Cynthia Wear
Conroe,TX
Summary
Adept at delivering compassionate care and achieving superior patient outcomes, I honed my skills in critical thinking and patient safety at Cornerstone Specialty Hospital. My expertise spans direct patient care, medication administration, and fostering interdisciplinary collaboration, significantly enhancing nursing performance and patient satisfaction.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Pediatric Home Health Nurse
Ageless Living Home Health
2024.01 - Current
- Administered prescribed medications and treatments to maintain optimal patient health and recovery.
- Documented clinical findings accurately and thoroughly in electronic medical records, ensuring seamless information exchange among healthcare providers.
- Handled medication administration, ventilation monitoring and wound care.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Monitored vital signs, developed and implemented care plans, and documented patient progress, head to toe assessments.
Pediatric Home Health Nurse
Thrive Skilled Pediatric Care
2016.01 - Current
- Served as a trusted resource for patients and their families by providing expert advice on pediatric health matters and addressing concerns promptly.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and their families through effective listening skills combined with consistent followup.
- Mentored new hires in pediatric home health nursing best practices, contributing to overall team success and quality of care provided.
- Promoted patient safety by diligently adhering to infection control protocols and maintaining a clean, organized treatment space.
- Handled medication administration, ventilation monitoring and wound care.
- Provided compassionate nursing care to medically fragile children in home settings.
- Communicated with patients and family members, providing detailed information regarding care and medications.
- Documented clinical findings accurately and thoroughly in electronic medical records, ensuring seamless information exchange among healthcare providers.
- Administered prescribed medications and treatments to maintain optimal patient health and recovery.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living to promote independence.
Staff Nurse
Cornerstone Speciality Hospital
2009.10 - Current
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- 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.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families, fostering trust and open communication during challenging times.
- Collaborated with physicians, pharmacists and therapists to deliver quality, evidence-based care.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Demonstrated excellent time management skills while juggling multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Acted as a patient advocate, ensuring their needs were met and their rights protected throughout their healthcare journey.
- Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care, and discharge instructions.
- Mentored new nursing staff, supporting their professional growth and development.
- Developed and implemented individualized patient care plans for optimal outcomes.
- Participated in regular staff meetings to share best practices, address challenges, and foster collaboration among team members.
- Exhibited strong critical thinking skills when assessing complex medical situations and determining appropriate interventions.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members for comprehensive patient assessments and treatment plans.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
Relief Charge Nurse
Cornerstone Specialty Hospitals
2009.10 - Current
- Trained [Number] new nurses on hospital policies and procedures, patient care protocols, medical procedures and patient interventions.
- Optimized resource utilization by regularly assessing equipment needs and implementing cost-effective procurement strategies.
- Assisted with the onboarding process for new nursing staff, providing a thorough orientation to facility policies and procedures.
- Promoted a positive work environment through effective conflict resolution strategies and team-building activities among nursing staff members.
- Developed strong relationships with physicians through open communication channels leading to improved collaboration in providing optimal patient care.
- Enhanced patient care by effectively managing nursing staff and delegating responsibilities.
- Implemented infection control measures to reduce hospital-acquired infections, contributing to improved patient safety metrics.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
Education
Licensed Vocational Nurse - Nursing Practice
Lone Star College Kingwood
Kingwood, TX12.1991
High School Diploma -
Conroe High School
Conroe, TX05.1985
Skills
- Patient Education
- Patient Safety
- Direct Patient Care
- Medication and IV administration
- Patient Care
- Wound Care
- Infection control measures
- Care Planning
- Critical Care
- Specimen Collection
- Skill Development
- Tracheostomy Care
- Home Health Care
- Clinical judgment
- Intake and discharge
- Diabetes management
- Cardiac Nursing
- Hospice and palliative care
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Documentation
- Vitals monitoring
- Critical Thinking
- Patient Care Assessment
- Compassionate and Caring
- Procedure Assistance
- Nursing Performance Assessment
Timeline
Pediatric Home Health Nurse
Ageless Living Home Health
2024.01 - Current
Pediatric Home Health Nurse
Thrive Skilled Pediatric Care
2016.01 - Current
Staff Nurse
Cornerstone Speciality Hospital
2009.10 - Current
Relief Charge Nurse
Cornerstone Specialty Hospitals
2009.10 - Current
Licensed Vocational Nurse - Nursing Practice
Lone Star College Kingwood
High School Diploma -
Conroe High School
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