Cynthia Bullock
Fayetteville,NY
Summary
Driven, caring, hardworking Registered Nurse with 1 years of experience caring for patients in an outpatient surgical center. Delivers comprehensive patient care and delegate tasks according to the patients’ needs and personnel skillsets. Dedicated to providing top quality care within a team environment. Organized and knowledgeable Registered Nurse experienced in treating and caring for patients. Successful in providing fast and accurate assessments and working calmly under pressure. Recognized for collaborating well with doctors to maintain top-notch healthcare practices. Caring, hardworking and service-oriented registered nurse with several years of experience. Well-versed in offering evidence-based, therapeutic care. Collaborative and motivational leader with expertise in training new nursing staff while providing top-notch service to patient populations. Versatile registered nurse with several years of experience delivering high-quality care to patients in units. Proven leader skillful in uniting and guiding nursing teams toward achieving patient care goals and improving satisfaction. Focused on continuously driving innovation and improving patient outcomes.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Crouse Irving Memorial Hospital
Syracuse, NY
10.2020 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Ensured compliance with standards of professional practice as well as state and federal regulations related to health care delivery services.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Performed triage assessments of walk-in patients in a clinic setting.
- Counseled patients regarding medication side effects or lifestyle changes necessary for improved health outcomes.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
- Coordinated discharge planning activities including arranging follow up appointments or referrals for additional services.
- Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
- Instructed patients on proper self-care techniques at home following discharge from the hospital.
REGISTERED NURSE
Associative Gastroenterologist of central new york
Fayetteville, new york
01.2014 - 04.2021
- Interviewed pre-operative patients to gather data for the admission process
- Recorded care information accurately and completely in electronic data system
- Performed insertion or discontinuation IV catheters
- Administered medication in accordance with physician orders to maintain accuracy and compliance
- Maintained adequate unit supplies to meet expected patient demands
- Called patients to remind them of their upcoming procedure and reviewed instructions over the phone
- Observed, checked and monitored equipment used during procedures to confirm proper operation
- Prepared procedure room for patient procedures and assisted with clean up after procedures
- Responded to emergency situations based on nursing standards and patient priority
- Collected, labeled and processed patient specimens carefully and accurately for testing
- Delivered quality patient care from admission to discharge through direct supervision of all nursing and ancillary staff
- Called patients to see how they were feeling post-procedure
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Registered Nurse
Crouse Irving Memorial Hospital
Syracuse, NY
06.2010 - 12.2014
- Responded quickly to life-threatening situations while maintaining composure under pressure.
- Performed diagnostic tests such as X-rays or lab work according to physician orders.
- Managed intravenous lines, wound dressings, catheters, and other medical devices.
- Educated families about their loved ones' conditions and provided emotional support.
- Assisted in training new staff members on proper nursing protocols for emergency room operations.
- Assisted in the preparation of trauma victims for transfer or discharge from the hospital.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care services rendered utilizing the electronic medical record system.
- Monitored vital signs and other indicators of patient health status.
- Identified potential risks or complications during treatment processes and took appropriate corrective action.
- Provided emergency care to critically ill patients in a timely manner.
REGISTERED NURSE
upstate medical hospital
syracuse, new york
06.2013 - 07.2014
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects
- Administered Conscious Sedation to every Patient
- Monitored patient's vital signs in admission, circulating, and recovery process
- Started IV's in the admission process
- Followed up with patients after having procedures
- Counted narcotics daily
- Assisted the physician in the procedure room.
Registered nurse
Gastroenterology & Hepatology of central new york
liverpool, New york
08.2009 - 06.2013
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, and recovery progress
- Admitting the patient prior to their procedure which included having them sign the consent, go over past medical history, past surgical history, and taking vital signs
- Circulating in the procedure room included documentation of the Physician's findings
- Administering medication when ordered while monitoring the patient’s vital signs
- Working alongside of an Anesthesiologist and CRNA's
- Being a tech in the room, I would work alongside of the physician, handing him equipment to use and collecting specimens
- In the recovery room, I was responsible to gather report from the circulator nurse and bring the patient to the recovery room
- Monitoring each patient for any changes in their vital signs as well as their pain level
- I would go over the findings and recommendations that were provided by the physician in their discharge paperwork to the patient and their family
- Scheduling follow up appointments, ERCPS, Ablations, and ordering medications
- I was in charge of calling the patients with any abnormal specimen findings and letting them know their plan of care
- Provided breaks, made the daily assignment schedule for the staff, and answered any phone calls from patients that had any adverse reaction to their procedure.
LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE TO REGISTERED NURSE
ST. JOSEPH’S HOSPITAL
SYRACUSE, NEW YORK
06.2005 - 07.2009
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects
- Taking care of post-op Orthopedic patients
- Taking verbal orders from physicians
- Administering several types of medications to post-op patients
- Bathing patients
- Changing wound dressings to patients’ surgical sites.
Education
Master of Science - Masters of Science in Health Administration
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ04-2024
Bachelor of Science - Bachelor of Science
LeMoyne College
Syracuse, New York05-2022
Registered Nurse -
St. Joseph’s College of Nursing
Syracuse, New York02.2009
Licensed Practical Nurse -
OCM Boces
Liverpool, New York06.2005
Nursing, No degree -
Syracuse University
Syracuse, New YorkSkills
- Patient monitoring
- Medical screening
- Unit administration
- Ordering supplies
- Administering medications
- Making schedules
- Orientating new hires
- Educating coworkers
- Infectious disease control
- Nursing staff leadership
- Care Planning
- Chart updating
- Critical Care
- Emergency Response
- ADL Assistance
- Appointment Scheduling
- Supply Restocking
- Patient Management
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support Certification
- Registered Nurse Practitioner in the State of New York, License number 615858-01
- SGNA Certified in Gastroenterology Nursing
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Crouse Irving Memorial Hospital
10.2020 - Current
REGISTERED NURSE
Associative Gastroenterologist of central new york
01.2014 - 04.2021
REGISTERED NURSE
upstate medical hospital
06.2013 - 07.2014
Registered Nurse
Crouse Irving Memorial Hospital
06.2010 - 12.2014
Registered nurse
Gastroenterology & Hepatology of central new york
08.2009 - 06.2013
LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE TO REGISTERED NURSE
ST. JOSEPH’S HOSPITAL
06.2005 - 07.2009
Master of Science - Masters of Science in Health Administration
Grand Canyon University
Bachelor of Science - Bachelor of Science
LeMoyne College
Registered Nurse -
St. Joseph’s College of Nursing
Licensed Practical Nurse -
OCM Boces
Nursing, No degree -
Syracuse University
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