Cynthia McGeathey Harris

• Administered vascular access procedures, ensuring patient safety and comfort.
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care plans.
• Educated patients on vascular access options and post-procedure care.
• Expedited patient discharge through prompt removal of unnecessary lines, reducing overall length of stay in the hospital setting.
• Developed strong rapport with patients, families, and caregivers to facilitate trust and open communication about care plans and expectations throughout the course of treatment.
• Maintained high standards of infection control, adhering to strict aseptic technique during all procedures.
• Minimized risks associated with central line insertions by employing ultrasound guidance whenever possible.
• Reduced complications through meticulous assessment of patients'' needs and appropriate catheter selection.

• Provided direct patient care, monitoring vital signs and administering medications as per physician orders.
• Conducted assessments to identify patient needs, prioritizing interventions based on acuity levels.
• Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
• Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
• Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
• Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
• Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
• Promoted teamwork and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient care planning and implementation.
• Consistently maintained accurate documentation of all relevant information related to patient progress, treatments administered and other pertinent data.
• Educated patients and families on treatment plans, medications, and post-discharge care requirements.
• Respects and supports cultural and religious practices of all patients and families.
• Participated in staff meetings and continuing education programs to stay current on best practices and maintain licensure requirements.
• Mentored junior nursing staff in best practices and compliance with safety protocols and infection control measures.
• Floats to NICU for shift care and management of newborns where qualified and competent.
• Upholds HIPAA, OSHA and facility safety rules and procedures.
• Dependable and punctual in reporting for scheduled shifts.
• Research and presented topic “Ovarian Torsion” to unit staff.

• Floats among various clinical services where qualified and competent.
• Administered patient care, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and clinical guidelines.
• Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
• Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
• Administered medications via oral and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
• Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
• Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
• Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
• Upholds HIPAA, OSHA and facility safety rules and procedures.
• Collaborated with physicians, pharmacists and therapists to deliver quality, evidence-based care.
• Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
• Demonstrated excellent time management skills while juggling multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Dependable and punctual in reporting for assigned shifts.
• Participated in regular staff meetings to share best practices, address challenges, and foster collaboration among team members.

• Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.

Duty Assignments:

• Princeton Medical Center, Staff Nurse, Inpatient Pediatrics (contract end date July 7, 2018)
• Children’s National Medical Center, Washington, D.C., RNII Ambulatory Clinics, Plastic Surgery, General Surgery
• Minnesota Children’s Hospital, Minneapolis & St. Paul, Minnesota, RNII Float, Inpatient
• Connecticut Children's Hospital, Hartford, Connecticut RNII Float, Inpatient
• Children’s National Medical Center, Washington, DC, RNII Float, Inpatient

Clinical Duties:

• Administered patient care, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and clinical guidelines.
• Conducted comprehensive assessments to monitor patient conditions and respond effectively to changes.
• Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
• Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
• Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
• Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
• Demonstrated excellent time management skills while juggling multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
• Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
• Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.

• Directed patient care operations, ensuring adherence to quality standards and regulatory compliance.
• Accountable for overall management and daily operations of a 10 bed Pediatric unit and 42 bed acute care Adult Medical/Surgical unit
• Direct line manager for approximately 70 employees.
• Collaborated with hospital leadership to align departmental goals with organizational mission and vision.
• Lead pediatric product line expansion at PMMC.
• Developed productivity reports and analysis of pediatric program activity.
• Actively promoted the pediatric hospitalist program through representation at various community sponsored committees & local school activities.
• Introduced Broselow Pediatric emergency cart as standard of practice at PMMC. Facilitated training and policy development.
• Introduced pediatric falls prevention program, “Humpty Dumpty” at PMMC.
• Directed the development and successful implementation of Pain Management documentation tool used by inpatient medical/surgical, orthopedic and psychiatric nursing units.
• Directed the development and successful implementation of the Hospice Order Set used by inpatient nursing units.
• Directed the development of medication reconciliation tool which received Medical Executive approval for hospital wide use.
• Directed non-ventilator associated pneumonia task force (NVAP) to successful completion. Directed development of NVAP prevention protocols and QI tools. Achieved & maintained NVAP occurrence of ≤ 1 as measured by hospital quality indicators for 2011.
• Maintained effective collaborative relationships with multiple department leaders and hospitalists to improve clinical operations and outcomes.
• Promoted clinical excellence and employee satisfaction utilizing staff development and accountability tools (i.e., continuing education, clinical competencies, daily rounding, and performance evaluations).

• Coordinated, delegated and monitored shift activities and unit operations.
• Utilized Studer principles in hardwiring internal and external customer service excellence. (i.e., rounding, thank you notes, service recovery)
• Conducted quarterly staff updates and annual performance evaluation of permanent night shift staff.
• Mentored and precepts nursing externs, and newly hired nursing staff.
• Applied nursing process in the care and treatment of the acutely ill hospitalized child.
• Consulted and collaborated with interdisciplinary team members (including families) to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care plans and interventions.
• Provided education, information and support to the patient and family.