Cynthia Shirley
Indiana,PA
Summary
Seasoned Staff Nurse with extensive experience at Penn Highlands Healthcare and IRMC, showcasing expertise in patient safety and medication administration. Excelled in developing clinical pathways and leading unit management, underpinned by a strong foundation in direct patient care and surgical nursing. Renowned for advancing patient education and implementing infection control measures, significantly enhancing care quality. Healthcare professional with extensive experience in providing high-quality patient care and ensuring compliance with clinical standards. Committed to fostering collaborative environment and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Reliable team player with strong adaptability and excellent communication skills.
Overview
44
44
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff Nurse Telemetry Medical Surgical
Penn Highlands Healthcare
12.2021 - Current
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
Ambulatory Surgery
IRMC
09.1980 - 04.2022
Unit Educator, Grant Proposal of Nursing Research 1992, CCRN, GRASP Committee, Co-author Health Care Work Redesign 1995, Developed Clinical Pathway- Cholecystectomy, CQI Project 2002, Unit Manager 46 bed unit 14 years. Temporary Faculty -Indiana University of Pennsylvania 2001
Education
Master of Science - Nursing Administration
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Indiana, PA05-1994
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Bob Jones University
Greenville, SC05-1980
Diploma - Nursing
Shady Side Hospital School of Nursing
Pittsburgh, PA08-1979
Skills
- Patient Education
- Patient Safety
- Direct Patient Care
- Medication and IV administration
- Wound Care
- Infection control measures
- Care Planning
- Medication Administration
- Surgical Nursing
- Nursing process
- Vitals monitoring
- Patient Care Assessment
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Cardiac monitors
Accomplishments
Phi Kappa Phi 1994
Timeline
Staff Nurse Telemetry Medical Surgical
Penn Highlands Healthcare
12.2021 - Current
Ambulatory Surgery
IRMC
09.1980 - 04.2022
Master of Science - Nursing Administration
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Bob Jones University
Diploma - Nursing
Shady Side Hospital School of Nursing
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