Cynthia L. James
Manila,Arkansas
Summary
I am always looking for ways to gain knowledge and experience within in the medical field. I was recently a nurse in a Family Practice clinic. . I have worked with the PCMH programs since they began in 2014 through Arkansas Blue Cross and Arkansas Medicaid. I have 40 years of nursing experience, the last 20 years are included on resume.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN/Clinical Nurse
Prestige Care
Paragould, AR
07.2025 - 12.2025
- Administered medications and treatments under physician supervision to ensure patient compliance and comfort.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes in patient conditions to healthcare team for timely interventions.
- Assisted in developing patient care plans by collaborating with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive treatment strategies.
- Educated patients and families on health management, improving understanding of treatment protocols and outcomes.
LPN/ Patient Care Coordinator
Mississippi County Hospital Systems / Great River Physician Services
Blytheville, Arkansas
04.2018 - 06.2025
- Began working for the Physician Services group in 2018 as they were new to participate in the PCMH programs with Arkansas Blue Cross and Arkansas Medicaid.
- Manage all aspects of the PCMH programs within 3 clinics. Tracking of all required metrics and measures to ensure receipt of incentive payments
- Assist clinic billing with coding and working insurance holds as needed to ensure revenue.
LPN / Patient Care Coordinator
Apache Drive Children’s Clinic
Jonesboro, Arkansas
08.2009 - 04.2018
- Worked in clinic directly with Dr. Lowery Beck and his APN for 3 years. Triaged pediatric patients in the clinic and over the phone; administered immunizations as ordered; performed lab work as needed in a CLIA waived lab.
- Began working as Care Coordinator in 2014 managing PCMH program within the clinic; sending and tracking all referrals in an attempt to cut therapy costs, reconciling all incoming record, monitoring of ADHD prescriptions. Was credentialed at NEA/Baptist Hospital.
LPN/ Clinic Nurse
Great River Medical Center / Physician Services
Blytheville, Arkansas
12.2005 - 12.2008
- Worked directly with Dr Boakye, Pediatrician from 12/2005 to 5/2006. Was then transferred to a new Internal Medicine Clinic with Dr. Sunbal Zafar - Geriatrician and Dr. Selvin Sudhakar - Nuclear Cardiologist. Triaged patient in the clinic and over the phone; assisted with patient teaching; drawing blood for lab work and tracking results; assisting with office procedures as needed.
- Reason for leaving - clinic permanently closed.
LPN/ Clinic Nurse
OB/GYN Associates
Jonesboro, Arkansas
05.2005 - 12.2005
- Worked directly with Dr. Donald Berry, OB/GYN. Assisted with office procedures and minor office surgical procedures. Float nurse as needed.
Safety and Health Coordinator
Wolverine World Wide / Arkansas Operations
Grand Rapids Michigan / Jonesboro & Monette, Arkansas
11.2003 - 03.2005
- Assessed all jobs for required Personal Protective Equipment; maintained compliance with OSHA regulations, maintained all FMLA and company medical leave records, followed all workers’ compensation injuries and records, administered first aid as needed.
LPN/ Pediatric Clinic Nurse
Family Medicine Associates
Blytheville, Arkansas
01.1999 - 08.2003
- Worked directly with Dr Laurie Anderson, Pediatrician. Triaged patient in the office and on the phone; assisted with parent teaching; administered immunizations as ordered; assisted with minor surgical procedures; responsible for referrals to specialists as ordered. Rounded at the hospital with physician and kept up with hospital charges and procedure codes to submit to billing office weekly.
LPN / OB GYN/ Nursery
Great River Medical Center
Blytheville, Arkansas
10.1998 - 01.1999
- Worked in newborn nursery. Left to take job with Dr Laurie Anderson
LPN/ Phlebotomist / Center Manager
LifeBlood Regional Blood Bank
Blytheville, Arkansas
03.1995 - 09.1998
- Began working at volunteer blood bank drawing blood from eligible donors; contacting donors as they became eligible; reviewing donor record forms; charge nurse as needed.
- In 1996 became the manager of the Blytheville office. Managed all aspects of a volunteer blood donor center. Maintained compliance with all regulations set by FDA, CLIA, OSHA and AABB. Managed certain aspects of finances, staffing and day to day operations.
Education
High school or equivalent - College Prep
Leachville High School
Leachville, Arkansas05.1981
Other - Supervisory Training Program
Mississippi County Community College
Blytheville, ArkansasNone - Introduction for PCMH and Advanced PCMH training sessions
NCQA
Atlanta, Georgia09.2016
Other - LPN / Nursing
Delta Vo Tech School of Nursing
Paragould, Arkansas06.1985
None - Nursing
Mississippi County Community College
Blytheville, Arkansas05.1984
None - College Basics
Southern Baptist College
Walnut Ridge, Arkansas05.1982
Skills
- Nursing Experience - 40 years
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- HIPAA compliance
- Documentation accuracy
- Immunization administration
- Breathing treatments
- Chronic disease management
- Pediatric care
Timeline
LPN/Clinical Nurse
Prestige Care
07.2025 - 12.2025
LPN/ Patient Care Coordinator
Mississippi County Hospital Systems / Great River Physician Services
04.2018 - 06.2025
LPN / Patient Care Coordinator
Apache Drive Children’s Clinic
08.2009 - 04.2018
LPN/ Clinic Nurse
Great River Medical Center / Physician Services
12.2005 - 12.2008
LPN/ Clinic Nurse
OB/GYN Associates
05.2005 - 12.2005
Safety and Health Coordinator
Wolverine World Wide / Arkansas Operations
11.2003 - 03.2005
LPN/ Pediatric Clinic Nurse
Family Medicine Associates
01.1999 - 08.2003
LPN / OB GYN/ Nursery
Great River Medical Center
10.1998 - 01.1999
LPN/ Phlebotomist / Center Manager
LifeBlood Regional Blood Bank
03.1995 - 09.1998
Other - Supervisory Training Program
Mississippi County Community College
None - Introduction for PCMH and Advanced PCMH training sessions
NCQA
Other - LPN / Nursing
Delta Vo Tech School of Nursing
None - Nursing
Mississippi County Community College
None - College Basics
Southern Baptist College
High school or equivalent - College Prep
Leachville High School