Cynthia Pizano
Indio,Ca
Summary
Seasoned Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse with a robust background in emergency care and patient support at Desert Regional Medical Center. Excelled in interdisciplinary collaboration and clinical judgment, significantly enhancing patient care. Fluent in Spanish, adept at medical equipment maintenance, and skilled in providing comprehensive prehospital care. Demonstrated exceptional ability to adapt and communicate effectively in high-stakes environments.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse
Desert Regional Medical Center
Palm Springs, CA
08.2022 - Current
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times.
- Assessed, monitored, and documented patients' progress in the medical record.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Collaborated with health groups to plan or implement programs designed to improve overall health of communities.
- Provided continuous monitoring of patient's vital signs and cardiac rhythms.
Paramedic
Gold Cross Ambulance
01.2016 - 08.2020
- Delegated life-saving tasks to provide comprehensive treatment to triaged patients in emergency situations.
- Adapted treatment plans quickly and effectively based on changing patient conditions and reactions.
- Communicated with medical professionals in medical terms to relay patient needs, and maintain accuracy.
- Triaged injuries by communicating with patients, bystanders, and family members, and identified the appropriate medical facility for transport.
- Calmed patients by carefully explaining each step and remaining composed.
- Performed CPR and used defibrillator on cardiac patients.
- Administered CPR and other life-saving techniques on patients in cardiac arrest.
EMT
American Medical Response
01.2014 - 01.2016
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines
- Maintained levelheadedness and efficiency in high-pressure situations, effectively prioritizing tasks to save lives and provide medical care
- Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation
- Collaborated with medical professionals to communicate patient needs with accuracy and speed using hospital and medical codes
- Administered tests and medication to stabilize patients in field or in transit
Education
Bachelor of Science - BSN
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ07-2024
Associates - Registered Nurse
College of The Desert
05.2022
IMPERIAL VALLEY COLLEGE - PARAMEDIC
IMPERIAL VALLEY COLLEGE
12.2016
Skills
- Bilingual (Fluent in Spanish)
- Prehospital Care
- Medical Equipment Maintenance
- Work Coordination
- Patient Immobilization
- Preventive Healthcare
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Clinical judgment
Certification
- BLS, 07/26
- ACLS, 07/26
- EKG Certified
References
Talon Hart, CCRN, ICU, Desert Regional Medical Center, (760)-861-3109, tahart@collegeofthedesert.edu, Clinical Instructor
Licensenumber
#95291888
Timeline
Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse
Desert Regional Medical Center
08.2022 - Current
Paramedic
Gold Cross Ambulance
01.2016 - 08.2020
EMT
American Medical Response
01.2014 - 01.2016
Bachelor of Science - BSN
Grand Canyon University
Associates - Registered Nurse
College of The Desert
IMPERIAL VALLEY COLLEGE - PARAMEDIC
IMPERIAL VALLEY COLLEGE
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