Cynthia Gavett
North Conway,NH
Summary
Registered Nurse, with a strong skill set in patient care, critical thinking, and communication. Prioritizes team collaboration and strives to achieve optimal patient outcomes. Reliability and adaptability allow for efficient and compassionate care in dynamic environments. Expertise in medical procedures, patient assessments, and care coordination equips me to deliver high-quality healthcare services.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, RN Med Surg
Memorial Hospital
05.2023 - Current
- Providing direct patient care to those with a wide range of medical conditions; including those recovering from surgery, chronic conditions, and acute infections with a 1:6 ratio on a busy med surg floor.
- Some of my daily tasks include full head to toe assessments, reporting abnormal labs or findings to provider, catheter placement, monitor and assess new or worsening symptoms, administer IV antibiotics and medication, blood administration, and monitoring vitals.
- Maintaining patient safety and privacy.
- Evaluating patient needs, updating patients records, reviewing orders, and communication.
Certified Medical Assistant, CMA Primary Care
Memorial Hospital
04.2018 - 01.2023
- Roomed patients while gathering vitals, current symptoms, reason for visit, medication reconciliation.
- Adult and pediatric vaccine administration, POC tests, EKGs and more.
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
- Prepared examination rooms and sterilized equipment to maintain a safe and clean environment.
- Assisted physicians during examinations and procedures, ensuring smooth workflow and patient comfort.
Cook
Solo Wilderness Medical School
07.2014 - 04.2021
- Demonstrated effective communication skills when interacting with faculty, staff, and students, as part of daily responsibilities.
- Implemented creative solutions for utilizing leftover ingredients or surplus items in innovative ways that minimized waste without sacrificing quality.
Licensed Nursing Assistant, LNA
Merriman House, Memorial Hospital
06.2013 - 09.2016
- Reporting to the charge nurses any changes or medical needs of the residents
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, improving their comfort and wellbeing.
- Ensured proper use of medical equipment, supporting patient safety.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Southern Maine
Portland, MaineSkills
- Patient Medication Management
- Analytical Problem Solving
- IV Therapy Proficiency
- Aseptic Technique
- Effective Time Management
- Proficient in Infection Control Standards
- Delivering Patient Education
- Wound Management
- Effective Communication
Certification
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
Timeline
Registered Nurse, RN Med Surg
Memorial Hospital
05.2023 - Current
Certified Medical Assistant, CMA Primary Care
Memorial Hospital
04.2018 - 01.2023
Cook
Solo Wilderness Medical School
07.2014 - 04.2021
Licensed Nursing Assistant, LNA
Merriman House, Memorial Hospital
06.2013 - 09.2016
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Southern Maine
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