Cynthia Dickerson
Colorado Springs, Colorado 80910, El Paso
Cell Phone: 217-***-****
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OBJECTIVE
A position using skills, training, and expertise in mental illness and substance abuse with over 27 years experience in nursing and obtain an nursing position providing an opportunity to use my expertise in the treatment of the mentally ill and substance abuse.
EXPERIENCE
Southern Illinois University School of Medicine, Springfield, Illinois LPN, 2010 - 2016
Triangle Center/Family Guidance Center, Springfield, Illinois LPN, 2008 - 2009
Heritage Behavioral Health Center, Decatur, Illinois LPN, 2004 - 2008
Springfield Terrace Health Center, Springfield, Illinois LPN, 2004 - 2004
St. Joseph's Home, Springfield, Illinois
LPN, 2002 - 2003
Lincare, Inc, Springfield, Illinois
LPN/Respiratory care associate, 2001 - 2002
Oak Terrace Health Care, Springfield, Illinois
LPN, 2000 - 2001
SKILLS
• Policy and Procedures Development. Specimen Collection. Confidentiality Assurance. Patient Teaching. Diagnosis & Treatment Care Planning. Psychosocial Assessment. Records Control/Progress Reports. Patient & Family Communications. IV Maintenance. Physical Assessments. Admissions and Discharges. Diabetes Management. Disability Resolution. Utilization Management Review. Vital Signs. Risk Assessment Management. C.P.R. Infection Control. Family Practice. Employee and Physician Relations. Direct Patient Care. Counseling. Charting & Patient Documentation. Case Management. Medical Documentation. Minor Surgeries. Biohazardous Disposal. Nutrition Education Techniques. Food Research. Patient and Family Communications. Patient Care. Behavioral Medicine. Clinical Placement. Disease Management Program Development. Drug Information Support. Inpatient and Outpatient Dispensing. Patient-Physician Education Materials. Assessment Techniques. Clinical Outcomes Locked
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Measurement. Cognitive Behavioral Interventions. Patient Counseling.
• Psychiatriac care/mental illness
• Substance abuse and rehabilition
EDUCATION
Springfield Southeast High School, Springfield, Illinois H.S. Diploma, 1983
Capital Area School of Practical Nursing, Springfield, Illinois Diploma, Practical Nursing, 1989
Lincoln Land Community College, Springfield, Illinois Associates in Applied Science
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Walnut Ridge Health Care and Rehabilitation Center, Springfield, Illinois
LPN/Care Plan Coordinator, 1999 - 2000
Doctor's Hospital, Springfield, Illinois
LPN, 1998 - 1999
St. John's Hospital, Springfield, Illinois
LPN, 1989 - 1997