CINDY FERGUSON, BSN, RN

**** *. ***** ***, *******, TX., 79415 806-***-**** admlnt@r.postjobfree.com EDUCATION

University of Central OklahomaEdmond, OK.

Bachelor of Science in NursingMay 1995

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

The Company of Rock House

Lubbock, TX

July 2019-February 2021

● Assess clients with physical complaint or inury report

● Yearly comprehensive nursing assessment.

● Prepare medication administration record, consent and in service for every new or changed medication.

● Delegate medication administration to new employees after passing medication test.

● Administration of injections per doctors orders. Texas Tech University Health Science Center/Nurse Family PartnershipLubbock, TX. Nurse Home VisitorJune 2016 - July 2019

● Teach first time pregnant girls about pregnancy and preventative health practices

● Coach parents on improving their child health and development throughout their child’s second birthday

● Mentor new parents to improve their self-sufficiency by planning future pregnancies, continuing education and finding work

● Market doctors’ offices, WIC clinics, schools and other business to increase referrals

● Conduct parenting classes in local schools

o Attend coalitions, and other meetings to collabor?pate with others to prevent child abuse and neglect, accidents and poisoning, convictions, alcohol and drug abuse, and other poor family outcomes

Grace ClinicLubbock, TX.

Outpatient Surgery/Procedure RNAugust 2015 – May 2016

● Assessed Blood Pressure, Pulse, Respirations, temperature on patients prior to procedures

● Interviewed patients about their health history and notified physician of any adverse findings

● Initiated IV’s, draw blood, and administer medication as ordered by physician.

● Monitored patients vital signs during procedures or surgery and notifying physician of deteriorating condition Covenant Medical CenterLubbock, TX.

Cardiac Catheterization LaboratoryFebruary 2013 – August 2015

● Reviewed patients chart before procedure and confirm required documents are present and signed

● Advocated for patients to ensure their needs and desires are being met before and during the procedure

● Monitored patients heart rate, blood pressure, respiration rate and pain level during the procedure

● Administered narcotics and other medications as ordered by physician

● Notified physician of deteriorating condition of patient and prepare for emergent intervention Texas Tech University Health Science Center/Nurse Family PartnershipLubbock, TX. Nurse Home VisitorDecember 2008 – January 2013

● Taught first time pregnant girls about pregnancy and preventative health practices

● Coached parents on improving their child health and development throughout their child’s second birthday

● Mentored new parents to improve their self-sufficiency by planning future pregnancies, continuing education and finding work

● Market doctors’ offices, WIC clinics, schools and other business to increase referrals

● Conducted parenting classes in local schools

● Attended coalitions, and other meetings to collaborate with others to prevent child abuse and neglect, accidents and poisoning, convictions, alcohol and drug abuse, and other poor family outcomes Area Home CarePlainview, TX.

Home Visiting NurseNovember 2005 – November 2008

● Visited patient in home environment to assess health status

● Completed blood pressure, respirations, pulse, temperature and lung and heart sounds on patients as ordered by physician

● Supervised LVN’s, home health aides, and therapist to ensure quality healthcare performance

● Notified physician of any change in health or need of patient

● Documented assessment data on Oasis forms required by Medicare Platt CollegeOklahoma City, OK.

Clinical Nurse Instructor April 2004 – October 2005

● Coordinated students clinical schedule

● Coached throughout the clinical assignments of pediatrics, maternity, psychiatric, critical care and community based nursing rotations and assisted with care plans

● Assisted in classroom and lab teaching

Digestive Disease Specialist IncorporatedOklahoma City, OK. Procedural/Preoperative/Postoperative NurseDecember 2002 – April 2004

● Interviewed patients to obtain a health history

● Completed required documents and ensuring labs and other diagnostic test are on chart

● Notified physician of any significant health history or adverse findings

● Assisted physician in performing endoscopies

● Administered medication as ordered by physician

● Monitored blood pressure, temperature, heart rate and pain level after procedure

● Taught on self-care before discharge to home

Integris Baptist Medical CenterOklahoma City, OK.

Surgery Admitting UnitSeptember 1998 – December 2002

● Initiated IV’s, draw blood, and administer medication as ordered by physician.

● Administered preoperative medications according to physician orders

● Placed Foley catheters and perform shave prep as determined by pre-procedure guidelines

● Interviewed and completed documentation according to physician orders

● Reported significant or adverse findings to physician

● Taught patient and family on self-care prior to discharge Labor and DeliveryAugust 1997 – September 1998

● Monitored woman’s blood pressure, temperature, strength and timing of contractions and cervical dilation

● Assessed fetal heart rate to determine if fetus is handling labor

● Coached the laboring patient with breathing and pushing exercises

● Administered pain medications or helping those who chose to labor without medication

● Placed Foley catheter, gather supplies and pre-medicate for the patients having a cesarean section

● Assisted physicians in operating room and document procedure and supplies

● Performed initial assessment of newborn

● Recognized complications and act quickly to stabilize the situation

● Monitored blood pressure, temperature, heart rate and pain level after procedure

● Taught on self-care before discharge to home

St. Anthony HospitalOklahoma City, OK.

Labor and DeliveryMay 1995 – August 1997

● Monitored woman’s blood pressure, temperature, strength and timing of contractions and cervical dilation

● Assessed fetal heart rate to determine if fetus is handling labor

● Coached the laboring patient with breathing and pushing exercises

● Administered pain medications or helping those who chose to labor without medication

● Placed Foley catheter, gather supplies and pre-medicate for the patients having a cesarean section

● Assisted physicians in operating room and document procedure and supplies

● Performed initial assessment of newborn

● Recognized complications and act quickly to stabilize the situation

● Monitored blood pressure, temperature, heart rate and pain level after procedure

● Taught on self-care before discharge to home

ACTIVITIES AND HONORS

American Nurses Association May 1995 – May 1996

Association of Women’s Health Obstetric and Neonatal nursesMay 1996 – April 1998 Society of Gastrointestinal Nurses and AssociatesJanuary 2003 – January 2004 Advanced Cardiac Life SupportMay 1995 – Current

Pediatric Advanced Life SupportMay 1995 – April 2017

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