Cynthia Zavala

Prescribe anticipatory guidance to pediatric patients and families concerning areas such as vaccine administration, developmental milestones and nutrition, and hygiene practices in a primary care setting. Perform comprehensive patient examinations, assessments, diagnosis and management of episodic and chronic illnesses. Perform well-child visits, monitoring developmental milestones, growth patterns, nutrition status, and overall health of pediatric patients from infancy through adolescence. Educate patients and families on preventive measures and strategies to promote optimal child growth and development. Provide telehealth services to expanded access to vital medical services for remote patients. Collaborate with fellow providers and other medical staff as needed to successfully manage patient care outcomes.

• Served as a liaison between patients, families, and healthcare providers to facilitate clear communication, collaboration, and continuity of care.
• Cultivated rapport with patients and caregivers, utilizing proactive communication with parents and children.
• Formulated plans of care to optimize child's health potential and minimize physical and psychological complications.
• Educated families on preventive measures and strategies to promote optimal child growth and development.
• Maintained up-to-date knowledge of evidence-based practices through ongoing professional development opportunities and participation in industry conferences.
• Collaborated in the development of policies and procedures for pediatric practices that adhered to regulatory guidelines while prioritizing patient-centered care principles.
• Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities, staying current on best practices in pediatric nursing care.

Prescribe anticipatory guidance to pediatric patients and families concerning areas such as vaccine administration, developmental milestones and nutrition, and hygiene practices in a primary care setting. Perform comprehensive patient examinations, assessments, diagnosis and management of episodic and chronic illnesses. Perform well-child visits, monitoring developmental milestones, growth patterns, nutrition status, and overall health of pediatric patients from infancy through adolescence. Educate patients and families on preventive measures and strategies to promote optimal child growth and development. Collaborate with fellow providers and other medical staff as needed to successfully manage patient care outcomes.

• Served as a liaison between patients, families, and healthcare providers to facilitate clear communication, collaboration, and continuity of care.
• Cultivated rapport with patients and caregivers, utilizing proactive communication with parents and children.
• Formulated plans of care to optimize child's health potential and minimize physical and psychological complications.
• Educated families on preventive measures and strategies to promote optimal child growth and development.
• Maintained up-to-date knowledge of evidence-based practices through ongoing professional development opportunities and participation in industry conferences.
• Collaborated in the development of policies and procedures for pediatric practices that adhered to regulatory guidelines while prioritizing patient-centered care principles.
• Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities, staying current on best practices in pediatric nursing care.
• Mentored nursing students during clinical rotations, fostering a supportive learning environment and promoting professional growth.

Served as an Adjunct Professor in the School of Nursing, Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program. Responsible for providing clinical instruction in the Fundamentals of Nursing Practicum. Presented course curriculum and provide program specific expertise with an emphasis on maximizing student learning. Responsible for providing professional guidance and support, and serve as role model/mentor in effort to maximize student learning.

• Facilitated engaging classroom discussions on evidence-based nursing practices, encouraging critical thinking and application of knowledge.
• Enhanced student learning experiences by incorporating clinical simulations and real-world scenarios into lesson plans.
• Actively participated in ongoing curriculum review processes, ensuring relevance and alignment with current nursing practice standards.
• Stayed current on advances in biological science and incorporated into curriculum.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams and fellow instructors to provide students with diverse clinical experiences, enriched course content, foster well-rounded skill sets and better student understanding.

Performed well-child visits, monitoring developmental milestones, growth patterns, nutrition status, and overall health of pediatric patients from infancy through adolescence. Assessed patient needs, clearly communicating diagnosis and treatment plans to patients and families. Analyzed and interpreted patients' histories, symptoms, physical findings, and diagnostic information to develop appropriate diagnosis and liaised with fellow providers to determine best course of action for patients.

• Conducted thorough assessments and developed individualized care plans to address specific health needs of pediatric patients.
• Evaluated response of patients to interventions by reviewing clinical outcomes, goals met and patient and family satisfaction.
• Cultivated rapport with patients and caregivers, utilizing proactive communication with parents and children.
• Educated families on preventive measures and strategies to promote optimal child growth and development.
• Maintained up-to-date knowledge of evidence-based practices through ongoing professional development opportunities and participation in industry conferences.
• Utilized electronic health records systems proficiently for accurate documentation and efficient coordination of care.

Served as Staff Transport Nurse and liaison between referring hospitals and receiving NICUs, facilitating seamless transitions of care for neonate patients and families. Coordinated and implemented patient care with multidisciplinary teams to reduced transport time of critical neonates. Routine collaboration with physicians to develop individualized care plans and optimize the patient's health and safety during transport. Actively participated in debriefing sessions following critical incidents or challenging transports, supporting continuous learning within the team environment. Upheld strict adherence to infection control guidelines during transport operations, minimizing risk of nosocomial infections in vulnerable patients.

• Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
• Educated staff on current trends in neonatal transport nursing, enhancing overall team knowledge and performance.
• Participated in interdisciplinary meetings to discuss complex cases, fostering collaboration among healthcare professionals.
• Assisted in the development of new transport policies, ensuring compliance with national standards and best practices.
• Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
• Certified PICC Line Nurse - Perform PICC insertion, care and maintenance procedures according to standardized protocols and NICU policies
• Senior member of the unit’s Neonatal Resuscitation Team (NRT), highly experienced in the stabilization, transport and care of acute patients; assessed and stabilized infants according to NICU policies and procedures and as directed by neonatologist
• NRT Preceptor - Served as Neonatal Resuscitation Team preceptor and team lead, responsible from implementing and promoting strategies to ensure continuity of care among health care team members
• Float Nurse – Trained as a Pediatric and Mother/Baby Care Unit nurse. Routine assessment and care of pediatric patients, newborn infants and post-partum mothers.
• Volunteer Unit Translator – Responsible for translating the QVMC’s NICU “I am Going Home” booklet; routinely consulted by unit staff for assistance with English/Spanish translation.