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Cynthia Gies Dakalis

Cynthia Gies Dakalis

Shorewood

Summary

Experienced, compassionate healthcare professional prepared for challenging and dynamic nursing role. Proven track record in delivering exceptional patient care, with strong skills in clinical assessments, medication administration, and patient education. Known for effective team collaboration and adaptability to changing healthcare environments. Reliable and results-driven, with focus on achieving positive patient outcomes and supporting team success.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Staff RN, IPU

Accentcare Hospice
03.2023 - Current
  • Work 12 hour day shifts taking care of patients in the inpatient unit managing uncontrolled symptoms
  • Consistently delivering high-quality nursing care with a focus on empathy, communication, and professionalism.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, SQ, IM injections, and Macy catheter while monitoring responses.
  • Consistently maintained accurate documentation of all relevant information related to patient progress, treatments administered and other pertinent data.
  • Provided emotional support for patients and families during difficult times, helping them navigate the healthcare system with compassion and understanding.
  • Participated in staff meetings and continuing education programs to stay current on best practices and maintain licensure requirements
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.

RN

Diamond Healthcare Group Agency
08.2022 - 03.2023
  • Worked in the inpatient units at Naperville and MacNeal in Berwyn, wherever and whenever help was needed.
  • Maintained flexibility with scheduling
  • Managed care from admission to discharge.
  • Provided compassionate and empathetic support to patients and their families during difficult situations.

Patient Care Coordinator

ProMedica (previously Heartland) Hospice
09.2016 - 07.2022
  • Proficient in HomeCare HomeBase
  • Participated in Administrative On Call
  • Conducted Interdisciplinary Team meetings as PCC, working with the nurses and Medical Director to review patient care, and what can be done to improve.
  • Provided emotional support to patients and families coping with chronic illness or end-of-life decisions, fostering resilience during difficult times.
  • Managed complex cases involving multiple comorbidities, requiring close monitoring and coordination of various healthcare services.
  • Collaborated closely with physicians to develop individualized treatment plans, supporting optimal patient outcomes.

Float RN (pre-school Through Post High School)

Indian Prairie School District 204
08.2011 - 09.2016
  • Implemented and maintained care plans for medically fragile children
  • Assessed patient conditions promptly upon visiting the nurse's office to determine appropriate interventions and prioritize care needs
  • Administered daily and PRN medications and attended to emergency situations
  • Conducted vision and hearing screenings; dental and immunization records per protocol

RN, IMCU and ICU

Edward Hospital
09.1999 - 02.2006
  • Administered PO, IV, IM medications as ordered; experience with dopamine and dobutamine drips, insulin drips, potassium and antibiotic infusions
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Worked with Central Lines, PICC lines, Arterial Lines, and Swan-Ganz Catheters
  • Neuro, Surgical, General patients, did post-op recovery as needed

RN

Ventilator Support Center (now RML Specialty Care Center)
08.1996 - 09.1999
  • Cared for ventilator dependent patients that had tracheostomies
  • Worked as a manager for the 3-11 shift
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Loyola University
Chicago, IL
05-1996

Skills

  • Critical care and hospice proficiency
  • Leadership and team supervision
  • Medication administration and wound care management
  • Timely documentation
  • Inter-disciplinary collaboration
  • Patient and family education
  • Patient care planning
  • Infection control measures

Certification

  • RN License - Current
  • BLS Certification- Current

Timeline

Staff RN, IPU

Accentcare Hospice
03.2023 - Current

RN

Diamond Healthcare Group Agency
08.2022 - 03.2023

Patient Care Coordinator

ProMedica (previously Heartland) Hospice
09.2016 - 07.2022

Float RN (pre-school Through Post High School)

Indian Prairie School District 204
08.2011 - 09.2016

RN, IMCU and ICU

Edward Hospital
09.1999 - 02.2006

RN

Ventilator Support Center (now RML Specialty Care Center)
08.1996 - 09.1999

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Loyola University

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