Cynthia Rose McGinnis
Washburn,Tennessee
Summary
Experienced healthcare professional skilled in patient care, critical thinking, and communication. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Reliable and adaptable, ensuring efficient and compassionate care in dynamic environments. Equipped with expertise in medical procedures, patient assessments, and care coordination.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Wound Care Registered Nurse
Select Specialty Hospital
11.2006 - Current
- Collaborated with healthcare team to implement interventions for wound healing and skin breakdown prevention.
- Instructed patients and caregivers on how to clean and dress wounds and how to prevent infections.
- Assessed and treated different types of wounds
- Implemented plans to prevent pressure ulcers and other wound developments.
- Physically rounded 1-2 times weekly with the surgeon and assisted in bedside procedures
- Attended interdisciplinary meetings weekly
- Resource for staff
- Worked as bedside RN from 2006-2013
Dialysis Nurse
Fresenius
04.2020 - 01.2021
- Maintained safe and efficient treatment environment by adhering to infection control protocols and equipment maintenance schedules.
- Managed challenging situations involving difficult family dynamics or end-of-life decisions with diplomacy, tact, and empathy while preserving patient autonomy whenever possible.
- Promoted adherence to prescribed dietary restrictions among patients through comprehensive education on renal nutrition principles.
- Increased patient satisfaction scores by consistently delivering exceptional clinical care and addressing patient concerns promptly.
Registered Nurse
Morristown Hamblen Healthcare System
06.2006 - 09.2006
- Utilized strong clinical judgment skills in prioritizing tasks based on acuity levels of ICU patients under my care daily routine.
- Implemented infection control measures consistently, minimizing risk of cross-contamination among vulnerable ICU patients.
- Advocated for patient needs, working closely with healthcare providers to ensure individualized care plans were developed and executed accordingly.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
LPN-Agency Nurse
Medical Staffing Network
05.2004 - 09.2006
- Utilized time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively, allowing for efficient completion of daily responsibilities.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all relevant clinical data, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Implemented infection control measures, ensuring a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Traveled to various assignments to fill in for staff when a hospital, Skilled Facility required staffing assistance
LPN
Claiborne County Medical Center
04.2003 - 05.2004
- Utilized time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively, allowing for efficient completion of daily responsibilities.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all relevant clinical data, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Implemented infection control measures, ensuring a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
King University
Bristol, TN12-2011
Associate of Science - Nursing
Walters State Community College
Morristown, TN05-2006
Skills
- Communication
- Compassionate care
- Clinical judgment
- Privacy and confidentiality
- Healthcare ethics
- Problem-solving
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Care coordination
- Health promotion
- Patient safety
- Time management
- Patient confidentiality
Accomplishments
- Patient Care - Delivered compassionate care that exceeded hospital requirements. Successfully provided quality care to 3-4 patients in ICU environment.
- Training - Trained staff nurses and nurse assistance in a preceptor role ensure consistent quality of care.
- Vitals Testing - Measured an average of 30 patients' weight, height, body temperature, pulse rate and blood pressure daily while working in dialysis and performed dialysis treatments.
- Patient Advocacy - Explained treatment procedures, medication risks, special diets and physician instructions to patients.
- Surgical Preparation - Assisted in patient preparation in bedside procedures performed by surgeon during hospital rounds
Degree
BSN, RN, CWOCN
Affiliations
- Wound Ostomy Continence Nurse Society
Certification
- ACLS
- BLS
- Wound, Ostomy, Continence
Timeline
Dialysis Nurse
Fresenius
04.2020 - 01.2021
Wound Care Registered Nurse
Select Specialty Hospital
11.2006 - Current
Registered Nurse
Morristown Hamblen Healthcare System
06.2006 - 09.2006
LPN-Agency Nurse
Medical Staffing Network
05.2004 - 09.2006
LPN
Claiborne County Medical Center
04.2003 - 05.2004
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
King University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Walters State Community College
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