Cynthia S. Davis, DNP, FNP-BC, CHPN, FCN

Goreville, Illinois 62939

618-***-****

ado1sf@r.postjobfree.com

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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