Cynthia Brown
McKeesport,PA
Summary
Experienced with patient care, clinical support, and emergency response. Utilizes effective communication and critical thinking skills to manage patient needs and coordinate with healthcare teams. Track record of maintaining patient safety and delivering compassionate care in diverse medical settings.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Staff Relief Nurse
ShiftMed
McLean, VA
05.2020 - Current
- Administered patient care by monitoring vital signs and providing medications as prescribed.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop and implement individualized patient care plans.
- Educated patients and families on health management and post-discharge care protocols.
- Mentored junior nurses in clinical procedures, enhancing team competency and efficiency.
Post Hospital Transition Specialist
Centene Corporation
St Louis, MO
01.2019 - Current
Achieved successful home transitions for members by coordinating efforts with facility discharge planners, resulting in improved recovery outcomes and cost containment. Completed thorough needs assessments for older adults, identifying care gaps and creating individualized care plans to enhance overall care quality.
Clinical Transitions Coordinator
Soleo Healthcare Infusions
Sharon Hill, PA
11.2016 - 10.2017
Facilitated comprehensive education for patients and families on in-home infusion methods and pump functionality. Streamlined scheduling for nursing visits to optimize patient support. Successfully mitigated patients' fears associated with home treatment.
Post Acute Homecare Liaison
UPMC Presbyterian
Pittsburgh, PA
11.2010 - 01.2016
Facilitated the successful arrangement of 400+ post-acute home care plans each year, enhancing patient care. Collaborated with agency representatives to promote safe home care practices. Streamlined daily operations by effectively assigning work schedules to coworkers.
Guided indigent patients in navigating resources for obtaining IV medication and securing home care service donations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Starayer University
Rockville, MD03-2007
Skills
- Patient care
- HIPAA protocol adherence
- Care plan development
- Direct patient care
- Clinical documentation
- Patient education
- Clinical judgment
- Healthcare ethics
- Health promotion
- Care coordination
- Discharge coordination
- Discharge planning
Certification
- Licensed Practical Nurse, PA Board of Nursing 1994
Timeline
Staff Relief Nurse
ShiftMed
05.2020 - Current
Post Hospital Transition Specialist
Centene Corporation
01.2019 - Current
Clinical Transitions Coordinator
Soleo Healthcare Infusions
11.2016 - 10.2017
Post Acute Homecare Liaison
UPMC Presbyterian
11.2010 - 01.2016
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Starayer University