Cynthia Stettner
Easton,PA
Summary
Accomplished, goal oriented Registered Nurse with 23 years of leadership experience. Result driven ER Charge Nurse, Hospital Supervisor, Director of Clinical Services, and Forensic Team Manager. Proven expertise in recruiting, training and managing employees to provide exceptional service. Skilled in planning and program management, quality improvement, and crisis prevention intervention. Possesses certifications in BLS, CPR, PALS, CLNC and Forensic Nursing
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Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Legal Nurse Consultant
CS Legal Nurse Consulting, PLLC
08.2022 - Current
- Responsible for evaluation, analyzing, and delivering opinions on case and identifying, organizing, analyzing medical records
- Consulted with attorneys on malpractice, personal injury and workers compensation claims
- Investigated and resolved issues affecting hospital operations and patient care
- Conducts Research
- Defines standards of care in medical malpractice cases
- Testifying expert witness
- Conduct medical literature review
- Identify medical professional standards of practice
Director of Hospice Clinical Services (RN)
Advanced Health Care
06.2024 - 11.2024
- Oversaw and managed all clinical operations for a hospice organization, ensuring the delivery of high-quality patient care
- Developed and implemented policies and procedures to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations governing hospice services
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans for each patient based on their unique needs and preferences
- Managed the recruitment, hiring, training, and performance evaluation of clinical staff members
- Established strong relationships with community healthcare providers to facilitate seamless transitions of care for patients
- Ensured compliance with Medicare/Medicaid guidelines by conducting regular audits of clinical documentation
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
St Luke's University Hospital
08.2001 - 06.2024
- Charge position for 50 bed Level 11 Trauma Center
- Responsible for overall operations of ER/Trauma daily assignments
- Managed care from admission to discharge
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches
- Expanded cross-functional organizational capacity by collaborating across departments on priorities, functions and common goals
Forensic Nurse Examiner Program Manager
Network of Victim Assistance
06.2022 - 08.2023
- Provide care to victims across lifespan who have suffered abuse, neglect, sexual assault, trauma or any other crime related injuries
- Gather medical evidence and provide expert testimony than can be used in court
- Forensic photography
- Responsible for daily operations of forensic team
- Coordinates care between 7 hospitals providing 24/7 forensic coverage
- Expanded cross-functional organizational capacity by collaborating across departments on priorities, functions and common goals
- Onboarded new employees with training and new hire documentation
Hospital Supervisor
St. Luke's University Hospital
06.2018 - 01.2022
- Responsible for oversight of 108 bed hospital, including staffing
- Coordinated with other healthcare providers concerning treatment plans for patients
- Developed and distributed employee work schedules based on operational needs and employee requests
- Represented office during board and community meetings, delivering supporting information and announcing new facility programs and initiatives
- Developed and updated department goals and achievements throughout fiscal year
- Communicated with doctors, nurses, patients and other employees to identify and resolve healthcare needs
Forensic Nurse Examiner Program Coordinator
St. Luke's Health Network
11.2006 - 01.2022
- Provide care for victims across lifespan who have suffered abuse, neglect, sexual assault, trauma or any other crime related injuries
- Responsible for management and oversight of Sexual Assault Nurse Program
- Instructed and mentored 20 FNE's providing 24hr continued coverage of our program
- Gather medical evidence and provide expert testimony than can be used in court
- Forensic photography
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Raritan Valley Community College
Somerville, NJPostgraduate Certification - Legal Studies
With Vickie Milazzo
Houston, TX10.2022
Pediatric, Adolescent, & Adult Sexual - undefined
International Association of Forensic Nurses
Philadelphia, PA07.2022
Clinical Studies - Nursing
Rutgers University
New Brunswick, NJ06.2022
Certification in Forensic Science - undefined
Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner
06.2022
Skills
- Operational Standards
- Risk management strategies
- HIPAA compliance
- Crisis Prevention Intervention
- Project management
- Research and data analysis
- Healthcare regulations
- Specialty Care
- Forensic Evaluation
- Electronic Health Records Systems
- Privacy and Confidentiality
- Emergency Patient Triage
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Healthcare Regulations
- Critical Care Experience
- Critical thinking
- Mental health assessment
Certification
- RN License
- CPR Certification
- BLS Certification
- PALS Certification
Timeline
Director of Hospice Clinical Services (RN)
Advanced Health Care
06.2024 - 11.2024
Certified Legal Nurse Consultant
CS Legal Nurse Consulting, PLLC
08.2022 - Current
Forensic Nurse Examiner Program Manager
Network of Victim Assistance
06.2022 - 08.2023
Hospital Supervisor
St. Luke's University Hospital
06.2018 - 01.2022
Forensic Nurse Examiner Program Coordinator
St. Luke's Health Network
11.2006 - 01.2022
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
St Luke's University Hospital
08.2001 - 06.2024
Postgraduate Certification - Legal Studies
With Vickie Milazzo
Pediatric, Adolescent, & Adult Sexual - undefined
International Association of Forensic Nurses
Clinical Studies - Nursing
Rutgers University
Certification in Forensic Science - undefined
Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner
- RN License
- CPR Certification
- BLS Certification
- PALS Certification
Associate of Science - Nursing
Raritan Valley Community College
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