Cynthia REED
Clarksville,In,IN
Summary
Dedicated LPN with extensive experience in geriatric and emergency care, notably at COLE HOSPITAL. Excelled in medication administration and patient education, enhancing patient outcomes by 30%. Known for strong clinical judgment and compassionate patient support, adept at collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to deliver exceptional healthcare.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN Charge Nurse
Gifford Country Health
LPN
West Virginia Nursing Home
LPN Charge Nurse
Manchester County Nursing Center
LPN
Staffing Agency
LPN
Elizabethtown Nursing Home
LPN
Floyd County Home Health
Para-professional/ Substitute Teacher Multi-handi
Floyd Central High School
LPN Charge Nurse
Lincoln Hills Nursing Home
LPN Charge Nurse
Clark Rehabilitation Center
LPN Charge Nurse
Gurein Woods
LPN
Clark County Methadone Clinic
LPN
Pediatric Plus
Textile Worker
Goodwill Industries
04.2024 - 09.2024
- Demonstrated adaptability by quickly learning new technologies as they were introduced into the textile manufacturing process.
- Upheld stringent quality control standards throughout all stages of production, ensuring consistent delivery of high-quality textiles to clients.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to improve communication between departments and streamline production processes.
- Contributed to a safer working environment by enforcing proper safety protocols and conducting regular equipment inspections.
- Consistently met or exceeded daily production goals through effective time management and thorough understanding of job responsibilities.
- Spread out articles or materials to examine holes, tears, worn areas, and other marked and unmarked defects.
- Tidied work area to create and maintain safe working environment on floor.
- Studied guides, samples and charts to determine setup requirements for each task.
- Notified supervisor of observations regarding working conditions and machine functionality.
- Complied with company policies, shop regulations and legal requirements.
- Enhanced product quality through meticulous attention to detail and adherence to industry standards.
- Increased overall output by streamlining work processes and optimizing workflow.
Textile Worker
Goodwill Industries
10.2022 - 02.2023
Textile Worker
Goodwill Industries
03.2022 - 09.2022
LPN Charge Nurse
Westminster Nursing Home
04.2009 - 03.2010
Case Aide/ LPN
Champaign County Mental Health
02.1985 - 03.1986
LPN
Champaign County Nursing Home
03.1984 - 02.1985
LPN
COLE HOSPITAL
12.1982 - 03.1984
- Performed wound care treatments using sterile techniques, promoting healing and preventing complications.
- Utilized time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively, allowing for efficient completion of daily responsibilities.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and closely monitoring vital signs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify medical needs and develop appropriate treatment plans.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Implemented infection control measures, ensuring a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all relevant clinical data, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Demonstrated adaptability in working with diverse patient populations across various healthcare settings.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to enhance knowledge base and skillset as an LPN.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times, fostering positive relationships built on trust and compassion.
Education
Nursing
Parkland College
Champaign, IL05-1974
GED -
Parkland College
Champaign, IL04-1972
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Nursing Documentation
- Geriatric Care
- End of life care
- Emergency Care
- Policy compliance
- Home Health Care
- Health Promotion
- Ethical Practice
- Surgical care
- Clinical judgment
- Mental health care
- Quality Improvement
- Disease Prevention
- Care Plan Development
- Pediatric Care
- Community health
- Medication Administration
- Patient Charting
- Critical Thinking
- Wound Care
- Intravenous Medications
- Patient Education
- Dementia Knowledge and Care
- Specimen Collection
- Responsible and Dependable
- Physical assessments
- Attention to Detail
- HIPAA Compliance
- Activities of Daily Living ADLs
- Patient support
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Adaptable and Flexible
- Call Answering and Assistance
- Patient Observation
- Nursing Intervention Evaluations
- Medical Paperwork Processing
- Patient Positioning and Transporting
- Procedure Explanation
- Interdisciplinary Team Collaboration
- Post Operative Care
- Quality Assessments
- Conditions Reporting
- Conflict Resolution
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Medical examination
- Analytical Thinking
- Inventory Assessment
- In-Home Care
- Equipment Assembly
- Dietary Requirements and Restrictions
- Recordkeeping and Maintenance
- Needs Assessment
- Work Planning and Coordination
Additional Information
In between jobs I have taken care of my mentally/ physically challenged adult son.
Timeline
Textile Worker
Goodwill Industries
04.2024 - 09.2024
Textile Worker
Goodwill Industries
10.2022 - 02.2023
Textile Worker
Goodwill Industries
03.2022 - 09.2022
LPN Charge Nurse
Westminster Nursing Home
04.2009 - 03.2010
Case Aide/ LPN
Champaign County Mental Health
02.1985 - 03.1986
LPN
Champaign County Nursing Home
03.1984 - 02.1985
LPN
COLE HOSPITAL
12.1982 - 03.1984
LPN Charge Nurse
Gifford Country Health
LPN
West Virginia Nursing Home
LPN Charge Nurse
Manchester County Nursing Center
LPN
Staffing Agency
LPN
Elizabethtown Nursing Home
LPN
Floyd County Home Health
Para-professional/ Substitute Teacher Multi-handi
Floyd Central High School
LPN Charge Nurse
Lincoln Hills Nursing Home
LPN Charge Nurse
Clark Rehabilitation Center
LPN Charge Nurse
Gurein Woods
LPN
Clark County Methadone Clinic
LPN
Pediatric Plus
Nursing
Parkland College
GED -
Parkland College
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