Cynthia Snipes
Duke Regional Hospital
Mebane,NC
1
Certification
8
years of professional experience
Registered Nurse outpatient providing patient-centered care with patients needing assessment, medication safety, and follow-up support. Brings clinical judgment, EMR charting, and calm communication to monitor symptoms, reinforce treatment plans, and catch changes early. Builds patient trust through clear teaching, focused education, and steady coordination with the care team.
Work History
Registered Nurse
1 Year 5 Months- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Administered patient medications and complete refills and treatments according to established protocols.
- Monitored and documented patient vital signs, ensuring accurate medical records.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Educated patients on disease management and preventive health measures.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Triaged patients based on symptoms.
- Communicate with patients by MyChart and phone calls.
- Verbalized lab results and treatment plan per provider request.
- Administer vaccines per protocol.
- Initiate EKGs per provider order.
- Maintaining quality measures.
Registered Nurse - Ortho/Neuro Unit
2 Years 6 Months- Provide comprehensive nursing care to patients with orthopedic and neurological conditions, ensuring safety, comfort, and positive outcomes.
- Perform detailed assessments, implement individualized care plans, and evaluate treatment effectiveness in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team.
- Administer medications, manage IV therapies, and assist with post-operative care, including monitoring for complications and educating patients and families on recovery protocols.
- Utilize critical thinking skills to address acute patient needs, prioritize interventions, and maintain hemodynamic stability.
- Maintain strict adherence to infection control protocols, and patient safety standards.
- Document patient care accurately and efficiently using the electronic medical record (EMR) system, ensuring seamless communication among healthcare providers.
- Serve as a resource and advocate for patients and families, providing education and emotional support during the care process.
- Collaborate with physicians, PCAs, and other healthcare professionals to deliver holistic patient care.
Certified Nursing Assistant
1 Year 4 Months- Provide personalized care to patients in need. Assist with daily living activities, including bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Monitor and document vital signs, ensuring accurate and timely records.
- Collaborate effectively with nurses, doctors, and the healthcare team.
- Maintain strict adherence to patient safety protocols and confidentiality standards.
Certified Nursing Assistant
5 Months- Responsible for taking vital signs, blood glucose check, bathing patients, setting patients up for meals, feeding patients, assisting with oral care, assisting patients with the restroom, emptying catheters, measuring intake/ output, assisting with post-op vitals, documenting and charting care.
- Professional Experience continued ...
Nurse Tech 1/Certified Nursing Assistant
2 Years 9 Months- Served as a preceptor for new hire nurse techs, training new nurse techs in day-to-day procedures. Created a new CNA training for new CNAs on the unit.
- Member of the shared governance committee allowing for the opportunity to voice concerns and devise creative solutions for unit improvements.
- Assisted nursing staff with patient care, ensuring comfort and safety during procedures.
- Monitored vital signs, documenting changes to support clinical decision-making.
- Prepared and maintained medical equipment, enhancing operational efficiency in patient care areas.
- Assisted nursing staff with essential tasks, ensuring efficient delivery of high-quality care to patients.
- Provided activities of daily living by assisting with serving meals, ambulating, turning and positioning patients.
- Managed time effectively while multitasking between various responsibilities within a fast-paced clinical setting.
- Provided prompt and accurate services such as CPR and first aid during emergencies.
- Provided personal hygiene assistance, giving baths, and performing dress changes for patients.
- Improved patient care by providing compassionate and attentive support to patients during daily activities.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight.
- Implemented fall prevention strategies, reducing patient injuries and increasing overall safety within the healthcare facility.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between shifts by providing detailed reports on patient status during change-of-shift handovers.
- Built rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support during difficult times.
- Supported patients with personal care tasks to preserve dignity and promote independence.
Certified Nursing Assistant
11 Months- Assisted patients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and dignity.
- Monitored and checked vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff for timely interventions.
- Maintained accurate patient records using electronic health record systems.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Certified Nursing Assistant
Bachelor of Arts - Biology, Psychology
Minor in Psychology
Skills
Patient assessment
Medication administration
IV therapy
Post-operative care
Patient education
Electronic medical record documentation
Infection control protocols
Care plan implementation
Interdisciplinary collaboration
Patient advocacy
Triage assessment
Fall risk assessment
Pain management
Medication reconciliation
Patient care planning
Certification
- Registered Nurse — State of North Carolina Nursing Board expires:November 2027.
- CPR/BLS/AED expires: October 2027.
Timeline
Registered Nurse
UNC Chapel Hill Internal Medicine
03.2025 - CurrentRead More
Registered Nurse - Ortho/Neuro Unit
Duke Regional Hospital
02.2024 - CurrentRead More
Certified Nursing Assistant
Hill-Crest Home Health
10.2022 - 02.2024Read More
Certified Nursing Assistant
UNC Medical Center Medical Surgical
11.2021 - 04.2022Read More
Nurse Tech 1/Certified Nursing Assistant
Cone Health at Alamance Regional Hospital Orthopedic
04.2019 - 01.2022Read More
Certified Nursing Assistant
Wake Forest Baptist Health Medical Surgical Unit
04.2018 - 03.2019Read More
Forsyth Technical Community College
Certified Nursing Assistant
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Northeast University
Bachelor of Science from Nursing
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Catawba College
Bachelor of Arts from Biology, Psychology
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