Jacksonville, Florida *****
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Cynthia J. Chambless, RN
PROFESSIONAL GOAL
Facilitate and provide knowledge and continuing educational needs to meet federal, state & local regulations & requirements and to promote best practices for quality outcomes by promoting survey readiness at all times. EXPERIENCE
St.Catherine’s Laboure Place Jacksonville, FL Clinical Educator September 2017 - PRESENT
● Provide educational in-services, evaluate competencies & audits,conduct Annual Skills/Education Fair, educate families on PPE donning & doffing
● Facilitate onboarding orientation process and training, drug screens, I-9 compliance, immunizations, licenses,for all staff.
● Coordinate student clinical orientation and rotations with local schools
● Prepare instructional materials and agendas for monthly clinical meetings including QAPI, serve on committees with focus on safety, infection control, and staffing engagement and retention.
● Conduct Mock Code and Elopement drills quarterly, inspect med carts and crash carts
● Perform nursing duties as required, chart review, stock and destruction of medications
Jacksonville Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Director of Nursing, Assistant Director of Nursing, and Staff Development Coordinator
February 2012 - June 2016
● Employee Evaluations and management of clinical staff including counseling and corrective action
● Overseer of Restorative Program
● Infection Control Preventionist
● Collaborate with interdisciplinary team in assessing, planning, implementing & evaluating patient care including admissions & discharges
● Prepare variety of reports regarding investigations of incidents, grievances or complaints
● Implemented “GO LIVE” changeover from paper charting to electronic
● Managed PPD, nursing staffing, on-call rotation
● Routinely conducted rounds to verify acceptable nursing standards were carried out to ensure safety and quality of care
● Analyze root causes and implement plans of correction Cynthia Chambless, RN
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Florida Community College Jacksonville — Program Facilitator January 2003 - December 2005
● Provided student orientation for Nursing & Allied Health programs
● Maintained drug & background screens/CPR/TB & Hbv records
● Clinical Liaison with participating hospitals for student placement
● Maintained skills lab, provided clinical resources, support and mentor
● Proctored exams, scheduled classrooms, attended Faculty Board meetings EDUCATION
Florida State College Jacksonville - AA, AS Associate Degree Nursing, Registered Nurse 1994
Jacksonville University Jacksonville, FL - Pursuing BSN ADDITIONAL CERTIFICATIONS
Dementia Live Training Coach
Compassionate Touch Training Coach
Nursing Home Infection Preventionist
REFERENCES
Furnished upon request