Hi, I’m
Cynthia Sierra, RN
Des Plaines,IL
Summary
Dedicated and qualified Bilingual Registered Nurse seeking a position to demonstrate my knowledge and skills obtained as a nurse. With my experience in school nursing, special needs, immunizations, pediatric clinics and hospital settings, I can show my positive and determined personality as a driven and compassionate nurse.
Overview
10
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
Maryville Academy
Program Nurse
06.2023 - Current
Job overview
- Coordinate all medical care for up to 33 refugee minors in shelter setting.
- Conduct assessments on new intakes and manage any medical conditions identified.
- Collaborate with clinics and physicians to medically clear children for reunification.
- Collaborate with social workers, case managers and clinicians to ensure minors case is completed with reunification as end goal.
- Participate in treatment meetings, case management meetings, and staff meetings to ensure all medical components are being addressed in each minor's case.
- Document case reviews and notes daily to ensure seamless case management.
- Organized clinical documentation, treatment plans, and referrals.
Maxim Healthcare
1:1 Private Duty School Nurse
10.2022 - 08.2023
Job overview
- Provide one on one nursing care for special need students in the classroom setting.
- Administered medications, gtube feedings, and treatments as ordered by physician.
- Monitor health needs of students and report changes in condition to doctor and parents.
- Assist with ADL's and therapies during school hours.
- Followed patient care plan.
- Communicate with parents regarding student's health including, providing resources for needs, updating health records and tracking doctor visits.
Favorite Healthcare Staffing
LPN
06.2021 - 01.2022
Job overview
- Administered Covid Vaccinations on crisis deployments through California and Illinois
- Monitored patients for reactions and assisted with medical emergencies post vaccination.
- Managed inventory and supplies needed for vaccine administration.
- Experience with mixing and drawing covid vaccines.
- Coordinated vaccine sites such as managing patient flow.
River Trails School District
School Nurse
11.2020 - 09.2021
Job overview
- Provided nursing care for all students and staff in building
- Communicated with parents regarding health issues or concerns about students.
- Followed health care plans for students with medical needs, including 504 plans and Individualized education plans
- Provided diabetic care during school hours, managed seizure disorders.
- Administered scheduled medication.
- Contact tracing performed for all students following covid protocol
Cooperative Association of Special Education for DuPage
LPN
08.2018 - 09.2020
Job overview
- Provided care for students with severe physical and cognitive disabilities through their school day.
- Provided nursing care to students including, bath rooming, assisting with physical, occupational, speech and art therapy.
- Administered medications and treatments while following doctor orders and plans
- Translated for Spanish speaking parents regarding medical concerns, meetings, and other concerns.
- Helped families navigate through questions or concerns with resources, doctor visits and updates to health plans.
Camp Lejeune Medical Center
LPN
10.2017 - 07.2018
Job overview
- Responsible for coordinating and tracking pediatric and adult transfers from different facilities.
- Responded to Level I and Level II trauma alerts, initiated and coordinated transfers of emergent patients.
- Communicated with other transfer centers in stressful situations regarding patient transport, patient medication, oxygen, patient stability and any extra care needed.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Managed office duties such as answering multiple telephone lines, completing forms, and faxing patient information for transfers.
- Provided assistance to patients and explanations to any questions or concerns they had during transfer process.
- Worked with case managers regarding care at other facilities for service members.
Craven County Health Department
Public Health Nurse
10.2016 - 10.2017
Job overview
- Performed all nurse responsibilities in pediatric primary care setting during well and sick visits, such as obtaining vital, specimen collections, vision screening, hearing screening and any needed forms to be filled out
- Administered all vaccines and injections in child health clinic and provided teaching and education.
- Responsible for county immunization reports with goal of having all children under age two immunized.
- Responsible for maintaining storage and handling for vaccines.
- Assisted with public health crisis events.
Cooperative Association of Special Education for DuPage
LPN
10.2013 - 11.2015
Job overview
- Provided care for students with severe physical and mental disabilities through their school day.
- Administered medications and treatments while following doctor orders and plans.
- Translated for Spanish speaking parents regarding medical concerns, meetings, and other concerns.
- Helped families navigate through questions or concerns with resources, doctor visits and updates to health plans.
Education
Fairmont State UniversityFairmont, WV
Associate Science in Nursing from LPN-RN Program
11.2022
J'Renee College of NursingElgin, IL
LPN Diploma from LPN Program
09.2012
Skills
- Bilingual in Spanish
- Medication Administration
- Supporting Daily Living Needs
- Child Health Education
- Seizure Precautions
- Multi-Tasking and Prioritization
- Time Management
- Experience with different EMR programs
- Advocate for all patients
- Community Outreach
- Special Needs Care
- Healthcare Coordination
Certification
BLS Certified (AHA) March 2023
Active RN Illinois License:
#041542423
Timeline
Program Nurse
Maryville Academy
06.2023 - Current
1:1 Private Duty School Nurse
Maxim Healthcare
10.2022 - 08.2023
LPN
Favorite Healthcare Staffing
06.2021 - 01.2022
School Nurse
River Trails School District
11.2020 - 09.2021
LPN
Cooperative Association of Special Education for DuPage
08.2018 - 09.2020
LPN
Camp Lejeune Medical Center
10.2017 - 07.2018
Public Health Nurse
Craven County Health Department
10.2016 - 10.2017
LPN
Cooperative Association of Special Education for DuPage
10.2013 - 11.2015
Fairmont State University
Associate Science in Nursing from LPN-RN Program
J'Renee College of Nursing
LPN Diploma from LPN Program
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