Cynthia Fessenden
West Alexander,OH
Summary
Compassionate and results-driven Registered Nurse with extensive experience in med/surg, PCU, and ICU environments. Known for strong patient advocacy and collaboration skills, committed to improving health outcomes and fostering a supportive care environment.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Aya Healthcare
10.2023 - Current
- Administered medications and monitored patient vital signs.
- Educated patients and families on treatment plans, medication, and lifestyle modifications.
- Evaluated patient responses to treatments, adjusting care plans based on clinical feedback and assessment results.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- I have traveled to the following hospitals:
- IU University Hospital, Indianapolis, IN, (440 beds/18 bed unit): Medical ICU
- IU Ball Memorial Hospital, Muncie, IN, (360 beds/18 bed unit): Medical Diabetic Unit/PCU (multiple contracts to this unit)
- IU Health North Hospital, Carmel, IN, (189 beds/11 bed unit): PCU
Registered Nurse
FlexCare Medical Staffing
01.2017 - 10.2023
- Administered medications and monitored patient vital signs.
- Educated patients and families on treatment plans, medication, and lifestyle modifications.
- Streamlined documentation processes using electronic health record systems to improve workflow efficiency.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to identify patient needs and prioritize nursing interventions effectively.
- With this travel agency I have traveled to:
- IU Methodist Hospital, Indianapolis, IN, (802 beds/20 bed unit) on the following units: Med/Surg (Surgical Uro/Gyn), separate contract Trauma ICU
- Community East Hospital, Indianapolis, IN, (350 beds/10 bed unit) on their Hem/Onc/Hospice unit
- IU Ball Memorial Hospital, Muncie, IN, (360 beds/18 bed units) on their Ortho Unit, separate contract on the CVICU
- IU University Hospital, Indianapolis, IN, (250 beds/18 bed units) on their Surgical PCU, separate contract Surgical ICU
- Lima Memorial Hospital, Lima, OH, (300 beds/24 bed unit) on their Cardiac PCU
- Riverside Methodist Hospital, Columbus, OH, (700 beds/18 bed unit) on their Trauma ICU
- UC Medical Center, Cincinnati, OH, (724 beds/25 bed unit) on their CVICU
Registered Nurse
Miami Valley Hospital
09.2012 - 10.2021
- Administered medications and monitored patient vital signs.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Educated patients and families on treatment plans, medication, and lifestyle modifications.
- Led quality improvement initiatives that enhanced patient safety protocols and nursing practices.
- Mentored junior nursing staff, providing training on clinical procedures and patient care standards.
- Worked Hem/Onc/BMT 2012-2016, bedside RN and charge RN; Worked CVICU 2016-2021, bedside RN.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Ohio University
Athens, Ohio, OH12-2016
Associate of Science - Nursing
Sinclair Community College
Dayton, OH03-2012
High School Diploma -
Dixie High School
New Lebanon01-2008
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Direct patient care: med/surg, PCU, ICU
- Patient assessments
- Documentation and charting
- Clinical judgment
- Patient and family advocacy
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification
- NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
- Precepting new nurses and students
- EMR systems: EPIC, Cerner, Meditech
Certification
BLS, ACLS, NIHSS
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Aya Healthcare
10.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
FlexCare Medical Staffing
01.2017 - 10.2023
Registered Nurse
Miami Valley Hospital
09.2012 - 10.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Ohio University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Sinclair Community College
High School Diploma -
Dixie High School