Cynthia Hill
Negaunee,MI
Summary
Versatile Registered Nurse with Float Pool experience across diverse healthcare settings. Demonstrates strong clinical judgment and critical thinking while managing a variety of patient conditions. Delivered improved patient outcomes through effective care coordination across units.
Overview
5
5
years of post-secondary education
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Float Pool
Duke Life Point
Marquette, Michigan
05.2021 - 07.2026
- Adapted nursing care across Duke LifePoint inpatient units and specialties.
- Assessed patient conditions and documented findings in electronic health records.
- Administered medications and monitored responses per hospital protocols.
- Coordinated care with physicians, therapists, and nursing staff.
- Educated patients and families on treatment plans and discharge needs.
- Responded to urgent changes and stabilized patients during shift coverage.
- Maintained infection control practices and safe patient environments.
- Performed bedside procedures such as wound care, IV insertions, foley catheter insertion and removals.
- Provided leadership support by orienting new staff members on the unit.
- Educated patients about disease processes, preventive health measures, medication regimens and discharge planning needs.
- Responded quickly and effectively to emergent situations while maintaining composure under pressure.
- Managed multiple tasks efficiently while providing safe patient centered care.
- Actively participated in professional development activities such as continuing education classes or seminars.
- Evaluated patient response to interventions through ongoing assessment of condition.
- Monitored vital signs, intake and output levels, and lab values during patient assessments.
- Demonstrated excellent communication skills when interacting with patients, families and healthcare team members.
- Maintained accurate documentation in the electronic medical record system according to hospital policies and standards of practice.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
Registered Nurse Preventionist
Mission Point
Ishpeming, Michigan
04.2018 - 05.2021
- Assessed patient conditions and updated care plans using electronic health records.
- Administered medications and treatments following hospital policies and physician orders.
- Educated patients about disease processes, preventive health measures, medication regimens and discharge planning needs.
- Coordinated care plans with physicians, therapists, and care teams.
- Provided direct patient care following nursing protocols and physician orders.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
- Conducted infection surveillance across healthcare facility units and reported patterns to leadership.
- Reviewed isolation precautions and updated nursing staff on current facility protocols.
- Audited hand hygiene, PPE use, and environmental cleaning practices.
- Educated clinical teams on sterile technique and transmission-based precautions.
- Tracked healthcare-associated infection trends and prepared reports for hospital committees.
- Investigated exposure events and coordinated follow-up with employee health teams.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, and housekeeping staff on prevention procedures.
- Revised infection control policies to align with facility standards and regulatory guidance.
- Conducted regular training sessions for healthcare personnel on proper infection control techniques.
- Performed environmental assessments to identify any areas of risk or non-compliance with infection control protocols.
- Delivered care and treatment reflective of appropriate infection control techniques and universal precautions.
- Investigated clusters and outbreaks to identify source of infection, educating healthcare personnel regarding short and long term control measures.
- Reviewed and updated infection control policies and procedures to ensure compliance with current standards.
- Maintained accurate records related to infection control activities including incident reports, surveillance data.
- Investigated reports of suspected infections among patients, staff, and visitors.
- Provided guidance on appropriate isolation precautions for contagious illnesses or conditions.
- Consulted with local and state health departments to report infectious cases.
- Developed and implemented comprehensive infection prevention plans for medical staff, patients, and visitors.
- Recognized areas for improved performance to protect employees, patients and visitors from infectious and communicable conditions.
- Participated in continuing education opportunities, reviewing professional publications, and attending activities.
- Ensured that all patient care equipment was properly cleaned, sanitized, and sterilized according to established guidelines.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
- Coordinated discharge planning to ensure continuity of care post-hospitalization.
Registered Nurse Supervisor
Norlite Nursing Home
Marquette
01.2015 - 04.2018
- Administered medications and treatments following hospital policies and physician orders.
- Supervised nursing staff across long-term care shifts at Norlite Nursing Home.
- Coordinated resident care plans with physicians, families, and interdisciplinary care teams.
- Reviewed medication administration and enforced nursing home compliance standards.
