Overview
Work History
Education
Professional Objective
License Certifications
Honors and Recognitions
Service Activities
Publications and Presentations
Professional Activities
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Cynthia Parent

Lemont,IL

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience

Work History

Simulation and Skills Lab Co-coordinator

Lewis University
06.2017 - Current
  • Currently work with two other co-coordinators to run six nursing labs
  • Duties include day to day running of the labs, supply inventory, and ordering
  • Assist faculty with HPS and SP simulations for undergrad nursing students
  • Work with students in the skills lab practicing nursing skills and completing faculty referrals.

Immediate Care

RN-Edward Hospital and Health Services
05.2001 - 12.2019
  • Responsibilities included care of patients from infant to geriatric; IV therapy, phlebotomy, IV/IM/PO medication administration, Point of Care testing, EKG'S/ cardiac monitoring, and assisting with in-office procedures
  • Function as charge nurse and preceptor
  • Proficient with Epic computer system.

Medical/Surgical

RN-Palos Hospital
11.1997 - 05.2001
  • Primary care RN on a busy medical/surgical floor
  • Responsible for up to 8 adult patients with various medical diagnoses and post-op care needs
  • Filled in as Charge RN on 3-11 shift

Medical/Oncology/Hospice

RN-Holy Cross Hospital
08.1995 - 05.1997
  • Primary Care RN caring for acutely ill medical patients, post op surgical patients and Oncology patients
  • Duties included port access, central line use/care and administering chemotherapy and blood/blood products
  • Also provided palliative care to Hospice patients and supportive care to families.

Education

Master of Nursing Education -

Lewis University
Romeoville, IL
05.2026

Bachelor of Science in Nursing -

Northern Illinois University
05.1995

Professional Objective

To secure a job as a nurse educator where I can utilize my years of experience as a registered nurse to teach undergraduate nursing students. My diverse nursing background and recent experience in academia will enable me to be successful in this role. I seek a position where I will be able to grow personally and professionally while helping others to acheive their goal of becoming a registered nurse.

License Certifications

  • Illinois RN nursing license
  • Certified in ACLS
  • Ambulatory Care Nursing Certification since 12/5/2014 (#2014024144)

Honors and Recognitions

2015-Received unit awarded "Certificate of Excellence" for role as Charge RN at Edward Hospital Immediate Care Center

Service Activities

4/2022- Young Hearts for Life-volunteered with nursing students to do cardiac screenings/EKG's at local high school


Publications and Presentations

Asked by instructor to present Poster at Lewis University's Celebration of Scholarship Fall 2024 for study proposal "The Effect of Simulation on the Communication Skills of Undergraduate Nursing Students"

Professional Activities

January 2019-Certificate in Simulation from Drexel University 

November 2023-Simulation Essential A/P Training at Gaumard

Timeline

Simulation and Skills Lab Co-coordinator

Lewis University
06.2017 - Current

Immediate Care

RN-Edward Hospital and Health Services
05.2001 - 12.2019

Medical/Surgical

RN-Palos Hospital
11.1997 - 05.2001

Medical/Oncology/Hospice

RN-Holy Cross Hospital
08.1995 - 05.1997

Master of Nursing Education -

Lewis University

Bachelor of Science in Nursing -

Northern Illinois University

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