Cynthia Guevara
Waxahachie,TX
Summary
Motivated new graduate Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner seeking a position to provide comprehensive, patient-centered mental health care while delivering evidence-based assessment, diagnosis, and medication management to diverse populations; continuing to strengthen clinical expertise in psychopharmacology and therapeutic interventions; and contributing to interdisciplinary collaboration to improve patient outcomes and continuity of care.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Baylor Scott & White
Waxahachie, TX
09.2020 - Current
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement personalized care plans.
- Streamlined patient admission processes, improving efficiency in workflow management.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
Registered Nurse
Crescent Medical Center
Lancaster, TX
11.2018 - 08.2020
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement personalized care plans.
- Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
Registered Nurse
Dallas Medical Center
Farmers Branch, TX
11.2017 - 11.2018
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized patient care plans.
- Educated patients and families on recovery processes, discharge instructions, and follow-up care requirements.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between surgical units through timely communication with preoperative and surgical suite staff regarding patient needs and status updates.
- Ensured continuity of care by effectively documenting patient assessments, interventions, responses, and progress in electronic medical records systems.
- Administered medications and performed treatments as prescribed, adhering to established protocols.
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Dallas Medical Center
Farmers Branch, TX
11.2015 - 08.2017
- Monitored maternal and fetal vital signs during labor to ensure safety and health of patients.
- Administered medications and IV fluids, managing pain relief protocols effectively for laboring women.
- Assisted in developing individualized birth plans, collaborating with healthcare teams for optimal patient care.
- Educated patients and families on labor processes, postpartum recovery, and newborn care practices.
- Responded to emergency situations such as pre-eclampsia, early labor, and fetal distress.
- Assisted physician during delivery, examination and surgical procedures by anticipating needs, encouraging patient, and attending to baby after birth.
- Supported physicians in both planned and emergency Cesarean section procedures.
- Conducted comprehensive physical assessments and assisted with pain management.
Education
Nursing
Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN06-2026
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing
The University of Texas At Arlington
Arlington, TX08-2022
Associate of Science - Nursing
Trinity Valley Community College
Athens, TXSkills
- Patient assessments
- Patient Education
- Team Leadership
- Direct patient care
- Electronic Health Records
- Strong clinical judgment
- Compassion and empathy
- Emergency response
Certification
- American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) Board Certification - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
- Advance Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) - Texas Board of Nursing
- Professional Registered Nurse - Texas Board of Nursing
- Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart Association
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) - American Heart Association
Affiliations
Texas Nurse Practitioners
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Baylor Scott & White
09.2020 - Current
Registered Nurse
Crescent Medical Center
11.2018 - 08.2020
Registered Nurse
Dallas Medical Center
11.2017 - 11.2018
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Dallas Medical Center
11.2015 - 08.2017
Nursing
Purdue University
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing
The University of Texas At Arlington
Associate of Science - Nursing
Trinity Valley Community College