Cynthia Pelser
Norman
Summary
Dynamic Health Service Administrator with extensive experience at Turnkey Health Clinics, excelling in leadership and policy development. Proven track record in enhancing patient safety protocols and effectively managing complex patient needs. Skilled in patient assessment and fostering collaborative environments, ensuring optimal care delivery and improved health outcomes.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Health Service Administrator
Turnkey Health Clinics
04.2025 - 07.2025
- Accurately obtain and document patient history and medication list, assess individual conditions and needs, and departmental referrals for acute and chronically ill patients.
- Monitor and assess patients mental, psychological and medical issues.
- Assist Physicians and Nurse Practitioner during patient examinations and treatments.
- Arrange appointments for both the Doctor and Nurse Practitioner.
- Arrange transport with the County Sheriff staff to outside doctor appointments.
- Obtain approval for various treatments and diagnostic x-rays and appointments with the US Marshalls for Federal prisoners.
- Prepare staff schedules and cover call-offs.
Mental Health Nurse
All Medical Staffing
08.2024 - 04.2025
- Accurately obtain and document patient history and medication list, assess individual conditions and needs, and departmental referrals for acute and chronically ill patients.
- Monitor and assess patients mental, psychological and medical issues.
- Assist Physicians during patient examinations and treatments.
- Arrange appointments for both the Doctor and Nurse Practitioner.
- Travel assignments with Oklahoma State Department of Mental Health facilities.
Registered Nurse
Core Civic – Saguaro Correctional Facility
09.2022 - 01.2025
- Accurately obtain and document patient history and medications list, assess individual conditions and needs, and departmental referrals for acute and chronically ill patients.
- Prepare equipment, aid physicians during patient examinations and treatments.
- Arrange appointments for both the Doctor and Nurse Practitioner.
- Draw blood and give medications.
Registered Nurse
Hendrick Medical Center Brownwood
06.2021 - 08.2022
- Cared for patients suffering from acute chest pain, respiratory failure/complaints, drug overdoses, acute alcohol ingestion, and gastrointestinal bleeds.
- Acquired and recorded patient information.
- Promote health and support patients and families in coping with illness.
- Prepared patients for surgical and radiological procedures initiated and maintained intravenous therapy, 12-lead EKG and other procedures as needed.
Registered Nurse
Acadia Workforce – Travis County Jail
09.2020 - 06.2021
- Accurately obtain and document patient history and medications list, assess individual conditions and needs, and departmental referrals for acute and chronically ill patients.
- Prepare equipment, aid physicians during patient examinations and treatments.
- Arrange appointments for both the Doctor and Nurse Practitioner.
- Draw blood and give medications.
Registered Nurse
Medical Center of Southeast Texas
03.2020 - 08.2020
- Cared for patients suffering from acute chest pain, respiratory failure/complaints, drug overdoses, acute alcohol ingestion, and gastrointestinal bleeds.
- Acquired and recorded patient information.
- Promote health and support patients and families in coping with illness.
- Prepared patients for surgical and radiological procedures initiated and maintained intravenous therapy, 12-lead EKG and other procedures as needed.
House Supervisor - Night Shift
Central Hospital of Bowie
03.2017 - 02.2020
- House supervisor for the hospital and supervisor hospital staff and nurses.
- Caring for patients with acute illnesses, including acute congestive failure, acute myocardial infarction, drug overdose, respiratory failure, and other diagnoses.
- Promote health and support patients and families in coping with illness.
- Assign nurses to patients, assist nurses and MDs with procedures, transfer patients as needed.
Registered Nurse
Good Shepherd Marshall
11.2015 - 01.2017
- Cared for patients suffering from acute chest pain, respiratory failure/complaints, drug overdoses, acute alcohol ingestion, and gastrointestinal bleeds.
- Acquired and recorded patient information.
- Promote health and support patients and families in coping with illness.
