Cynthia Shields
Lehi,UT
Summary
I have over 26 years of Nursing experience skilled in Maternal, newborn, ICU, psych, home health, same day surgery, and rehab. I am a loyal, collaborative Registered Nurse with a steadfast commitment to quality care and preventative care advocacy.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
Holy Cross Jordan Valley
08.2023 - Current
- Performed nursing assessments and developed patient-specific treatment plans to deliver comprehensive care.
- Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens, and pain management techniques.
- Assisted with wound care, dressing changes and NG tube placement to maintain stable patient conditions.
- Provided inpatient care to diverse population of adult medical and surgical patients.
Rehab Nurse
Holy Cross
07.2019 - 08.2023
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
Long Term Care Nurse
Nell J Red Field Memorial Hospital
03.2018 - 03.2019
- Managed caseload to satisfy multiple patients with diverse needs.
- Provided patient and family education on available resources and self-care strategies.
- Maintained detailed records of patient progress, documentation of services and case notes.
- Updated treatment plans on monthly basis with latest intervention strategies and progress notes.
- Completed psychosocial evaluations and needs assessments.
- Provided crisis intervention services to individuals facing medical, emotional and mental health challenges in hospital setting.
Youth Behavioral Specialist
Youth Care Treatment Center
02.2016 - 01.2017
- Counseled individuals, groups or families to help understand problems, deal with crisis situations and develop realistic action plans.
- Wrote reports on clients and maintained required paperwork.
- Collected information about individuals or clients using interviews, observational techniques and other assessment methods.
- Compiled detailed client histories using intake forms, interviews and assessments to build complete picture for determining optimal therapeutic approaches.
- Assisted clients with gaining insights, establishing clear goals and planning strategies to reach personal targets.
Rehab Nurse
Salt Lake Regional Hospital
05.2014 - 01.2017
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
Behavioral Health Registered Nurse
PVH Behavioral Health
04.2011 - 02.2015
- Oversaw care of suicidal patients and acted swiftly to reduce risk of harm to themselves or others.
- Monitored vital signs, nutritional intake and signs and symptoms of complications to report deviations to supervisor.
- Provided direct quality care to patients by monitoring, recording and evaluating psychiatric conditions.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions to provide additional support and guidance.
Home Health Nurse
Ashby Home Health
02.2013 - 01.2014
- Provided physical assessments, medication, and chronic disease management to home health patients.
- Educated patients and families on disease processes, medications and treatments.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Monitored vital signs, developed and implemented care plans, and documented patient progress.
- Determined and addresses individual home care needs by completing detailed assessments and reviewing documentation.
Registered Nurse
Jordan Valley Hospital
01.2003 - 02.2011
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
Special Care Aide
Cottonwood Hospital
09.2002 - 12.2003
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
- Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
Nursing Agency
Maxim Nursing Agency
04.2002 - 05.2003
- Administered injections, prescribed medications and enemas and cleaned and dressed wounds to assist with basic medical care.
- Observed patients under treatment to identify progress or side effects of medications.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
Nursery Nurse
LDS Hospital
01.1997 - 10.2002
- Fed, bathed and checked vital signs on newborns in l unit less than [Number] days old.
- Assessed, evaluated, and cared for neonate and pediatric patients.
- Provided exceptional care to newborns with congenital defects, prematurity and other conditions.
- Effectively communicated with family members to provide daily updates about patient care.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Salt Lake Community College
Salt Lake City, UT02.2002
Skills
- Medication administration expert
- Health and wellness expertise
- Skilled in conducting physical examinations
- Vascular care understanding
- Skilled cardiac care nurse
- Geriatric treatment knowledge
- Psych and mental health care proficiency
- Broad medical terminology knowledge
Timeline
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
Holy Cross Jordan Valley
08.2023 - Current
Rehab Nurse
Holy Cross
07.2019 - 08.2023
Long Term Care Nurse
Nell J Red Field Memorial Hospital
03.2018 - 03.2019
Youth Behavioral Specialist
Youth Care Treatment Center
02.2016 - 01.2017
Rehab Nurse
Salt Lake Regional Hospital
05.2014 - 01.2017
Home Health Nurse
Ashby Home Health
02.2013 - 01.2014
Behavioral Health Registered Nurse
PVH Behavioral Health
04.2011 - 02.2015
Registered Nurse
Jordan Valley Hospital
01.2003 - 02.2011
Special Care Aide
Cottonwood Hospital
09.2002 - 12.2003
Nursing Agency
Maxim Nursing Agency
04.2002 - 05.2003
Nursery Nurse
LDS Hospital
01.1997 - 10.2002
Associate of Science - Nursing
Salt Lake Community College
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