DNP, FNP- BC
Resume:
Cynthia S. Davis, DNP, FNP-BC, CHPN, FCN
Goreville, Illinois 62939
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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Compassionate advanced practice nurse with enthusiasm for advocacy and patient care
Specialist in goals of care conversations and advance care planning
Expert in pain and symptom management of chronic life-limiting illnesses
Skilled in crucial conversations regarding end-of-life care
Advanced training in communication and de-escalation of precarious situations
Driven to provide education and mentorship with a focus on quality excellence, compassionate holistic care and goal attainment
WORK EXPERIENCE
Vista Link Medical Group- Chicago, Illinois
Covid Nurse Practitioner 05/2020-Present
Provide in-depth physical assessment and management of long-term care residents and staff in the long-term care setting
Identify high-risk patients and staff, assist with implementation of quarantine initiation and surveillance
Advise and educate patients and staff on appropriate use of PPE, donning and doffing, maintaining safe environment, appropriate handwashing to reduce spread of virus
Balance priorities to manage patient care and needs
Adapt to new models of care as needed to promote efficiency
Educate patients/residents and staff on maintaining proper health to influence quality outcomes
Residential Home Health, Hospice and Palliative Care-Marion, Illinois
Hospice and Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner 11/2020-9/2021
Consulted with patients and families evaluating for medical needs surrounding symptom management, clarification of goals of care, and end-of-life needs.
Provided management of chronic life-limiting illnesses including congestive heart failure, dementia, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, renal failure, malignancies, vascular disorders, and other co-morbidities
Conducted patient education including illness trajectory, alignment of patient goals with plan of care, assistance with post-discharge follow-up appointments, sharing discharge information with patient’s primary care physician and other members of the multi-disciplinary team to enhance achievement of patient goals of care
Supported organizational and administrative initiatives to achieve organizational goals related to patient safety, clinical excellence, customer satisfaction, employee satisfaction, financial performance and shared leadership
Provided staff with education and in-services related to specific disease and appropriate symptom management
Southern Illinois Healthcare
BSN, RN 3/2007-11/2020
I began my career at SIH in March of 2007, as an RN Case Manager. I covered all departments and was influential in developing protocols to assist in improving length of stay and quality outcomes. In 2011 I transitioned to Cancer Patient Navigation and helped develop the SIH Cancer Patient Navigation Program. In 2015 I became the BSN for the SIH Palliative Care Team. In 2016 I applied for NP school and in 2017 I took a job as a weekend-option RN on the Medical Unit so I could do my clinical rotations through the week. I graduated with my DNP in May of 2020. Over the years I was actively involved in several process improvement initiatives and took pride in supporting the mission of SIH.
EDUCATION
Doctor Of Nursing Practice 5/2020
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Bachelor of Nursing Practice 12/2015
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Associate in Applied Science, Nursing 5/1999
John A. Logan College
LICENSURE
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse: Illinois 209.021488 Expires 5/31/2022
Controlled Substance License: Illinois 309.016799 Expires 5/31/2022
American Nurses Credentialing Center Certificate: 202******* Expires 5/26/2025
DEA Controlled Substance Registration Certificate: MD6442014 Expires 6/30/2024
National Provider Identifier: 156*******
CERTIFICATIONS
Basic Life Support Expires 6/30/2023
Certified Hospice and Palliative Care Registered Nurse: 114200480 Expires 12/31/2022
Certification Faith Community Nursing 2012
End of Life Education Consortium Certification 2006
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Hospice and Palliative Care Nurses Association
Illinois Hospice and Palliative Care Association
American Nurse Association
American Association of Nurse Practitioners
VOLUNTEER AFFILIATIONS
Faith Community Nurse Village of Goreville
Goreville Parent Teacher Organization
Goreville Band Booster Club
Marion Elks Lodge #800
AWARDS AND ACHIEVEMENTS
Co-recipient The Heart of Healthcare Nurse of the Year 2019
Southern Illinois Healthcare Employee of the Third Quarter 2012
Southern Illinois Healthcare Employee of the Year 2012
John A. Logan Outstanding Nurse Award 1998
John A. Logan Outstanding Science Student Award 1998
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