Cynthia Day

Immunization provider and educator.

• Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
• Performed evaluations on consistent basis to address changes in patient needs, conditions and medications, altering care plans when required.
• Created individualized care plans based on nursing diagnosis and incorporated appropriate nursing methods to achieve positive outcomes.
• Negotiated with suppliers and vendors to procure medical equipment, supplies and services.
• Completed initial assessments of patients and family to determine and address individual home care needs. ·
• Liaised with physicians regarding patient needs, performance and changes.
• Participated in on-call rotations to deliver after-hours care.
• Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
• Coordinated with interdisciplinary professionals to develop plans of care, administer tests and monitor patient status.
• Worked with suppliers and vendors on provision of medical equipment, items and services.
• Educated patients and loved ones about different treatment options and outside care approaches to reduce burden on hospital resources.
• Conducted regular re-evaluations to address changes in needs and conditions, introducing revisions to care plans.
• Administered physical examinations and documented history of current and previous conditions, illnesses and injuries.
• Responded promptly and professionally to patient questions and concerns.

• Worked within interdisciplinary health care team to develop, implement and make adjustments to patient care plans, individualizing strategies and methods to improve health and meet recovery goals.
• Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
• Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring and specimen collection.
• Gathered patient health data through interviews and observation, documenting data in electronic records.
• Effectively prioritized assignments, executing care based on each patient's relative condition and delegating tasks to available personnel deliver safe and efficient care.
• Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
• Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
• Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
• Ordered, interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient condition.
• Formulated plans for nursing measures to restore, maintain and promote patients' physical and mental health.
• Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
• Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.

Worked as a staff RN on a 9 bed ICU. Pt population consisted of respiratory failure, vented patients, CHF, end stage COPD, MI, HTN crisis, DKA, DIC, OD, renal failure, MSOF. Precepted new staff members. Charge nurse on night shift. Worked both 12 hour night and day shifts. Also worked in the cath lab and cardiac stress lab unit for several years during employment here.

Staff RN on a 14 bed ICU. Unit population consisted of respiratory failure, cardiac dysfunction, renal failure, neurological disorders, DKA, DIC, and post-op bariatric surgeries. Gained experience with ventilators and weaning protocol, swan-ganz catheters, cardiac arrhythmias, arterial and central lines and Minnesota tubes. Charge nurse on nights.

Started as a Student nurse in 8/88 on the Intermediate Medical Surgical Unit (IMSU) during college. After graduating continued to work in the new Non-invasive vent unit. Then transferred to the Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU). Obtained many skills during this amazing opportunity. From my first IV starts and catheter insertions to my first vented patient on pressors with arterial and central lines. Had opportunities to work on committees, be charge nurse and precept new staff. This was when I new I loved critical care nursing!

NA responsibilities: VS, feed patients, bathe/shower patients, ambulate patients, I&Os, ROM, minor wound care treatments

Clerk responsibilities: Typing, filing, stock, ancillary orders, admissions, discharges, call lab results, answer phones.