Cynthia Dunn
Scaly Mountain,NC
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with extensive experience in medication administration and patient advocacy. Proven leadership in clinical operations management, enhancing patient care through evidence-based practices. Skilled in staff recruitment and training, fostering a collaborative environment that prioritizes high-quality care and patient satisfaction.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Medical Solutions
12.2024 - Current
- 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.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
Director of Nursing
Macon Valley Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
12.2022 - 12.2024
- Participated in management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes, and resident complaints or concerns.
- Oversaw and approved recruitment, hiring and orientation of new nursing staff.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by staying current on industry standards and updating policies accordingly.
- Monitored and evaluated nursing staff performance, providing feedback and guidance to support standards of care.
Registered Nurse
Medical Solutions
11.2021 - 12.2022
- Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients'' progress toward reaching established goals of care.
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Collaborated with staff, management, and external groups to coordinate patient care.
- Managed nursing schedules and budgets, streamlining processes for cost savings while maintaining high-quality patient care.
- Contributed to the accreditation process by maintaining compliance with state and federal regulations for nursing standards.
Clinical Coordinator RN
Wesley Place on Honeysuckle
10.2018 - 11.2021
- Enhanced patient care by implementing evidence-based clinical practices and protocols.
- Managed clinical projects from inception to completion, ensuring that goals were met within budget constraints and timeframes.
- Assisted in the recruitment, interviewing, selection process of qualified nursing personnel to maintain high-quality clinical staffing levels.
- Served as liaison between the nursing team and other healthcare professionals involved in patients'' care plans.
Registered Nurse
Flowers Hospital
07.2006 - 02.2013
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
George C Wallace Community College
Dothan, AL06-2006
Skills
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Leadership and guidance
- Patient assessments
- Nurse education and training
- Patient and family advocacy
- Staff recruitment and retention
- Clinical operations management
- Clinical leadership
- Recruiting and hiring
- Clinical system monitoring
- Family support
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Medical Solutions
12.2024 - Current
Director of Nursing
Macon Valley Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
12.2022 - 12.2024
Registered Nurse
Medical Solutions
11.2021 - 12.2022
Clinical Coordinator RN
Wesley Place on Honeysuckle
10.2018 - 11.2021
Registered Nurse
Flowers Hospital
07.2006 - 02.2013
Associate of Science - Nursing
George C Wallace Community College
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