Cynthia Werner
North Platte,NE
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet company goals. To Seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Customer-focused professional with successful 13-years as a small business owner.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN Team Lead
Great Plains Health
04.2021 - Current
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Ordered and maintained clinical supplies, medications and out dates.
- Trained staff and maintained equipment for occupational health procedures ( drug screens and breath alcohol testing).
- Provided schedules for 3 providers and 10 nursing staff, report preparation, managed daily cash drawer, attended manager meetings and on boarding and training of new staff.
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
- Controlled costs to keep business operating within budget and increase profits.
- Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
- Cultivated positive rapport with fellow employees to boost company morale and promote employee retention.
LPN
Linden Court
05.2020 - 04.2021
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges.
- Cared for over 25 geriatric and memory patients each day with quality-driven support.
- Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
- Managed daily staff assignments and patient scheduling to guarantee clinic coverage and flow.
- Oversaw daily rounds to assess patient conditions and distribute medications to patients.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
LPN
Veterans Administration
05.2005 - 05.2020
- Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care
- Applied interpersonal communication skills to comfort and counsel patients and families throughout care process
- Supported physicians during examinations and scans to assist with diagnostic procedures
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers, including Nutritionist , Primary Care Physician and Clinical Pharmacist to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns
LPN
Center For Health
08.2004 - 04.2005
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery
- Supported physicians during examinations and scans to assist with diagnostic procedures
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Mid-Plains Community College
North Platte, NE2004
Associate of Science - Horticulture
Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture
Curtis, NE05.1992
High School Diploma -
Chase County High School
Imperial, NE1989
Skills
- Customer Service
- Communications
- Problem Solving
- Professional and Courteous
- Interpersonal Relations
- Task Delegation
- Customer Relationship Management
- Sales Techniques
- Time Management
- Schedule Preparation
Additional Information
Awards
Silent Hero Award for outstanding efforts in going the extra mile
Teamwork Award for contributions to the Hand Hygiene Team
Veterans Health Administration for Excellence in Nursing .
Timeline
LPN Team Lead
Great Plains Health
04.2021 - Current
LPN
Linden Court
05.2020 - 04.2021
LPN
Veterans Administration
05.2005 - 05.2020
LPN
Center For Health
08.2004 - 04.2005
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Mid-Plains Community College
Associate of Science - Horticulture
Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture
High School Diploma -
Chase County High School
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