Cynthia B Forney

*** ******* ***** • Alpharetta, Georgia 30022 • 404-***-**** • acq7zb@r.postjobfree.com

Objective

A self-motivated, organized, positive leader with team-building experience seeking to secure a position with a well-established organization and exercise my skills, abilities and expertise as a Registered Nurse.

Skills

High level of attention to detail, strong organizational, problem resolution,communication, and interpersonal skills.

Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. SQL, SQL/PL, Oracle, Access, Database Design and Architecture. Time-management skills. Knowledge of various electronic health records: Cerner, Cerner Millennium, Epic, Pathnet, Horizon, and Paragon.

Work Experience

08/2006 – Present

Emory Healthcare, Atlanta, Georgia

Data Base Coordinator- Hemapheresis Nurse

Knowledge of Cerner, Cerner Millennium, and HNA electronic health record.

Assisted with Go-Live of barcode scanning project.

Coordinated and presented software training program.

Participated in the design and build of stem cell software for use in the Hemapheresis Department.

Established policies by entering stem cell information in STEMSOFT LAB.

Maintained and improved quality results by adhering to standards and guidelines; recommended improved procedures.

Connected information from various existing technology platforms to gather data and create efficiency metrics to improve patient outcomes.

Made recommendations to organization leaders on how to improve operations by streamlining processes and enhancing technologies to improve documentation of patient procedures, such as creating a Progress Note within the current electronic health record.

Worked with team members to lead implementation efforts in a pro-active and positive manner during the implementation of the electronic health record.

Coordinated therapeutic apheresis procedures based on available staff.

Worked as charge nurse and on-call nurse.

Developed health education handouts and presented staff in-service training.

Acted as preceptor for new nurses.

Provided patient care in a Hempaheresis Unit, observing patients' progress during apheresis procedures (red cell exchanges with sickle cell patients).

Performed assessments, treatments, and documentation.

Served the needs of pediatric patients in a clinical outpatient setting.

03/2012 – Present

American Red Cross, Atlanta, Georgia

Clinical Services Nurse Specialist

Perform therapeutic apheresis procedures per protocol.

Coordinate procedures with physicians and nurses at various healthcare facilities.

Educate patients and family members regarding apheresis procedures.

Evaluate lab work prior to apheresis procedures.

Complete educational training to ensure patient safety.

11/2013 - 02/2014

Northeast Georgia Hospital, Gainesville, Georgia United States

Clinical Practicum: Informatics Department

Produced monthly reports utilizing Excel spreadsheets.

Understanding of meaningful use in the Electronic Health Record.

Completed various task with security information officer.

Worked as a project manager for an order set project.

Created order sets in Paragon EHR.

Participated in script testing.

04/2005 - 05/2006

Senior Connections, Atlanta, Georgia United States

Health Services Coordinator

Coordinated the initial assessment and periodic supervisory visits to clients.

Consulted with caseworkers regarding patient care plans and need for additional services.

Supervised personal support aides.

Maintained and reviewed clinical records.

Performed monthly educational training for patient care aides.

08/1997 - 12/2006

Dialysis Companies, Atlanta, Georgia

Registered Nurse

Worked as a dialysis nurse in various outpatient clinics in the Atlanta area.

Served as a Charge nurse in several facilities.

Initiated and terminated dialysis treatments.

Administered medications per protocols.

Educated patients on the importance of diet and fluid restrictions.

Completed nursing assessments and care plans.

Supervised LPN's and patient care techs.

08/1994 - 08/1997

Psychiatric Nurse, Atlanta, Georgia United States

Charge Nurse

Worked in several psychiatric facilities in the Atlanta area.

Served as a Charge nurse in the child and adolescent programs.

Administered medications per protocol.

Supervised patient care counselors.

Observed clients that exhibited suicidal, eating disorders, substance abuse behaviors.

Education

2012 - 2014 Chamberlain College of Nursing, Addison, Illinois United States

MSN in Nursing Informatics GPA: 3.8

1991 - 1994 Georgia College, Milledgeville, Georgia United States

BSN in Nursing GPA: 3.4

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