Nurse Practitioner Medical

CYNTHIA REINHARDT

Rio Rancho, NM ***** 505-***-**** adh2w9@r.postjobfree.com

Professional Summary

New Mexico Board-Certified Family Nurse Practitioner with over 15 years of experience delivering high-quality care to patients in Ambulatory and inpatient settings. Proven leader effective at uniting and guiding multidisciplinary teams toward achieving patient care goals, improving satisfaction and continuously driving widespread healthcare system initiatives. Focused on continuously advancing expertise in nursing education while driving innovation.

Ambitious Board Certified Registered Nurse specializing in transitional care, OBGYN, medical-surgical and House Supervision. Expert in all aspects of patient care with success in working with multidisciplinary teams to create care plans focused on helping patients recover from medical or surgical procedures and manage complex patients with severe chronic health issues. Accomplished in leading unit-based groups to improve delivery of care and patient satisfaction.

Skills

New Mew Mexico Cannabis Program (NMMCP) patient and family advocacy.

Patient consultation for Admission to the NMMCP under a Department of Health accepted chronic disease qualifying condition.

Online educational platform curriculum development experience for medical cannabis staff and healthcare professionals.

Online educational platform curriculum development experience for accredited nursing education program (2022 roll out).

Nurse planning experience for Certified Nursing Education program development and ANCC coordination.

EMR / EHR experience in Meditech, Pyxis, VistA and CPRS systems

Strong clinical judgment

Well visit procedures

Case Management

Women's health exams

Patient and family advocacy

Trauma recovery

Chronic disease management

Complex and surgical wound management

Work History

Nurse Trainer/Educator 08/2018 to Current

Seedcrest – Albuquerque, NM

Educated medical cannabis industry professionals and nurses about medical cannabis treatment and evidence based practice for chronic illness.

Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.

Led successful 6-person team comprised of RNs and ancillary education staff.

Medical cannabis course development for online platform access by medical cannabis industry professionals and staff.

Nurse Practitioner 09/2017 to Current

Albuquerque Integrative Medicine – Albuquerque, New Mexico

Served as lead health care provider for 3000-patient medical cannabis program certifying clinic.

Consulted for medical cannabis patient enrollees, to determine eligibility for entry into program.

Performed chart reviews to determine if patients meet criteria for approved qualifying medical condition.

Educated patients about medical cannabis use in treating chronic health conditions and recommended cannabis methods for layering medicine, based on their specific health condition.

Evaluated patients for PTSD, in accordance with DSM V guidelines.

Supported patients in maintaining prescribed regimen of care.

Strictly adhered to all HIPAA regulations.

Performed medication review for potential food and drug interactions between medical cannabis, pharmaceutical and OTC medications.

Womens Health Clinic Nurse Practitioner 11/2013 to 03/2016

Raymond G. Murphy Veterans Administration Hospital – Albuquerque, NM

Served as lead health care primary care provider for 1100 patient care panel in Women's Health Clinic.

Discussed care plans with patients and explained test results and proper use of medications.

Recorded patient medical history, applicable test results and clinic progress notes into medical records.

Explained medications and side effects to patients, family members and caregivers, and thoroughly reviewed physician-ordered tests.

Educated patients about reproductive health issues and dispensed contraceptives.

Coordinated with physicians, specialists and other medical staff to develop treatment plans for chronic conditions, including diabetes and heart disease.

Worked with families, caregivers and patients to determine best options for treatment, diagnosis and prevention.

Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.

Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals, including physicians, case managers and social workers.

Prescribed appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities to support health and comfort of patients.

Formulated lists of current and past medical conditions.

Performed patient physicals and compared and contrasted results with established medical records to provide proper diagnosis and facilitate appropriate treatment.

Counseled women and gave referrals to specialists for women diagnosed or at risk for breast cancer.

Counseled women with minor health issues such as acne, weight problems, hair loss and digestive issues.

Treated and prescribed medication to women dealing with yeast infections and urinary tract infections.

Performed hormone level tests and treatments for women experiencing hormone imbalances or for women dealing with postpartum depression.

Educated women on perimenopause, explaining symptoms, bodily changes and physical limitations.

Performed annual exams examining patients for medical conditions involving age, menstruation, pregnancy and sexual health.

Warned women of risks of sexually transmitted diseases and educated on methods of prevention.

