Plus years of Staffing various companies, working as Staff RN
Cynthia Hall
Registered Nurse
King,NC
Summary
With over 30+ years of dedicated experience as an RN, BSN.
I have demonstrated expertise in various nursing capacities, including extensive leadership roles such as Supervisory and Director of Nursing positions. My professional journey has spanned diverse settings, encompassing home care, hospitals, nursing homes, and the successful ownership and operation of a licensed home care nursing agency.
Throughout my 30+ years in the field, I have cultivated a comprehensive understanding of a wide range of products and medications essential for treating various illnesses commonly requiring hospitalization and drug treatment. Recent hands-on involvement in Long-Term Acute Care (LTACs) and ICU Step-down units has provided me with a unique perspective, allowing me to assess facilities that deliver more intensive care. By actively engaging in direct patient care over the past several years, I've stayed current with evolving trends and procedures in Acute Medical Surgical Care, Home Care, and current Medical Care. My wealth of experience positions me as a knowledgeable professional capable of offering valuable insights into the needs of employers, patients, and fellow nursing professionals. Hardworking nursing professional bringing 30+ years of experience delivering exceptional care to infants, children and adult patients as well as the senior population. Knowledgeable about medical, physical, mental and nutritional requirements to maximize patient comfort and safety while meeting strict cost control standards as well organized and forward-thinking in managing patient needs. Driven, hardworking and veteran Registered Nurse bringing demonstrated patient care, medication monitoring and treatment management expertise. Adaptable and resilient with strong attention to detail, clinical expertise, and emergency response experience. Bringing 12 year record of success in nursing and desiring RN DON/Staff Nurse position with your facility. Hardworking nursing professional bringing 30+ years of experience delivering exceptional care to senior patients. Knowledgeable about care requirements and skilled at maximizing patient comfort and safety while meeting strict cost control standards. Well-organized and forward-thinking in managing patient needs. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
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Months of secondary education: Assessment course UNCG
Work History
Pediatric Home Care Staff RN
Infinium Health Services
Charlotte, NC
10.2019 - Current
- Served multiple critically compromised pediatric ventilator patients. All were respiratory distressed, often being of premature birth.
- Made extensive use of my familiarity with RDS, BPD, RSV and Atrial and Ventricular Defects.
- Observed and tracked weight-gain and feeding preparation, addressing nutritional and digestive issues.
- Due to a baby's inability to effectively communicate, utilized long-term skills in observation of facial expressions and behavior to discern patient's needs.
- Ensured proper safety and harm reduction.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Communicated effectively with physicians and provided support during surgical procedures.
- Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in electronic medical records.
- Monitored patient vitals post-surgery, managed medical equipment, and administered medications and IVs.
- Administered prescribed medications and monitored patient reactions while ensuring accuracy in medication dosages administered.
- Have personally traveled as much as an hour each way to work at night (up to 100 miles per shift) for several months, when patient care called for it.
Pediatric Home Care Staff RN
Aveanna Heathcare
Winston-Salem, NC
01.2017 - 10.2019
- Provided on-going overnight care for infant on ventilator.
- Assisted parents with respiratory treatments, G-Tube feedings and ROM.
- Provided nighttime ventilator care initially for 7 days a week, for 1 month, reducing to 6 days a week for 2 months, then finally 5 nights a week for several months once infant stabilized.
RN Staff Nurse
Silas Creek Rehab
Winston-Salem, NC
08.2017 - 12.2017
- Worked as Medication Cart Nurse for 3-11 Shift
- Responsible for Resident medications, treatments and Physical Assessments
- Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Proven ability to develop and implement creative solutions to complex problems.
Private Duty Home Care RN
Private Client
Greensboro, NC
02.2017 - 06.2017
- Provided daily nursing care for 85 year old geriatric client in her home on a temporary basis.
- Assisted with ADL’s, medication, shopping and transport to medical appoints
- Assisted with light housekeeping and food preparation.
- Continued until client relocated to local retirement facility.
RN Clinical Supervisor
Guilford Health Care Center
Greensboro, NC
08.2016 - 01.2017
- Clinical Supervisor during 11 PM to 7 AM shift at 105 bed nursing facility
- Applied extensive nursing experience toward overseeing all aspects of resident care
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Oversaw dispensing of medications, coordinating MD orders
- Trained and advised new employees and new graduates on equipment techniques and nursing policies.
RN Clinical Supervisor
Jacobs Creek Nursing and Rehabilitation of Madison
Madison, NC
10.2015 - 03.2016
- Clinical Supervisor for 3 PM to 11 PM shift at 170 bed nursing facility
- Supervised the giving of medications and the starting of IV’s
- Performed regular assessments of residents and updated MD’s
- Initiated MD orders and performed general overseeing all aspects of resident care.
RN Staff Nurse
Bayada Nurses
Greensboro, NC
06.2014 - 08.2015
- Provided evening and night shift home care for pediatric vent and trach patients.
- Responsible for all varying aspects of patient care during the above-hours as as required by the case.
Remote Legal Nurse Consultant
MRC Global
01.2014 - 05.2014
- Worked on 4 month remote assignment as Legal Nurse Consultant
- Performed various tasks including mining for healthcare facilities and physician addresses, requesting of medical records, etc
- Constructed chronologies of events regarding client experience with a device and/or with a particular pharmaceutical drug.
