Cynthia Porter
Graysville, Al,AL
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Tenet Healthcare Corporation
06.2008 - 01.2023
- Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments, and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians and unit clerks.
- Led successful team comprised of RNs, LPNs and ancillary staff.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
- Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Education
Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing
Jefferson State Community College
Birmingham, AL05.2008
Skills
- Medication Side Effect Knowledge
- Patient Health Information Access
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Compassionate and Caring
- Medical Supply Management
- Diet and Nutrition
- Chest Tubes
- Patient Examination
- Accurate Documentation
- Immunizations and Vaccinations
- Preventive Healthcare
- Intramuscular Injections
- Patient Care Assessment
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Medical Procedure Preparation
- IV Administration
- Pharmacologic Intervention
- Acute and Chronic Pain
- Family Guidance
- Electronic Charting
- Pain Management Techniques
- Clear Patient Communication
- Blood Product Transfusion
- Nursing Consultation
- Treatment Preparation
- Seizure Disorders
- Monitoring Recovery
- Nasogastric Tube Insertion
- Disease Processes
- Pain Prevention
- Interpreting EKGs
- Treatment Recommendations
- Supporting Daily Living Needs
- Admissions and Discharge Processes
- Nursing Assignments
- Withdrawal Symptoms
- EPIC EMR
- Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome
- Heart Failure
- Oral Hygiene
- Training Junior Team Members
- Treatment Plan Modification
- Unit Oversight
- Needs Assessment
- Glucose Testing
- IV Insertion
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Tenet Healthcare Corporation
06.2008 - 01.2023
Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing
Jefferson State Community College
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