Cynthia Avant

• Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
• Implemented quality patient care techniques to align with safety, health and organizational regulations.
• Monitored nursing care, patient assessment processes and treatment implementations.
• Documented information in patients' electronic medical record, relaying information to clinicians and care providers to facilitate continuity of care.
• Administered medications and treatments to patients as ordered by physician, maintaining accountability for accurate narcotic count at end of each shift.

• Conducted patient assessments to obtain patient health history, pain levels, allergies and vital signs.
• Analyzed patient assessments and laboratory data to bring any issues to attention of physicians.
• Delivered direct quality care to patients by evaluating medical conditions and managing and assessing treatments.

• Gathered patient health data through interviews and observation, documenting data in electronic records.
• Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring and specimen collection.
• Implemented medication and IV administration.
• Assessed medical status of patients pre- and post-operation by checking vital parameters and supervising food intake.
• Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
• Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.

• Administered injections, prescribed medications and enemas and cleaned and dressed wounds to assist with basic medical care.
• Collected samples for lab testing to diagnose conditions.
• Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
• Traveled to various Prison facilities working in the Medical department.
• Worked in inpatient Hospice facilities performing end of life care.

• Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery during their Drug and Rehab stay at the facility.
• Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
• Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
• Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges.

• Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
• Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
• Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
• Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.

• Administered injections, prescribed medications and enemas and cleaned and dressed wounds to assist with basic medical care.
• Reviewed care plans to verify patient's diagnosis, treatment goals and specific nursing orders.
• Monitored patient fluid intake and output to compose patient charts.

• Performed functional assessments for admission and discharge.
• Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
• Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.
• Patient census consisted of Med/Surg, Cardiac, Orthopedics Pediatrics and Post Partum .

• Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
• Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
• Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.

• Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
• Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
• Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
• Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
• Worked on Liver Transplant Unit before transferring to the OB/GYN Department working with the Attending Physicians.

Reported directly to Plant Manager, served as Plant Nurse Monday-Wednesday, Performed as payroll Clerk each Thursday and Friday. Kept all records up to date on job safety while at the same time entering all payroll records for 200+ employees on a weekly basis.

Reported to Owner of Company, maintained MSDS sheets on all products the Company used and maintained records for Job Safety. Any employee who had a job related accident would report to me.

Started work as a new graduate. Reported to Director of Nursing. Performed all aspects of care to include medication administration, implementing physician orders and documentation, also was Charge Nurse on Pediatric floor while floating to the Newborn Nursery.