Cacendra Hoskins
Conway,AR
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage, and care coordination in a fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. 2 Years of combined Med-Surg experience at Cornerstone Specialty Hospital and Baptist Health Medical Center, Conway. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude, and excellent customer service.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Med-Surg Registered Nurse
Baptist Health Hospital
Conway, AR
09.2025 - Current
- Patient assessment and monitoring
- Medication administration
- IV therapy and insertion
- Wound care and dressing changes
- Electronic Health Record (EHR) documentation
- Pain management
- Post-operative care
- Catheterization and NG tube insertion
- Infection control
- Emergency response and acute care
Med-Surg Registered Nurse
Cornerstone Specialty Hospital
Little Rock, AR
01.2025 - Current
- Monitor and interpret patients' vital signs and respond appropriately
- Administer medications and treatments as prescribed
- Provide care and support to patients transitioning from ICUs
- Collaborate with physicians and other healthcare team members to develop care plans
- Perform detailed patient assessments and document findings in medical records
- Manage intravenous lines and advanced medical equipment
- Educate patients and their families about post-hospital care and wellness
- Respond to medical emergencies and provide immediate care
- Assist with patient mobility and ensure their comfort
- Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with healthcare regulations
- Critical drips titration
- Admissions and discharge education
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Conway Behavioral Health Hospital
Conway, AR
09.2023 - 01.2025
- Monitored patients’ vital signs
- Administered medication via /PO/SQ/IM.
- Nursing plans of care
- Admissions and Discharges
- Mental health assessments
- Intake assessments
- Triage
- Seclusions and Restraints
- Treatment plans
ICU NURSE
Baptist Health Hospital
Conway, AR
12.2023 - 12.2024
- Administer treatments
- Medication management
- Teamwork and collaboration with the treatment team
- IV assess
- Rapid response team
- Able to assess patients quickly, prioritize, and assist in minor procedures
- Communicate with doctors and patients to keep everyone updated on test results and treatment recommendations
- Assist in the care of traumas, cardiac arrests, strokes, and other triage situations.
- Demonstration of sound decision-making in emergency scenarios based on patient conditions such as vital signs, patient presentation, and assessments.
- Critical Drip titration
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Salem Place Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
Conway, AR
01.2021 - 05.2022
- Obtains patient vital signs, including pulse, blood pressure, temperature, and respiration.
- Provides wound care.
- Prepares and administers injections and/or enemas.
- Assists with patient comfort.
- Monitor catheters.
- Distribute correct medications to patients in proper doses, recording times of administration in charts to ensure ongoing accuracy.
- Perform daily rounds to monitor patient morale and progress, converse with patients to gauge comfort levels, track changes, and report patient status to supervisors.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Capella University
07.2025
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
University of Arkansas at Little Rock
Little Rock, AR05.2023
Diploma - Practical Nursing
Baptist Health College Little Rock
Little Rock, AR12.2020
Skills
- ACLS and BLS Skills
- Medication Management
- Patient Assessments
- Critical thinking and problem solving
- Wound Care
- Infection prevention strategies
- Patient monitoring, Admissions & Discharges
- Patient & family education/ counseling
- Technical proficiency in EMR/HER (Epic, Point Click Care)
- Rapid Response
- Charting on the Electronic Medical Record (EMR)
- Treatment Planning
- Patient Advocacy
- Virtual Communications
- Strong Communication
- Teamwork
- Time management
Accomplishments
Earned a Betsy Award
Certification
- REGISTERED NURSE
- ARKANSAS
- LICENSE NUMBER- 214368
- BLS BASIC LIFE SUPPORT
- ACLS ADVANCED CARDIOVASCULAR LIFE SUPPORT
- TNCC TRAUMA NURSING CORE COURSE
- NIHSS National Institute of Health Stroke Scale
Timeline
Med-Surg Registered Nurse
Baptist Health Hospital
09.2025 - Current
Med-Surg Registered Nurse
Cornerstone Specialty Hospital
01.2025 - Current
ICU NURSE
Baptist Health Hospital
12.2023 - 12.2024
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Conway Behavioral Health Hospital
09.2023 - 01.2025
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Salem Place Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
01.2021 - 05.2022
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
University of Arkansas at Little Rock
Diploma - Practical Nursing
Baptist Health College Little Rock
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Capella University