RN
Cynthia S Walker
Columbia Post Acute
Centralia,MO
1
Certification
20
years of professional experience
Dedicated and detail-oriented Registered Nurse committed to delivering exceptional patient care and effective communication. Proven ability to thrive in fast-paced environments while seamlessly coordinating multiple tasks, supported by a solid foundation in critical thinking and clinical expertise. Recent training in HEDIS/Data Abstraction and Utilization Review complements a robust clinical background in ICU, Emergency Department, and Neuro/Vascular settings. Eager to leverage extensive experience in patient assessment and treatment planning as a Care Review Clinician, supporting team objectives and driving quality health outcomes.
Work History
RN/Staff Nurse, SNF/Rehabilitation
11 Months- Supported clinical activities in 70-bed skilled nursing and rehabilitative facility, delivering quality care using Point Click Care systems.
- Supported staff with care and documentation, helping new staff provide accurate care.
- Evaluated patient charts to ensure accurate documentation and compliance. and interpret records while submitting data
- Supporting staff with care and documentation, and helping new staff provide accurate and appropriate care.
- Keep all company systems and data secure and compliant with the company's data and security policies, and work collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team to provide patient-centered care.
- Reviewed charts and interpreted records, submitting data to ensure compliance and continuity of care. using the latest EMR platform.
- Review charts and interpret records while submitting data
- Keep all company systems and data secure and compliant with the company's data and security policies and HIPAA guidelines.
RN/Staff Development Coordinator, SNF
8 Months- Supported day-to-day clinical activities in 60-bed skilled nursing facility, ensuring delivery of quality care and overseeing clinical operations efficiency.
- Working the floors as a charge nurse and aide.
- Onboarding and orientation of all hired staff (Nurses (RN/LPN, Certified Nurse Aides, Nursing Assistants, Dietary, homemakers, and housekeeping.
- Worked collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team to improve patient-centered care.
- Coordinated onboarding and orientation for all hired staff, including nurses (RN/LPN), certified nurse aides, nursing assistants, dietary staff, homemakers, and housekeeping.
- Managed patient care on the nursing floors as a charge nurse and aide, ensuring quality and safety.
- Keep all company systems and data secure and compliant with the company's data and security policies and HIPAA guidelines.
RN/Team Lead/Charge, ICU - Multidisciplinary
8 Years 9 Months- Supporting day-to-day clinical activities in an accredited 32-bed ICU, including the delivery of quality care and maintaining and overseeing the efficiency of clinical operations.
- Assisted in the wellness coaching of preventative health options to patients.
- Worked collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team to provide patient-centered care.
- Treated health issues across age groups, focusing on enhancing patient outcomes through effective management strategies.
- Maintained data security and compliance with policies, ensuring teamwork in delivering patient-centered services.
- Review charts and interpret records while submitting data using the latest EMR platform.
- Strong problem-solving abilities to make prompt and correct decisions under pressure.
- Keep all company systems and data secure and compliant with the company's data and security policies and HIPAA guidelines.
RN/Staff - Maternal Health, OB, Travel Nurse, Various Contracts
1 Year 1 Month- Staff relief RN for OB patients, ensuring adequate staffing levels during high-demand periods.
- Excellent communication skills to effectively interact with patients, families, and teams.
- Flexibility to navigate various healthcare environments and handle unpredictable situations.
- Keep all company systems and data secure and compliant with the company's data and security policies, and work collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team to provide patient-centered care.
- Review charts and interpret records while submitting data using the latest EMR platform.
- Strong problem-solving abilities to make prompt and correct decisions under pressure.
- Keep all company systems and data secure and compliant with the company's data and security policies and HIPAA guidelines.
RN/Staff, ICU, Emergency, Labor/Delivery, Maternal Health
8 Years 1 Month- Assisted in the wellness coaching of preventative health options to patients.
- Worked collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team to provide patient-centered care.
- Managed and treated health problems ranging from common to serious, chronic, and complex for children, adults, and the elderly by continuously fostering improvement.
- Keep all company systems and data secure and compliant with the company's data and security policies, and work collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team to provide patient-centered care.
- Review charts and interpret records while submitting data using the latest EMR platform.
- Strong problem-solving abilities to make prompt and correct decisions under pressure.
- Keep all company systems and data secure and compliant with the company's data and security policies and HIPAA guidelines.
Education
Bachelor's - Nursing
Associate's Degree - ASN
Skills
Patient care review
ICU experience
Compliance authorization reviews
Medicare and Medicaid knowledge
ICD-10 familiarity
Quality metrics evaluation
Proficient in CCS-E measurement
Skilled in Epic systems
Experience with McKesson systems
Facilitated review processes
Expert critical analysis
Microsoft Office Products
Data-driven decisions
Evidence-based judgment
Quality assurance
Patient-centered care
Assertiveness
Compliance monitoring
Healthcare regulations
Policy interpretation
Accomplishments
- Achieved an emergent discharge by arranging care with receiving facility and helicopter service with accuracy and efficiency.
- Supervised team of 10-12 staff members per shift
- Documented and resolved risk management issues; central line infections-by doing chart review and doing nightly rounds on patients to make sure the patient matched what was put in documentation (Dressing changes documented, IV lines labeled with correct date, etc.
- Achieved a positive outcome by introducing EPIC ehr for documentation as a Clinical champion.
- Achieved the launch of Cerner through effectively helping with the build of the system, when going from paper to EHR.
Certification
- Utilization Review-101, Certificate of Completion, 2024-10
- HEDIS/Data Abstraction, Certificate of Completion, 2024-10
- Remote Learning Services, LLC - Teachers: Nicole Felix, RN, and Marie Peppers, LPN
- License: Registered Nurse, Missouri, Compact - # 2006032998
Interests
Learning new cooking techniques and expanding my culinary skills.
Music
Watching Movies and TV Shows
Strategy Games
Reading
Knitting and Crocheting
Timeline
RN/Staff Nurse, SNF/Rehabilitation
Columbia Post Acute
09.2025 - CurrentRead More
RN/Staff Development Coordinator, SNF
Americare at Heritage Hall
01.2025 - 09.2025Read More
RN/Team Lead/Charge, ICU - Multidisciplinary
Boone Health
01.2016 - 10.2024Read More
RN/Staff - Maternal Health, OB, Travel Nurse, Various Contracts
PRN Healthcare
12.2014 - 01.2016Read More
RN/Staff, ICU, Emergency, Labor/Delivery, Maternal Health
MU Healthcare
10.2006 - 11.2014Read More
Excelsior College Nursing
Associate's Degree from ASN
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Chamberlain University Nursing
Bachelor's from Nursing
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