Cynthia Anne Lynch PMHNP-BC
Royse City,TX
Summary
Resourceful Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner committed to providing excellent care to patients of all ages. Expertise in performing psychiatric evaluations and follow up care. Kind and caring professional with 13+ years of experience monitoring treatment of patients diagnosed with mental health disorders.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
UBH Denton
08.2023 - Current
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute psychiatric emergencies and who are dealing with chronic mental health conditions.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical providers with current information.
- Assisted in training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
Registered Nurse - Pediatric Intensive Psychiatric Unit/Neuropsychiatric Special Care Unit
Childrens Hospital Colorado
03.2023 - 07.2023
- Provide comprehensive postoperative care to patients recovering from anesthesia in collaboration with surgical and anesthesia providers
- Deliver critical care interventions including hemodynamic monitoring, arrythmia interpretation, vasoactive drug administration and titration, and phlebotomy
- Ability to rapidly identify changes in patient status and intervene appropriately
- Managed preoperative admission of patients on day of surgery
- Collaborate with perioperative units to improve surgical flow
- Level II Trauma Center.
Registered Nurse - Post Anesthesia Care Unit
Parker Adventist Hospital
07.2022 - 07.2023
- Provide comprehensive postoperative care to patients recovering from anesthesia in collaboration with surgical and anesthesia providers
- Deliver critical care interventions including hemodynamic monitoring, arrythmia interpretation, vasoactive drug administration and titration, and phlebotomy
- Ability to rapidly identify changes in patient status and intervene appropriately
- Managed preoperative admission of patients on day of surgery
- Collaborate with perioperative units to improve surgical flow
- Level II Trauma Center.
Registered Nurse - Emergency Department
South Shore Hospital
09.2020 - 06.2022
- Provided emergency nursing services including assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation to wide variety of patients
- Assisted ER physician with procedures as required
- Deliver critical care interventions including managing mechanically ventilated patients, hemodynamic monitoring, arryhthmia interpretation, ability to rapidly identify in patient status and intervene appropriately
- Adhering to hospital policy and procedures at all times
- Ability to rapidly adapt to changing environments, new electronic medical record programs, changing policy and procedure
- Level II Trauma Center.
Registered Nurse (Travel) - Emergency Department
UMass Memorial Medical Center
03.2020 - 10.2020
- Provided emergency nursing services including assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation
- Assisted ER physician with procedures as required
- Deliver critical care interventions including managing mechanically ventilated patients, hemodynamic monitoring, arryhthmia interpretation, ability to rapidly identify in patient status and intervene appropriately
- Adhering to hospital policy and procedures at all times
- Ability to rapidly adapt to changing environments, new electronic medical record programs, rapidly changing policy and procedure during worldwide COVID pandemic
- Ability to remain calm in highly stressful situations
- Level I Trauma Center.
Registered Nurse (Travel) - Emergency Department
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
06.2019 - 03.2020
- Provide emergency nursing services including assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation
- Assisted ER physician with procedures as required
- Adhering to hospital policy and procedures at all times
- Ability to rapidly adapt to changing environments, new electronic medical record programs, rapidly changing policy and procedure during worldwide COVID pandemic
- Level I Trauma Center.
Registered Nurse (Travel) - Emergency Department
South Shore Hospital
03.2019 - 06.2019
- Provided emergency nursing services including assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation to wide variety of patients
- Assisted ER physician with procedures as required
- Deliver critical care interventions including managing mechanically ventilated patients, hemodynamic monitoring, arryhthmia interpretation, ability to rapidly identify in patient status and intervene appropriately
- Adhering to hospital policy and procedures at all times
- Ability to rapidly adapt to changing environments, new electronic medical record programs, changing policy and procedure
- Level II Trauma Center.
Registered Nurse (Per Diem) - Emergency Department
Carney Hospital/Quincy Satellite Emergency Department
10.2016 - 11.2018
- Provide emergency nursing services including assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation; assisting ER physician with procedures as required
- Adhering to hospital policy and procedures at all times
- Ability to rapidly adapt to changing environments, new electronic medical record programs, changing policy and procedure.
