CYNTHIA STOKES

• Explained health care issues and ramifications to patients and families to promote informed medical care choices.
• Delivered age-appropriate medical care for adult, adolescent and geriatric ICU patients.
• Maintained respectful treatment environment that honored patients' and families' cultural and religious traditions and preferences.
• Followed HCA ethical values and principles and adhered to HIPAA medical record regulations to promote patients' privacy.
• Developed and implemented patient care plans based on physicians' instructions and generally accepted nursing practices.
• Observed patients' vital signs and administered physician-prescribed medications and treatments.
• Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
• Recorded patients' medical status and treatment details in electronic charts to accurately document medical care.
• Coordinated patients' post-discharge treatment plans with physicians and other nurses to promote continuity of medical care.
• Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.
• Conducted patient assessments, recorded vitals and analyzed records and charts to define care requirements.
• Guided patients, caregivers and family members on plans of treatment and helpful resources available locally to support care.
• Guided and educated patients and caregivers on diagnoses, disease management, preventive measures, medication use and self-care to foster consistency in care administration.
• Assessed and managed various patient treatments for numerous patient diagnoses from sepsis to acute respiratory distress.
• Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.

• Identified patient care problems and implemented corrective actions in alignment with hospital policies, procedures and regulations.
• Reported abnormal findings and changes in patient status to doctors, applying appropriate nursing measures.
• Operated critical care equipment to keep patients stable and promote recovery.
• Administered medications to treat patients' symptoms and address underlying disease progression.
• Assessed complex medical cases to deliver high-quality patient care in high-traffic critical care settings.
• Collaborated with levels of healthcare providers in prioritizing surgical cases and resources.
• Worked with physicians, nurses, technicians and therapists to formulate, implement and modify individual care plans.
• Delivered top-notch care exceeding department, hospital and Joint Commission standards.
• Assisted patients to maintain current understanding of conditions and presentations.
• Completed diagnostic tests and patient assessments to evaluate treatment progress.
• Personalized bedside care and interactions based on cultural backgrounds of different patients.
• Responded rapidly to critical codes to coordinate stabilization treatments and restore vital functions.
• Documented work in hospital system and updated patients' charts with orders and observations.
• Counseled patients and families on treatments, care options and discharge instructions.
• Protected critically ill patients from unnecessary risks by limiting visitors, using proper PPE and using strong infection control procedures.
• Managed needs of chronically ill and acute patients with well-coordinated treatment strategies.
• Worked with intubated and ventilated patients, monitoring and reporting on conditions to maintain stats within optimal levels.
• Guided patients, caregivers and family members on plans of treatment and helpful resources available locally to support care.
• Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
• Guided and educated patients and caregivers on diagnoses, disease management, preventive measures, medication use and self-care to foster consistency in care administration.
• Assessed and managed various patient treatments for numerous patient diagnoses from sepsis to acute respiratory distress.
• Conducted patient assessments, recorded vitals and analyzed records and charts to define care requirements.
• Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.

• Administered medications, assessed changes, and reported results to doctors.
• Complied with infectious disease measures to reduce spread of COVID-19 between patients, families, and medical personnel.
• Participated in development of Patient Care Plans for patients experiencing COVID-19.
• Maintained confidentiality regarding test results and other protected patient information.
• Mitigated hazard potential from patients with communicable diseases.
• Responded to and documented sudden condition changes in patients with moderate to severe COVID-19 symptoms.
• Educated patients and families about COVID-19 related illnesses, recommended protective measures, and treatments.
• Checked and recorded vital signs of patients and reported changes in patients' behavior or conditions.
• Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.
• Oversaw various aspects of telemetry by administering via central lines, vasoactive drugs, titration, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation and chest tubes.
• Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
• Assessed and managed various patient treatments for numerous patient diagnoses from sepsis to acute respiratory distress.
• Delivered outstanding patient care in critical care units.
• Guided and educated patients and caregivers on diagnoses, disease management, preventive measures, medication use and self-care to foster consistency in care administration.
• Conducted patient assessments, recorded vitals and analyzed records and charts to define care requirements.
• Managed critically ill patients on Ventilators, Bipap and Hi-Flow oxygen
• Triaged patients and delegated treatment needs to qualified staff and specialized departments.

• Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
• Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
• Assisted in diagnosis and treatment of conditions such as unstable angina, cardiomyopathy, coronary artery disease, and cardiac dysrhythmia.
• Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
• Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
• Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
• Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
• Documented all elements of care and updated patient charts and confidential files to reflect changes in care plans, interventions applied and observations.
• Documented patient interactions and interventions in EPIC EMR.
• Utilized stethoscopes, thermometers and sphygmomanometers to meet patient needs and prescribed medical therapies.
• Worked with interdisciplinary healthcare team to develop, implement and manage care plans, ensuring inclusion of patients' individual needs.
• Cared for culturally-diverse patients, liaising with family members and specialists to address changing needs and enhance individual experience.
• Produced care plans in alignment with physical, psychosocial and learning needs of patients, achieving commendations for compassionate treatment.
• Conducted initial assessments, documented findings in patient records and notified physicians of abnormal findings.
• Administered medication, pain management and analysis of patient responses to interventions to improve individual performance.
• Assessed patients, collecting data and prioritizing cases in accordance with standards, policies, procedures and guidelines.
• Assisted physicians with bedside procedures such as central line placement, aline placement and intubation.
• Care for patients who are vented, trach and need continuous hemodynamic monitoring
• Review lab result findings and report to physician, Perform 12 lead EKG and phlebotomy at bedside.
• Assess and review patients medication lists and collaborate with physician and pharmacy
• Titrate sedation and vasoactive drugs on patients who are intubated and need continuous hemodynamic monitoring.

• Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
• Recorded patients' medical status and treatment details in electronic charts to accurately document medical care.
• Observed patients' vital signs and administered physician-prescribed medications and treatments.
• Maintained respectful treatment environment that honored patients' and families’ cultural and religious traditions and preferences.
• Developed and implemented patient care plans based on physicians' instructions and generally accepted nursing practices.
• Guided and educated patients and caregivers on diagnoses, disease management, preventative measures, medication use and self-care to foster consistency in care administration.
• Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
• Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.
• Guided patients, caregivers and family members on plans of treatment and helpful resources available locally to support care.
• Conducted patient assessments, recorded vitals and analyzed records and charts to define care requirements.
• Assessed and managed various patient treatments for numerous patient diagnoses from sepsis to acute respiratory distress.
• Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
• Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
• Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
• Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
• Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
• Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
• Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
• Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
• Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
• Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.
• Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.

COVID-19 RN CRISIS RESPONSE CONTRACT

• Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
• Delivered age-appropriate medical care for adult, adolescent and geriatric ICU patients.
• Explained health care issues and ramifications to patients and families to promote informed medical care choices.
• Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates.
• Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
• Updated patient charts using EPIC with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
• Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
• Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
• Vaccinated patients to protect individuals from measles, pneumonia, influenza and other illnesses of concern.
• Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
• Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment.
• Followed all HCA ethical values and principles and adhered to HIPAA medical record regulations to promote patients' privacy.
• Maintained respectful treatment environment that honored patients' and families’ cultural and religious traditions and preferences.
• Observed patients' vital signs and administered physician-prescribed medications and treatments.
• Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
• Developed and implemented patient care plans based on physicians' instructions and generally accepted nursing practices.
• Recorded patients' medical status and treatment details in electronic charts to accurately document medical care.

COVID-19 RN CRISIS RESPONSE CONTRACT

• Administered medications, assessed changes, and reported results to doctors.
• Educated patients and families about COVID-19 related illnesses, recommended protective measures, and treatments.
• Checked and recorded vital signs of patients and reported changes in patients' behavior or conditions.
• Maintained confidentiality regarding test results and other protected patient information.
• Mitigated hazard potential from patients with communicable diseases.
• Participated in development of Patient Care Plans for patients experiencing COVID-19.
• Complied with infectious disease measures to reduce spread of COVID-19 between patients, families, and medical personnel.
• Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.
• Guided patients, caregivers and family members on plans of treatment and helpful resources available locally to support care.
• Triaged patients and delegated treatment needs to qualified staff and specialized departments.
• Assessed and managed various patient treatments for numerous patient diagnoses from sepsis to acute respiratory distress.
• Guided and educated patients and caregivers on diagnoses, disease management, preventative measures, medication use and self-care to foster consistency in care administration.
• Oversaw various aspects of telemetry by administering PA catheters and arterials, vasoactive drugs, titration, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation and chest tubes.
• Conducted patient assessments, recorded vitals and analyzed records and charts to define care requirements.

COVID-19 RN CRISIS RESPONSE CONTRACT

• Administered medications, assessed changes, and reported results to doctors.
• Educated patients and families about COVID-19 related illnesses, recommended protective measures, and treatments.
• Checked and recorded vital signs of patients and reported changes in patients' behavior or conditions.
• Maintained confidentiality regarding test results and other protected patient information.
• Mitigated hazard potential from patients with communicable diseases.
• Participated in development of Patient Care Plans for patients experiencing COVID-19.
• Complied with infectious disease measures to reduce spread of COVID-19 between patients, families, and medical personnel.
• Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.
• Guided patients, caregivers and family members on plans of treatment and helpful resources available locally to support care.
• Assessed and managed various patient treatments for numerous patient diagnoses from sepsis to acute respiratory distress.
• Guided and educated patients and caregivers on diagnoses, disease management, preventative measures, medication use and self-care to foster consistency in care administration.
• Oversaw various aspects of telemetry by administering PA catheters and arterials, vasoactive drugs, titration, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation and chest tubes.
• Conducted patient assessments, recorded vitals and analyzed records and charts to define care requirements.

• Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
  
• Changed out tracheostomies, gastrostomy buttons and catheters regularly to prevent infection or other problems
• Advised caregivers and family members in providing emotional and psychological care
• Educated patients and caregivers on healthcare protocols and processes
• Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals, including physicians, case managers and social workers
• Pulled supplies for specific patient needs and treatments
• Closely monitored acute conditions
• Self-directed with astute judgment skills. High level of personal accountability
• Documented patient information obtained from interviews
• Maintained BiPAP, CPAP, IV, PICC, mediports and peripheral lines to ensure patient recovery.
  
• Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared them for lab testing
• Developed patient care plans, including assessments, evaluations and nursing diagnoses
• Monitored fluid intake and output levels
• Liaised between patients and physicians to ensure patient comprehension of treatment plans
• Provided quality care for patients with varied conditions, including heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease
• Maintained all confidential personnel files, license and CPR compliance records
• Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected them with optimal providers and care
• Developed and implemented best practices in electronic charting, barcode scanning and medication administration
• Educated patients on procedures and facility processes
• Trained family members in how to care for patients and manage individual conditions
• Delivered patient care, education and telemetry monitoring and interpretation
• Provided skilled emergency response in critical situations
• Ensured HIPAA compliance
• Experience with various medical conditions including Parkinson's, Dementia, Diabetes, Cancer, Alzheimer's and Paget's disease
• Pharmacological and non-pharmacological management and treatment of various disorders and diseases
• Prepared procedure trays, sterile fields and supplies
• Reviewed and interpreted telemetry readings
• Assessed need for, ordered, obtained and interpreted appropriate lab tests
• Worked with doctors to design specialized plans for patients after treatments
• Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion
• Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence
• Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity
• Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans
• Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing
• Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit to achieve optimal outcomes
• Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures, including facilitating wound care, ostomy care, pressure ulcer prevention and pain management
• Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions
• Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options
• Documented patient information obtained from interviews concerning symptoms, medications and prior treatment
• Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare personnel to meet patients' personal, physical, psychological and cognitive needs
• Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action
• Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation
• Managed quality care for patients with varied conditions, including heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease
• Cared for patients in -bed unit, supporting fellow nurses in delivering outstanding treatment to patients
• Cared for patients in 16 bed unit, supporting fellow nurses in delivering outstanding treatment to patients
• Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, including treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care
• Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, including treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care
• Updated patient charts using EPIC with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments
• Participated in education activities, including evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities
• Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions
• Prepared patients for surgery, educating patients and family members on surgical procedures
• Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates
• Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches
• Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns
• Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures, including general surgeries and central line procedures.

COVID-19 RN CRISIS RESPONSE CONTRACT

• Administered medications, assessed changes, and reported results to doctors.
• Educated patients and families about COVID-19 related illnesses, recommended protective measures, and treatments.
• Checked and recorded vital signs of patients and reported changes in patients' behavior or conditions.
• Maintained confidentiality regarding test results and other protected patient information.
• Mitigated hazard potential from patients with communicable diseases.
• Participated in development of Patient Care Plans for patients experiencing COVID-19.
• Complied with infectious disease measures to reduce spread of COVID-19 between patients, families, and medical personnel.
• Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.
• Guided patients, caregivers and family members on plans of treatment and helpful resources available locally to support care.
• Assessed and managed various patient treatments for numerous patient diagnoses from sepsis to acute respiratory distress.
• Guided and educated patients and caregivers on diagnoses, disease management, preventative measures, medication use and self-care to foster consistency in care administration.
• Oversaw various aspects of telemetry by administering PA catheters and arterials, vasoactive drugs, titration, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation and chest tubes.
• Conducted patient assessments, recorded vitals and analyzed records and charts to define care requirements.
• Management of pt's with oxygen therapy such as nasal cannula, high-flow nasal cannula, Bipap, and Ventilator
• Assist Physicians with bedside emergent procedures ie. trach at bedside, chest tubes, central lines.
• Collaborating with Respiratory therapist and Physician in management of ventilator support.

Same duties and responsibilities as my other employer, Sentara Norfolk General Hospital.