Cynthia Caudill
Houston,Texas
Summary
To broaden my nursing career as a Nursing Supervisor, RN Coordinator, Educator and Consult/Triage Nurse.
Overview
1
1
Certification
42
42
years of professional experience
Work History
RN Telehealth Nurse
01.2000 - Current
- Which involves thorough phone assessment to identify emergent symptoms, then select appropriate protocol and disposition for effective patient care. Also served as part of the management team as lead preceptor assisted with orientation program for this department
RN coordinator/Consult triage nurse
Kelsey-Seybold Endocrinology Department
01.2010 - 01.2019
- Which duties involves being responsible for providing direct nursing care by applying clinical nursing knowledge and skills, and for ensuring the safety and comfort of patients and families according to legal, organizational and professional standards. As a coordinator provide team leadership to enhance the station or unit flow and functioning of the MP Specialty Department. My responsibilities include ordering supplies and medications for specialty department cost effectively. Also serve as acting supervisor which duties involve accountability for the effective delivery of competent compassionate and efficient patient care for endocrinology/specialty department in the absence of my immediate supervisor. Responsibilities also involve assistance in medical emergencies or any disasters that affect the clinic when needed, doing prior authorizations to determine medical necessity for medication coverage and collaboration with physicians and financial reviewer for medical necessity for clinic visits. This role also includes clinic CPR instructor and resource nurse for endocrinology staff at all Kelsey-Seybold locations.
Consult/Triage nurse
Kelsey-Seybold Clinic
01.2008 - 01.2010
- Which involves patient education of Patients with endocrine problems such as diabetes, thyroid cancer/problems, Osteoporosis, hypertension related to adrenal problems, adrenal insufficiency, hyperlipidemia, Pituitary problems which involves consulting with an interdisciplinary team of physicians for disposition of patient care which involves same day appointment, ER/hospitalization or home treatment.
Telephone triage nurse in Primary Care
Kelsey-Seybold Clinic
01.1999 - 01.2008
- Which involved Telephone Triage, patient education, consulting with interdisciplinary team for Disposition of patients Care, Opening and closing of physician schedules. Provided staff relief in the Minor ER, Walk-in Triage which involved assessment Performing 12 lead EKG when ordered. Taught Diabetes classes when needed
Clinical Educator
01.2019 - 01.2000
- Responsible for assisting all new employees by teaching them some new onboard knowledge in the orientation classes and verified clinical skills to help them get started in their careers at Kelsey-Seybold. Assisted with immunization class taught immunization documentation and assisted with immunization competency skills check off. Collaborated with former manager in endocrinology to write diabetes module for Freestyle Libre Sensor so that RNs will know how to attach to patients safely in endocrinology. Organized Diabetes Resource Nurse Program enlisted help from the Certified diabetic educators and other clinical educators responsible for 55 RN participants assigned modules and competency skills assessment on teaching patients how to self-inject their insulin. Active as Lead instructor for the month of March before pandemic, June and July of this year responsible for organizing class schedules and skill competency roster for new orientees and class assignments to the other instructors. Assisted with reviewing policies and updated dermatology and wound care modules. Conducted phone audits of employees in the South Kelsey-Seybold Clinics.
Staff Nurse
St. Luke's Episcopal Hospital
01.1990 - 01.1999
- Worked on Med-Surgical Floor duties, Involved Patient assessments, patient care, discharge planning, patient Education and delegation of tasks to patient care associates, LVN and RNs. Experiences also involved intermediate care and telemetry
Clinical Instructor
San Jacinto South Campus
01.1992 - 01.1992
- For 3 months taught Course: ” Nursing Skills and Fundamentals” and clinical supervision of students at Twelve Oaks Hospital.
cardiovascular Staff Nurse
Diagnostic Center Hospital
01.1985 - 01.1990
- Involved in The opening of an oncology floor. Duties also involved managerial positions on 3-11 and 7-3 shifts. Responsible for assignments/problem solving of LVNs Nursing assistants and other RNs. Experience with collaborating with physicians Patient teaching also involved in cancer support group for patients.
Education
Master's Program - Clinical Nurse Specialist
Texas Women University
01.2005
masters - Family Nurse Practitioner Program
Houston Baptist University
01.1996
BSN - undefined
Prairie View A&M University
01.1984
High School - undefined
Jesse H. Jones Senior High School
01.1980
Skills
Microsoft word
PowerPoint
Typing Skills 60 WPM
Excel Spreadsheet
Personal Information
- ID Type: License No.
- ID Number: 521845
Certification
- License Type: Registered Nurse
- Resides in: Houston, TX. 77035
- License No: 521845
- Issued on: 3/20/1985
- Licensure Status: CURRENT -
- Compact License: Multistate
- CPR Instructor
- ACLS
Education and Scholastic Accomplishments
with Honors, Graduated with Honors Cum Laude
Timeline
Clinical Educator
01.2019 - 01.2000
RN coordinator/Consult triage nurse
Kelsey-Seybold Endocrinology Department
01.2010 - 01.2019
Consult/Triage nurse
Kelsey-Seybold Clinic
01.2008 - 01.2010
RN Telehealth Nurse
01.2000 - Current
Telephone triage nurse in Primary Care
Kelsey-Seybold Clinic
01.1999 - 01.2008
Clinical Instructor
San Jacinto South Campus
01.1992 - 01.1992
Staff Nurse
St. Luke's Episcopal Hospital
01.1990 - 01.1999
cardiovascular Staff Nurse
Diagnostic Center Hospital
01.1985 - 01.1990
High School - undefined
Jesse H. Jones Senior High School
BSN - undefined
Prairie View A&M University
masters - Family Nurse Practitioner Program
Houston Baptist University
Master's Program - Clinical Nurse Specialist
Texas Women University
Caudill Resume
Caudill Resume