Cynthia Leveillee, BSN, RN
Longmeadow,MA
Summary
Registered Nurse, BSN with 30+ years experience in direct patient care at the inpatient and outpatient settings. Responsible and dedicated, seeking to use my knowledge and skills to transition into a new role in the nursing profession.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse/Pre-Admission Evaluation
Baystate Medical Center
Springfield, MA
04.2018 - Current
- Responsible for providing pre procedural instruction/education for patients and their family members regarding upcoming surgery.
- Obtain a complete medical history, which includes medications, past anesthesia and surgical history, and all bodily systems.
- Provide patient teaching either face to face or via phone screening on what can be expected and relieve patient anxiety by throughly answering questions.
- Review medications with patients and instruct them on what they will need to take/hold for the day of surgery.
- Understand lab work and other testing that patient will need based on their medical history and order these tests per department protocol.
- Follow up with patients specialists to ensure all pertinent information that will effect their surgery is accessible and included in their chart prior to surgery.
Registered Nurse / Registered Vascular Technologist
Baystate Medical Center
Springfield, MA
10.2012 - Current
- Performs non-invasive testing on patients with chronic and acute disease processes
- Assesses need for ordered lab studies;Initiates direct contact with physicians to assure study ordered correlates with patient diagnosis;Completes and finalizes reports for Vascular Surgeon and IR MD to sign off on
- Assists doctors with surgeries and procedures when ultrasound guidance is required
- Participates in unit-based Quality Assurance Program and presentation of CEU case studies
- Ensures HIPAA compliance
Registered Nurse / Registered Vascular Technologist
Baystate Medical Center
Springfield, MA
08.1986 - 11.1998
- Presented workshops to the public on the subject of peripheral vascular disease focusing on diabetic foot care, cessation of smoking, and the importance of healthy eating
- Contributed to successful department JACHO accreditation and participated in unit based QA Program
Registered Nurse
Baystate Medical Center
Springfield, MA
08.1986 - 11.1990
- Staff and alternate charge nurse on an acute Medical-Surgical floor with a concentration on respiratory patients
- Developed and implemented nursing care plans
- Scheduled patient admissions and discharges
Registered Nurse
Ring Nursing Home
Springfield , Massachusetts
05.1985 - 09.1986
- Charge nurse; provided all daily living tasks to enhance quality of life for elderly patients with Parkinson's, Dementia, Cancer, COPD, and Alzheimers
- Developed patient care plans, including assessments, evaluations, and nursing diagnoses
- Liaised between patients, their families, and physicians to ensure patient comprehension of treatment plans
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Massachusetts Amherst
Amherst, MA1987
Associate of Science - Nursing
Quinnipiac University
Hamden, CT1984
Skills
- Excellent communication skills(ielistening, verbal, written, and telephone skills)
- High level of autonomy
- Extensive background caring for patients with peripheral vascular, cerebrovascular disease, and cardiovascular disease
- Competent working with Microsoft Office(Outlook, Word, and Excel)
- Effective patient and family advocate
- Proficient with CIS, Eworkplace, and Surginet
- Comprehensive understanding of anatomy and physiology
- Passionate about caring for patients and helping them reach their optimal health goals
Certification
- Registered Nurse in MA and CT 1985-present
- Registered Vascular Technologist 1994-present
- CPR certification-active
Timeline
Registered Nurse/Pre-Admission Evaluation
Baystate Medical Center
04.2018 - Current
Registered Nurse / Registered Vascular Technologist
Baystate Medical Center
10.2012 - Current
Registered Nurse / Registered Vascular Technologist
Baystate Medical Center
08.1986 - 11.1998
Registered Nurse
Baystate Medical Center
08.1986 - 11.1990
Registered Nurse
Ring Nursing Home
05.1985 - 09.1986
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Massachusetts Amherst
Associate of Science - Nursing
Quinnipiac University
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