Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
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Cindy Ludwig

Greenwald,MN

Summary

Compassionate professional with extensive background in providing exceptional patient care. Dedicated to delivering high quality, compassionate care to diverse patient populations. Proven track record of successful outcomes in high-pressure, fast-paced acute care settings. Passionate about patient advocacy, education, and holistic healing. 30+ years of experience, including home care, medical equipment . ER trauma

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

RN

Meeker Memorial
07.2022 - Current
  • Liaised with multidisciplinary teams to organize and coordinate health and care services to meet patients' complex care needs
  • Managed care from admission to discharge.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
  • Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
  • Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians, and unit clerks.
  • Performed ongoing patient assessments, notifying supervising clinician of abnormal findings.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.

RN

ER
01.2022 - 04.2022
  • Nursing 24/7
  • Participated in ongoing training to enhance own job skills and knowledge
  • Committed to delivering excellent customer service while working in a fast-paced environment
  • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks while remaining adaptable and flexible
  • Managed and monitored the condition of critically ill and injured patients in the ER
  • Stayed informed of industry knowledge and nursing best practice standards
  • Administered medications and treatments, monitored vital signs and provided patient assessments
  • Made referrals to other disciplines as indicated by patient needs or physician documentation
  • Performed physical examinations to make tentative diagnoses.

Oncology RN

St. Cloud Hospital
12.2007 - 02.2012
  • Administered chemo and biotherapy agents via peripheral and in central catheters
  • Encouraged patients to express concerns or feelings related to cancer diagnosis without fear of judgment
  • Provided assessments, administered treatments and communicated with patient care providers to develop
  • Plans tailored to patients' needs
  • Identified, assessed and diagnosed problems through
  • Met psychological, emotional and informational needs of cancer patients at time of diagnosis and throughout treatment
  • Consulted and coordinated with healthcare team members
  • To plan, implement, or evaluate patient care plans
  • Provided emotional support for families dealing with
  • Difficult situations or diagnoses
  • Assessed patient's physical and psychosocial status to determine readiness for discharge
  • Monitored, recorded, and reported symptoms or changes
  • In patients' conditions
  • Determined learning needs of patients and families to develop appropriate teaching strategies
  • Followed infection control procedures to prevent or uAddmHionsispteitraeld, mSteCdliocautdion, Ms tNo patients and monitored for
  • Treoaocktiaonnds roercsoidrdeeedffveitcatsl .signs in patients to determine fitness and identify immediate health issues
  • Assembled and used equipment, such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes, and oxygen suppliers
  • Dressed, maintaining personal hygiene, moved in bed, and standing and walking
  • Administered prescribed medications according to treatment plan
  • Provided direct patient care to diverse patient populations.
  • Counseled patients and provided listening ear and emotional support.

LPN Private Duty Nurse

REM Health
05.1992 - 12.1999
  • Management of trach/ventilator including adjustment of settings as needed based on patient's health status/need
  • Informed physician of patient's condition
  • Developed strong relationships with patients through compassionate communication techniques
  • Monitored, recorded, and reported symptoms or changes in patients' conditions
  • Determined learning needs of patients and families to develop appropriate teaching strategies
  • Administered medications to patients and monitored for reactions or side effects
  • Trach care
  • Implement physical and occupational therapy
  • Went with home care client to school and helped with IEP
  • Fostered strong relationships with clients and families to support comprehensive social, mental and physical care.
  • Administered prescribed medication and treatment as permitted by state and local regulations in accordance with physician orders.

Private Duty Nurse

RN

LPN

Mentor Network
  • Followed infection control procedures to prevent or stop spread of infections
  • Determined learning needs of patients and families to develop appropriate teaching strategies
  • Educated individuals and families on health education and disease prevention
  • Monitored, recorded, and reported symptoms or changes in patients' conditions
  • Provided emotional support for families dealing with difficult situations or diagnoses
  • Developed strong relationships with patients through compassionate communication techniques
  • Performed physical examinations to make tentative diagnoses
  • Administered medications to patients and monitored for reactions or side effects.

LPN

Heartland Medical Center
  • Set up medical equipment and supplies such as oxygen, CPAPs, trach supplies
  • Provided routine maintenance as well as trouble shooting issues with medical equipment and finding resolution to problem
  • Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to deliver quality care
  • Educated patients and families on treatment plans and medications
  • Monitored patient health conditions and scheduled appointments to provide further care
  • Served as liaison between patients and other medical or mental health professionals
  • Monitored supply usage and proactively requisitioned replenishment to support seamless care continuum
  • Answered patient calls and determined proper course of care
  • Committed to delivering excellent customer service while working in a fast-paced environment.

Education

Associate of Science - Science

Central Lakes College
Brainerd, MN
2005

LPN -

St Cloud Technical College
1992

High School Diploma -

Paynesville High School
05.1989

Skills

  • February 2012 - January 2022
  • RN Float St Cloud Hospital- ICU, ER, MS, Mental
  • He
  • AlthEv,aluMatoerdepatients' vital signs and laboratory data to
  • Determine emergency intervention needs
  • Assessed patients' psychosocial status and needs, including areas such as sleep patterns, anxiety, grief, anger, and support systems
  • SKILLS
  • Emergency Situations
  • Patient Stabilization
  • Time management
  • Mental Health Care
  • Patient and Family Advocacy
  • Conditions Assessment
  • Patient Education
  • EMR Systems
  • Personal Care Needs

Accomplishments


  • COMMITTEES:
  • Emergency Response Team SCH
  • ADDITIONAL INFORMATION past member Oncology Policy Committee
  • West Central MN Chapter Oncology Nursing Society, Past Membership Chair

Certification

BLS

ACLS

PALS

TNCC

ENPC

Timeline

RN

Meeker Memorial
07.2022 - Current

RN

ER
01.2022 - 04.2022

Oncology RN

St. Cloud Hospital
12.2007 - 02.2012

LPN Private Duty Nurse

REM Health
05.1992 - 12.1999

Private Duty Nurse

RN

LPN

Mentor Network

LPN

Heartland Medical Center

Associate of Science - Science

Central Lakes College

LPN -

St Cloud Technical College

High School Diploma -

Paynesville High School

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