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Cynthia Duncan

Rough and Ready,CA

Summary

Accomplished nursing professional with a solid foundation in clinical skills and leadership. Expertise in chart management, medication oversight, and team collaboration to improve patient outcomes. Quality-oriented with excellent interpersonal skills. Experience includes relief charge RN responsibilities and mentoring as an RN preceptor.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Staff Relief Charge Registered Nurse Surg/Acute

Sutter Auburn Faith Hospital
Auburn, California
05.2025 - Current
  • Provided leadership during emergency situations including code blue and rapid response calls.
  • Implemented infection control measures to reduce risk of infections among patients.
  • Ensured compliance with state regulations, hospital policies and procedures.
  • Facilitated communication between healthcare team members regarding changes in patient condition or plan of care.
  • Conducted daily rounds on the unit to ensure quality standards are met.

RN II Saff Nurse, Surg/Acute, 70.00% FTE

Sutter Auburn Faith Hospital
Auburn, CA
09.2023 - Current
  • Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
  • Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
  • Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
  • Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
  • Provided patient and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention and wellness.
  • Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.

Unit Secretary/Medical-Surgical/ FT

Sutter Auburn Faith Hospital
Auburn, CA
10.2020 - 06.2021
  • Participated in and supported the client/family care and experience through teamwork, effective communication, customer service skills, clerical skills, and maintenance of patient information under the direction of an RN.
  • Assisted in admitting, discharging, and transferring clients with the help of departmental communication.
  • Maintained technical skills while using computer software.
  • Maintained chart management and forms management.

Nursing Assistant-Unit Secretary/Med-Tele/FT

Sutter Auburn Faith Hospital
Auburn, CA
06.2016 - 10.2020
  • Assessed vitals and noted medical information to report changes to nursing staff and physicians.
  • Assisted clients with activities of daily living.
  • Conducted regular rounds to check on patients' safety and proactively address issues.
  • Documented information in client charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.

Certified Nursing Assistant/FT

Siena Kindred Transitional Care & Rehabilitation
Auburn, CA
02.2013 - 06.2016
  • Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
  • Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
  • Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
  • Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.

Education

Associate of Science-Nursing - Registered Nursing

Weimar University
Weimar, CA
05.2023

Skills

  • Patient assessment
  • Medication administration
  • Clinical documentation
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Patient education
  • Team collaboration
  • Problem solving
  • Time management
  • Conflict resolution
  • Quality improvement
  • Compassion and empathy
  • Clinical judgment
  • Care plan coordination
  • Evidence-based practice
  • Patient safety
  • Student mentoring

Certification

  • CA Licensed RN- #95339274 [6/12/2023-3/31/2027]
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification #235413335198 [2/2025-2/2027]
  • Pediatric Emergency, Assessment, Recognition & Stabilization (PEARS) Certification # 269003288145 [7/2025-7/2027]
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Certification #265421723870 [5/2025-5/2027]

Volunteer Activities

  • Surgical Acute Partnership Council Co-Chair [5/2025-current]
  • Surgical Acute Partnership Council Minute Recorder [4/2025-current]
  • Surgical Acute Partnership Council DES/White Board Facilitator [1/2025-current]
  • Nurses Week;Pathways to Excellence; Surgical Acute Partnership Poster [5/3/2025-5/9/2025-6Hrs]
  • Employee of the Month Organizer Preceptor [4/2025-current]

Timeline

Staff Relief Charge Registered Nurse Surg/Acute

Sutter Auburn Faith Hospital
05.2025 - Current

RN II Saff Nurse, Surg/Acute, 70.00% FTE

Sutter Auburn Faith Hospital
09.2023 - Current

Unit Secretary/Medical-Surgical/ FT

Sutter Auburn Faith Hospital
10.2020 - 06.2021

Nursing Assistant-Unit Secretary/Med-Tele/FT

Sutter Auburn Faith Hospital
06.2016 - 10.2020

Certified Nursing Assistant/FT

Siena Kindred Transitional Care & Rehabilitation
02.2013 - 06.2016

Associate of Science-Nursing - Registered Nursing

Weimar University

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