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Cynthia Newton

Las Vegas

Summary

Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable with electronic charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Purchased Skilled RN

VA Southern Nevada Healthcare System
11.2018 - Current
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
  • Managed care from admission to discharge.
  • Consult management: review of medical records, clinical notes, priming consults and lab orders, contacting patient and assigning skilled agencies to fit patients needs.
  • Managed patient caseloads effectively, ensuring timely interventions and thorough follow-ups to mitigate potential complications.
  • Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.

RN Informatics Administration and Support RN

VA Southern Nevada Healthcare System
11.2015 - 11.2018
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
  • Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, providing emotional support while addressing concerns or questions about care plans.
  • Mentored new nursing staff, contributing to a supportive work environment and improved retention rates.
  • Coordinated discharge planning efforts with social workers, case managers, and other multidisciplinary team members for smooth transitions post-hospitalization.

Acute Rehabilitation RN

VA Southern Nevada Healthcare System
07.2014 - 10.2015
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and implementing evidence-based practices.
  • Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
  • Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
  • Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.

Medical Surgical Staff Registered Nurse

VA Southern Nevada Healthcare System
06.2013 - 07.2014
  • Administered blood products safely following established transfusion protocols while closely monitoring patients for any adverse reactions or complications.
  • Recognized and reported changes in patients'' conditions promptly, initiating appropriate interventions or escalating concerns to physicians as needed.
  • Provided wound care management for a diverse range of surgical incisions, pressure ulcers, burns, or other wounds requiring skilled interventions.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to provide comprehensive patient care during hospitalization and discharge planning.

Pre-Operative Registered Nurse

Durango Surgery Center / United Surgical Partners
04.2012 - 06.2013
  • Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
  • Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
  • Confirmed patient information, correct procedure, and consent signed



Circulating Nurse, Operating Room

Parkway Surgery Center / United Surgical Partners
04.2011 - 04.2012
  • Streamlined operating room setup for faster procedure turnaround times, ensuring timely patient care.
  • Facilitated smooth transitions between surgical cases by efficiently preparing operating rooms for subsequent procedures.
  • Reduced risk of infection by maintaining a sterile operating room environment through proper cleaning and equipment handling techniques.
  • Minimized post-operative complications through diligent assessment of patients'' vital signs and overall condition during recovery.

Education

Nursing

Touro University
11-2009

Skills

  • Leadership & Management
  • Training & Development
  • Organization Skills
  • Time Management
  • Priming Orders
  • Chart Review
  • Case Management
  • Delegation of Authority
  • Community Care

Certification

Nevada Nursing Lic #65603

BLS certified

VA Certified Lean Yellow Belt 2022

Venipuncture certificate 2012

Leadership in Nursing Practice 2009

Capstone Nursing Certificate 2009

Affiliations

  • VA Southern Nevada TPN Committee 2025- Present
  • PSHC event planning committee 2024- Present
  • Board member / Scribe VA Policy & Procedure Committee 2014-2024
  • Board member VA Skin Committee 2014-Present

Timeline

Purchased Skilled RN

VA Southern Nevada Healthcare System
11.2018 - Current

RN Informatics Administration and Support RN

VA Southern Nevada Healthcare System
11.2015 - 11.2018

Acute Rehabilitation RN

VA Southern Nevada Healthcare System
07.2014 - 10.2015

Medical Surgical Staff Registered Nurse

VA Southern Nevada Healthcare System
06.2013 - 07.2014

Pre-Operative Registered Nurse

Durango Surgery Center / United Surgical Partners
04.2012 - 06.2013

Circulating Nurse, Operating Room

Parkway Surgery Center / United Surgical Partners
04.2011 - 04.2012

Nursing

Touro University

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