CINDY SCHWARZ
West York,Pennsylvania
Summary
Seeking an opportunity as a Registered Nurse to utilize experience in providing quality patient care. Dedicated and compassionate with proven ability to provide patient care in fast-paced environment. Calm and level-headed when handling high-stress situations. Uses strong communication skills and humor to develop professional relationships with patients and staff.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Charge Nurse
York Hospital
York, PA
09.2024 - Current
- Supervised nursing staff to ensure adherence to patient care protocols.
- Coordinated patient admissions and discharge processes to enhance efficiency.
- Conducted assessments and developed individualized care plans for patients.
- Implemented infection control measures, improving overall patient safety standards.
- Managed scheduling of nursing staff to optimize resource allocation and coverage.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to address complex patient needs effectively.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
Clinical Nurse I
Wellspan
York, PA
04.2019 - Current
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team to evaluate patient needs and determine patient care plans.
- Responded to patient emergencies to provide prompt and correct intervention .
- Administered medications and treatments to manage patient's condition.
- Handled patient discharge planning, arranging for follow-up care after leaving healthcare facility.
- Monitored patients, evaluated results, and recommended further courses of treatment to quickly improve patient outcomes.
- Maintained patient confidentiality by protecting unauthorized access to personal information.
- Demonstrated knowledge of technical procedures and proper equipment use.
- Maintained accurate and comprehensive patient records in line with regulatory standards.
- Served as a clinical resource to staff, patients and families.
- Documented patient progress and care interventions in medical records.
- Developed, implemented and monitored clinical protocols and standards of care.
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
UPMC Pinnacle Lancaster
07.2018 - 01.2019
- Completed nursing assessments and assisted with development of treatment plan with treatment team for new patients to the geriatric unit.
- Administered medications while ensuring correct dosage, frequency and appropriate use by patient according to physician's orders.
- Conducted group educational sessions on subject matter such as healthy lifestyle, mental health, relaxation techniques, and medication management.
- Coordinated nursing activities in collaboration with physicians and social workers to ensure a cohesive and multi-faceted treatment plan.
Customer Service Representative
Phil Check Service Corporation
05.2005 - 07.2018
- Managed wide variety of customer service and administrative tasks to resolve customer issues quickly and efficiently.
- Investigated and resolved customer inquiries and complaints in a timely and empathetic manner.
- Processed daily invoices and billed renewed invoices to clients.
- Earned management trust by serving as key holder, responsibly opening and closing store.
Assistant Head Teller
Provident Bank
09.2001 - 05.2005
- Continued education on current banking products and services.
- Collaborated with the compliance department to eliminate procedural errors and margin breaks.
- Maintained friendly and professional customer interactions.
- Executed customer transactions, including deposits, withdrawals, money orders and checks.
- Scheduled staffing for the main branch.
- Trained and directed new hires during department orientations.
Assistant Store Manager
Famous Pawn
06.1998 - 10.2000
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Harford Community College
Bel Air, MD2018
Skills
- Culturally competent care
- Professional bedside manner
- Competent in physical assessments
- Patient-focused care
- Promotes positive behavior
- Independent judgment and decision making
- Patient/family focused
Affiliations
- American Nurses Association (ANA) Member, 2018
- Maryland Nurses Association (MNA) Member, 2018
Certification
Registered Nurse Pennsylvania # RN705743, 4/30/27
BLS for Healthcare Providers, Wellspan, 7/31/26
Timeline
Charge Nurse
York Hospital
09.2024 - Current
Clinical Nurse I
Wellspan
04.2019 - Current
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
UPMC Pinnacle Lancaster
07.2018 - 01.2019
Customer Service Representative
Phil Check Service Corporation
05.2005 - 07.2018
Assistant Head Teller
Provident Bank
09.2001 - 05.2005
Assistant Store Manager
Famous Pawn
06.1998 - 10.2000
Associate of Science - Nursing
Harford Community College