Cynthia Rodrigues
Newport News,VA
Summary
Registered Nurse with experience in critical illness recovery, post-op, and skilled care. Strong in patient assessment, wound care, clinical documentation, and team communication, with a focus on safe, high-quality patient care.
Overview
1
1
Certification
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Critical Illness Recovery
Select Medical
Newport News, Virginia
01.2025 - 05.2026
- Delivered bedside care in Select Medical rehabilitation and critical illness recovery units.
- Completed patient assessments and documented findings in electronic health records.
- Supported wound care, dressing changes, and infection prevention practices.
- Maintained safe patient environments and followed Select Medical nursing standards.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
Registered Nurse, Post-Op Unit
Bon Secours Mary Immaculate Hospital
Newport News, Virginia
03.2023 - 05.2024
- Educated patients and families on recovery, medications, and discharge instructions.
- Responded to urgent patient needs and escalated changes in condition.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
Registered Nurse, Skilled Care Unit
Consulate Health Care of Williamsburg
Williamsburg, VA
10.2022 - 12.2022
- Coordinated care plans with physicians, aides, and families.
- Monitored wounds, vital signs, and resident status changes.
- Provided attentive care to enhance patient comfort and safety.
- Responded to resident needs with calm, compassionate care.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Thomas Nelson Community College
Williamsburg, VA12-2021
Skills
- Patient evaluations
- Wound care
- Clinical documentation
- Critical thinking
- Patient education
- Clinical decision-making
- Cardiac telemetry
- Time management
Certification
- Registered Nurse, Virginia Department of Health Professions (Valid until May 2028)
- ACLS, American Heart Association (Valid until July 2027)
- BLS, American Heart Association (Valid until February 2028)
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Critical Illness Recovery
Select Medical
01.2025 - 05.2026
Registered Nurse, Post-Op Unit
Bon Secours Mary Immaculate Hospital
03.2023 - 05.2024
Registered Nurse, Skilled Care Unit
Consulate Health Care of Williamsburg
10.2022 - 12.2022
Associate of Science - Nursing
Thomas Nelson Community College