- Trained new nurses on resident care routines and facility policies.
- Monitored patient conditions and escalated changes to attending providers.
- Managed daily staffing assignments and supported shift coverage needs.
- Documented resident assessments, care updates, and nursing reports.
- Investigated care concerns and resolved staff issues in nursing home operations.
- Provided leadership during emergency situations ensuring high standards of patient safety are met.
- Resolved conflicts between staff members in a timely manner while maintaining morale.
- Facilitated communication between physicians, nurses, ancillary departments, families and other healthcare providers.
- Created individualized patient plans based on assessment findings.
- Conducted regular performance reviews to ensure quality patient care.
- Provided guidance, support and professional development to staff members.
- Evaluated effectiveness of nursing interventions by assessing patient responses.
- Reviewed medical charts to ensure accuracy of documentation and appropriateness of orders.
- Assessed the need for additional resources such as equipment or supplies within the unit.
- Educated patients and families about their illness or injury, treatment options, medications, and follow-up care instructions.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess patient needs and provide appropriate interventions.
Registered Nurse
Mather Nursing Home
Ishpeming, MI
09.2012 - 12.2015
- Assessed patient conditions and updated care plans using electronic health records.
- Administered medications and treatments following hospital policies and physician orders.
- Provided bedside care for patients in healthcare unit
- Assessed resident conditions and documented changes in nursing home records.
- Administered medications and treatments following nursing home care plans.
- Coordinated daily care with nursing assistants and interdisciplinary staff.
- Monitored vital signs and reported concerns to physicians and families.
- Updated resident charts using electronic health record systems.
- Supported admissions, transfers, and discharges within nursing home operations.
- Educated residents and families on medications, safety, and care routines.
- Responded to urgent resident needs and followed nursing home protocols.
- Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate, respiration rate, weight and height.
- Responded quickly to any changes in a resident's condition or behavior by initiating appropriate interventions or notifying the physician and healthcare team member immediately.
- Worked collaboratively with other departments such as dietary, housekeeping, recreation therapy to meet the needs of each resident.
- Evaluated effectiveness of treatments based upon resident outcomes.
- Ensured compliance with all federal, state and local regulations governing long-term care facilities.
- Performed physical assessments of new admissions and readmitted patients.
- Instructed staff members on proper techniques related to resident care.
- Conducted regular rounds to ensure that residents are receiving appropriate care.
- Coordinated daily activities for residents, such as social events and recreational programs.
- Implemented infection control standards throughout the facility.
- Provided education to family members regarding end-of-life decisions.
- Educated families on medical conditions of their loved ones and provided emotional support when needed.
- Supervised Licensed Practical Nurses and Certified Nursing Assistants in providing direct patient care services.
- Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Conducted intake assessments with patients and relatives to gather case history.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress, and medication side effects.
Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager
Lake Superior Life Care and Hospice
Marquette, MI
03.2013 - 02.2015
- Assessed hospice patients for comfort needs and symptom changes.
- Coordinated care plans with physicians, aides, social workers, and chaplains.
- Educated families on end-of-life care, medications, and safety measures.
- Documented visits, assessments, and care updates in hospice records.
- Managed wound care, pain control, and comfort-focused nursing interventions.
- Communicated patient status and plan changes across interdisciplinary hospice teams.
- Traveled to home settings to provide Lake Superior hospice case management.
- Supported bereavement needs and emotional concerns for families and caregivers.
- Collaborated closely with physicians and other healthcare providers to coordinate comprehensive patient care.
- Monitored medication regimens to ensure safe administration of medications in accordance with physician orders and nursing standards of practice.
- Ensured timely completion of all required documentation including admission paperwork, discharge summaries.
- Attended weekly case conferences to review current cases and develop treatment plans for new admissions.
- Performed initial assessments of new patients to determine hospice eligibility.
- Provided emotional support to families during difficult times through active listening skills.
- Conducted regular visits with assigned patients in their home setting or at long-term care facilities to assess health status changes.
- Facilitated referrals for additional services such as social work counseling or spiritual care when necessary.
