DR. CASSANDRA JANE LEE DNP, APRN, FNP-C
Louisville, KY 40245
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RN License: KY – 1129179 IN – 28255577A
APRN License: KY – 3015052
GOALS: To obtain a nurse practitioner position and work in a dynamic practice with people who care for their patients and each other. The ideal practice would see all patient types, conditions, and socio-economic backgrounds.
EDUCATION:
University of Louisville – Louisville, KY
Degree: DNP, Family Nurse Practitioner –8/7/2020
Middle Tennessee State University – Murfreesboro, TN
Degree: BSN - 2003
Evangel College – Springfield, MO
Degree: BA, broadcasting major - 1998
CERTIFICATIONS:
American Academy Of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board – FNP-C: #F09200088
Nexplanon implant trained: March 2019; certificate number 300********
Paraguard IUD trained: June 2019
CLINICAL ROTATION EXPERIENCE:
Internal Medicine – Adult, Gerontology
Migrant Health Urgent Care, Primary Care, Women’s Health – Hispanic, horseracing track workers
HIV – Ryan White Clinic
Urgent Care / Campus Health – Adult and Pediatrics
Experience:
April 2020 – present: Helms Home Care – Louisville, KY
Position: Infusion RN
Provided excellent home infusion therapy meeting all timeframes, appointments, and quality markers for a variety of patients and ages. Proficient in IV starts, port-a-cath access, IVIG and biological medication administration.
January 2020 – May 2020: University of Louisville, School of Nursing – Louisville, KY
Position: Graduate Teaching Assistant
Provided direct assistance to multiple faculty members in various nursing disciplines. Responsible for grading assignments, overseeing exam administration, and engaging students in class participation. Designed and implemented class content in PowerPoint, Word, and Blackboard. Met all timeframes requested with excellent feedback from professors.
2012 – 2017: Humana Insurance Company – Louisville, KY
Position: Clinical Nurse Advisor, Team Lead, Frontline Leader
Provided indirect patient care through complex clinical reviews for claims and retroactive or provider dispute requests with both commercial and Medicare clients. Utilized CMS & Humana guidelines to meet
Experience: continued
and exceed production expectations 100% of the time with quarterly audits meeting at least 95%. Known as someone who excelled with inventory management, metrics analysis, and quality metrics with high profile
clients. Mentored new associates, team leads, and frontline leaders helping to establish an atmosphere of trust and admiration among one another.
2010 – 2011: Titusville Center for Surgical Excellence – Titusville, FL
Position: Pre-op/PACU, RN; Infection Control Coordinator
Provided direct patient care for children & adults pre-and post-operatively at a free-standing multi-specialty surgical center. Had an IV “1st stick” success rate of 98%. Participated in all phases of the PI/QI process. Developed, created, & managed all aspects of the Infection Control Program & Occupational Health Program for which the center earned an excellent evaluation on during opening surveys by Joint Commission and State Medicare/Medicaid.
2009 – 2010: Congenital Heart Institute at Arnold Palmer Hospital; Winnie Palmer Hospital– Orlando, FL
Position: Clinic RN, : Critical Care RN II – NICU Level III
Provided direct patient care for infants, children, and adults with congenital heart defects in all areas of an outpatient cardiology clinic. Developed system to ensure labs, diagnostic testing, and other procedures were performed and results received which saved over $70,000 per quarter in lost labs. Worked closely with insurance companies to ensure specialized medication authorization for specialized medication, testing, and surgeries.
Provided direct patient care for critically ill neonates including micro-preemies, cardiac abnormality, surgical patients, and babies with other congenital abnormalities. Was noted as a cardiac and IV resource, as well as preceptor for students. Attended 100 deliveries per month as part of the delivery team to provide immediate stabilization of the baby.
2005-2007: Vanderbilt Children’s Hospital – Nashville, TN
Position: Critical Care RN II – NICU Level III
Provided direct patient care for critically ill neonates including micro-preemies, cardiac abnormality, surgical patients, and babies with other congenital abnormalities. Was noted as a cardiac and IV resource, as well as preceptor for students. Attended 100 deliveries per month as part of the delivery team to provide immediate stabilization of the baby.
2004: Southern Hills Medical Center – Nashville, TN
Position: Staff Nurse – Endoscopy clinic
Provided direct patient care before, during, and after all endoscopic procedures for inpatients and outpatients. Included pre-op history, IV therapy, conscious sedation, and recovery.
2002-2003: The Women’s Hospital at Centennial – Nashville, TN
Position: Critical Care RN – NICU Level III
Provided direct patient care for critically ill neonates including micro-preemies, cardiac abnormality, surgical patients, and babies with other congenital abnormalities.
2001-2002: Southern Hills Medical Center – Nashville, TN
Position: Staff RN – Medical/Surgical
Provided direct patient care for a diverse patient population including medical & surgical patients of all ages. Served as a care team lead for direct patient care group including patient aids, LPNs, and other RNs.
Organizations:
oBoy Scouts of America: Adult Leader since 2014; average yearly volunteer hours of 300+; wilderness first aid trained
oKentucky Coalition of Nurse Practitioners & Nurse-Midwives, 2017- Present
oThe American Association of Nurse Practitioners, 2018- Present
oAmerican Nurses Association, 2018 – Present
oGraduate Nurse Student Academy of the AACN, 2018 - 2020
oSigma Theta Tau Honor Society, Iota Zeta Chapter – initiated April 2019
oUniversity of Louisville School of Nursing Alumni Council, 2020 - present
Presentations and Honors:
oSelected – Poster presentation at the Kentucky Association of Nurse Practitioners & Nurse Midwives 2019 Regional Conference; June 2019
Poster: Provider Awareness for Trained Service Dogs
oSelected – Poster presentation at the American Association of Nurse Practitioners National Conference 2020; presented virtually September 2020 – December 2020
Poster: Provider Awareness for Trained Service Dogs
oAwarded – Dean’s Citation for Excellence in Practice and Academics
University of Louisville - August 7, 2020