Cynthia C. Spigner
Registered Nurse
Summerville,South Carolina
Summary
Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader. Kind, compassionate and professional.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Trusted Health
08.2023 - 12.2023
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing comprehensive assessments and developing individualized care plans.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Trusted Health
01.2023 - 07.2023
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction with compassionate, personalized nursing care tailored to each individual''s needs.
- Skillfully performed venipuncture, IV insertion, and catheterizations, ensuring proper technique and adherence to infection control standards.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
ATC Staffing
04.2022 - 08.2022
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction with compassionate, personalized nursing care tailored to each individual''s needs.
- Monitored patient vital signs to perform thorough condition assessments.
- Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens, and pain management techniques.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
MUSC
03.2019 - 04.2022
- Started intravenous fluids, administered medications, and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
- Managed complex wound care, including dressing changes, monitoring for signs of infection, and collaborating with wound care specialists as needed.
- Managed patients' pain by implementing pharmacological and non-pharmacological pain management interventions.
- Demonstrated flexibility in managing multiple priorities concurrently during high-stress periods while maintaining a calm demeanor.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Parkland Hospital
07.2016 - 02.2019
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction with compassionate, personalized nursing care tailored to each individual''s needs.
- Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Texas Health Resources Dallas
03.2012 - 06.2016
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens, and pain management techniques.
- Performed emergency medical procedures such as BLS, ACLS and other condition stabilizing interventions.
- Implemented fall prevention strategies to minimize patient injuries and promote a safe environment within the medical-surgical unit.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient care, ensuring seamless communication between healthcare providers.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Excelsior College
Albany, NY04.2004
Skills
- Cardiac monitoring
- Wound Care
- Oxygen saturation standards
- Medication and IV administration
- Patient and family advocacy
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Direct Patient Care
- Compassionate and Caring
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Chronic Disease Management
Hobbies
I enjoy long walks, cooking, site-seeing, meeting new people, crocheting and reading.
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Trusted Health
08.2023 - 12.2023
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Trusted Health
01.2023 - 07.2023
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
ATC Staffing
04.2022 - 08.2022
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
MUSC
03.2019 - 04.2022
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Parkland Hospital
07.2016 - 02.2019
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Texas Health Resources Dallas
03.2012 - 06.2016
Associate of Science - Nursing
Excelsior College
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