CYNTHIA RYAN, RN
865-***-**** ? 865-***-**** ? *********@***.***
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PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
Accomplished Registered Nurse with expertise providing high quality care to
diverse patient populations across varied disciplines. Employ outstanding
clinical and analytical skills in the review and management of complex
medical cases. Draw on extensive nursing skills to evaluate patients,
identify appropriate interventions, and design plans of care focused on
optimal outcomes. Broad background includes experience in operating room,
homecare, and hospice settings along with management experience in homecare
and surgery areas. Thrive in fast paced environments as a high performing
healthcare team member. Certifications: ACLS, BLS.
CORE COMPETENCIES & CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
Surgery - Hospice - Case Management - Care Management
Education - Training - Sales - Medical Products - Medical Devices
> Earned the Nurse Patriot Award for exceptional performance as RN Case
Manager. Regarded by peers, leadership, and patient as the "go to"
person and for the ability to effectively manage and resolve any
problem. Investigated and resolved problems and related to patient and
family issues.
> Entrusted to mentor, train, and develop new case managers. Played a
key role in selection of staff by conducting interviews for new hires.
> Remained abreast of emerging technologies; expertise in operation of
advanced medical equipment.
> Promoted to Interim Manager while serving as RN at the Eye Surgery
Center. Fostered collaboration and team building, which heightened the
level of service, quality of care, and patient satisfaction.
> Demonstrated expertise dealing with diverse and dynamic personalities;
recognized for the ability to build rapport and maintain professional
demeanor while resolving critical issues.
> Selected to serve as Interim Charge Nurse in support of otolaryngology
and cardiovascular specialties, during tenure as RN/Surgical
Technologist.
> Developed and implemented a new policy which employed a back-up call
system and significantly improved patient and personnel safety.
PROFESSIONAL CASE MANAGEMENT, Oak Ridge, TN 2009 to Present
REGISTERED NURSE CASE MANAGER
Meet rigorous standards in the provision of direct patient assessments and
in planning, developing, and implementing comprehensive client care plans
focused on future needs. Employ exceptional communication skills while
teaching and coordinating needs of ancillary services. Adhere to protocols
while providing telephonic care. Establish objectives, coordinate
assignments, and oversee staff in delivery of care while meeting
state/federal deadlines. Perform rounds and implement physician orders.
Notify physician of changes in patient condition. Coordinate medical
records and comply with patient privacy requirements.
> Set challenging standards of care and ensured excellence by
consistently evaluating and monitoring the performance of LPNs and
RNs.
> Provided patients and families with education/instruction on disease
processes, available interventions, and treatment options.
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KNOX COUNTY SCHOOLS, Knoxville, TN 2006 to Present
REGISTERED NURSE
Ensure excellence in the provision of direct patient care to PreK to high
school children. Adhere to district protocols while performing patient
assessments.
> Employed exceptional clinical and analytical skills in emergency
situations and triage injuries.
> Monitored and administered medication along with insulin for diabetic
students in compliance with district standards.
EYE SURGERY CENTER OF OAK RIDGE, Oak Ridge, TN 2003 to 2006
REGISTERED NURSE
Employed expertise in the operating room and provided high quality direct
patient care as a senior member of the Lasik nursing team. Engaged in
training on the Wave Front diagnostic laser. Applied diverse skills to
rotate patient care; provided pre, intra, and post operative patient care.
Administered operating budgets.
> Earned a promotion to an interim manager role after demonstrating
exceptional leadership skills.
> Engaged staff in team building, which enhanced delivery of service and
increased client and staff satisfaction.
> Collaborated with surgeons in selection of special equipment and
managed the intracolular lens inventory.
METHODIST MEDICAL CENTER, Oak Ridge, TN 1992 to 2001
STAFF REGISTERED NURSE -SURGERY DEPARTMENT (1996-2001)
CERTIFIED SURGICAL TECHNOLOGIST (1992-1996)
Promoted from Certified Surgical Technologist after demonstrating
exceptional skills. Gained insight to effective change management during
the transition of management and rapid hospital growth at this 301 bed
facility with 175 physicians providing 30 disciplines. Performed routine to
complex procedures including surgical assisting.
> Remained abreast of new and emerging interventions and technologies as
part of the Operation Heart Team.
> Analyzed workflow and coordinated daily workload while supervising
nursing staff.
STAFF REGISTERED NURSE UT HOSPICE, Knoxville, TN 2006 to 2008
SALES AGENT JIM SAFEWRIGHT INSURANCE, Knoxville, TN 2003 to 2006
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE, HEALTH ARTS UNIVERSITY OF ST. FRANCIS, Joliet, IL
ASSOCIATE DEGREE, NURSING ROANE STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE, Harriman, TN
REGISTERED NURSE SURGICAL TECHNOLOGIST ACLS BLS
EXPERIENCE
EXPERIENCE (CONTINUED)
ADDITIONAL ROLES
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