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Cynthia Pena
Peoria,AZ
Summary
Accomplished Licensed Practical Nurse with a proven track record at Hospice Promise, enhancing patient satisfaction through exceptional direct patient care and medication administration. Skilled in delivering culturally competent care and mentoring new staff, significantly improving team dynamics and patient outcomes. Expert in HIPAA compliance and vital signs monitoring, committed to providing top-notch healthcare services. Skilled Licensed Practical Nurse offering 28+ years of experience in the field. Knowledgeable about assisting with non-invasive procedures and performing respiratory treatments. Strong documentation skills and a firm grasp of compliance requirements.
Proficient and caring nursing team member offering outstanding patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.
Specialize in Hospice and Palliative care
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Hospice Promise
08.2021 - 10.2024
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout end of life process.
- Reported to the RNCM any changes or concerns.
- Notified the Doctor for comfort medications at end of life.
- Teaching to families on comfort medications including keeping a record of administration.
- Delivered culturally competent care that respected diverse patient populations'' unique values, beliefs, and traditions.
- Increased patient satisfaction scores by consistently delivering high-quality nursing care tailored to individual needs and preferences.
- Mentored new nursing staff to enhance professional development opportunities within the team dynamic.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Nightengale Home Healthcare
06.2018 - 06.2021
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Administered controlled narcotics, and performed catheterizations, Hung feeding tubes and flushed them.
- Increased patient satisfaction scores by consistently delivering high-quality nursing care tailored to individual needs and preferences.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Arizona Endoscopy Center
06.2013 - 05.2018
- Delivered culturally competent care that respected diverse patient populations'' unique values, beliefs, and traditions.
- Started IV's and prepared patients for Endoscopy and Colonoscopy's and completed admission form.
- Worked in the recovery area as well. Went over discharge paper work and removed IV, documented 3 sets of vital signs.
- Prepared the procedure rooms for the Doctors.
- Made follow up phone calls post procedure to see how patients were feeling.
- Restocked supply rooms and procedure rooms.
Education
No Degree - Licensed Practical Nurse
Shreveport Bossier Regional Technical Institute
Shreveport, LA03.1996
Skills
- Medication Administration
- Direct Patient Care
- Vital signs monitoring
- HIPAA Compliance
- IV Certification
- Patient Assessments
- Breathing Treatments
- Hospice
- Private duty nursing
- Home health
- Wound Vacs
Certification
- Intravenous Therapy Certification – State Boards or Approved Providers.
- CPR/AED Certification
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Accomplishments
Received Nurse of the month and Nurse of the quarter several times.
Brought several patients on board in Hospice to increase Census.
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeWork Location
RemoteOn-SiteImportant To Me
Work-life balanceWork from home optionPaid time offPaid sick leave401k matchQuote
In each of us is a desire and need for love and care. Be there for each other and be the person you would like to have someone be to you.
Cynthia Pena
Interests
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Hospice Promise
08.2021 - 10.2024
Licensed Practical Nurse
Nightengale Home Healthcare
06.2018 - 06.2021
Licensed Practical Nurse
Arizona Endoscopy Center
06.2013 - 05.2018
- Intravenous Therapy Certification – State Boards or Approved Providers.
- CPR/AED Certification
No Degree - Licensed Practical Nurse
Shreveport Bossier Regional Technical Institute
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