Cindy Runion
Fostoria,OH
Summary
Accomplished Registered Nurse with a proven track record at Promedica, adept in healthcare ethics and patient consultation. Excelled in supervising healthcare personnel, showcasing exceptional teamwork and collaboration. Achieved significant improvements in patient care and staff mentoring, demonstrating a commitment to excellence and a passion for advancing healthcare standards. Familiar with Medicare and medicaid guidelines.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Promedica
01.2023 - Current
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
- Ordered and analyzed diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient conditions.
- Performed emergency medical procedures such as BLS, ACLS and other condition stabilizing interventions.
- Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens, and pain management techniques.
- Provided health education to patients and families regarding discharge instructions and plans of care.
- Utilized Epic to document data related to patient care such as medications, interventions and patient responses.
- Worked with healthcare team to develop new dialysis treatment flow sheet and other log forms, improving clinical documentation and accountability.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Investigated and resolved issues affecting hospital operations and patient care.
Branch Director
Elara Caring Home Health and Hospice
11.2021 - 10.2022
- Monitored processes and procedures, verifying department compliance with Medicaid and Medicare regulations.
- Supported department of 22 employees by answering questions and providing one-on-one mentoring.
- Met deadlines by proactively managing individual and team tasks and streamlining processes.
- Interviewed and hired talented individuals with top-level strengths, improving organizational talent, and skill set.
- Enhanced branch production rates by handling staff conflicts, evaluations, hiring, and termination processes and coaching employees on company protocol and payroll operations.
- Reviewed historical records, current operational data and forecasting information to identify and capitalize on system enhancement opportunities.
- Developed strategic plans for day-to-day financial operations.
- Collaborated effectively with physicians and other healthcare professionals to coordinate treatment plans for patients.
Clinical Nurse Manager
Elara Caring Home Health and Hospice
10.2019 - 11.2021
- Educated patients and families on treatment, expected outcomes and discharge instructions, serving as advisory resource to patients and families to facilitate recovery.
- Oversaw admissions and discharges and scheduling of nursing staff.
- Performed head-to-toe physical assessments, prioritizing treatment and delegating assignments to maintain patient flows.
- Advocated for patients' physical, psychosocial, developmental, spiritual and emotional needs during planning.
- Motivated nursing staff to pursue advanced training and collaborated with unit leaders to identify skill needs.
- Collaborated with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to devise and manage individualized plans of care.
- Reviewed charts weekly to complete quality control checks.
- Coordinated departmental operations according to administrative, legal and medical guidelines.
- Supervised professional and paraprofessional nursing staff and delegated tasks to maintain continuum of care.
- Interacted effectively with department managers to promptly correct problems and improve services.
- Supervised team of 12 nurses and 6 clinical nursing assistants.
RN Case Manager
Elara Caring Home Health and Hospice
01.2015 - 10.2019
- Managed support services and fostered communication among social workers, therapists, hospital staff, and patients.
- Educated patients and caregivers on healthcare protocols and processes.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Ohio University
Athens, OH12-2025
Associates Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Terra Community College
Fremont, OH01-2012
Practical Nursing - Nursing
Owens Community College
Findlay, OH01-2004
Skills
- Healthcare ethics
- Clinical judgment
- Patient consultation
- Documentation
- Healthcare personnel supervision
- Time management
- Treatment plan modification
- Written communication
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Treatment recommendations
- Medical recordkeeping
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Promedica
01.2023 - Current
Branch Director
Elara Caring Home Health and Hospice
11.2021 - 10.2022
Clinical Nurse Manager
Elara Caring Home Health and Hospice
10.2019 - 11.2021
RN Case Manager
Elara Caring Home Health and Hospice
01.2015 - 10.2019
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Ohio University
Associates Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Terra Community College
Practical Nursing - Nursing
Owens Community College
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