CYNTHIA FULTON

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MARS HILL,NC 28754

Cell# 828-***-****

EXPERIENCE Over 32 years specializing in Drug Rehabilitation, Ophthalmology, Psychiatry, Plastic Surgery and

Home Health Care Nursing as a Registered Nurse. A

Volunteer in Humanitarian Organizations around the world. OBJECTIVE To use my skills and compassionate nature within a medical organization dedicated to quality patient care. EMPLOYMENT

12/17- Present Madison Manor and Rehabilitation

Mars Hill, NC

Registered Nurse working in a nursing home providing care to the elderly. Administered medications, provided bedside treatments, made certain that patients were comfortable at all times.

5/15- 10/16 Maxim Healthcare

Asheville, NC

Registered Nurse caring for pediatric and adult patients in a home setting. Perform tracheotomy/ventilation care, enteral feedings, IV’s etc. 7/15 - 8/15 Black Mountain SATCW

Black Mountain, NC

Registered Nurse ( contract position) at a Alcohol/Drug treatment center for Women. Ordered and administered medication, drew blood, triaged medical complaints, prepared new admits, worked closely with medical doctor and psychiatrist. P2

5/13 - 5/15 FIRST at BLUE RIDGE, INC

Ridgecrest, North Carolina

Medical Director/ Registered Nurse at First @ Blue Ridge Drug/Alcohol Rehabilitation facility, housing 150 men and women. Perform physical assessments, order and administer medications, oversee medical staff, provide educational classes to clients and staffing

10/11- 5/12 ELIADA HOMES

Asheville, North Carolina

Registered Nurse in a short term pediatric residential facility. Gave medication and monitored patients. Provided first aid. Maintained medical records. Counseled patients and family members. In charge of physical interventions. 3/11-8/11 Instructor and Founder of Ophthalmic Assisting Program at AB Tech

8/08-3/11 ASHEVILLE EYE ASSOCIATES

Asheville, North Carolina

Registered Nurse/ Certified Ophthalmic Technologist at a large Ophthalmic practice in both the Ambulatory Surgery Center and clinic. 10/06-10/08 CAMP PENDLETON NAVAL HOSPITAL

Oceanside, California

Refractive Surgery Coordinator responsible for eye surgery program of Marine/Naval personnel deploying to Iraq. Oversaw weekly surgical cases and staffing. Maintained records, policies and procedures for JCAHO credentials. Screened for eye disease in diabetic retinopathy.

P3

9/05-9/06 PREMIERE SURGICAL CENTER

Escondido, California

RN Circulator in a busy ophthalmic ASC- Assisted with all ophthalmic procedures. Prepared instruments/supplies/ medications for next surgical day. 7/99-9/2005 SHARP REES-STEALY

San Diego, California

Regional Eye Services Coordinator of a large health medical organization. Developed and implemented the procedures within eye departments. Hired and trained ophthalmic staff. Provided marketing support to Sharp Eye physicians. Was the liaison with doctors and management to insure smooth operation of all the regional eye departments. Offered classes in diabetic eye disease to patients. 5/94-7/99 EYE CARE OF SAN DIEGO

San Diego, California

Nursing supervisor of busy clinic/ASC. Developed and implemented procedures. Performed annual reviews. Purchased and maintained capital equipment. Assisted in operation of satellite offices. Maintained the Medicare surgery center credentials through ongoing quality assurance programs, physician credentials, peer reviews, maintenance of contracts and daily log books.

3/92-10/93 SANSUM MEDICAL CLINIC

Santa Barbara, California

RN Supervisor of Plastics/ENT supervising surgical cases and personnel. Scrubbed and circulated on plastic surgery cases. Administrated IV sedation under a physician’s care. Worked in both pre-op and post-op. Recovered and discharged patients. P4

6/91-6/92 SANTA BARBARA MEDICAL FOUNDATION CLINIC

Santa Barbara, California

RN/COMT performing patient work-ups, retinoscopy, refractometry, lensometry, applanation tonometry,keratometry, visual fields, fundus and angiograms,etc. 6/91 -12/84 KAISER PERMANENTE

Denver, Colorado

Ophthalmic Services Coordinator Hired and trained new ophthalmic personnel. Performed diagnostic testing. Participated in quality assurance programs for regional eye clinics. First surgical assistant for all ophthalmologists. Maintained contracts on surgical/clinical equipment. Educator of staff and patients in eye disease. AWARDS VIRGINIA BOYCE AWARD RECIPIENT 2005

A life time achievement award for my humanitarian work in under developed countries presented by the Joint Commission of Allied Health in Ophthalmology.

ACTIVITIES Fresh Start Surgical Gifts- Volunteer for U.S humanitarian organization providing surgery to children with congenital defects. Tijuana Prevention for Blindness- Helped to equip and run a free standing clinic providing free eye services and surgery for the Mexican people.

Ukrainian Eye Project - Assisted in pediatric/cataract surgery in Ukraine. Taught Ukrainian nurses and technicians current techniques in ophthalmic diagnostic testing P5

Flying Samaritans- Ran a monthly surgical clinic for adults and children in Tecate, Mexiaco

S.E.E. International - Team leader for surgical eye expeditions to Borneo, Zimbabwe, China, Costa Rica and Tijuana.

Certified Ophthalmic Medical Technologist

JCAHPO 1990

Certified Ophthalmic Technician, 1987

Certified Ophthalmic Assistant, 1985

EDUCATION Associate Degree in Registered Nursing, May 1983 Del Mar College, Corpus Christi, Texas

Bachelor of Science in Sociology, December 1976

Nasson College, Springvale, Maine

2005-Present State of North Carolina Registered Nurse

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