Ambulatory Care Nurse Practitioner 11/2013 to 09/2014

Raymond G. Murphy Veterans Administration Hospital – Albuquerque, NM

Primary care leader and management of ambulatory care for 6 member multidisciplinary Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT).

Served as primary care provider for 1300 adult and geriatric veterans.

Discussed care plans with patients and explained test results and proper use of medications.

Explained medications and side effects to patients, family members and caregivers, and thoroughly reviewed physician-ordered tests.

Provided medical services and care to patients with chronic and acute conditions, including Hypertension and Diabetes conditions.

Worked with families, caregivers and patients to determine best options for treatment, diagnosis and prevention.

Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.

Appropriately diagnosed and treated variety of diseases and injuries through careful questioning and assessment of patient symptoms.

Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals, including physicians, case managers and social workers.

Prescribed appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities to support health and comfort of patients.

Educated patients on treatment options, medical needs and non-medical options for treatments and therapy.

Cardiothoracic Surgery Nurse Practitioner 01/2009 to 11/2013

Raymond G. Murphy Veterans Administration Hospital – Albuquerque, New Mexico

Coordinated and administered care for pre and post open heart surgery and thoracic surgery.

Performed and recorded patient history and physicals for cardiothoracic patient consultations..

Collected information and current status on cardiothoracic surgery patients for morning physician rounds.

Handled patients in intensive care units on hemodialysis, including patients with kidney failure and diabetic complications.

Handled patients in intensive units on ventilators and IV critical care medications.

Explained medications and side effects to patients, family members and caregivers, and thoroughly reviewed physician-ordered tests.

Performed pre and post operative teaching to patients and families .

Coordinated daily inpatient care of assigned patients on cardiothoracic surgery service in both ICU and acute care units.

Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals, including physicians, case managers and social workers.

Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.

General Surgery Nurse Practitioner 07/2006 to 01/2009

Christus St. Vincent Surgical Group – Santa Fe, New Mexico

Lead nursing and multidisciplinary care team in daily management and direct care of patients in general surgery and trauma service, as well as preparation for discharge.

Lead trauma service multidisciplinary team in daily planning and implementing specialized care for trauma patients, as well as discharge placement.

First Assisted in operating room for general surgery and trauma patients.

Conducted outpatient follow-up in surgical group clinic .

Performed PICC line insertions for ICU and acute care patients on general surgery service.

Recorded patient medical history, applicable test results and daily rounding progress notes into medical records.

Provided care for critically ill patients with traumatic injuries and life-threatening illnesses.

Handled patients in intensive care units on hemodialysis, including patients with kidney failure and diabetic complications.

Discussed proposed surgical procedures, risk and potential complications with supervising physician and patient to obtain proper patient informed consent.

Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals, including physicians, case managers and social workers.

Educated patients on treatment options, medical needs and non-medical options for treatments and therapy.

Performed patient physicals and compared and contrasted results with established medical records to provide proper diagnosis and facilitate appropriate treatment for general surgery and trauma service patients.

Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans for general surgery and trauma patients.

Education

Master of Science: Family Nurse Practitioner 05/2005

University of Colorado Denver - Aurora, CO

Member of Sigma Theta Tau Honor Society

Bachelor of Science: Nursing 05/1995

Colorado Mesa University - Grand Junction, CO

Member of Sigma Theta Tau Honor Society

Bachelor of Arts: Audiology 06/1983

University Of Northern Colorado - Greeley, CO

High School Diploma 05/1979

Montrose High School - Montrose, CO

Accomplishments

Qualified PTSD Evaluation provider.

Specialize in education for the elderly and cannabis naïve patients.

Specialize in current cannabis treatment modalities for PTSD patients Nurse Practitioner, Cannabis NM Staffing 02/01/2019 to present Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Nurse trainer/educator for 5 Star Candidate Program for Cannabis Industry Professionals & Nursing Education Courses for CEU's.

Nurse Planner for Cannabis Nursing Education Program development.

Course development for: HIPAA for Medical Cannabis Professionals, Clinical Perspectives on Patient Management Parts 1 &2, The Science of Medical Cannabis, Medical Cannabis Adverse Reactions and Dosing online and face to face courses.

Speaker for Cannabis NM Staffing Medical Cannabis Symposium August 2018.

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