Cynthia Blackburn
Wilkes-Barre,PA
Summary
Compassionate graduate nurse with experience in providing support to nursing staff and delivering high-quality care to patients. Skilled in performing vital sign checks, assisting with daily living activities, and ensuring a clean and safe environment for all patients. Demonstrated ability to improve patient satisfaction through empathetic communication and efficient resolution of concerns.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
PCA
Highland Park Senior Care Living LLC
Wilkes-Barre
03.2024 - 08.2024
- Supported healthy patient skin with bedside baths, wound care and integrity checks.
- Maintained accurate records of client care services provided on a daily basis.
- Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- ROM
- Escorted to and from dining and activities.
Home Care Aide
Alice Morales
Oak City, NC, NC
01.2021 - 10.2023
- Observed patient vital signs and medication reactions and reported health concerns or behavioral changes.
- Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
- Maintained updated records and safeguarded patient privacy in accordance with HIPAA.
- Took patient to Dr visits.
- Advocated for my patient with any needs or concerns they may have.
- Light housekeeping.
- Meal preps.
- Laundry
Home Health Aide
Dr. Whang
Lutz, Florida
08.2015 - 04.2019
- Assisted in ambulation and exercise routines for clients.
- Directed patients in prescribed exercises or in use of braces or artificial limbs.
- Entertained, conversed with or read aloud to patients to maintain mental health and alertness.
- Hooked up patient to peg tube feedings.
- Served as liaison between patient/family and health care provider regarding questions and concerns they have for any treatment plan.
- Assisted in implementation of infection prevention measures to minimize any healthcare-associated infections.
- Monitored and recorded vitals and reported any abnormalities.
- Administered medications.
CNA
Saint Francis Medical Center
Hartford, Connecticut
10.2006 - 02.2011
- Monitored vitals and reported any abnormalities to nurse.
- Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Prepared patients for surgery using Hibiclens as a scrub on the intended site.
- Worked together with all staff to get all things done needed on shift.
- Collected/transported all specimens needed for laboratory testing.
- Collected blood/plasma from blood bank for patients in need.
- Removed catheters and IV’s from patients discharged and those who have passed.
- Tagged and bagged any expired persons and transported to hospital morgue.
- Did accu-checks on patients with diabetes and or those needing it as needed.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team working with patient on any changes made with care plan.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Keiser University New Port Richey, FL
New Port Richey, FL08-2020
High School Diploma -
O H Platt High School
Meriden, CT06-1995
Skills
- Cultural sensitivity
- Emergency response
- Daily living assistance
- Medication reminders
- Behavioral management
- Family support
- Transfer techniques
- Continuing education
- HIPAA compliance
- Client advocacy
- Range of motion exercises
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Mobility support
- Oxygen therapy
- End-of-life care
- Emotional support
- Care plan implementation
- Dementia care
- Diabetes management
- Adaptive equipment knowledge
- Infection control
- Physical therapy assistance
- Medical terminology
- Patient documentation
- Safety awareness
- Seizure precautions
- Meal preparation
- Compassionate care
- Nutrition monitoring
- Vital signs monitoring
- Rehabilitation support
Timeline
PCA
Highland Park Senior Care Living LLC
03.2024 - 08.2024
Home Care Aide
Alice Morales
01.2021 - 10.2023
Home Health Aide
Dr. Whang
08.2015 - 04.2019
CNA
Saint Francis Medical Center
10.2006 - 02.2011
Associate of Science - Nursing
Keiser University New Port Richey, FL
High School Diploma -
O H Platt High School