Cynthia McLaren
Cottonwood Heights,UT
Summary
Experienced nursing professional bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills and technical knowledge. Proficient in updating charts, monitoring medications and working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Wound Ostomy Nurse Specialist
University of Utah Hospital
Salt Lake City, UT
07.2020 - Current
- Minimized patient skin breakdown by devising and carrying out skin care plan.
- Viewed electronic health system records to evaluate patient wound care history, other relevant medical information and prescription medications.
- Treated patients undergoing bowel surgery and experiencing digestive system wounds.
- Collaborated with physicians to develop appropriate treatment plans for wounds according to medical protocols.
- Performed routine skin assessments to identify potential problems or complications with wounds.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Assessed and monitored patient's wound healing progress.
- Conducted assessment of complex wounds such as pressure ulcers, diabetic foot ulcers, venous leg ulcers, arterial ulcers.
- Alerted physician of diagnostic study results and changes in patient condition.
- Assessed patients for wound and ostomy care needs, developed individualized treatment plans, and monitored patient progress.
Infusion Nurse
University of Utah Hospital
Salt Lake City, UT
06.2009 - 06.2024
- Discussed importance of good nutrition during chemotherapy treatments and explained what side effects to expect.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
- Emotionally supported patients during treatments and gave information on support groups and therapy services.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Provided patient education on the use of IV therapy and potential side effects.
- Conducted regular assessments on patients receiving infusions to ensure safety standards were met.
Clinical Research Nurse Coordinator
J Lewis Research
Salt Lake City, UT
05.2002 - 05.2009
- Relayed information such as requirements and instructions from clinical team to study participants.
- Developed recruitment strategies for identifying potential participants for clinical research studies.
- Reviewed protocols for accuracy, completeness, compliance with regulatory standards, and adherence to Good Clinical Practice guidelines.
- Gathered and reviewed study data.
- Provided guidance to investigative staff on issues related to GCP compliance throughout the course of a trial or project.
- Educated participants on studies and anticipated outcomes.
- Collected, processed and delivered specimens from trial participants.
- Maintained accurate records of protocol-related documents such as informed consent forms and source documents.
- Documented case report forms and collected data for study research logs.
- Attended investigator meetings related to ongoing clinical trials or projects.
- Kept patient care protocols and clinical trial operations in compliance.
- Monitored subject enrollment and tracked dropout details.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously while adhering to tight deadlines.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The Johns Hopkins School of Nursing
Baltimore, MD06-1997
Bachelor of Science - Behavioral Science and Health
University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT06-1990
Skills
- Staff Training
- Diabetes Management
- Health Promotion
- Inpatient Care
- Clinical Supervision
Languages
Spanish
Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Wound Ostomy Nurse Specialist
University of Utah Hospital
07.2020 - Current
Infusion Nurse
University of Utah Hospital
06.2009 - 06.2024
Clinical Research Nurse Coordinator
J Lewis Research
05.2002 - 05.2009
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The Johns Hopkins School of Nursing
Bachelor of Science - Behavioral Science and Health
University of Utah
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