Congratulations to Cassandra E. Brandsted, RN, BSN!

The Registry of Cardiovascular Specialists and Assistants congratulates Cassandra E. Brandsted, RN, BSN, Regional Health’s Rapid City Hospital, Rapid City, South Dakota, on becoming a Registered Cardiovascular Specialist Assistant (RCSA) and Certified Cardiovascular Medical Simulation Trainer (CTAE). Cassandra is the Cath Lab/EP Manager at Rapid City Hospital. In her cardiac catheterization lab and electrophysiology leadership roles, she demonstrates high levels of clinical and nursing skills that enhance the standards of care for patients.

— Sent in by Todd Sorenson, RT(R)(CV), RCSA, CTAE; Brandee Nelson, RCIS, RCSA, CTAE; Dawn Holmes, RCIS, RCSA, CTAE; Marci Dodge, RCIS, RCSA, CTAE and Chuck Williams, BSRS-CVIT, BSRS-RPA, RT(R)(CV)(CI)(RRA), RPA, RCIS, CCT, RCSA, CTAE adjunct trainers with the Registry of Cardiovascular Specialists and Assistants (RCSA) a DBA of the International Council for Certification of Cardiovascular Specialists and Assistants (ICCCSA)