Cynthia Mckeever
Apple Valley
Summary
Registered Nurse with extensive experience in neonatal care and health assessments. Skilled in collaborating with interdisciplinary teams and providing education to families, ensuring safe and effective patient care while fostering emotional connections during challenging times.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Independent Nurse Contractor
Therapy Source/ Lakeville School District
Lakeville
09.2024 - Current
- Delivered direct patient care to medically fragile students, including health assessments, tube feedings, and medication administration.
- Collaborated with school staff to enhance care delivery and meet student health needs.
- Engaged families and staff in developing IEPs and behavior care plans to support student well-being.
- Maintained detailed patient care documentation in electronic medical records for clear communication and continuity of care.
Registered Nurse
St Anne's Hospital
Burien
08.2025 - 11.2025
- Provided comprehensive nursing care to critically ill neonates in a specialized unit.
- Monitored vital signs and assessed patient conditions to ensure timely interventions.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to create and implement individualized care plans for optimal patient outcomes.
- Educated families on neonatal care and health management techniques to empower them in supporting their infants' health.
Registered Nurse Level 2 NICU
Woodwinds Hospital
Woodbury
02.2022 - 08.2024
- Utilized advanced assessment skills to recognize early signs of clinical deterioration in neonates, initiating appropriate interventions or escalating concerns promptly.
- Assisted with high-risk deliveries as part of the Neonatal Resuscitation Team, implementing life-saving interventions.
- Assisted physicians during invasive procedures such as intubations, central line placements, and lumbar punctures to ensure patient safety and comfort.
- Communicated effectively with other departments such as pharmacy, laboratory services, social work, case management during the coordination of multidisciplinary patient care.
- Performed physical observations of 3-4 couplets, including vital signs, medication administration, breastfeeding assistance, and parent education on newborn care.
- Delivers quality direct and indirect patient care while assisting pediatricians with procedures and instructing parents on the care of newborns after procedures.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Fairview Ridges Hospital
Burnsville
12.2014 - 02.2022
- Administered medications following prescribed treatment plans and hospital protocols.
- Monitored patient vital signs and communicated changes to nursing staff to facilitate timely interventions.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to create and implement patient care strategies, enhancing overall patient outcomes.
- Documented patient information in electronic health records to ensure continuity of care and support clinical decision-making.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Bayada Home Care
Arden Hills
08.2007 - 02.2022
- Dedicated and compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse with 15 years of 1:1 care with clients in their homes.
- Administered tracheostomy care, enteral feedings, gastrostomy tube care, and infection control to enhance patient comfort and safety.
- Maintains composure and makes accurate decisions in fast-paced, unpredictable, and stressful environments.
- Collaborated with doctors, specialized support services, patients, and families to coordinate comprehensive care plans.
- Documented clinical data accurately to uphold compliance with regulatory standards and support quality patient care.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
North Dakota State University
Fargo, ND12-2021
Associates of Science - Practical Nurse
Saint Paul Technical College
St.Paul, MN03-1996
Skills
- Newborn clinical assessments
- UVC management
- At-risk newborn support
- Nutritional assessment
- Enteral nutrition
- IV fluid management
- Fluid monitoring
- Telemetry
- Nursing documentation
- Patient education
- Developmental support
Certification
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Certification, 04/30/2026
- S.T.A.B.L.E., 06/2022
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification, 08/06/2025
Timeline
Registered Nurse
St Anne's Hospital
08.2025 - 11.2025
Independent Nurse Contractor
Therapy Source/ Lakeville School District
09.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse Level 2 NICU
Woodwinds Hospital
02.2022 - 08.2024
Licensed Practical Nurse
Fairview Ridges Hospital
12.2014 - 02.2022
Licensed Practical Nurse
Bayada Home Care
08.2007 - 02.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
North Dakota State University
Associates of Science - Practical Nurse
Saint Paul Technical College