Cindy Ladd
Greeley,CO
Summary
Versatile Registered Nurse with over 5 years of experience delivering high-quality care to patients in progressive care units. Proven leader skillful in uniting and guiding nursing teams toward achieving patient care goals and improving satisfaction. Focused on continuously driving innovation and improving patient outcomes.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
North Colorado Medical Center
03.2013 - Current
- Provided pre-operative, post-operative care for cardiac surgery patients including CABG, Valvular Repair, Replacement, Pacemaker Implantation, Defibrillator Implantation.
- Monitored hemodynamic parameters in critically ill cardiac patients.
- Administered prescribed medications including thrombolytics, antiarrhythmics, vasopressors, anticoagulants, according to established protocols.
- Participated in code blues providing advanced life support interventions as needed.
- Provided direct nursing care to critically ill patients in accordance with established policies, procedures, and standards of practice.
- Instructed students on proper techniques related to critical care nursing skills.
- Mentored new nurses on practices and procedures to drive patient outcome goals.
- Evaluated patient vital signs and laboratory data to assess needs and provide emergency interventions.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Banner Health
03.2011 - 03.2018
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Enhanced team efficiency by promptly responding to call lights and reporting changes in patient condition to nurses.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Aims Community College
Greeley, CO05-2018
Associate of Arts -
Aims Community College
Greeley, CO08-2015
Skills
- Critical Care
- Medical assessment
- Emergency Response
- Patient and family advocacy
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
- Cardiac Care
Affiliations
- Sunshine Committee Chair: Organize team building events for staff members and fundraising events for our unit.
Accomplishments
- Daisy Award for Extraordinary Nurses
Certification
- Registered Nurse license
- TCAR certified
Additional Information
ACLS/BLS certified
NIHSS certified
TCAR certified
Timeline
Registered Nurse
North Colorado Medical Center
03.2013 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Banner Health
03.2011 - 03.2018
Associate of Arts -
Aims Community College
- Registered Nurse license
- TCAR certified
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Aims Community College
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