Cynthia Patnaude
Keene,NH
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Medacation Nursing Assisant
Rivermead
Peterborough, New Hampshire
04.2024 - Current
- Maintained confidentiality of all patient information according to HIPAA guidelines.
- Administered medications under the direction of a registered nurse or physician.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Performed vital signs monitoring, such as temperature, pulse rate and respiration.
- Observed, monitored, documented and reported any changes in patient conditions to the appropriate personnel immediately.
- Practiced universal safety precautions at all times while on duty.
Respiratory Therapist
Powerback Rehab
Keene, New Hampshire
01.2023 - Current
- Prepared reports summarizing the patient's progress towards established goals for review by the physician.
- Conducted follow-up visits with patients to evaluate treatment outcomes and make recommendations for additional care if needed.
- Provided education to patients regarding lifestyle changes that may help improve their condition.
- Evaluated patient's need for additional resources such as home health services or durable medical equipment.
- Developed individualized plans of care based on assessment findings, patient needs and physician orders.
- Performed diagnostic tests such as arterial blood gas analysis, pulmonary function testing and sleep studies.
- Provided emergency care when required including performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
- Instructed patients on proper use of respiratory equipment including oxygen therapy, ventilators and aerosol therapy.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure optimal patient care was achieved.
- Monitored patient progress to determine effectiveness of treatments and made necessary adjustments.
- Consulted with physicians about potential problems related to prescribed respiratory therapies or medications.
- Maintained records of patient assessments, treatments provided and changes in patient status.
- Attended staff meetings, educational conferences and seminars related to respiratory therapy practice.
- Interacted with patients, family members and physicians to coordinate patient care.
Medication Nursing Assistant Suprvisor
Taylorsville House
Taylorsville, NC
06.2008 - 12.2013
- Assisted with managing medication inventory by tracking usage, ordering new stock and disposing expired drugs according to established protocols.
- Performed data entry into electronic health records system related to medications administered to patients.
- Assisted with medication administration, ensuring accuracy and safety of patients.
- Collaborated with physicians in developing treatment plans that incorporated appropriate medications for each patient's individual needs.
- Evaluated patient charts prior to administering medications to ensure accurate information is documented accurately.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining a high level of accuracy.
- Ensured compliance with state and federal regulations regarding medication administration.
- Coordinated with pharmacists to clarify prescriptions and ensure proper medication dispensing.
Education
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
River Valley Community College
Claremont, NH05-2018
Medication Nursing Assistant -
Manchester Community College
Manchester, CT08-2017
GED -
Catawba Valley Community College
Hickory, NC06-1999
Some College (No Degree) -
Granite State College
Concord, NHSkills
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Medication Administration
- Patient Assessments
- Infection Control
- Vital Sign Monitoring
- Supply Restocking
- Infection control procedures
- Case Management
- Patient Care
- Basic Life Support
- Patient Care and Safety
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Equipment Setup
- Patient Education
- Team Collaboration
- Airway Management
- Emergency medical care
- Tracheostomy Care
- Patient Needs Assessment
Timeline
Medacation Nursing Assisant
Rivermead
04.2024 - Current
Respiratory Therapist
Powerback Rehab
01.2023 - Current
Medication Nursing Assistant Suprvisor
Taylorsville House
06.2008 - 12.2013
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
River Valley Community College
Medication Nursing Assistant -
Manchester Community College
GED -
Catawba Valley Community College
Some College (No Degree) -
Granite State College
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