- Prepared patients for surgical and radiological procedures initiated and maintained intravenous therapy, 12-lead EKG and other procedures as needed.
Travel Registered Nurse
AMN Healthcare
02.2015 - 11.2015
- Staff Nurse for various hospitals. IMC, PCU, and Telemetry Units.
- Cared for patients suffering from acute chest pain, respiratory failure, drug overdoses, acute alcohol ingestion, and gastrointestinal bleeds.
- Acquired and recorded patient information.
- Promote health and support patients and families in coping with illness.
- Prepared patients for surgical and radiological procedures initiated and maintained intravenous therapy, 12-lead EKG and other procedures as needed.
Travel Registered Nurse
One-Staff Nursing
10.2014 - 01.2015
- Cared for patients suffering from acute chest pain, respiratory failure/complaints, drug overdoses, acute alcohol ingestion, and gastrointestinal bleeds.
- Acquired and recorded patient information.
- Promote health and support patients and families in coping with illness.
- Prepared patients for surgical and radiological procedures initiated and maintained intravenous therapy, 12-lead EKG and other procedures as needed.
Travel Registered Nurse
Maxam Healthcare
02.2014 - 10.2014
- Staff Nurse for various hospitals. IMC, PCU, and Telemetry Units.
- Cared for patients suffering from acute chest pain, respiratory failure/complaints, drug overdoses, acute alcohol ingestion, and gastrointestinal bleeds.
- Acquired and recorded patient information.
- Promote health and support patients and families in coping with illness.
- Prepared patients for surgical and radiological procedures initiated and maintained intravenous therapy, 12-lead EKG and other procedures as needed.
Registered Nurse
Sierra Medical Center
02.2012 - 09.2013
- Cared for patients suffering from acute chest pain, respiratory failure/complaints, drug overdoses, acute alcohol ingestion, and gastrointestinal bleeds.
- Acquired and recorded patient information.
- Promote health and support patients and families in coping with illness.
- Prepared patients for surgical and radiological procedures initiated and maintained intravenous therapy, 12-lead EKG and other procedures as needed.
Registered Nurse
Mission Regional Medical Center
08.2009 - 01.2012
- Cared for patients suffering from acute chest pain, respiratory failure/complaints, drug overdoses, acute alcohol ingestion, and gastrointestinal bleeds.
- Acquired and recorded patient information.
- Promote health and support patients and families in coping with illness.
- Prepared patients for surgical and radiological procedures initiated and maintained intravenous therapy, 12-lead EKG and other procedures as needed.
Travel Registered Nurse
Intelistaf Travel
09.2007 - 06.2009
- Cared for patients suffering from acute chest pain, respiratory failure/complaints, drug overdoses, acute alcohol ingestion, and gastrointestinal bleeds.
- Acquired and recorded patient information.
- Promote health and support patients and families in coping with illness.
- Prepared patients for surgical and radiological procedures initiated and maintained intravenous therapy, 12-lead EKG and other procedures as needed.
Night Charge Nurse
Valley Regional Medical Center
06.2006 - 07.2007
- Cared for patients suffering from acute chest pain, respiratory failure/complaints, drug overdoses, acute alcohol ingestion, and gastrointestinal bleeds.
- Acquired and recorded patient information.
- Promote health and support patients and families in coping with illness.
- Prepared patients for surgical and radiological procedures initiated and maintained intravenous therapy, 12-lead EKG and other procedures as needed.
Staff Registered Nurse
Northern Colorado Medical Center
07.2005 - 06.2006
- Cared for patients suffering from acute chest pain, respiratory failure/complaints, drug overdoses, acute alcohol ingestion, and gastrointestinal bleeds.
- Acquired and recorded patient information.
- Promote health and support patients and families in coping with illness.
- Prepared patients for surgical and radiological procedures initiated and maintained intravenous therapy, 12-lead EKG and other procedures as needed.
