Cynthia Clark
Saint Joseph,IL
Summary
Accomplished Registered Nurse with a proven track record at OSF Sacred Heart Medical Center, enhancing patient outcomes through expert emergency care and evidence-based practices. Skilled in EKG interpretation and compassionate care, demonstrated strong clinical judgment and patient assessment abilities. Excelled in fast-paced environments, significantly improving patient satisfaction and care standards. Diligent nursing professional with demonstrated success in emergency patient care. Agile and responsive to dynamic patient needs and environmental conditions. Team-oriented and reliable with expert healthcare knowledge, clear verbal and written communication skills and sound clinical judgment. Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
OSF Sacred Heart Medical Center
07.2023 - Current
- Demonstrated strong clinical reasoning skills when assessing patients'' conditions, initiating appropriate interventions, and escalating concerns to physicians as needed.
- Improved patient outcomes by consistently providing high-quality emergency care and implementing evidence-based nursing practices.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Registered Nurse
Carle Convenient Care &Convenient Care Plus
06.2021 - 06.2022
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Carle Foundation Hospital
03.2021 - 06.2021
- Demonstrated strong clinical reasoning skills when assessing patients'' conditions, initiating appropriate interventions, and escalating concerns to physicians as needed.
- Improved patient outcomes by consistently providing high-quality emergency care and implementing evidence-based nursing practices.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Youth Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Pavilion
07.2019 - 02.2021
- Responded to numerous volatile situations and violent outbreaks to restore safety and security of patients and staff.
- Built trust with patients from various cultural backgrounds through culturally competent care practices tailored to individual needs.
- Ensured patient safety by closely monitoring behaviors, administering medications as prescribed, and intervening during incidents of aggression or selfharm.
- Oversaw care of suicidal patients and acted swiftly to reduce risk of harm to themselves or others.
- Collaborated proactively with psychiatrists to adjust treatment plans based on observed changes in symptoms or behavior patterns among patients.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
- Demonstrated adaptability by providing coverage in various psychiatric units as needed, maintaining high standards of care across diverse patient populations.
- Promoted a therapeutic environment by establishing rapport, maintaining boundaries, and fostering open communication with patients and families.
- Administered medication and treatments to patients to observe and record responses.
- Explained useful coping methods to relieve depression and anxiety.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Lakeview College of Nursing
Danville, IL12.2018
Skills
- EKG Interpretation
- Patient Assessments
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- Medication Administration
- Compassionate Care
- Intravenous therapy
- Trauma Nursing
- Vital signs monitoring
- Airway Management
- Privacy and confidentiality
- Ethical Practice
- Regulatory Compliance
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- Critical Thinking
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- Medication and IV administration
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
OSF Sacred Heart Medical Center
07.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
Carle Convenient Care &Convenient Care Plus
06.2021 - 06.2022
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Carle Foundation Hospital
03.2021 - 06.2021
Youth Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Pavilion
07.2019 - 02.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Lakeview College of Nursing
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