Cynthia Pasquinelly
Crossville,TN
Summary
Dedicated and adaptable professional with a proactive attitude and the ability to learn quickly. Strong work ethic and effective communication skills. Eager to contribute to a dynamic team and support organizational goals. Recent graduate with excellent research, technical, and problem-solving skills. Detail-oriented and able to learn new concepts quickly.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
Charge RN/Nursing House Supervisor
Wyndridge Health & Rehab Center
Crossville, TN
05.2024 - Current
- Maintained accurate records of patient progress notes, medications administered and other relevant data.
- Developed individualized teaching strategies for each patient based on their specific needs.
- Identified potential problems or issues that may arise during treatment, such as drug interactions or allergies, and provided appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Provided direct patient care including wound dressing, administering medication and IV therapy.
- Monitored vital signs and documented changes in a timely manner.
- Conducted patient education on medical treatments and procedures.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop plans of care for patients.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of nursing interventions and modified plans as needed.
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care.
- Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information.
- Answered patient questions and provided take-home materials for further information.
- Facilitated transition to home care by providing patients with continued care information and discharge instructions.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Provided emotional support and counseling to patients and their families.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
- Coordinated discharge planning to ensure continuity of care post-hospitalization.
Director of Nursing
Wyndridge Health & Rehab Center
Crossville, TN
11.2014 - 05.2024
- Provided clinical guidance and direction to nursing staff to ensure quality care was provided in a timely manner.
- Oversaw the daily operations of the nursing department including staffing, scheduling, budgeting, and resource allocation.
- Conducted performance evaluations for all nursing staff members and made recommendations for improvement when necessary.
- Developed and implemented nursing policies, procedures, and protocols to ensure patient safety.
- Ensured compliance with state regulations regarding nurse-to-patient ratios and other safety guidelines.
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare providers to coordinate patient care plans.
- Implemented strategies for improving patient satisfaction scores in the nursing department on an ongoing basis.
- Participated in interdisciplinary teams to discuss patient care issues or concerns and develop solutions as needed.
- Monitored changes in laws and regulations related to healthcare delivery services to ensure compliance with all applicable standards.
- Assisted with recruitment efforts by interviewing potential employees and making hiring decisions when appropriate.
- Maintained accurate records of staff certifications, licensure, continuing education credits.
- Resolved conflicts among staff members in a professional manner while maintaining positive working relationships.
- Reviewed incident reports submitted by nurses related to any adverse events that occurred during their shift.
- Assessed competency of clinical staff to promote quality, continuity, and safety.
- Implemented and directed clinical services and operations to deliver competent, quality care.
- Set and monitored achievement goals for nursing department consistent with established philosophy and standards of practice.
- Implemented changes needed to correct deficiencies found during government inspections.
- Maintained communication and transparency with governing boards, department heads and medical staff.
- Explained policies, procedures and services to patients.
Assistant Director of Nursing
Wyndridge Health & Rehab Center
Crossville, TN
02.2010 - 02.2014
- Assisted with recruitment and retention of nursing staff.
- Developed and implemented strategies to promote patient safety and quality care outcomes.
- Coordinated the planning, implementation, evaluation, and documentation of nursing care plans.
- Provided guidance to department supervisors regarding clinical practice standards.
- Conducted performance evaluations for all nursing personnel.
- Assessed staffing needs based on patient census and acuity levels.
- Created policies and procedures to ensure compliance with state regulations.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop best practices for patient care delivery.
- Facilitated professional development opportunities for nurses through continuing education programs.
- Investigated incidents reported by staff members or patients and families.
- Evaluated new technologies and equipment used in the Nursing Department.
- Oversaw daily operations within the department including scheduling shifts and approving time off requests.
- Provided leadership support during times of crisis or emergency situations.
- Assessed competency of clinical staff to promote quality, continuity, and safety.
- Implemented changes needed to correct deficiencies found during government inspections.
- Conducted recruitment and retention activities to develop highly skilled nursing team.
- Set and monitored achievement goals for nursing department consistent with established philosophy and standards of practice.
- Developed and maintained staffing schedule in accordance with contract terms, budget mandates and accreditation standards for nursing coverage.
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
- Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
- Assessed need for additional staff, equipment and services based on historical data and seasonal trends.
