Cynthia Holmes
Summary
Passionate about the patient care experience. Excellent work ethic and attendance record. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Reliable employee with time management and teaming abilities. Dedicated to completing work on-time and going above and beyond with each activity.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
ER Staff Registered Nurse II Training Cohort
Santa Clara County, O'Connor Hospital
10.2023 - Current
- ER Staff RN Training Cohort: Didactic/Clinical Program serving adult, pediatric, geriatric patient populations; all aspects of general Emergency Department care training through didactic modules and clinical training hours.
- ACLS, PALS, BLS, NIHSS certifications current.
- Maintained strict adherence to industry regulations, ensuring compliance with all relevant laws and guidelines for business operations.
- Collaborated with colleagues on various projects, sharing knowledge and expertise while working together towards common objectives.
- Analyzes and validates data taken from interviews of patients; revises assessments based on observation of patient behaviors; Identifies common recurrent patient problems, symptoms, and behavioral changes in relation to standards of care and individual patient needs
- Implements standards of care as applicable to patient populations.
Charge Nurse, Relief PCU/Telemetry Registered Nurse
Shasta Regional Medical Center
06.2022 - 06.2023
- Enhanced patient care by implementing evidence-based nursing practices and protocols.
- Streamlined nursing workflows for increased efficiency and improved patient outcomes.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans for patients.
- Mentored and supervised junior nurses, fostering a supportive and professional work environment.
- Optimized patient satisfaction through timely response to concerns and effective communication among staff members.
- Promoted a safe working environment by adhering to infection control policies and regularly reviewing safety protocols.
- Managed staffing schedules, ensuring adequate coverage while minimizing overtime expenses.
Advanced Cardiac Care Unit Staff RN
Shasta Regional Medical Center
06.2019 - 06.2022
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and implementing evidence-based practices..
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
- Provides direct patient care within the scope of practice. Direct and guides patient/family teaching, nursing procedures while maintaining standards of care in ACCE Unit.
- Executed pre and post operative care for CABG, TAVR, Cardiac Catheterization patient population.
Case Management Staff Nurse
Open Door Health Clinic
09.2018 - 02.2019
- Streamlined workflow processes to increase efficiency in a high-volume clinical setting.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members for comprehensive patient assessments and treatment plans.
- Provide family practice medical treatment, including pediatrics, geriatric, teen clinic, LGBTQ services, preventative and maintenance health care. New patient appointments, clinical treatment of disease processes, immunizations and medication administration. Provide clinical documentation support for Providers, EPIC EMR.
Registered Nurse Medical-Surgical/Telemetry
Providence Redwood Memorial Hospital
04.2017 - 09.2018
- Clinical Academy New RN Graduate Training Program 2017-2018
- Participated in year-long Clinical Academy training and development for new and returning nurses, including didactic clinical education and state-of-the-art simulation lab.
- Registered Nurse Medical-Surgical/Telemetry:
- Performed all duties related to patient care, medication administration, patient care plans, nursing interventions for all age groups including pediatrics/geriatrics.
- Telemetry Unit. Experienced with NG and PEG management, TPN, PPN, ostomies, various surgical drains, chest tube management, wound vac and wound care, pre and post-surgical patient care, PCA and Alaris Pump systems. Meditech EMR
- Employee of the Month May 2018: RN Dignity and Excellence in Patient Care.
Education
Associate of Science - Registered Nursing
College of The Redwoods
Eureka, CA05.2016
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Fine And Studio Arts
California State University - Chico
Chico, CA12.1997
Skills
- ACLS, PALS, BLS, NIHSS Certifications
- Utilization of crash carts for codes, rapid response, planned cardioversion of unstable arrhythmias
- Training for Belmont and Lucas devices for emergency management in critical care situations
- Airway management of BIPAP, CPAP, oro/nasopharyngeal airways, highflow NC, ambubag usage in critically ill patients
- Medication administration; titratable IV infusions for critical care, monitoring and assessment of telemetry/cardiac monitoring, ART lines, CVP monitoring Blood administration management
- Management of PCA Sapphire, Alaris, Baxter, Stryker CADD pumps
- Drains: Atrium chest tube, NG, PEG, wound vac and ostomy management
- Management of pre and postoperative patient populations in ICU/CCU, PCU and Stepdown Units
- Charge RN relief, PCU/Stepdown, Telemetry
- EPIC, Meditech EHR
Timeline
ER Staff Registered Nurse II Training Cohort
Santa Clara County, O'Connor Hospital
10.2023 - Current
Charge Nurse, Relief PCU/Telemetry Registered Nurse
Shasta Regional Medical Center
06.2022 - 06.2023
Advanced Cardiac Care Unit Staff RN
Shasta Regional Medical Center
06.2019 - 06.2022
Case Management Staff Nurse
Open Door Health Clinic
09.2018 - 02.2019
Registered Nurse Medical-Surgical/Telemetry
Providence Redwood Memorial Hospital
04.2017 - 09.2018
Associate of Science - Registered Nursing
College of The Redwoods
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Fine And Studio Arts
California State University - Chico
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