- Provided guidance on managing symptoms related to terminal illnesses such as pain control techniques or nutrition counseling.
- Acted as a liaison between the patient, family members and hospice staff, physicians regarding treatment options or prognosis updates.
- Identified medical equipment and supplies needed by patient; arranged for delivery and set up as appropriate.
- Developed effective communication strategies with families to provide support throughout the course of illness.
- Responded promptly to emergent situations involving hospice patients and provided crisis intervention when needed.
- Evaluated effectiveness of interventions used by nurses while making recommendations for improvement where necessary.
- Maintained accurate records of patient assessments, treatments, medications, and other relevant information within the electronic medical record system.
Cardiac Registered Nurse
Marquette General Hospital
Marquette, MI
04.2010 - 02.2013
- Monitored telemetry rhythms and reported cardiac changes to physicians promptly.
- Assessed cardiac patients and documented findings in electronic health records.
- Administered prescribed medications and IV therapies following hospital protocols.
- Administered prescribed medications including thrombolytics, antiarrhythmics, vasopressors, anticoagulants, according to established protocols.
- Educated patients and families on heart care, medications, and discharge instructions.
- Coordinated care plans with cardiologists, respiratory therapists, and nursing staff.
- Responded to cardiac emergencies and supported advanced life support interventions.
- Participated in code blues providing advanced life support interventions as needed.
- Monitored hemodynamic parameters in critically ill cardiac patients.
- Interpreted complex EKGs accurately assessing rhythm disturbances or conduction blocks.
- Assessed patient's vital signs, monitored EKG changes, and reported any abnormalities to physician.
- Identified high risk factors for cardiac events among hospitalized patients through a systematic evaluation of clinical data.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team to provide comprehensive care for patients with acute coronary syndrome.
- Reviewed laboratory results including troponins and electrolytes and reported abnormal values to physicians.
- Provided pre-operative, post-operative care for cardiac surgery patients including CABG, Valvular Repair, Replacement, Pacemaker Implantation, Defibrillator Implantation.
- Assessed patient conditions and updated care plans using electronic health records.
- Maintained strict infection control and patient safety standards throughout shifts.
- Facilitated discharge planning process ensuring continuity of care post hospitalization.
- Educated patients about their diagnosis, treatment plans, and potential complications associated with their condition.
- Evaluated patient response to treatments by monitoring progress notes and lab values.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Registered Nurse
Northern Michigan University
Marquette, MI 08.2005 - 12.2010
Calumet High School
Calumet, MISkills
- Medication administration
- Telemetry monitoring
- Infection control
- IV therapy
- Patient assessment
- Care coordination
- Discharge planning
- Clinical education
- Regulatory compliance
- Critical thinking
- Team collaboration
- Conflict resolution
- Clear communication
- Crisis management
- EMR / EHR
- Palliative care awareness
- Medical assessment
- Staff supervision
- Evaluations
- Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification
- Professional bedside manner
- Direct nursing care
- ELNEC training (End-of-life-care)
- Patient monitoring
- Patient education and counseling
- Case management
- High level of autonomy
- Compassion and empathy
- Proper catheter insertion/removal
- Palliative and pain management
- Diabetes and nutrition education
- Immunization skills
- Pain clinics
- Emergency response
- Data collection
- Treatment Planning
- Medication and IV administration
- Medical recordkeeping
- Patient and family advocacy
- At-risk patient care
- Hospice care
- Clinical judgment
- Patient relations
- Telemetry interpretation
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Float Pool
Duke Life Point
05.2021 - 07.2026
Registered Nurse Preventionist
Mission Point
04.2018 - 05.2021
Registered Nurse Supervisor
Norlite Nursing Home
01.2015 - 04.2018
Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager
Lake Superior Life Care and Hospice
03.2013 - 02.2015
Registered Nurse
Mather Nursing Home
09.2012 - 12.2015
Cardiac Registered Nurse
Marquette General Hospital
04.2010 - 02.2013
Bachelor of Science - Registered Nurse
Northern Michigan University
08.2005 - 12.2010
Calumet High School