Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
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Cynthia Neace

Palm Coast,FL

Summary

Registered Nurse with extensive experience in assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing care for diverse patient populations. Demonstrated proficiency in collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized treatment plans, ensuring comprehensive patient education and support throughout the care continuum. Effectively utilized critical thinking skills to evaluate patient responses and adjust interventions accordingly, contributing to improved patient outcomes. Experienced in managing complex cases involving chronic illnesses, discharge planning, and providing emotional support to patients and families.

Overview

37
37
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse

Starr Regional Medical Center
Athens, Tennessee
12.2024 - 06.2025
  • Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
  • Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
  • Evaluated effectiveness of interventions through ongoing assessment of patient responses.
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
  • Instructed patients on proper self-care techniques at home following discharge from the hospital.
  • Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care plans.
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.

Registered Nurse

Adventist Health System
Palm Coast, FL
10.2022 - 11.2024
  • Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
  • Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
  • Evaluated effectiveness of interventions through ongoing assessment of patient responses.
  • Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.

Registered Nurse

American Mobile Nursing
08.2021 - 10.2022
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
  • Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
  • Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.

Registered Nurse

Kindred Hospice
Cleveland, Tennessee
01.2021 - 06.2021

Weekend Admission Nurse

  • Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
  • Provided emotional support and comfort to families during difficult times.
  • Ensured compliance with standards of professional practice as well as state and federal regulations related to health care delivery services.
  • Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care plans.
  • Created, implemented and evaluated patient care plans with medical team.
  • Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
  • Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.

Registered Nurse

Parkridge Medical Center
Chattanooga, Tennessee
10.2019 - 01.2021

RN tele unit

  • Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
  • Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
  • Educated patients and families on health care needs, conditions, and options.
  • Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.

Registered Nurse

Charleston Area Medical Center Health System Inc.
Charleston, West Virginia
05.1988 - 05.2019

RN Tele, ER , ICU, SDU and Transfer Center. Began my career as a Nurse extern.

  • Coordinated discharge planning to ensure continuity of care post-hospitalization.
  • Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies.
  • Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
  • Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
  • Collaborated with health groups to plan or implement programs designed to improve overall health of communities.
  • Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
  • Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.

Education

Associate of Science - Nursing

Southern West Virginia Community And Technical Col
Logan, WV
05-1989

Some College (No Degree) - Nursing BSN

West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV

Skills

  • Patient assessment
  • Electronic health records
  • Medication administration
  • Care planning
  • Critical thinking
  • Patient education
  • Team collaboration
  • Discharge planning
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Time management
  • Emotional support
  • Conflict resolution
  • Clinical documentation
  • Interdisciplinary communication
  • Mentoring new staff
  • IV drug therapy management
  • Palliative care awareness
  • Infectious disease control
  • OR and ER experience
  • Precepting
  • Life-sustaining machines
  • Telemetry monitoring
  • Compassion and empathy
  • Home visits
  • Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification
  • Disease specialization
  • Managing deadlines
  • Patient relations
  • Community advocate
  • Professional bedside manner
  • Patient care
  • Hospice care
  • Medical recordkeeping
  • Family education
  • Personal care needs
  • Patient satisfaction and process improvement
  • Patient discharge
  • Patient care planning

Certification

  • ACLS
  • BLS
  • Will need to renew both
  • NIHSS

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Starr Regional Medical Center
12.2024 - 06.2025

Registered Nurse

Adventist Health System
10.2022 - 11.2024

Registered Nurse

American Mobile Nursing
08.2021 - 10.2022

Registered Nurse

Kindred Hospice
01.2021 - 06.2021

Registered Nurse

Parkridge Medical Center
10.2019 - 01.2021

Registered Nurse

Charleston Area Medical Center Health System Inc.
05.1988 - 05.2019

Associate of Science - Nursing

Southern West Virginia Community And Technical Col

Some College (No Degree) - Nursing BSN

West Virginia University
Cynthia Neace