Cynthia Methven
Vancouver
Summary
Dedicated Licensed Nursing Professional with a broad range of experience in direct and indirect patient care, healthcare administration, and patient education. Highly skilled in developing and adapting individualized plans of care, patient advocacy, and relationship building. Seeking to leverage background and experience to secure nursing position with forward-thinking employer.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN Field Nurse
Maxim Healthcare
Portland
05.2025 - 08.2025
- Provided direct patient care in home settings according to established plans.
- Assisted with medication administration and monitored patient responses.
- Maintained accurate patient records and documentation in compliance with regulations.
- Coordinated with healthcare teams to ensure continuity of care for patients.
- Implemented safety protocols to protect patients during visits and procedures.
- Supported daily living activities for patients, enhancing their quality of life.
- Communicated effectively with patients, families, and healthcare professionals to address concerns.
- Monitored vital signs such as temperature, pulse rate, blood pressure, respiration rate, oxygen saturation levels.
- Controlled infection through proper hand hygiene practices before and after contact with a patient.
- Assessed and evaluated patient needs, developed and implemented nursing care plans, and monitored progress.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient records using electronic medical record systems.
- Maintained accurate patient charts and documented vitals, medical histories, medications and changes in health, including reactions to medications and treatment.
- Provided direct patient care including wound management, medication administration, IV therapy, assessments, and treatments.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to formulate individualized plans of care and adapt plans to patients' changing needs, defining treatment type, duration and dosage.
- Administered prescribed medications following established protocols while monitoring for adverse reactions or side effects.
- Notified physicians and other personnel of changes in patients' conditions.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
- Administered prescribed medications and started intravenous fluids to address patient symptoms and underlying etiologies.
- Took temperatures or blood pressures, dressed wounds and provided other basic patient care or treatments.
- Delivered high-quality direct and indirect nursing care to patients.
LPN Charge Nurse
Arcadia Medical Resorts Parkside
Union Gap
10.2024 - 02.2025
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to treatments.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop and implement care plans.
- Maintained accurate patient records and ensured compliance with regulations.
- Responded to emergencies and provided immediate care as needed.
- Observed patient conditions and reported changes to physicians promptly.
- Administered medications in accordance with policies and legal limitations.
- Assessed patients' health conditions and monitored changes in their condition.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations as needed.
- Ensured all safety protocols were followed during patient care.
- Observed and reported changes in condition of patients and signs and symptoms of deviations from normal health status.
- Supervised the activities of other nursing staff members and provided guidance when necessary.
- Maintained accurate medical records and updated them regularly.
- Documented adverse patient reactions to medications and reported findings to supervisors.
- Evaluated patient responses to treatments and interventions and documented progress notes accordingly.
- Carried out physician orders accurately while adhering to hospital policies and procedures.
- Monitored medication administration for accuracy, compliance, and effectiveness of treatment plan.
- Assisted in developing policies related to infection control practices.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate effective patient care delivery systems.
- Participated in creating a safe environment by following fire safety regulations.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds, and managed catheters.
- Guaranteed exceptional care quality by correctly administering medication, inserting and caring for catheters, dressing and changing wounds and assisting with personal hygiene.
- Collected blood, urine or sputum from patients to perform routine laboratory tests.
- Delivered high-quality direct and indirect nursing care to patients.
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
- Worked with social workers, physical therapists and speech therapists to assess patient needs, plan and adjust plans of care and actualize nursing interventions to promote and restore patient health.
- Prepared patients for examinations, tests or treatments and explained procedures.
LPN Charge Nurse
Willow Springs Health And Rehab
Yakima
07.2024 - 10.2024
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to treatments.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop and implement care plans.
- Maintained accurate patient records and ensured compliance with regulations.
- Provided guidance and support to nursing staff during shifts.
- Responded to emergencies and provided immediate care as needed.
- Observed patient conditions and reported changes to physicians promptly.
- Administered medications in accordance with policies and legal limitations.
- Assessed patients' health conditions and monitored changes in their condition.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations as needed.
- Ensured all safety protocols were followed during patient care.
- Observed and reported changes in condition of patients and signs and symptoms of deviations from normal health status.
- Supervised the activities of other nursing staff members and provided guidance when necessary.