Registered Nurse (Travel) - Emergency Department
Lowell General - Saint's Campus
08.2017 - 11.2017
- Provide emergency nursing services including assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation; assisting ER physician with procedures as required
- Deliver critical care interventions including managing mechanically ventilated patients, hemodynamic monitoring, arryhthmia interpretation, ability to rapidly identify in patient status and intervene appropriately
- Adhering to hospital policy and procedures at all times
- Ability to rapidly adapt to changing environments, new electronic medical record programs, changing policy and procedure.
Registered Nurse (Travel) - Emergency Department
Boston Medical Center
03.2017 - 07.2017
- Provide emergency nursing services including assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation; assisting ER physician with procedures as required
- Deliver critical care interventions including managing mechanically ventilated patients, hemodynamic monitoring, arryhthmia interpretation, ability to rapidly identify in patient status and intervene appropriately
- Adhering to hospital policy and procedures at all times
- Ability to rapidly adapt to changing environments, new electronic medical record programs, changing policy and procedure
- Level I Trauma Center.
Registered Nurse (Travel) - Emergency Department
Tufts Medical Center
07.2016 - 02.2017
- Provide emergency nursing services including assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation; assisting ER physician with procedures as required
- Deliver critical care interventions including managing mechanically ventilated patients, hemodynamic monitoring, arrhythmia interpretation, ability to rapidly identify in patient status and intervene appropriately
- Adhering to hospital policy and procedures at all times
- Ability to rapidly adapt to changing environments, new electronic medical record programs, changing policy and procedure
- Level I Trauma Center.
Registered Nurse (Registry) - Emergency Department
ProCare One Nurses
01.2015 - 11.2016
- Provide emergency nursing services including assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation; assisting ER physician with procedures as required
- Adhering to hospital policy and procedures at all times
- Ability to rapidly adapt to changing environments, new electronic medical record programs, changing policy and procedure
- Hospitals worked at: Loma Linda University Medical Center, St
- Jude Medical Center, St
- Joseph Hospital.
Registered Nurse (Travel) - Emergency Department/Adult & Pediatric
Loma Linda University Medical Center
08.2015 - 04.2016
- Provide emergency nursing services including assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation; assisting ER physician with procedures as required
- Adhering to hospital policy and procedures at all times
- Deliver critical care interventions including managing mechanically ventilated patients, hemodynamic monitoring, arrhythmia interpretation, ability to rapidly identify in patient status and intervene appropriately
- Ability to rapidly adapt to changing environments, new electronic medical record programs, changing policy and procedure
- Level I Trauma Center.
Registered Nurse (Travel) - Emergency Department
Community Hospital San Bernardino
05.2015 - 07.2015
- Provide emergency nursing services including assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation; assisting ER physician with procedures as required
- Adhering to hospital policy and procedures at all times
- Ability to rapidly adapt to changing environments, new electronic medical record programs, changing policy and procedure.
Charge Nurse - Emergency Department
Parkview Community Hospital
11.2014 - 03.2015
- Supervising and providing guidance to ER staff nurses, ensuring that safe patient care is provided and all staff adhere to hospital policy and procedure
- Managing department flow and handling patient and family concerns
- Develop nursing assignments for each shift and adjusting as needed
- Assisting staff RNs and ancillary staff as needed.
Registered Nurse - Emergency Department
Parkview Community Hospital
06.2013 - 11.2014
- Provide emergency nursing services including assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation; assisting ER physician with procedures as required
- Adhering to hospital policy and procedures at all times.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Optimized patient flow within Emergency Department by collaborating with charge nurses in coordinating bed assignments and discharges according to capacity constraints.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by delivering compassionate, culturally sensitive care tailored to individual needs and preferences.
Registered Nurse - Medical/Surgical - Telemetry Department
Parkview Community Hospital
05.2012 - 06.2013
- Provide nursing care to patients on telemetry monitoring; completed assessments, planning of patient care, implementation of nursing interventions as well as completion of physician orders and reevaluation.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Assisted in training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
Registered Nurse - Behavioral Health Unit
Western Medical Center - Anaheim
01.2011 - 05.2012
- Provide nursing services to patients on locked inpatient psychiatric unit; assessed patient behavior and maintained safety of patients unit; administered medication as prescribed by psychiatrist and other treating physicians.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Promoted culture of safety within healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
Licensed Psychiatric Technician
Silverlake Medical Center
08.2003 - 02.2010
- Educated family members on nature of mental illnesses and provided resources for additional support services as needed.
