols
● Adhering to Magnesium Administration Protocols
● Applying PPE & Meeting Patient Safety Goals
● Medication Administration
● Coordinate Patients Plans of Care
● Maintain IV Therapy, Maintain Hemovac/ JP
● Perform Postpartum Vaginal / C-Sections/ GYN Assessments
● Neonatal Assessment
● Provide Breastfeeding Education
● Post Partpartum Depression Screening
● New Parent Education and Support to Patient and Families
● Assesses and coordinates patient's discharge planning needs with members of the healthcare team
VOLUNTEERISM
HealthWellnessTeam/New Life
Interfaith Ministries
2016-Present
CommunityHealthFair
Organizer
VoiceFaith in Helena
2012 & 2014
Previous Summer
Youth Advisor
Special Interest:
Owner of Cassie’s Cakes and
Cafe established in 2016
Women’s Health Experience
● AUB
● PCOS
● Endomitosis,Fibroids
● PID
● UTI
● Kidney Stones
● IUFD
● STI /HIV/HSV
● Cystocele/Rectolcoe
● Uterine prolapse
● Uterine Abscess
● TAH /TVH /Vaginal Vault Repair
● Mastitis/Breast Abscess
● Postpartum Hemorrhage
● Post Partpartum Depression /Psychosis
MedSurgical Experience
● Chest Tubes/Vac Drains,
● EKG Cardiac Monitoring
● Wound Care / Dressing Changes
● Diabetic & Insulin Therapy
● Heparin Therapy
● Insert Foley Cath
● Collecting Blood Samples for Laboratory Analysis
● Administer Enteral Feeding,
● Trachea Care
Cassandra Fields,
FNP-BC,MSN
Bessemer, AL 205-***-**** *******************@*****.*** PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES
Dr. Maria Cumagun
Ascension St. Vincent’s Hoover Primary Care
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Dr. Monica Hunter
Southview Cardiovascular Associates Birmingham,AL
*******@************.***
Carla Renee Freeman-Hale
Nurse Manager UAB Women’s & Children
Postpartum
Birmingham Alabama
Email *****@*****.***
Katie Ackins
Ascension St. Vincent’s Birmingham Alabama
Charge Nurse
Email *******.******@*********.***
LaShawn Rodgers
Brookwood Hospital
Birmingham, Alabama
RN High Risk OB
Tracey Gaston
Travel RN Brookwood -Ascension & UAB
Birmingham Alabama
Email:***************@*****.***
Maria Edison
Ascension St. Vincent's
Birmingham Alabama
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