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Cynthia Davis

Woodward,OK

Summary

With a proven track record at Woodward Public Schools, I excel in Early Childhood Education and demonstrate unparalleled patience and empathy. Expert in curriculum planning and enhancing parent-teacher communication, I significantly improve learning outcomes and safety protocols, ensuring a positive and results-driven educational environment. Creative and energetic Early Childhood Education professional devoted to offering diverse activity plans and experiential learning opportunities to enhance individual development. Friendly, supportive and motivated with strong desire to promote student potential. Offering 9 years of experience with passion for building strong rapport with faculty, students and caregivers. Dedicated to supporting emotional, social and academic development of young children. Trained in developmental stages and knowledgeable about offering safe, nurturing environments to boost learning. Desire to complement education-based strategies with techniques to promote overall health and wellness.

Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service. Compassionate Registered Nurse with experience offering comprehensive patient care in outpatient environments. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

Pre-K Teacher

Woodward Public Schools
06.2015 - Current
  • Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
  • Promoted physical, academic, and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
  • Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
  • Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers, and letters.
  • Promoted social-emotional development with interactive lessons on empathy, conflict resolution, and self-regulation techniques.
  • Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
  • Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
  • Enhanced classroom environment by creating visually appealing bulletin boards and displays, promoting a positive learning atmosphere.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary units, fostering a holistic approach to education.
  • Implemented age-appropriate curricula to meet needs of young learners.
  • Collaborated with teachers, parents and administrators to facilitate positive outcomes for students.

Circulating Nurse, Operating Room/Interim Director

Woodward Hospital
03.2007 - 06.2015
  • Streamlined operating room setup for faster procedure turnaround times, ensuring timely patient care.
  • Facilitated smooth transitions between surgical cases by efficiently preparing operating rooms for subsequent procedures.
  • Reduced risk of infection by maintaining a sterile operating room environment through proper cleaning and equipment handling techniques.
  • Improved surgical team efficiency by effectively communicating with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and other staff members during operations.
  • Assisted in successful surgeries by providing necessary instruments and supplies to the surgeon in a timely manner.
  • Maintained comprehensive documentation of all surgical processes, enhancing communication among medical professionals involved in each case.
  • Demonstrated adaptability to various types of surgeries, swiftly learning new techniques when required.
  • Contributed to reduced surgical errors by consistently verifying patient information, site markings, and procedure details prior to surgery.
  • Utilized sterile techniques and infection-control guidelines to maintain clean and safe environment.
  • Coordinated with surgeons and staff to deliver safe patient care during operations.
  • Performed pre-operative assessments to prepare patients for surgery.
  • Assisted physicians in operating room by providing necessary supplies and equipment.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
  • Developed high-performing teams by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for professional growth.
  • Enhanced team collaboration through regular communication, goal setting, and performance evaluations.
  • Cultivated a positive work environment that fostered employee engagement, increased retention rates, and boosted overall team morale.
  • Managed budgets effectively to ensure optimal use of resources while maintaining financial stability.
  • Monitored office workflow and administrative processes to keep operations running smoothly.
  • Monitored and coordinated workflows to optimize resources.
  • Established departmental performance goals and provided feedback for underperforming areas.
  • Oversaw operations and provided corrective feedback to achieve daily and long-term goals.
  • Managed daily operations while overseeing multiple locations to foster increased productivity.
  • Scheduled employees for shifts, taking into account customer traffic and employee strengths.

Children First Nurse

Woodward County Health Department
04.2012 - 05.2013
  • Educated first time mothers on how to maintain a healthy pregnancy and what to expect during and after childbirth.
  • Educated first time mothers on child development during pregnancy.
  • Educated first time mothers on caring for a newborn and maintaining safety of their newborn.
  • Educated first time mothers on child development of their child during the first year of life.
  • Performed nursing assessment on mother during her pregnancy during weekly visits.
  • Performed nursing assessment on mother and newborn after childbirth during weekly home visits.
  • Responsible for documenting assessments and education done with first time mothers to be reported to Children First Program.


Patient Care Assistant/Psychiatric Registered Nurse

Western State Psychiatric Center
05.1996 - 03.2007
  • Assisted nurses with daily patient care tasks, ensuring timely and efficient medical support.
  • Recorded temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate as directed by medical or nursing staff.
  • Demonstrated strong teamwork skills by collaborating effectively with colleagues and other healthcare professionals to achieve optimal patient outcomes.
  • Promoted a positive patient experience by actively listening and empathizing with their needs and emotions.
  • Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
  • Promoted a therapeutic environment by establishing rapport, maintaining boundaries, and fostering open communication with patients and families.
  • Explained useful coping methods to relieve depression and anxiety.
  • Performed patient assessments to monitor expected response to medications and altering treatment plans.
  • Provided direct quality care to patients by monitoring, recording and evaluating psychiatric conditions.
  • Enhanced treatment efficacy by collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive mental health care.
  • Optimized clinical decision-making by conducting thorough psychosocial assessments upon admission and throughout patients'' stays.
  • Improved patient outcomes by developing and implementing tailored nursing care plans for individuals with psychiatric disorders.
  • Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
  • Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
  • Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
  • 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.
  • Demonstrated adaptability by providing coverage in various psychiatric units as needed, maintaining high standards of care across diverse patient populations.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Northwestern Oklahoma State University
Alva, OK
05.2000

Skills

  • Early Childhood Education
  • Patience and Empathy
  • Curriculum Planning
  • Health and safety
  • Parent-Teacher Communication
  • Progress Reporting
  • Direct Patient Care
  • Patient Assessments
  • Documentation and Charting
  • Strong Clinical Judgment
  • Patient education and counseling
  • Clinical judgment
  • Infection control measures
  • Compassion and Empathy
  • Patient Monitoring
  • Care Planning
  • Patient Management
  • Family Education
  • Licensed RN
  • Staff Supervision
  • Patient Counseling
  • Patient Relations
  • Treatment Planning
  • Emotional awareness

Timeline

Pre-K Teacher

Woodward Public Schools
06.2015 - Current

Children First Nurse

Woodward County Health Department
04.2012 - 05.2013

Circulating Nurse, Operating Room/Interim Director

Woodward Hospital
03.2007 - 06.2015

Patient Care Assistant/Psychiatric Registered Nurse

Western State Psychiatric Center
05.1996 - 03.2007

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Northwestern Oklahoma State University

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