Cynthia Weber
Registered Nurse
Cape Coral,FL
Summary
Experienced, diligent and enthusiastic Registered Nurse offering 3 year background providing attentive and knowledgeable care in a variety of settings. Eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Motivated to learn, grow and excel.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Charge Nurse, PCU
Lee Health
11.2022 - Current
- Managed unit staff of 12 RNs, 1 LPN, and 5 CNAs.
- Assured adequate staffing for the next 24-48 hours.
- Assigned patient care to staff.
- Conducted unit-specific chart audits: Stroke, NIH, Restraints
- Coordinated admissions and assisted with the care of newly admitted patients.
- Provided efficient discharges to quickly prepare for transferred or newly admitted patient
- Helped mediate/advocate for patients, families, and staff.
- Assisted other nurses, Patient Care Technicians, unit secretaries and other staff with whatever they needed.
- Maintained a sense of order and calm on the unit.
- Served as mentor, preceptor and resource person for new staff.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking, and administration.
- Supervised patient admissions and discharges from hospital to home care, rehabilitative facility, or self-care.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Monitored nursing care, patient assessment processes, and treatment implementations.
- Conducted daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to provide quality patient care.
- Served as a resource and educator for the nursing staff and other ancillary departments.
Registered Nurse, Neuro PCU
Lee Health
12.2020 - Current
- Obtained vital signs, NIH assessment, Q4 monitoring on all stroke/TIA patients.
- Reviewed medical records of all stroke and TIA admissions and consults, as well as promoted the utilization of evidence-based practice protocols into the daily operations of the stroke program.
- Promoted stroke prevention through in-patient and family education.
- Worked closely with the Stroke Program Medical Director and other clinicians in coordinating the care of stroke patients.
- Maintained a minimum of 8 hours of stroke education annually.
- Took part in a multidisciplinary team which made decisions and provided care to achieve the best possible patient outcomes.
- Provided emotional support and comfort to patients and families in a time of crisis.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- 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.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
Student Nurse
Lee Health
03.2020 - 12.2020
- Worked alongside experienced nursing professionals to learn new procedures.
- Administered close patient care, checked vital signs, assist with ADLs
- Built rapport with patients and members of patients' support systems.
- Performed regular rounds to check on well-being of patients.
- Monitored for changes in patient vital signs, reporting any changes to experienced nursing staff.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss patient progress and plan for care.
- Assisted with patient transfers, observing safety protocols to prevent damage to patient and self.
- Observed patient behavior and reported changes to nurse in charge for resolution.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Florida SouthWestern State College
Fort Myers, FL06.2024
Associate of Science - Nursing
Rasmussen University
Fort Myers, FL11.2020
Skills
- Medication Administration
- Patient Assessment
- Stroke care
- Bedside Monitoring
- Wound Care
- Discharge Planning
- Leadership
- Mentorship and Training
- Critical Thinking
- Adaptability
- Problem-Solving
- Collaboration
- Patient advocate
- Nurse staffing and Scheduling
Additional Information
- Licenses: Registered Nurse, State of Florida, License #RN9551446
- NIH Certified
- Currently working towards Stroke certification through ANCC
Timeline
Charge Nurse, PCU
Lee Health
11.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse, Neuro PCU
Lee Health
12.2020 - Current
Student Nurse
Lee Health
03.2020 - 12.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Florida SouthWestern State College
Associate of Science - Nursing
Rasmussen University