CYNTHIA JAMES

• Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
• Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
• Orchestrated quality-driven, cost-effective care in high-volume trauma center setting.
• 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.
• Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
• Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
• Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds and thoracic trauma.
• Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.
• Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
• Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
• Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
• Performed arterial cut-downs, inserted central lines and inserted endotracheal tubes as part of trauma team.
• Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
• Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
• Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
• Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
• Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
• Provided emergency care for patients suffering from gun shot wounds, stabbings, motor vehicle accients, fall episodes and traumatic brain injuries

• Kept organized records of facility's services and utilization of inpatient beds.
• Provided first-rate service to all customers regardless of time or concern.
• Performed real-time chart audits for patients ensuring accuracy and completeness of information while capitalizing on opportunities for process improvement.
• Developed departmental goals and objectives to improve satisfactory rating with patients.
• Created work schedules for multiple shifts to confirm complete floor coverage.
• Integrated evidence-based nursing into practice environment for 15 nurses.

• Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
• Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
• Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
• Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
• Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
• Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
• Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.

Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.

• Managed care from admission to discharge.
• Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
• Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
• Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
• Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
• Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
• Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
• Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
• Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
• Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
• Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
• Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.
• Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
• Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
• Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
• Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds and thoracic trauma.

• Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
• Effectively prioritized assignments, executing care based on each patient's relative condition and delegating tasks to available personnel deliver safe and efficient care.
• Worked within interdisciplinary health care team to develop, implement and make adjustments to patient care plans, individualizing strategies and methods to improve health and meet recovery goals.
• Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
• Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
• Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
• Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
• Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring and specimen collection.
• Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic and cognitive status of patients.
• Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care and discharge instructions.
• Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
• Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
• Identified patient care requirements by establishing personal rapport with patients and families.
• Managed elements of patient care from admission to discharge or transfer to other units.
• Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
• Coordinated with physicians to perform bedside procedures such as intravenous injections, vascular line insertions and bronchoscopies.
• Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
• Formulated plans for nursing measures to restore, maintain and promote patients' physical and mental health.
• Assessed medical status of patients pre- and post-operation by checking vital parameters and supervising food intake.

• Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
• Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
• Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
• Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
• Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
• Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
• Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
• Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
• Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
• Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
• Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
• Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
• Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
• Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
• Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
• Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
• Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
• Applied nursing expertise to meet needs of dialysis patients in challenging acute care environment.
• Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
• Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
• Worked with healthcare team to develop new dialysis treatment flow sheet and other log forms, improving clinical documentation and accountability.
• Identified fluid overload and serum electrolyte conditions by conducting health screenings and reviewing patient histories.

• Educated patients and families on dialysis side effects.
• Provided each chronic and acute renal patient with compassionate and dedicated plan of care for treatment.
• Gained high level of understanding regarding renal function, kidney diseases and conditions, and dialytic treatments.
• Recognized changes in each patient's condition and adjusted dialysis treatments on daily basis.
• Communicated with physicians and hospital staff regarding significant information to notify staff of issues and changes.
• Assisted in care of chronically-ill patients, with focus on patients with kidney disease, high blood pressure, and asthma.
• Analyzed emergency situations and took prompt action to save lives.
• Performed emergency medical procedures such as basic cardiac life support (BLS), advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) and other condition-stabilizing interventions.
• Educated families and patients regarding conditions, symptoms and care plans.
• Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
• Provided expert critical care response in emergency situations involving illnesses or injuries.
• Managed patients' pain relief and sedation by providing pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions, monitoring patients' responses and changing care plans accordingly.
• Addressed issues with multiple organ systems in patients with critical illnesses.
• Interpreted information obtained from electrocardiograms (EKGs) or radiographs (x-rays).
• Used procedures such as intubation, central lines and chest tubes to address critical symptoms and prevent further decay in patient conditions.

• Identified patient needs based on objective data and followed through with appropriate documentation.
• Conducted ongoing evaluation of patient outcomes to document success of interventions and strategies in relation to plan of care.
• Instructed and documented patient follow-up care activities to prepare for transfer or discharge.
• Charted nurse's notes to reflect care provided to resident and resident's responses to care and intervention.
• Responded to code blue alerts within facility to initiate protocol, special procedures and cardiac monitoring.
• Educated patients and families about medications and treatment instructions to facilitate continuum of care.
• Administered prescribed medications, changed dressings, cleaned wounds and monitored vital signs to provide high standards of patient care.
• Monitored cardiac and other critical vital signs to detect changes and enable intervention of life-threatening or emergency situations.
• Collaborated with healthcare team to develop, implement and evaluate interdisciplinary plan of care.
• Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
• Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
• Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
• Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
• Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
• Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
• Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
• Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
• Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
• Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
• Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
• Adhered to strict safety measures by carefully determining proper dosages before administering medications.
• Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
• Cared for patients in 100-patient unit, supporting fellow nurses in delivering outstanding treatment to patients.
• Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
• Performed triage on incoming patients and determined plan of care for upcoming dialysis treatment.
• Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
• Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
• Assessed and evaluated mental health needs, working with multidisciplinary team to initiate, manage and modify individualized care plans.
• Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
• Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
• Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
• Administered medications to 48 patients and monitored response to medications.
• Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
• Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
• Strengthened training and nursing knowledge by taking part in continuing education programs, seminars and workshops.
• Investigated and resolved issues affecting unit operations and patient care.
• Worked with healthcare team to develop new dialysis treatment flow sheet and other log forms, improving clinical documentation and accountability.

• Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
• Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment.
• Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
• Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
• Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
• Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
• Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
• Delivered age-appropriate medical care for adult, adolescent and geriatric ICU patients.
• Explained health care issues and ramifications to patients and families to promote informed medical care choices.
• Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
• Observed patients' vital signs and administered physician-prescribed medications and treatments.
• Maintained respectful treatment environment that honored patients' and families' cultural and religious traditions and preferences.
• Recorded patients' medical status and treatment details in electronic charts to accurately document medical care.
• Developed and implemented patient care plans based on physicians' instructions and generally accepted nursing practices.
• Followed HCA ethical values and principles and adhered to HIPAA medical record regulations to promote patients' privacy.

• Administered nursing care to cardiac patients undergoing diagnostic, therapeutic or emergency services.
• Conducted initial assessments, documented findings in patient records and notified physicians of abnormal findings.
• Administered medication, pain management and analysis of patient responses to interventions to improve individual performance.
• Prioritized and revised patient care activities based on acuity of symptoms and patient preferences.
• Assisted in diagnosis and treatment of conditions such as unstable angina, cardiomyopathy, coronary artery disease, and cardiac dysrhythmia.
• Cared for culturally-diverse patients, liaising with family members and specialists to address changing needs and enhance individual experience.
• Assessed patients, collecting data and prioritizing cases in accordance with standards, policies, procedures and guidelines.
• Produced care plans in alignment with physical, psychosocial and learning needs of patients, achieving commendations for compassionate treatment.
• Supported healthcare team by maintaining responsibility for electrocardiogram monitoring, defibrillation and cardio rehabilitation training.
• Utilized stethoscopes, thermometers and sphygmomanometers to meet patient needs and prescribed medical therapies.
• Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.
• Assessed and managed various patient treatments for numerous patient diagnoses from sepsis to acute respiratory distress.
• Oversaw various aspects of telemetry by administering PA catheters and arterials, vasoactive drugs, titration, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation and chest tubes.
• Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
• Conducted patient assessments, recorded vitals and analyzed records and charts to define care requirements.
• Delivered outstanding patient care in CVICU critical care units.
• Guided and educated patients and caregivers on diagnoses, disease management, preventive measures, medication use and self-care to foster consistency in care administration.
• Guided patients, caregivers and family members on plans of treatment and helpful resources available locally to support care.

• Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
• Effectively prioritized assignments, executing care based on each patient's relative condition and delegating tasks to available personnel deliver safe and efficient care.
• Worked within interdisciplinary health care team to develop, implement and make adjustments to patient care plans, individualizing strategies and methods to improve health and meet recovery goals.
• Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
• Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
• Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
• Verified patients had information necessary for ongoing care, providing guidance on diagnoses, management of medications and prevention methods.
• Informed patients and families of effective treatment options and at-home care strategies, enhancing long-term outcomes.
• Vaccinated patients to protect individuals from measles, pneumonia, influenza and other illnesses of concern.
• Minimized hospital stays with recovery-centered approaches, reducing average in-patient stay length.
• Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
• Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring and specimen collection.
• Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic and cognitive status of patients.
• Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care and discharge instructions.
• Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
• Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
• Identified patient care requirements by establishing personal rapport with patients and families.
• Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care skills.
• Identified learning needs of patients and families and responded with advocacy and health education.
• Precepted student nurses and oriented new hires, providing guidance and mentorship when teaching on hospital policies, emergency procedures and nursing best practices.
• Coordinated with physicians to perform bedside procedures such as intravenous injections, vascular line insertions and bronchoscopies.
• Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
• Formulated plans for nursing measures to restore, maintain and promote patients' physical and mental health.
• Reported patients' status and delegated nurse assignments to achieve optimal outcomes.
• Led successful team comprised of RNs, LPNs and ancillary staff.

• Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
• Effectively prioritized assignments, executing care based on each patient's relative condition and delegating tasks to available personnel deliver safe and efficient care.
• Worked within interdisciplinary health care team to develop, implement and make adjustments to patient care plans, individualizing strategies and methods to improve health and meet recovery goals.
• Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
• Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
• Vaccinated patients to protect individuals from measles, pneumonia, influenza and other illnesses of concern.
• Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
• Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
• Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring and specimen collection.
• Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic and cognitive status of patients.
• Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care and discharge instructions.
• Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
• Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
• Identified patient care requirements by establishing personal rapport with patients and families.
• Managed elements of patient care from admission to discharge or transfer to other units.
• Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care skills.
• Identified learning needs of patients and families and responded with advocacy and health education.
• Coordinated with physicians to perform bedside procedures such as intravenous injections, vascular line insertions and bronchoscopies.
• Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
• Formulated plans for nursing measures to restore, maintain and promote patients' physical and mental health.
• Assessed medical status of patients pre- and post-operation by checking vital parameters and supervising food intake.
• Led successful team comprised of RNs, LPNs and ancillary staff.