Cynthia Dotson
Bluefield,WV
Summary
Compassionate healthcare professional skilled in conducting comprehensive assessments and developing individualized treatment plans. Skilled in surgical procedures in the Women's Center, assisting with cesarean sections, and minor surgical procedures in the newborn nursery. Committed to promoting health through patient education and chronic disease management, while ensuring optimal recovery through interprofessional collaboration.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Nurse Practitioner
New Hope Family Practice
Princeton, WV
08.2024 - Current
- Conducted comprehensive patient assessments to develop individualized care plans.
- Administered vaccinations and medications according to established protocols.
- Educated patients on chronic disease management and preventative care strategies.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes and service delivery.
- Monitored patient progress, adjusting treatment plans as necessary for optimal recovery.
- Utilized electronic health record systems for accurate documentation of patient interactions and treatments.
- Performed comprehensive physical examinations and documented patient histories to gather information and identify health issues.
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
- Discussed care plans with patients and explained test results and proper use of medications.
- Educated patients on disease prevention and management strategies, promoting healthier lifestyles.
- Performed suture/staple removal, wound care.
- Provided patient-centered care in variety of clinical settings.
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Princeton Community Hospital
Princeton, WV
04.2021 - 04.2024
- Monitored maternal and fetal health during labor to ensure safe delivery outcomes.
- Administered medications and IV therapies according to established protocols for pain management.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans for patients.
- Educated families about the labor process, postpartum recovery, and newborn care techniques.
- Mentored new nurses on best practices in labor and delivery procedures and patient assessment.
- Provided emotional support and guidance to new mothers and families during labor, delivery and postpartum.
- Assisted physician during delivery, examination and surgical procedures by anticipating needs, encouraging patient, and attending to baby after birth.
- Supported physicians in both planned and emergency Cesarean section procedures.
- Assessed infant health directly after birth using APGAR and monitored health for specified amount of time for any changes in status.
- Coached new mothers with breastfeeding techniques, postpartum self-care and infant care to promote easier transition into motherhood.
- Assisted obstetricians and midwives with deliveries and cared for newborns directly after birth.
- Performed vital signs checks and administered vaccinations to infants following birth.
- Increased patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, individualized care throughout the labor and delivery process.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between prenatal care, labor, delivery, postpartum care, ensuring continuity of care for patients.
- Prevented infections by diligently adhering to proper hand hygiene standards as well as utilizing personal protective equipment when required.
- Maintained a safe and sterile environment, ensuring optimal conditions for successful deliveries.
- Assisted physicians in performing complex medical procedures, including cesarean sections and forceps deliveries.
- Advocated for patient autonomy by involving them in decision-making processes regarding their birth plan.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing, FNP
Bluefield University
Bluefield05-2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Bluefield State University
Bluefield, WV05-2022
Skills
- Preventive care
- Patient education
- Health promotion
- Interprofessional collaboration
- Patient examination
- Treatment plan development
- Lab result evaluation
- Advanced physical examination
- Care plan development
- Chronic disease management
- Diagnosis and treatment
- Direct patient care
- Diagnostic testing
- Women's health exams
- Diabetes and nutrition treatments
- Telehealth proficiency
- Acute care expertise
- Pediatric care
- Therapeutic intervention
- Records review
- Precepting
- Patient referrals
- Family planning
- Pediatric exams
- Geriatric treatment
- Geriatric care
Timeline
Nurse Practitioner
New Hope Family Practice
08.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Princeton Community Hospital
04.2021 - 04.2024
Master of Science - Nursing, FNP
Bluefield University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Bluefield State University