Cynthia Wand
Laguna Niguel,CA
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated Registered Nurse with 18 years of diverse clinical experience in the Operating Room, acute care, long-term-care, and rehabilitation settings. Proven ability to deliver high-quality patient care, collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary teams, and adapt to fast paced healthcare environment. After dedicating the past 12 years to raising a family, now eager to re-enter the nursing field with strong foundational skills, a commitment to lifelong learning, and and a passion for patient advocacy and safety. Bringing maturity, reliability, and a well-rounded perspective to patient care and team support.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Operating Room Registered Nurse
Phoenixville Hospital
08.2003 - 06.2012
- Maintained a sterile environment within the operating room, reducing the risk of infection.
- Coordinated with surgeons and staff to deliver safe patient care during operations.
- Promoted a culture of teamwork within the surgical suite by fostering open communication and collaboration among colleagues.
- Sanitized, selected and organizing instruments, equipment and supplies according to surgeon preferences.
- Covered and managed all procedures on weekends.
- Prepared equipment and supplies necessary for each surgical procedure, ensuring availability when needed by surgeons.
Operating Room Registered Nurse
Carolina's Medical Center
05.1999 - 07.2003
- Prepared equipment and supplies necessary for each surgical procedure, ensuring availability when needed by surgeons.
- Adapted quickly to changing situations in the operating room, utilizing problem-solving skills under pressure.
- Utilized sterile techniques and infection-control guidelines to maintain clean and safe environment.
- Mentored new nurses entering the profession, guiding them through their initial experiences within the operating room setting.
- Specialized in Neurosurgery in addition to working in Orthopedics, General and Ob/Gyn.
Pediatric Rehabilitation Nurse
Carolina's Pediatric Rehabilitation Center
07.1998 - 04.1999
- Performed accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in compliance with regulatory standards.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
- Promoted a safe and comfortable healing environment by addressing patient concerns promptly and professionally.
- Educated patients on disease management, self-care techniques, and wellness strategies to improve long-term health outcomes.
Floor Nurse Orthopedic/Urology Unit
Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center
10.1995 - 08.1998
- Mentored new nursing staff, fostering a supportive environment for professional growth and development.
- Administered medications safely according to physician orders, closely monitoring for adverse reactions or interactions among drugs.
- Communicated effectively with patients and family members to convey important instructions and discuss treatments.
- Administered basic patient care and treatments by dressing wounds, treating bedsores, giving enemas and performing catheterizations.
Rehabilitation Staff Nurse
Ridge Crest
12.1994 - 08.1995
- Administered medications via gastrostomy tube, oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Widener University
Chester, PA05.1994
Skills
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Patient safety
- Critical thinking
- Patient communication
- Surgical assistance
- Patient advocacy
- Medication administration
- Infection control
Certification
- BLS- Code# 25418720428 Renewal 5/2026
- ACLS- Code# 25540166454 Renewal 6/2026
- PALS- Code# 245429946608 Renewal6/2026
Timeline
Operating Room Registered Nurse
Phoenixville Hospital
08.2003 - 06.2012
Operating Room Registered Nurse
Carolina's Medical Center
05.1999 - 07.2003
Pediatric Rehabilitation Nurse
Carolina's Pediatric Rehabilitation Center
07.1998 - 04.1999
Floor Nurse Orthopedic/Urology Unit
Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center
10.1995 - 08.1998
Rehabilitation Staff Nurse
Ridge Crest
12.1994 - 08.1995
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Widener University
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