RN Staff Nurse
Epic Health Care Services
Houston, TX
09.2013 - 11.2013
- Provided in-home night time care for pediatric vent and trach patients
- Performed all respiratory treatments and dispensing of medications as per POC
- Provided passive range-of-motion exercises and age appropriate play for each patient.
- Resigned in November, 2013 to move back to North Carolina so as to provide care for my aging mother, and for my ailing mother-in-law.
Assistant Director of Nursing and Clinical Supervi
The Hampton at Post Oak
Houston, TX
03.2011 - 06.2013
- Responsible for overseeing clinical issues for all residents in the SNF as well as the second tier nursing facility
- Ensured that all MD orders were implemented correctly and in a timely manner.
- Oversaw records of all Incident Reports, escalating issues and resident complaints.
- On-call when for Director of Nursing
- Involved in the hiring of new LVN's on the unit.
- Worked with PICC lines, Port-a-caths, feeding pumps, IV's and medications, , hypodermaclysis therapy and Wound Vacs.
- Assisted with admissions and discharge
- Applied my extensive nursing experience and judgment each day to handle emerging clinical issues, and in the presentation of In-service education to nursing and CNA staff.
Agency Shift Nurse
Various Nurse Staffing Agencies
Houston, TX
12.2010 - 10.2011
- Worked a steady stream of regular assignments for several nurse staffing agencies in the Houston, Texas
- Accepted assignments in ICU Step-down, Long-Term Acute Care (LTAC) and Hospitals (including specialty pediatrics and psychiatric facilities).
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
Founder, President and Director of Nursing
Medworkers Homecare Agency
Greensboro, NC
09.2003 - 02.2010
- Founded and operated MedWorkers Home Care Agency, a medical home care nursing agency providing RN's, LPN's and CNA's to numerous Medicaid and private-pay clients in the Greensboro, North Carolina area.
- Filled the roles of President and Director of Nursing.
- Provided a full array of home care services for geriatric clients, whose needs ranged from 4 to 24 hour-a-day continuous care.
- Held overall responsibility for all clinical, compliance, staffing and business aspects of the agency.
- Held instructor certifications in CPR with American Red Cross and American Heart Association.
- Responsible for all staff orientation, training and instruction.
- Responsible for all patient intake and discharge.
- Medworkers excelled in care related vent and trach, senior dementia, failure-to-thrive, hospital recovery, diabetes wound care, morbid obesity and all typical health conditions common to the elderly.
- Medworkers remained in good standing with the State of North Carolina Health and Human Services throughout its operation.
- Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
Legal Nurse Consultant, PLNC, RN
Various Attorneys
Greensboro, NC
06.2008 - 01.2010
- Reviewed cases for various attorneys in the Greensboro, NC area over a 10 year period
- Cases included nursing home neglect and abuse, Workers Compensation and medical history review for general merit from a nursing perspective.
- Reviewed case files, sometimes including thousands of pages, for both active cases and those under consideration.
- Created detailed case chronologies from a nursing perspective
- Reviewed and interpreted various medical records, including surgical, physical therapy, nursing charts, counseling, diagnostic tests, blood work, etc.
Care Coordinator United Health Care
United Health Care
Greensboro, NC
06.2002 - 09.2003
- Worked as RN providing telephone-based assessments.
- Assisted clients by helping them with Medicare provider arrangements across 5 Eastern States.
- Coordinated Home Care arrangements for equipment, DME, such as ramps, wheel chairs, wound care, physical therapy, etc.
- Provided coordination other services as required, including the escalations of issues for denied claims, facilitating satisfactory resolutions for all parties involved.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Alabama School of Nursing
Birmingham, AL 08.1968 - 08.1972
Skills
- Patient Education
- Case Management
- Chronic Disease Management
- Family Education
- Care Planning
- Tracheostomy Care
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Management
- Wound Care
- Medication and IV Administration
- Intake and Discharge
- Critical Care
- In-Home Care
Timeline
Pediatric Home Care Staff RN
Infinium Health Services
10.2019 - Current
RN Staff Nurse
Silas Creek Rehab
08.2017 - 12.2017
Private Duty Home Care RN
Private Client
02.2017 - 06.2017
Pediatric Home Care Staff RN
Aveanna Heathcare
01.2017 - 10.2019
RN Clinical Supervisor
Guilford Health Care Center
08.2016 - 01.2017
RN Clinical Supervisor
Jacobs Creek Nursing and Rehabilitation of Madison
10.2015 - 03.2016
RN Staff Nurse
Bayada Nurses
06.2014 - 08.2015
Remote Legal Nurse Consultant
MRC Global
01.2014 - 05.2014
RN Staff Nurse
Epic Health Care Services
09.2013 - 11.2013
Assistant Director of Nursing and Clinical Supervi
The Hampton at Post Oak
03.2011 - 06.2013
Agency Shift Nurse
Various Nurse Staffing Agencies
12.2010 - 10.2011
Legal Nurse Consultant, PLNC, RN
Various Attorneys
06.2008 - 01.2010
Founder, President and Director of Nursing
Medworkers Homecare Agency
09.2003 - 02.2010
Care Coordinator United Health Care
United Health Care
06.2002 - 09.2003
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Alabama School of Nursing
08.1968 - 08.1972
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