Registered Nurse Practitioner
Resume:
Cynthia Bates
Graniteville, S.C.
Professional Summary
I am a newly graduated Family Nurse Practitioner and a Registered Nurse with years of experience in acute/critical care Hospital setting, long term care facility and home health.
I’m accustomed to providing nursing care to diverse populations in diverse situations — including hospice, quadriplegic and paraplegic care, Palliative care. Cardiac, Stroke patients, and more.
Repeatedly recognized for knowledge, expertise and achievements in areas including: work ethic, leadership, teamwork, empathy, compassion and professionalism. I am deeply committed to providing quality, compassionate patient care and feel especially fortunate when I am able to be a positive influence in the lives of my patients even if full recovery is not assured.
I love being a nurse, but I am enthusiastic about being able to do more as a nurse practitioner. Being able to impact people’s lives for the better even if full recovery isn’t possible is part of what I strive to do.
Experience
Home Health Nurse 01/1998 to 01/2013
CARING HANDS INC. – Augusta, GA
Developed patient care plans, including assessments, evaluations and nursing diagnoses.
Assessed need for, ordered, obtained and interpreted appropriate lab tests.
Med-surg care, adeptly handling all aspects of treatment from medication to wound care.
Work required high degree of self direction, swift judgements and a high level of personal accountability.
R.N. Supervisor 01/2013 to 05/2013
PRUITT OF AUGUSTA – Augusta, GA
Developed patient care plans, including assessments, evaluations and nursing diagnoses.
Strong leader for nursing personnel assigned to the unit/shift.
Specialized in the nursing care of long term facility placed residents.
Oversaw patient care for 80 to 100 long term care residents as well as LPN’s, PCTs and various axillary staff. I managed accurate distribution of medication down to wound care.
Responsible for maintaining a high level of staff morale and professionalism.
Registered Nurse UNIVERSITY HEALTH SYSTEMS Cardiovascular Nursing 02/2013 – 02/2015
Responsible for the care of cardiac patients with various co-morbidities and numerous cardiac drips.
I.C.U Critical Care AIKEN REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER 02/2015 -12/2015
Assessed need for, ordered, obtained and interpreted appropriate lab tests.
Chronic patient care in the ICU and Step-downUnit, adeptly handling all aspects of treatment of medication, wound care for a 15 bed unit and oversaw 5-6 RN’s, PCTs. Responsible for training new hires and preceptor of numerous nursing students.
Self-directed with astute judgment skills. High level of personal accountability.
Effective counseling in health maintenance and disease management.
Liaised between patients and physicians to ensure patient comprehension of treatment plans.
Instructed patients and family members on proper discharge care.
Closely monitored acute conditions.
Ensured HIPAA compliance.
Developed and implemented nursing care plans.
Ensured efficacy of treatments through monitoring of treatment regimens.
Followed infection control procedures.
Assisted patients with daily functions.
Monitored fluid intake and output levels.
Measured urine and delivered specimens to lab.
Provided all daily living tasks to enhance quality of life for elderly patients.
Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory Samples and prepared them for lab testing.
Source Program Nurse Manager CORNERS OF CARE 2016 – 11/28/19
Charge Nurse Critical Care AUGUSTA UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER 2016- Current
Education
Post Graduate Certificate in Family Nurse Practitioner: (South University 11/27/19)
Masters of Science in Nurse Management and Leadership: Nursing (Grand Canyon University)
Bachelor of Science: Nursing (Chamberlain College of Nursing )
Associate of Science: Nursing (Augusta Technical College)
Certified Nursing Assistant Graduate: (H.G. Crawford CNA)
Certifications
Registered Nurse in GA License #: RN235732 License # in SC: 233756
Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification, 2019
Practice Sites/Clinical Experience
Augusta University Medical College
Internal Medicine (inpatient)
Ian Davis M.D.
Urgent MD Family Care Center
Family Practice
Bruce Bailey FNP
Augusta University Medical College
Linda Randolph, CNM
Center for Pediatric & Adolescent
Pediatrics
Carl J. Kappes, MD
Mednow
Primary Care (adults and children)
Bruce Bailey FNP
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