- Monitored inpatient bed use, facilities and staff to provide optimal use of resources.
RN Supervisor
Wyndridge Health & Rehab Center
Crossville, TN
02.2006 - 02.2010
- Provided clinical leadership and direction for nursing staff, ensuring that all tasks were completed in accordance with accepted standards of care.
- Conducted performance evaluations for nursing staff on a regular basis.
- Coordinated staffing schedules to meet patient needs while adhering to budgetary constraints.
- Investigated incidents involving patients or staff members, documenting findings as necessary.
- Maintained current knowledge of healthcare regulations and best practices in order to promote compliance within the organization.
- Evaluated patient records regularly to identify opportunities for improvement in service delivery.
- Advocated for patient rights during difficult situations such as end-of-life decisions.
- Ensured that all documentation met legal requirements before submission.
- Actively listened to concerns from both patients and staff members regarding issues related to patient care.
- Responded promptly to inquiries from physicians or other healthcare providers regarding changes in medication orders or treatments.
- Resolved conflicts among nursing staff in a timely manner while promoting positive working relationships.
- Demonstrated knowledge and clinical expertise to effectively supervise nursing activities and achieve optimal patient outcomes in hospital department and nursing home.
- Liaised between patients and families by providing health information and addressing questions and concerns.
Staff Nurse
Hospice Of Cumberland County
Crossville, TN
02.1994 - 12.1997
- Maintained accurate records of patient progress notes, medications administered and other relevant data.
- Identified potential problems or issues that may arise during treatment, such as drug interactions or allergies, and provided appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times or end-of-life situations.
- Demonstrated effective communication skills while interacting with patients, families, physicians and other healthcare staff members.
- Actively participated in departmental meetings, training sessions and educational seminars.
- Ensured that all equipment was properly maintained according to safety protocols.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining quality standards of care.
- Adhered to strict confidentiality policies when dealing with sensitive information.
- Maintained a clean work environment by following proper sanitation guidelines.
- Assessed patients to determine their physical condition, health status and needs.
- Monitored vital signs and documented changes in a timely manner.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop plans of care for patients.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of nursing interventions and modified plans as needed.
- Provided emotional support and counseling to patients and their families.
RN Supervisor Weekends
Country Place Nursing Home
Crossville, TN
08.1993 - 02.1994
- Provided clinical leadership and direction for nursing staff, ensuring that all tasks were completed in accordance with accepted standards of care.
- Investigated incidents involving patients or staff members, documenting findings as necessary.
- Ensured that all documentation met legal requirements before submission.
- Actively listened to concerns from both patients and staff members regarding issues related to patient care.
- Resolved conflicts among nursing staff in a timely manner while promoting positive working relationships.
- Reviewed and completed admission and discharge assessments.
Staff Nurse/PRN Supervisor
Yorkshire Terrace Nursing Home
Columbus, Ohio
08.1992 - 08.1993
- Maintained accurate records of patient progress notes, medications administered and other relevant data.
- Identified potential problems or issues that may arise during treatment, such as drug interactions or allergies, and provided appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Assisted physicians with exams, lab tests or other procedures as requested.
- Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times or end-of-life situations.
- Demonstrated effective communication skills while interacting with patients, families, physicians and other healthcare staff members.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining quality standards of care.
- Adhered to strict confidentiality policies when dealing with sensitive information.
- Maintained a clean work environment by following proper sanitation guidelines.
- Assessed patients to determine their physical condition, health status and needs.
- Provided direct patient care including wound dressing, administering medication and IV therapy.
- Monitored vital signs and documented changes in a timely manner.
- Conducted patient education on medical treatments and procedures.
- Coordinated care with charge nurse and other staff through daily communication.
Staff Nurse
St. Anthony's Medical Center
Columbus, OH
08.1989 - 01.1992
- Maintained accurate records of patient progress notes, medications administered and other relevant data.
- Developed individualized teaching strategies for each patient based on their specific needs.
- Identified potential problems or issues that may arise during treatment, such as drug interactions or allergies, and provided appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Assisted physicians with exams, lab tests or other procedures as requested.
- Demonstrated effective communication skills while interacting with patients, families, physicians and other healthcare staff members.
- Actively participated in departmental meetings, training sessions and educational seminars.
