Cindy Jewtraw
Spring Hill,FL
Summary
Collaborated with healthcare teams to ensure high-quality patient care while fostering a supportive and efficient work atmosphere.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Floor Nurse
WindsorWoods
Hudson, FL
10.2025 - Current
- Utilized the PCC system for medication and pain management medication administration along with documentation and follow up
- Assessed new admits and completed discharges.
- Maintained documentation of skin checks, vitals, bowel and bladder, wound care, ht and wt, and meal consumption.
- Reported all change in condition to my supervisor and the MD.
- Administered tube feedings, nebulizer treatments and eye drops and sleep apnea equipment.
Floor Nurse
Aspire of Spring Hill
01.2025 - 06.2025
- Staff Floor Nurse | Solaris Health and Rehabilitation Center - Bayonet Point, FL 11/2014 - 11/2019
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS), and Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems.
- Initiated admissions, transitions, and discharges.
- Ensured that all medications were administered accurately and on time as prescribed
- Observed patients for any changes in their condition or behavior and reported findings to the supervisor.
- Provided wound care as per physician's ordered orders.
- Conducted daily rounds visiting assigned patients ensuring they are comfortable
- Administered prescribed intravenous fluids.
- Identified changes in patient condition by observing skin color, pulse rate, breathing rate, blood pressure or other indicators; notifying supervisor as necessary.
- Assessed pain levels before and after if patient needed medications.
- Supervised CNAs delivering care. Also, completed yearly evaluations of the CNA's
Floor Nurse
Home Health - Hernando County
USA
04.2013 - 10.2013
- Provided a stable environment for patients requiring home health
- Monitored mechanical ventilators and artificial airway equipment
- Provided support and counseling to patients and family members as required
- Administered pulse oximetry and oxygen therapy as required.
- Took all appropriate steps for infection prevention and control.
- Performed all tasks in accordance with the attending physician.
- Assessed patient conditions during in-home visits, developing personalized care plans.
- Monitored vital signs and symptoms, updating the care plan
- Educated patients and families on disease management and prevention techniques.
- Conducted risk assessments in home environments to ensure patient safety.
- Utilized electronic health records to document patient care accurately and comprehensively.
- Provided wound monitoring for signs of administration of intravenous (IV) therapies and nutrition.
- Advocated for patient needs with healthcare providers and insurance companies.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, including bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise, and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support, and life-saving interventions.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Delivered high level of nursing care to ill children in residences.
- Charted changes in patient conditions
- Administered enteral feedings and flushes through G-tube or nasal tube.
Senior Customer Service Representative
Apria Healthcare Group Inc.
Tampa, Florida
01.1997 - 10.2010
- Answered incoming calls on the queue.
- Completed all data entry by obtaining all patient demographics, diagnosis, and ordering physician, and insurance information.
- Called and verified all insurance information and correct billing address.
- Kept all patients or caregivers abreast on orders and their outcomes.
- Received orders from physicians and hospitals to provide patients with the needed durable medical equipment. Such as nebulizers, CPAPs, ventilators, oxygen, hospital beds, disposable wound care supplies, and includes diabetic supplies and monitors, and much more.
- Obtained qualifying diagnoses based on Medicare's guidelines.
- Used all office equipment from the Windows computer, Microsoft, fax machine, copier, and other equipment.
Logogistics Coordinator
Apria Healthcare Group Inc.
Tampa, USA
11.2004 - 11.2009
- Quality Assurance in Durable Medical Equipment
- Customer Service
- Billing, Scheduling
- Data Entry
- Insurance verification and obtaining necessary authorizations
- Posting payments
- Created detailed route maps for drivers using GPS navigation systems.
- Analyzed daily shipping volumes, vehicle capacities, and driver availability to optimize routes.
- Monitored the progress of each route and adjusted as necessary to ensure on-time deliveries.
- Maintained records of all route information including stops, mileage, and fuel usage.
- Researched alternate routes to avoid traffic delays or road closures due to construction or other issues.
NUTRITION CSR
Apria Healthcare Group Inc.
Tampa, Florida
08.2000 - 11.2003
- Obtained vital information in qualifying patients for at home enteral therapy from physicians offices along with a qualifying prescription based on Medicare's allowances.
- Handled customer inquiries and complaints in a timely manner.
- Identified customer needs and provided appropriate solutio
- Researched required information using available resources
- Calculated calories per day based on pts weight to obtain the correct amount of cans per day allowed under Medicare's guidelines.
- Ordered supplies and pumps needed per patients each month and placed on a reoccurring shipment each month.
- Ordered ostomy supplies on current and new patients including wafers and pouches based on Medicare's allowances.
- Coordinated appointments for therapists to fit patients with prosthetics and obtained authorization with the contracted insurance companies for payment and billing purposes.
Education
Diploma - Nursing
Rasmussen College
New Port Richey, FLGED - undefined
Nature Coast High School
Brooksville, FLSkills
- Team player
- IV Certified
- Vital Signs
- LVAD Knowledgeable
- Medical terminology
- Medication Administration
- Direct Patient Care
- BLS-certified
- Assessments
- G-tube
- Respiratory
- Wound care knowledgeable
- Durable medical
- Attention to details
- Multi-tasker
- Documentation accuracy
- Clinical judgment
- Dependable
- Wound Care
- HIPAA protocol adherence
- Patient Safety
- Infection control measures
Certification
- IV Certified, 2013-12-01, Present
- Drivers License
- BLS current
Timeline
Floor Nurse
WindsorWoods
10.2025 - Current
Floor Nurse
Aspire of Spring Hill
01.2025 - 06.2025
Floor Nurse
Home Health - Hernando County
04.2013 - 10.2013
Logogistics Coordinator
Apria Healthcare Group Inc.
11.2004 - 11.2009
NUTRITION CSR
Apria Healthcare Group Inc.
08.2000 - 11.2003
Senior Customer Service Representative
Apria Healthcare Group Inc.
01.1997 - 10.2010
Diploma - Nursing
Rasmussen College
GED - undefined
Nature Coast High School