Cindy Droege
Johns Hopkins Bayview Interventional Radiology
1
Certification
12
years of professional experience
Detail oriented Registered Nurse with background in interventional radiology and emergency medicine with over 10 years of nursing experience. Skilled in patient assessment, procedural support, and post-procedure care. Proven ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and adapt to fast-paced environments. Known for reliability, precision, and effective patient communication.
Work History
Registered Nurse
1 Year 9 Months- Administered moderate sedation under direct provider supervision and monitored patient vitals to ensure safety and comfort during interventional procedures.
- Educated patients on post-procedural care, enhancing understanding of recovery processes and expectations.
- Assisted in the preparation and maintenance of sterile environments, ensuring compliance with safety standards.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies to identify and address any adverse effects promptly.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
Registered Nurse
2 Years 1 Month- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Administer medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Facilitated efficient triage processes to improve patient care delivery. to assist in managing triage in ED and flow of department.
- Collaborate with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Monitor vital signs, conduct physical assessments and evaluate laboratory results for strategic care planning.
- Educated patients, families, and caregivers on diagnosis, treatment options, and disease management to promote informed healthcare decisions.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Oversaw patient admission and triaged based on acuity to ensure timely, quality care for diverse populations.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
Licensed Practical Nurse
4 Years 3 Months- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Trained new LPNs on unit to enhance their skills and knowledge.
- Administration of medications by mouth, intramuscular, and nebulizer treatments per facility protocol
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Supported physicians and nurses in delivering exceptional patient care through effective collaboration
- Maintained inventory of equipment and supplies to optimize delivery of patient care and treatment. Assisted with patient transport for testing and admission
- Minimized complications from traumatic injuries through skillful application of splinting techniques alongside immobilization procedures.
Licensed Practical Nurse
3 Years 5 Months- Conducted patient assessments, collecting health history, immediate medical complaints, medication history, and vital signs per facility protocol to ensure comprehensive patient care.
- Delivered immunizations following American Academy of Pediatrics guidelines
- Provided triage advice to patients under provider supervision for patients with provider oversight
- Communicate with providers and team members on patient status
- Provide education on immunizations schedule and dosing for certain medications using weight-based dosing.
Education
BSN - Nursing
Associates - General Studies
Licensed Practical Nurse Diploma - LPN
Skills
Medication and IV administration
Patient assessment
Pre and post procedure care
Attention to detail
Teamwork and collaboration
Adaptability under stress
Critical thinking
Patient-centered care
Language- Spanish
Native/Bilingual
Certification
- ACLS/BLS
- Registered Nurse
- Licensed Practical Nurse 2015-2022
- National Society of Leadership and Success Jan 2022- Current
Interests
Tech enthusiast
passionate about exploring the latest advancements and innovations.
Avid Reader
Gym Workouts
hiking
outdoorsy activities
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Johns Hopkins Bayview Interventional Radiology
11.2024 - CurrentRead More
Registered Nurse
Johns Hopkins Bayview Emergency Department
10.2022 - 11.2024Read More
Licensed Practical Nurse
Inova Fairfax Hospital Pediatric Emergency
06.2018 - 09.2022Read More
Licensed Practical Nurse
Pediatric Healthcare
01.2015 - 06.2018Read More
Loudon County Trade School
Licensed Practical Nurse Diploma from LPN
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Northern Virginia Community College
Associates from General Studies
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Stratford University
BSN from Nursing
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