Cynthia Ray
Epping
Summary
Patient-oriented nursing professional with 15 years of hands-on experience in delivering quality direct and indirect patient care to individuals in skilled settings. Skillfully completes tasks and fosters relationships with patients, caregivers and coworkers to drive patient care goals and advance nursing philosophies.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Regency Home Health Care
Londonderry, NH
07.2024 - Current
- Performed physical assessments, including vital signs and health history documentation.
- Home Health Care/Pediatrics/Young Adults
- Provided patient care in accordance with physicians' orders and nursing standards of practice.
- Assisted patients with personal hygiene activities such as bathing, dressing, eating, grooming, and toileting needs.
- Assessed and monitored patient health conditions, including vital signs such as temperature, pulse rate and blood pressure.
- Provided nursing care for patients with various medical diagnoses and treatments.
- Provided G-tube and ostomy care for patients with cerebral palsy and seizure disorders/global developmental delay.
- Administered medications and treatments in accordance with physician orders.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to develop individualized plans of care for each patient.
- Performed physical assessments to identify any changes in the patient's condition or needs.
- Maintained a safe environment for both staff and patients through adherence to safety protocols.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives in order to improve patient outcomes.
- Facilitated communication between members of the healthcare team by attending interdisciplinary meetings.
- Prepared detailed reports on patient progress which were presented at weekly staff meetings.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions. NPO. Medications via G-tube.
Licensed Practical Nurse
RiverWoods at Exeter - The Boulders
Exeter , NH
10.2015 - 02.2025
- Performed physical assessments, including vital signs and health history documentation.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
- Observed changes in patient's condition and reported any significant changes to the registered nurse or physician.
- Monitored vital signs, fluid intake and output levels, glucose levels, and other medical tests results.
- Educated patients on disease prevention and management strategies for their individual conditions.
- Ensured that all clinical documentation is accurate and up-to-date in the electronic medical record system.
- Maintained a safe environment by following infection control policies and procedures.
- Communicated effectively with patients, family members, healthcare team members, and other stakeholders regarding patient care plans or concerns.
- Provided emotional support to patients dealing with illness or injury related issues.
- Assisted with admissions and discharges of patients from hospital units or long-term care facilities.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings for coordination of patient care plans.
- Instructed patients on proper use of equipment such as wheelchairs or walkers.
- Facilitated referrals for specialty services when necessary.
- Coordinated scheduling of follow-up appointments with primary care providers.
- Conducted regular rounds to assess the status of assigned patients.
- Adhered to facility policies and procedures while providing quality nursing care.
- Managed emergency situations promptly according to established protocols.
- Assessed patient complaints accurately and provided appropriate interventions.
- Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
- Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop care plans for patients.
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
- Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain and optimize patient outcomes.
- Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
- Interviewed patients to obtain medical history.
- Promoted culture of safety for patients and employees through proper identification, reporting documentation and prevention.
- Administered prescribed medications or started intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patient charts.
- Used sterile techniques to prepare patients for procedures.
- Applied interventions to progress patients toward wellness and address maintenance of wellness.
- Prevented drug interactions and contributed to correct diagnosis by recording patient health information, monitoring vitals and updating patient files.
- Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
- Sterilized medical equipment and supplies with germicides, sterilizers and autoclaves.
- Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians orders.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Took temperatures or blood pressures, dressed wounds and provided other basic patient care or treatments.
- Worked as part of healthcare team to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions.
- Documented patient medical histories, current symptoms and vitals.
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Measured and recorded patient height, weight and other vital signs.
- Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
- Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
- Guaranteed exceptional care quality by correctly administering medication, inserting and caring for catheters, dressing and changing wounds and assisting with personal hygiene.
- Collected blood, urine or sputum from patients to perform routine laboratory tests.
- Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
- Worked with social workers, physical therapists and speech therapists to assess patient needs, plan and adjust plans of care and actualize nursing interventions to promote and restore patient health.
- Monitored infection control procedures to verify facility-wide health and safety.
- Provided behavioral and emotional support and closely supervised patients suffering from dementia and Alzheimer's.
- Communicated effectively with patients and loved ones to explain diagnoses, treatment options and procedures.
- Provided patient care in accordance with physicians' orders and nursing standards of practice.
- Assisted patients with personal hygiene activities such as bathing, dressing, eating, grooming, and toileting needs.
- Educated clients, patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Assembled and used catheters, tracheotomy tubes or oxygen suppliers.
- Prepared patients for examinations, tests or treatments and explained procedures.
- Evaluated nursing intervention outcomes by conferring with other healthcare team members.
- Administered prescribed medications or started intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patients' charts.
- Counseled clients, patients and families and provided emotional and psychosocial support.
- Evaluated patient care procedural changes for effectiveness and made necessary adjustments.
- Provided pre- and post-operative nursing care.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Londonderry School District
Londonderry, NH
02.2024 - 08.2024
- Performed physical assessments, including vital signs and health history documentation.
- Provided patient care in accordance with physicians' orders and nursing standards of practice.
- Assisted patients with personal hygiene activities such as bathing, dressing, eating, grooming, and toileting needs.
- Assessed and monitored patient health conditions, including vital signs such as temperature, pulse rate and blood pressure.
- Provided nursing care for patients with various medical diagnoses and treatments.
- Administered medications and treatments in accordance with physician orders.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to develop individualized plans of care for each patient.
- Performed physical assessments to identify any changes in the patient's condition or needs.
- Maintained a safe environment for both staff and patients through adherence to safety protocols.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives in order to improve patient outcomes.
- Facilitated communication between members of the healthcare team by attending interdisciplinary meetings.
- Prepared detailed reports on patient progress which were presented at weekly staff meetings.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions. NPO. Medications via G-tube.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Colonial Poplin and Poplin Way
Fremont , NH
07.2010 - 10.2015
Education
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
Northern Essex Community College
Haverhill, MA08-2013
Associate of Science - Business
Marion Court Junior College
Swampscott, MA05-1994
Skills
- Health Education
- Family Communication
- Patient Intake
- Physical Assessment
- Wound Care
- First Aid/CPR
- Catheter Care
- IV Medication Administration
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Regency Home Health Care
07.2024 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Londonderry School District
02.2024 - 08.2024
Licensed Practical Nurse
RiverWoods at Exeter - The Boulders
10.2015 - 02.2025
Licensed Practical Nurse
Colonial Poplin and Poplin Way
07.2010 - 10.2015
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
Northern Essex Community College
Associate of Science - Business
Marion Court Junior College