- Maintained accurate medical records and updated them regularly.
- Documented adverse patient reactions to medications and reported findings to supervisors.
- Identified potential problems or risks that could affect patient outcomes.
- Evaluated patient responses to treatments and interventions and documented progress notes accordingly.
- Carried out physician orders accurately while adhering to hospital policies and procedures.
- Monitored medication administration for accuracy, compliance, and effectiveness of treatment plan.
- Assisted in developing policies related to infection control practices.
- Reviewed lab results and made appropriate recommendations for further testing or treatment.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate effective patient care delivery systems.
- Participated in creating a safe environment by following fire safety regulations.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Documented patient medical histories, current symptoms and vitals.
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds, and managed catheters.
- Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
- Guaranteed exceptional care quality by correctly administering medication, inserting and caring for catheters, dressing and changing wounds and assisting with personal hygiene.
- Collected blood, urine or sputum from patients to perform routine laboratory tests.
- Delivered high-quality direct and indirect nursing care to patients.
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
- Worked with social workers, physical therapists and speech therapists to assess patient needs, plan and adjust plans of care and actualize nursing interventions to promote and restore patient health.
- Prepared patients for examinations, tests or treatments and explained procedures.
LPN Charge Nurse
Vancouver Specialty & Rehabilitative Care
Vancouver
12.2023 - 03.2024
- Managed patient care activities and coordinated nursing staff assignments.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to treatments.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop and implement care plans.
- Maintained accurate patient records and ensured compliance with regulations.
- Provided guidance and support to nursing staff during shifts.
- Responded to emergencies and provided immediate care as needed.
- Observed patient conditions and reported changes to physicians promptly.
- Administered medications in accordance with policies and legal limitations.
- Assessed patients' health conditions and monitored changes in their condition.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations as needed.
- Ensured all safety protocols were followed during patient care.
- Observed and reported changes in condition of patients and signs and symptoms of deviations from normal health status.
- Supervised the activities of other nursing staff members and provided guidance when necessary.
- Maintained accurate medical records and updated them regularly.
- Documented adverse patient reactions to medications and reported findings to supervisors.
- Evaluated patient responses to treatments and interventions and documented progress notes accordingly.
- Carried out physician orders accurately while adhering to hospital policies and procedures.
- Monitored medication administration for accuracy, compliance, and effectiveness of treatment plan.
- Assisted in developing policies related to infection control practices.
- Reviewed lab results and made appropriate recommendations for further testing or treatment.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate effective patient care delivery systems.
- Participated in creating a safe environment by following fire safety regulations.
- Documented patient medical histories, current symptoms and vitals.
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds, and managed catheters.
- Answered patient calls, identified issues, and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
- Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
- Guaranteed exceptional care quality by correctly administering medication, inserting and caring for catheters, dressing and changing wounds and assisting with personal hygiene.
- Collected blood, urine or sputum from patients to perform routine laboratory tests.
- Delivered high-quality direct and indirect nursing care to patients.
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
- Worked with social workers, physical therapists and speech therapists to assess patient needs, plan and adjust plans of care and actualize nursing interventions to promote and restore patient health.
- Prepared patients for examinations, tests or treatments and explained procedures.
LPN Charge Nurse
Prestige Toppenish Health and Rehab
Toppenish
08.2023 - 08.2023
- Managed patient care activities and coordinated nursing staff assignments.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to treatments.
- Maintained accurate patient records and ensured compliance with regulations.
- Responded to emergencies and provided immediate care as needed.
- Observed patient conditions and reported changes to physicians promptly.
- Administered medications in accordance with policies and legal limitations.
- Assessed patients' health conditions and monitored changes in their condition.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations as needed.
- Ensured all safety protocols were followed during patient care.
- Observed and reported changes in condition of patients and signs and symptoms of deviations from normal health status.
- Supervised the activities of other nursing staff members and provided guidance when necessary.
- Maintained accurate medical records and updated them regularly.
- Documented adverse patient reactions to medications and reported findings to supervisors.
- Identified potential problems or risks that could affect patient outcomes.
- Evaluated patient responses to treatments and interventions and documented progress notes accordingly.
- Carried out physician orders accurately while adhering to hospital policies and procedures.
