Cynthia LEWIS
RN,BSN,CPN
San Juan Capistrano,CA
Summary
Seasoned Pediatric Registered Nurse with a proven track record at Children's Mercy Hospital Kansas and Children's Hospital of Orange County, excelling in care for medical-surgical inpatient, emergency care and family education. Demonstrated ability to lead in crisis situations and educate on complex health conditions. Renowned for expert IV starts and effective behavioral management, ensuring high-quality patient and family support.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pediatric Registered Nurse
CHOC at Mission
09.2021 - Current
- Interacted with child welfare personnel and social workers in cases involving concerns about overall well-being.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies. I am a resource to my unit, PICU and ER for difficult IV starts.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions and I am Asthma Educator for my unit and PICU.
- Offer exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions. Specialties include Eating disorder patients, medical-surgical patients.
Pediatric Emergency Room Nurse
CHOC
02.2020 - 09.2021
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
Pediatric Travel Nurse
CHOC Children's Hospital
11.2019 - 02.2020
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
Pediatric Emergency Room Nurse
Children's Mercy Hospital Kansas
10.2006 - 11.2019
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
Pediatric Travel Nurse
Fountain Valley Regional Hospital and Medical Center
01.2018 - 04.2018
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
Charge Pediatric Registered Nurse
Children's Mercy Hospital Kansas
08.1999 - 10.2006
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
- Maintained night shift nurses schedule and Chair for staffing committee
Staff RN
Childrens Mercy Hospital Kansas
02.1999 - 08.1999
- Cultivated rapport with patients and caregivers, utilizing proactive communication with parents and children.
- Identified common pediatric and adolescent illnesses to plan and implement interventions and management.
- Provided bedside care and treatment for patients in pediatric patients.
Staff RN
Overland Park Regional Medical Center
02.1997 - 07.1999
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Excelsior College
Albany, NY05-2010
Associate of Science - Nursing
Penn Valley Community College
Kansas City, MO12-1996
Skills
- Family education and Asthma Educator
- Emergency care
- Seizure management
- Behavioral management
- Infection control
- Immunization administration
- Pain management
- Diabetes management
- Child welfare management
- Pediatric CPR
- Expert IV starter
Certification
- Registered Nurse License (RN) - State Board of Nursing.
- Certified Pediatric Nurse (CPN) - Pediatric Nursing Certification Board.
- PALS and ACLS
Timeline
Pediatric Registered Nurse
CHOC at Mission
09.2021 - Current
Pediatric Emergency Room Nurse
CHOC
02.2020 - 09.2021
Pediatric Travel Nurse
CHOC Children's Hospital
11.2019 - 02.2020
Pediatric Travel Nurse
Fountain Valley Regional Hospital and Medical Center
01.2018 - 04.2018
Pediatric Emergency Room Nurse
Children's Mercy Hospital Kansas
10.2006 - 11.2019
Charge Pediatric Registered Nurse
Children's Mercy Hospital Kansas
08.1999 - 10.2006
Staff RN
Childrens Mercy Hospital Kansas
02.1999 - 08.1999
Staff RN
Overland Park Regional Medical Center
02.1997 - 07.1999
- Registered Nurse License (RN) - State Board of Nursing.
- Certified Pediatric Nurse (CPN) - Pediatric Nursing Certification Board.
- PALS
- ACLS
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Excelsior College
Associate of Science - Nursing
Penn Valley Community College
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