- Ensured that all equipment was properly maintained according to safety protocols.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining quality standards of care.
- Implemented infection control measures to reduce the spread of contagious diseases.
- Adhered to strict confidentiality policies when dealing with sensitive information.
- Maintained a clean work environment by following proper sanitation guidelines.
- Assessed patients to determine their physical condition, health status and needs.
- Provided direct patient care including wound dressing, administering medication and IV therapy.
- Monitored vital signs and documented changes in a timely manner.
- Conducted patient education on medical treatments and procedures.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of nursing interventions and modified plans as needed.
- Monitored patient vitals post-surgery, managed medical equipment, and administered medications and IVs.
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care.
- Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information.
- Answered patient questions and provided take-home materials for further information.
Staff Nurse
St. Mary's Hospital
West Palm Beach, Florida
08.1987 - 08.1989
- Educated patients on their diagnosis and treatment plans, providing emotional support when needed.
- Monitored vital signs of cancer patients during treatments, adjusting medications accordingly.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to create individualized plans of care for each patient.
- Performed nursing assessments and developed interventions based on the assessment findings.
- Coordinated patient referrals to other healthcare professionals or community resources as needed.
- Administered prescribed medications including chemotherapy agents and monitored side effects.
- Provided education regarding disease processes, medication management, symptom control and nutrition therapy to patients and families.
- Assisted with pre-operative preparation and post-operative recovery of surgical oncology patients.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, changes in condition, treatments administered and progress notes in electronic health records.
- Reviewed laboratory results for abnormalities and reported them to physicians for further investigation.
- Fostered positive relationships with patients by responding quickly to their needs while maintaining a professional demeanor at all times.
- Managed complex pain management issues utilizing appropriate pharmacological interventions when necessary.
- Communicated effectively with interdisciplinary team members about plan of care updates and changes.
- Facilitated patient transitions from acute care settings back into the home environment.
- Provided emotional support for patients receiving physically taxing treatments.
- Provided patients with information on range of subjects, not limited to side effects from chemotherapy and benefits of proper nutrition during treatment.
- Administered chemotherapy to patients as indicated by chart instructions given by each physician.
- Promoted kind, compassionate environment, utilizing active listening and effective communication skills for cancer patients receiving treatment.
- Supported patients receiving treatment by carefully listening and offering comfort.
- Emotionally supported patients receiving treatment by carefully listening and offering comfort.
- Wrote detailed notes regarding patient discussions in patient charts.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Administered local, inhalation or intravenous anesthetics to patients undergoing procedures.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
- Prepared medical equipment and tools to aid physician during examination and treatment of patients.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Science of Nursing
Capital University
Columbus, OH05-1987
Skills
- Patient assessment and care
- Nursing staff leadership
- Direct nursing care
- Healthcare ethics
- Chemotherapy administration
- Discharge coordination
- Nursing staff development
- Medication and IV administration
- Care plan implementation
- HIPAA protocol adherence
- Licensed by TN nursing board
- Electronic health records management
- Clinical documentation
- Palliative care
- Policy and procedure compliance
- Diabetes management
- End-of-life care
- Nursing plan development
- Inpatient care
- Medication administration
- Gastrostomy tube care
- Tracheostomy care
- Patient advocacy
- Infection control
- Wound management
- Licensed RN
- NG tube insertion
Timeline
Charge RN/Nursing House Supervisor
Wyndridge Health & Rehab Center
05.2024 - Current
Director of Nursing
Wyndridge Health & Rehab Center
11.2014 - 05.2024
Assistant Director of Nursing
Wyndridge Health & Rehab Center
02.2010 - 02.2014
RN Supervisor
Wyndridge Health & Rehab Center
02.2006 - 02.2010
Staff Nurse
Hospice Of Cumberland County
02.1994 - 12.1997
RN Supervisor Weekends
Country Place Nursing Home
08.1993 - 02.1994
Staff Nurse/PRN Supervisor
Yorkshire Terrace Nursing Home
08.1992 - 08.1993
Staff Nurse
St. Anthony's Medical Center
08.1989 - 01.1992
Staff Nurse
St. Mary's Hospital
08.1987 - 08.1989
Bachelor of Science - Science of Nursing
Capital University