Cynthia Burdette
Frederick,MD
Summary
Diligent Registered Nurse with background in patient care and nursing. Skilled in managing complex medical conditions and supporting patient recovery. Demonstrated expertise in critical thinking and effective communication.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Frederick Health Hospital
02.2008 - Current
- RN in NICU
- Working closely with Neonatologist, Pediatricians, Respiratory Therapist, Social Workers and other professional to provide a care for infants admitted to the NICU
- Attend high risk deliveries (multiple gestation, meconium, congenital defects, etc.)
- Administer medications, inserting IV lines, utilizing ventilators/CPAP and perform tests ordered by the Physician
- Providing education to the family on home care in preparation for discharge
- Charting via electronic medical records using Expanse (Meditec). History of using Centricity in past.
- Draw lab work on newborns/infants.
- Perform Car Seat Challenge Test on infants meeting criteria.
- Teach infant CPR to parents of infants meeting criteria.
- N.A.N. (Newborn Admission Nurse)
- Attend Spontaneous Vaginal and Cesarean Section deliveries
- Obtain vital signs on infant
- Weigh infant
- Perform initial assessment
- Assist mother with breastfeeding, if needed
- Promote Skin to Skin
- Administer newborn medication(s) after consent from parents
- Performs initial infant blood glucose by heel stick as per policy
- Determines priorities for patient care needs or problems
- Reassesses the patient if condition changes and/ or response to intervention/treatment(s)
- Communicates with NICU MD, Neonatal Nurse Practitioner, Pediatrician, in the event that infant needs to be transferred
- Anticipates need for intervention by other disciplines.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Effective planning and organizational skills in order to effectively manage multiple priorities simultaneously
- Coordinates patient, family, significant other, and health team members in the planning of hospital and post-discharge care
- Performs clinical nursing skills independently.
- Communicates in a therapeutic manner with the patient, family and visitors.
- Applies teaching/learning principles in education of patient and family.
- Identifies unit, staff and patient care problems. Takes action or refers problems to appropriate resources when indicated.
Registered Nurse
Shady Grove Adventist Hospital
07.2000 - 02.2008
- RN on Maternal Child/ Well Baby Nursery/NICU
- Use critical thinking and prioritization skills to adjust to changing patient statuses commonly found in the postpartum and neonatal period according to policies and hospital standards.
- Interface directly with physicians for patient advocacy.
- Assess, plan, intervene, and evaluate response to maternal and neonatal needs/complications.
- Provide hands-on Lactation support at the bedside.
- Patient teachings on basic/high risk newborn and postpartum care.
- Maintain appropriate patient care and infection control techniques for the mother-baby dyad.
- Draw lab work/PKU as ordered on newborns.
- Member of Unit Practice Council.
- Acted as Charge Nurse when appointed/needed.
- N.A.N. (Newborn Admission Nurse)
- Admit/assess newborn infant directly after birth. Administer medications as ordered.
- Contact physician/Neonatologist of any risks/ concern. Collaborate with interdisciplinary team of any concerns or needs of the patient.
- Educate parents on newborn care.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
01.2018
Associates Degree - Nursing
Frederick Community College
05.1999
Skills
- Responsive to shifting priorities
- Effective priority management
- Student support services
- Proficient in advanced laboratory methods
- Medication administration
- Medication oversight
- Direct patient assistance
- Detailed patient assessment
- Direct patient care
- Effective clinical assessment skills
- Health education support
- Advocacy for family support
- Infection control methods
- Support for patient needs
- Active listening and empathy
- Preparation of IV therapy
- Patient clinical monitoring
- Intravenous therapy administration
- Team-based care planning
- Personalized care strategies
- Understanding patient needs
- Performing physical assessments
- Family involvement techniques
- Licensed registered nurse
- Patient vital signs evaluation
- Patient management in critical settings
- Assessing vital signs
- Medication management
- Mentoring new staff
- Effective patient discharge planning
- Laboratory result analysis
- Collaborative team management
- Emergency preparedness
- Upholding confidentiality standards
- Proficient in catheter management
- Vaccine distribution
- Chart maintenance expertise
- Building professional connections
- Electronic medical record management
- Strong independent work
- Procedure setup
- Data gathering
- HIPAA compliance training
- Immunization administration
- Oxygen saturation guidelines
- Family-centered advocacy initiatives
- Nutritional support
- Support for vulnerable patient groups
- Experienced in using Meditec, Centricity, and Epic systems
- Product restocking
ACTIVITIES
Member of Unit Practice Council Preceptor Administered Covid 19 Vaccination(s) through Frederick Health Hospital Community Organization Sunshine Committee
Certification
- Licensed Registered Nurse - 1999-present
- Certified Maternal Child/Neonate Registered Nurse , Frederick Health Hospital - 2009-2015
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- S.T.A.B.L.E. Program
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Frederick Health Hospital
02.2008 - Current
Registered Nurse
Shady Grove Adventist Hospital
07.2000 - 02.2008
Associates Degree - Nursing
Frederick Community College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
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