- Monitored medication administration for accuracy, compliance, and effectiveness of treatment plan.
- Assisted in developing policies related to infection control practices.
- Reviewed lab results and made appropriate recommendations for further testing or treatment.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate effective patient care delivery systems.
- Participated in creating a safe environment by following fire safety regulations.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds, and managed catheters.
- Guaranteed exceptional care quality by correctly administering medication, inserting and caring for catheters, dressing and changing wounds and assisting with personal hygiene.
- Collected blood, urine or sputum from patients to perform routine laboratory tests.
- Delivered high-quality direct and indirect nursing care to patients.
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
- Worked with social workers, physical therapists and speech therapists to assess patient needs, plan and adjust plans of care and actualize nursing interventions to promote and restore patient health.
- Prepared patients for examinations, tests or treatments and explained procedures.
LPN Charge Nurse
Terraces of Summitview
Yakima
09.2021 - 07.2023
- Managed patient care activities and coordinated nursing staff assignments.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to treatments.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop and implement care plans.
- Maintained accurate patient records and ensured compliance with regulations.
- Responded to emergencies and provided immediate care as needed.
- Observed patient conditions and reported changes to physicians promptly.
- Administered medications in accordance with policies and legal limitations.
- Assessed patients' health conditions and monitored changes in their condition.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations as needed.
- Ensured all safety protocols were followed during patient care.
- Observed and reported changes in condition of patients and signs and symptoms of deviations from normal health status.
- Supervised the activities of other nursing staff members and provided guidance when necessary.
- Maintained accurate medical records and updated them regularly.
- Documented adverse patient reactions to medications and reported findings to supervisors.
- Evaluated patient responses to treatments and interventions and documented progress notes accordingly.
- Carried out physician orders accurately while adhering to hospital policies and procedures.
- Monitored medication administration for accuracy, compliance, and effectiveness of treatment plan.
- Reviewed lab results and made appropriate recommendations for further testing or treatment.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate effective patient care delivery systems.
- Participated in creating a safe environment by following fire safety regulations.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Documented patient medical histories, current symptoms and vitals.
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds, and managed catheters.
- Answered patient calls, identified issues, and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
- Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
- Guaranteed exceptional care quality by correctly administering medication, inserting and caring for catheters, dressing and changing wounds and assisting with personal hygiene.
- Collected blood, urine or sputum from patients to perform routine laboratory tests.
- Delivered high-quality direct and indirect nursing care to patients.
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
- Worked with social workers, physical therapists and speech therapists to assess patient needs, plan and adjust plans of care and actualize nursing interventions to promote and restore patient health.
- Prepared patients for examinations, tests or treatments and explained procedures.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Practical Nursing
Clark College
Vancouver, WASkills
- Patient assessment
- Medication administration
- Vital signs monitoring
- Infection control protocols
- Clinical documentation
- Healthcare compliance
- Effective communication
- Time management
- Problem solving
- Respiratory care
- Catheter care
- Confidentiality
- Diabetes management
- Neurological care
- Nursing documentation
- Geriatric nursing
- Tracheostomy care
- Home healthcare
- Rehabilitation nursing
- Behavioral health
- Patient safety
- Ethical practice
- Documentation
- Vitals collection
- Infection control
- Field visits
- Medical equipment operation
- Compassionate care
- Acute care
- Healthcare management
- Patient charts
- Responsible and dependable
- Problem-solving abilities
- Charting accuracy
- Adaptability and flexibility
- First aid and CPR
- Reliability
- Urinary catheterization
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Professionalism
- Multitasking
- Patient care
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
LPN Field Nurse
Maxim Healthcare
05.2025 - 08.2025
LPN Charge Nurse
Arcadia Medical Resorts Parkside
10.2024 - 02.2025
LPN Charge Nurse
Willow Springs Health And Rehab
07.2024 - 10.2024
LPN Charge Nurse
Vancouver Specialty & Rehabilitative Care
12.2023 - 03.2024
LPN Charge Nurse
Prestige Toppenish Health and Rehab
08.2023 - 08.2023
LPN Charge Nurse
Terraces of Summitview
09.2021 - 07.2023
Some College (No Degree) - Practical Nursing
Clark College
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