Night Charge Nurse
College Station Medical Center
08.2001 - 06.2005
- Cared for patients suffering from acute chest pain, respiratory failure/complaints, drug overdoses, acute alcohol ingestion, and gastrointestinal bleeds.
- Acquired and recorded patient information.
- Promote health and support patients and families in coping with illness.
- Prepared patients for surgical and radiological procedures initiated and maintained intravenous therapy, 12-lead EKG and other procedures as needed.
Night Staff Nurse
Kit Carson Correctional Facility
08.2000 - 07.2001
- Accurately obtain and document patient history and medications list, assess individual conditions and needs, and departmental referrals for acute and chronically ill patients.
- Prepare equipment, aid physicians during patient examinations and treatments.
- Arrange appointments for both the Doctor and Nurse Practitioner.
- Draw blood and give medications.
Staff Registered Nurse
College Station Medical Center
01.2000 - 07.2000
- Cared for patients suffering from acute chest pain, respiratory failure/complaints, drug overdoses, acute alcohol ingestion, and gastrointestinal bleeds.
- Acquired and recorded patient information.
- Promote health and support patients and families in coping with illness.
- Prepared patients for surgical and radiological procedures initiated and maintained intravenous therapy, 12-lead EKG and other procedures as needed.
Staff Registered Nurse
Walsenburg V. A. Nursing Home
08.1998 - 12.1999
- Accurately obtain and document patient history and medication lists, assess patients’ conditions and needs, and arrange doctors’ appointments as needed.
- Cared for patients suffering from acute chest pain, respiratory failure, and gastrointestinal bleeds.
- Acquired and recorded patient information.
- Promote health and support patients and families in coping with illness.
- Prepared patients for surgical and radiological procedures initiated and maintained intravenous therapy, 12-lead EKG and other procedures as needed.
Education
B S N - Nursing
Colorado Technical University
Schaumburg, IL08.2019
A D N - Nursing
Otero Junior College
La Junta, CO05.1998
Skills
- Leadership and management
- Policy development and implementation
- Patient safety protocols
Certification
• Registered Nurse (RN), Oklahoma/Compact License
• BLS
• BLS
Timeline
Health Service Administrator
Turnkey Health Clinics
04.2025 - 07.2025
Mental Health Nurse
All Medical Staffing
08.2024 - 04.2025
Registered Nurse
Core Civic – Saguaro Correctional Facility
09.2022 - 01.2025
Registered Nurse
Hendrick Medical Center Brownwood
06.2021 - 08.2022
Registered Nurse
Acadia Workforce – Travis County Jail
09.2020 - 06.2021
Registered Nurse
Medical Center of Southeast Texas
03.2020 - 08.2020
House Supervisor - Night Shift
Central Hospital of Bowie
03.2017 - 02.2020
Registered Nurse
Good Shepherd Marshall
11.2015 - 01.2017
Travel Registered Nurse
AMN Healthcare
02.2015 - 11.2015
Travel Registered Nurse
One-Staff Nursing
10.2014 - 01.2015
Travel Registered Nurse
Maxam Healthcare
02.2014 - 10.2014
Registered Nurse
Sierra Medical Center
02.2012 - 09.2013
Registered Nurse
Mission Regional Medical Center
08.2009 - 01.2012
Travel Registered Nurse
Intelistaf Travel
09.2007 - 06.2009
Night Charge Nurse
Valley Regional Medical Center
06.2006 - 07.2007
Staff Registered Nurse
Northern Colorado Medical Center
07.2005 - 06.2006
Night Charge Nurse
College Station Medical Center
08.2001 - 06.2005
Night Staff Nurse
Kit Carson Correctional Facility
08.2000 - 07.2001
Staff Registered Nurse
College Station Medical Center
01.2000 - 07.2000
Staff Registered Nurse
Walsenburg V. A. Nursing Home
08.1998 - 12.1999
B S N - Nursing
Colorado Technical University
A D N - Nursing
Otero Junior College