Cynthia Bryson
Sylva,NC
Summary
Accomplished Registered Nurse with expertise in patient management and infectious disease control, honed at Angel Medical Center. Demonstrated leadership in nursing staff and culturally-sensitive care, driving patient satisfaction and recovery. Proven ability to implement effective care plans. Skilled in chart updating and lab result interpretation.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Angel Medical Center
08.2009 - 06.2010
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
Register Nurse Labor and Delivery
Murphy Medical Center
10.2010 - 05.2012
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Register Nurse Hospice
Harris Hospice
06.2012 - 08.2013
- Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
Registered Nurse, Pediatric Home Ventilators
Maxim Healthcare
05.2013 - 09.2016
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Cherokee Indian Hospital
09.2016 - 09.2017
- Ordered and analyzed diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient conditions.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
- Managed patients' pain by implementing pharmacological and non-pharmacological pain management interventions.
- Performed emergency medical procedures such as BLS, ACLS and other condition stabilizing interventions.
- Started intravenous fluids, administered medications, and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
- Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens, and pain management techniques.
- Monitored patient vital signs to perform thorough condition assessments.
- Managed patient pain relief and sedation by providing non-pharmacological and pharmacological interventions.
- Provided health education to patients and families regarding discharge instructions and plans of care.
- Performed intravenous therapy procedures and monitored chest tubes.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
Registered Nurse, Home Health Care Field Nurse
LHC Group
01.2018 - 09.2020
- Reported findings to quality departments after conducting routine restraint audits and worked with team to devise corrective actions for deficiencies.
- Educated patients and caregivers on disease processes, medications, plans of care and individualized treatment plans.
- Established realistic, measurable and observable goals consistent with patients' diagnosis.
- Administered effective nursing care to ill, injured, convalescent and disabled patients.
- Reviewed all medicines to identify possible adverse reactions, significant side effects, drug allergies and contraindicated medications.
- Observed confidentiality safeguards for all patient-related information.
- Complied with applicable legal requirements for HIPAA and documentation standards.
Registered Nurse, PCM
LHC Group
09.2020 - 08.2023
- Investigated and resolved issues affecting hospital operations and patient care.
- Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
Registered Nurse, QR
LHC Group
08.2023 - 02.2025
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
Registered Nurse, Triage
LHC Group
02.2025 - Current
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Tri-County Community College
Murphy05-2009
Skills
- Precepting
- Infectious disease control
- Chart updating
- Diabetes management
- Nursing staff leadership
- Lab result interpretation
- Vaccine administration
- Culturally-sensitive care
- IV management
- Health screening
- Follow-up calls
- Patient management
- Patient assessment
- Policy compliance
Certification
- COS-C Certified
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Triage
LHC Group
02.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse, QR
LHC Group
08.2023 - 02.2025
Registered Nurse, PCM
LHC Group
09.2020 - 08.2023
Registered Nurse, Home Health Care Field Nurse
LHC Group
01.2018 - 09.2020
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Cherokee Indian Hospital
09.2016 - 09.2017
Registered Nurse, Pediatric Home Ventilators
Maxim Healthcare
05.2013 - 09.2016
Register Nurse Hospice
Harris Hospice
06.2012 - 08.2013
Register Nurse Labor and Delivery
Murphy Medical Center
10.2010 - 05.2012
Registered Nurse
Angel Medical Center
08.2009 - 06.2010
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Tri-County Community College
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