Cynthia Henderson-Warr RN,MSN
Byram,MS
Summary
Seasoned nursing professional with a strong background in department leadership, workforce management, and policy development. Skilled in supervising staff, coaching nurses, and coordinating care plans to support efficient operations and strong patient outcomes. Brings deep experience in quality improvement, compliance, and hands-on clinical support.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse Supervisor
Diversicare
Southaven, Mississippi
08.2024 - 05.2026
- Provided leadership during emergency situations ensuring high standards of patient safety are met.
- Oversaw multi-unit operations and addressed operational, staffing and care issues with immediate or long-term impacts.
- Assisted nursing staff with hands-on support during patient care activities and assigned resident care tasks to ensure quality care delivery.
- Reviewed resident assessments and revised care plans for Diversicare patients.
- Developed policies and procedures for the nursing unit.
- Identified training needs of nurses and provided targeted instruction and coaching.
- Coordinated and led in-services to facilitate nursing leadership development and career growth.
- Developed comprehensive work schedules aligning staff availability with patient care needs, considering workload, space, and equipment availability.
- Resolved resident concerns promptly to enhance satisfaction and comfort while ensuring safe, compassionate bedside care.
Registered Nurse
VA Medical Center
Memphis, Tennessee
01.2010 - 08.2024
- Respond to emergencies and stabilize patients in VA Medical Center units.
- Assess clinical situations quickly and accurately using critical thinking to support timely interventions.
- Work with interdisciplinary healthcare team to develop and carry out individualized treatment plans that improve patient care.
- Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care for assigned patients.
- Administer medications and treatments while monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Monitor vital signs and report changes to providers promptly.
- Maintain infection control standards across patient care areas.
- Train and mentor new RNs on best practices and hospital policies to support quality patient care.
- Provide emergency response and patient stabilization in VA Medical Center units.
- Evaluate clinical situations rapidly and accurately to guide timely interventions.
- Partner with interdisciplinary healthcare team to create and implement individualized treatment plans supporting patient outcomes.
- Conducted comprehensive patient assessments, planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing care for assigned patients.
- Administered prescribed medications and treatments while observing patients for reactions and side effects.
- Monitored patient vital signs and communicated changes to providers promptly.
- Adhered to infection control protocols standards throughout patient care areas.
- Support onboarding of new RNs through training on best practices and hospital policies.
- Stabilized patients during emergencies in VA Medical Center units.
- Timely interventions driven by rapid, accurate clinical assessment and critical thinking.
- Individualized patient care improved through collaboration with an interdisciplinary healthcare team on treatment plans.
- Comprehensive nursing care delivered through assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation for assigned patients.
- Medication and treatment safety maintained through close monitoring for reactions and side effects.
- Provider awareness strengthened through prompt reporting of vital sign changes.
- Infection control standards maintained across patient care areas.
- Facilitated development of new RNs through training and mentorship on best practices and hospital policies.
RN Staff Nurse
Methodist University Hospital
Memphis, Tennessee
01.2005 - 01.2010
- Responded to emergency situations with speed and expertise, delivering critical care and life-saving interventions.
- Monitored vital signs and administered medications according to physician orders.
- Assessed patient symptoms and triaged urgent concerns in outpatient settings.
- Performed comprehensive physical assessments on patients including charting findings in the EHR system.
- Reviewed test results and reinforced provider instructions during patient calls.
- Educated ambulatory clinic patients on medications, follow-up care, and self-management strategies to enhance patient understanding and adherence.
- Developed comprehensive discharge plans to ensure continuity of care between hospital stays and follow-up visits at a clinic or home setting.
- Educated patient and family, utilizing the teach-back method and discharge and discussing effective aftercare.
Clinical Coordinator RN
Amedisys Home Health
Memphis, Tennessee
01.2000 - 01.2005
- Coordinated home health admissions and referral workflows for Amedisys patients
- Coordinated patient admissions into the facility to ensure timely care.
- Reviewed clinical documentation for OASIS accuracy and plan of care compliance
- Communicated with physicians, nurses, and families about patient care needs
- Scheduled visits and aligned clinician caseloads with home health priorities
- Monitored chart completion and follow-up tasks across Amedisys care teams
- Assisted with care plan updates and interdisciplinary service coordination
- Tracked patient status changes and escalated concerns to clinical leadership to ensure timely interventions.
- Monitored patient records for accuracy and compliance with regulations.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings regarding patient care plans.
- Reviewed laboratory results, x-rays, medical histories, and any other relevant information prior to treatment decisions being made.
- Assisted in developing an individualized plan of care for each patient based on their needs.
- Evaluated nursing staff performance against established standards and objectives.
- Managed daily operations within the department including scheduling and staffing.
- Created detailed reports on staff performance metrics to inform management decisions.
- Conducted weekly staff meetings to discuss patient progress and safety initiatives.
- Performed monthly audits of nursing practices to identify areas of improvement or potential risks.
- Interviewed applicants and made recommendations for new hires.
- Coordinated with nurse manager to develop educational programs enhancing nurse competencies, individual performance, and patient safety.
- Coordinated with nurse manager to develop educational programs enhancing nurse competencies, individual performance, and patient safety.
RN Staff Nurse
Methodist Alliance Home Care
Memphis, Tennessee
08.1995 - 01.2000
- Administered intravenous (IV) therapies and nutrition to patients in home settings.
- Assessed home health patients and updated care plans for agency records.
- Coordinated multidisciplinary care with physicians, therapists, and home health team members to ensure comprehensive patient management.
- Facilitated discharge planning and provided transition instructions to home health patients, ensuring continuity of care and understanding of post-discharge needs.
- Developed personalized care plans for patients based on individual needs.
- Educated patients and families on treatment plans, safety protocols, and self-care routines to promote health literacy and independence.
- Educated patients and families about disease management, lifestyle changes, nutrition, and preventive healthcare measures.
- Provided wound care and dressing changes in patient homes.
- Adhered strictly to infection control protocols while caring for clients in their homes.
- Documented nursing notes in electronic health records for home health agency.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT12-2016
Skills
- Care plan coordination
- Medication administration
- Patient assessment
- Infection control
- Regulatory compliance
- Quality improvement
- Performance improvement
- Policy development
- Policy updates
- Department leadership
- Workforce management
- Team supervision
- Staff management
- Talent acquisition
- Strong clinical judgment
- Care coordination
Timeline
Registered Nurse Supervisor
Diversicare
08.2024 - 05.2026
Registered Nurse
VA Medical Center
01.2010 - 08.2024
RN Staff Nurse
Methodist University Hospital
01.2005 - 01.2010
Clinical Coordinator RN
Amedisys Home Health
01.2000 - 01.2005
RN Staff Nurse
Methodist Alliance Home Care
08.1995 - 01.2000
Master of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University