- Implemented behavior modification plans designed by psychologists or psychiatrists to decrease maladaptive behaviors in patients while increasing adaptive ones.
- Assisted with medication administration and counting and pouring medications.
- Participated in patient education, helping to reinforce concepts and treatment plans.
- Maintained accurate and detailed documentation of patient progress, treatments, and interventions to support continuity of care.
- Developed individualized treatment plans for patients in collaboration with mental health professionals.
- Provided guidance and mentorship to new psychiatric technicians or nursing students completing mental health rotations.
- Provided skillful behavioral management techniques for patients experiencing emotional distress or exhibiting challenging behaviors.
- Promoted a safe and inclusive therapeutic environment by fostering open communication among staff and patients alike.
- Ensured patient safety and implemented crisis intervention strategies for de-escalation of agitated or aggressive individuals.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
Wilkes University
Wilkes-barre, PA01.2024
Bachelors of Science in Nursing - Nursing
Southern New Hampshire University
Manchester06.2020
Associates of Science - Registered Nursing - Nursing
Mt. San Antonio College
Walnut06.2010
Skills
- Patient Counseling
- Critical Thinking
- Patient consultation
- Compassion and Empathy
- Accurate Documentation
- Patient Management
- Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (NVCI)
- Diagnostic Test Ordering
- Diagnosing Mental illnesses
- Patient education and counseling
- Patient and family advocacy
- Evaluations
- Attention to Detail
- Test Interpretations
- Decision-Making
Certification
- Certified Emergency Nurse, Board of Certification for Emergency Nursing
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support, American Heart Association
- Basic Life Support, American Heart Association
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support, American Heart Association
- Trauma Nursing Core Course, Emergency Nurses Association
Timeline
Registered Nurse
UBH Denton
08.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse - Pediatric Intensive Psychiatric Unit/Neuropsychiatric Special Care Unit
Childrens Hospital Colorado
03.2023 - 07.2023
Registered Nurse - Post Anesthesia Care Unit
Parker Adventist Hospital
07.2022 - 07.2023
Registered Nurse - Emergency Department
South Shore Hospital
09.2020 - 06.2022
Registered Nurse (Travel) - Emergency Department
UMass Memorial Medical Center
03.2020 - 10.2020
Registered Nurse (Travel) - Emergency Department
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
06.2019 - 03.2020
Registered Nurse (Travel) - Emergency Department
South Shore Hospital
03.2019 - 06.2019
Registered Nurse (Travel) - Emergency Department
Lowell General - Saint's Campus
08.2017 - 11.2017
Registered Nurse (Travel) - Emergency Department
Boston Medical Center
03.2017 - 07.2017
Registered Nurse (Per Diem) - Emergency Department
Carney Hospital/Quincy Satellite Emergency Department
10.2016 - 11.2018
Registered Nurse (Travel) - Emergency Department
Tufts Medical Center
07.2016 - 02.2017
Registered Nurse (Travel) - Emergency Department/Adult & Pediatric
Loma Linda University Medical Center
08.2015 - 04.2016
Registered Nurse (Travel) - Emergency Department
Community Hospital San Bernardino
05.2015 - 07.2015
Registered Nurse (Registry) - Emergency Department
ProCare One Nurses
01.2015 - 11.2016
Charge Nurse - Emergency Department
Parkview Community Hospital
11.2014 - 03.2015
Registered Nurse - Emergency Department
Parkview Community Hospital
06.2013 - 11.2014
Registered Nurse - Medical/Surgical - Telemetry Department
Parkview Community Hospital
05.2012 - 06.2013
Registered Nurse - Behavioral Health Unit
Western Medical Center - Anaheim
01.2011 - 05.2012
Licensed Psychiatric Technician
Silverlake Medical Center
08.2003 - 02.2010
Master of Science - Nursing
Wilkes University
Bachelors of Science in Nursing - Nursing
Southern New Hampshire University
Associates of Science - Registered Nursing - Nursing
Mt. San Antonio College
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