Cynthia A. Chesy
La Mesa,CA
Summary
Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Med-Surg/Telemetry Registered Nurse
Palomar Health Poway
11.2023 - Current
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute medical and incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
Geropsych and Adult Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Palomar Health Poway
02.2021 - 10.2023
- Psychiatric registered nurse on locked adult psychiatric behavioral health unit caring for severely mentally ill adults, and locked geropsych unit caring for mentally ill and severe dementia patients.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
Family Nurse Practitioner
Abel C. Toledo MD
10.2020 - 12.2020
- Family nurse practitioner providing direct primary for adults and seniors and supervising medical assistants in a high volume outpatient medical clinic.
- Educated patients on treatment options, medical needs, and non-medical options for treatments and therapy.
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
- Educated and guided patients on disease prevention and healthy lifestyle habits to prevent Type-2 diabetes and other complications.
- Monitored patient progress and adjusted treatments accordingly.
Family Nurse Practitioner
ParkTree Community Health Center
12.2019 - 10.2020
- Family nurse practitioner providing direct primary care for children, adults and seniors and supervising medical assistants in a high volume outpatient medical clinic, caring for 18-24 complex patients per day.
- Working as sole provider on site, nurse practitioner on weekends supervising two medical assistants.
Adult and Geriatric Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Sharp Mesa Vista Hospital
03.2013 - 11.2019
- Psychiatric registered nurse on 24-bed locked adult psychiatric ICU and a busy 23-bed geriatric medical-psychiatric nursing unit.
- Coordinated with medical and paramedical professionals to provide appropriate input and effectively formulate and implement treatment plans for patients.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Advocate protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
- Administered medication and treatments to patients to observe and record responses.
Psychiatric RN Case Manager
Blue Shield of California/Human Affairs International Inc.
08.2012 - 02.2013
- Registered nurse managing care and discharge planning for Blue Shield members admitted to inpatient, partial and intensive outpatient and residential psychiatric and substance abuse treatment facilities throughout California.
Adult and Geriatric Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Promise Hospital
12.2004 - 07.2012
- Charge and floor registered nurse on a 31-bed, locked, inpatient adult unit and a 12-bed inpatient, locked, gero-psychiatric unit supervising a team of mental health workers and floor registered nurses.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
- Administered medication and treatments to patients to observe and record responses.
- Provided direct quality care to patients by monitoring, recording and evaluating psychiatric conditions.
Adult and Geriatric Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Alvarado Parkway Institute
11.1998 - 12.2009
- Performed as a charge and floor registered nurse on a locked inpatient 23-bed adult and gero-psychiatric unit and a 15 bed chemical dependency and dual diagnosis open unit supervising a team of medical assistants and floor registered nurses
- Performed as a weekend house supervisor.
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
UCSD Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Services
01.1995 - 02.2002
- Charge and floor registered nurse on locked, inpatient child and adolescent psychiatric unit supervising team of medical assistants and floor nurses.
- Protect and advocate for health, safety, and rights of patient.
- Administered medication and treatments to patients to observe and record responses.
- Responded to numerous volatile situations and violent outbreaks to restore safety and security of patients and staff.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
Education
Master of Science Degree in Nursing - Family Nurse Practitioner
California State University San Marcos
San Marcos, CA01.2018
Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing - undefined
San Diego State University
San Diego, CA01.1994
Skills
- Telemetry monitoring
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Care Coordination
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Effective Communication
- Safety Protocols
Certification
- Basic Life Support, American Heart Association, 09/30/2026
- Crisis Prevention Training (CPI), 7/31/2026
- Registered Nurse License, California, Board of Registered Nursing, 8/31/2026
References
Available upon Request
Timeline
Med-Surg/Telemetry Registered Nurse
Palomar Health Poway
11.2023 - Current
Geropsych and Adult Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Palomar Health Poway
02.2021 - 10.2023
Family Nurse Practitioner
Abel C. Toledo MD
10.2020 - 12.2020
Family Nurse Practitioner
ParkTree Community Health Center
12.2019 - 10.2020
Adult and Geriatric Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Sharp Mesa Vista Hospital
03.2013 - 11.2019
Psychiatric RN Case Manager
Blue Shield of California/Human Affairs International Inc.
08.2012 - 02.2013
Adult and Geriatric Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Promise Hospital
12.2004 - 07.2012
Adult and Geriatric Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Alvarado Parkway Institute
11.1998 - 12.2009
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
UCSD Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Services
01.1995 - 02.2002
Master of Science Degree in Nursing - Family Nurse Practitioner
California State University San Marcos
Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing - undefined
San Diego State University
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