Radiology Nurse Registered

Location:

Fort Worth, TX

Posted:

May 20, 2022

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REGISTERED NURSE

CYNTHIA ANDERSON

PROFILE

Registered Nurse with 21 years experience in healthcare. Skilled in Radiology, Oncology, Home

Health, Hospice and General Med-Surg.

EXPERIENCE

BREAST HEALTH NAVIGATOR, TEXAS HEALTH HUGULEY HOSPITAL, 2017-PRESENT

Provide Nursing care to patients needing follow up care after screening mammograms. Established relationships with patients and physicians. Provided Nursing consults prior to procedures for education and follow up care during and after. Served on Community Outreach and Patient experience committees. Led biweekly multidisciplinary breast conference. Researched programs to assist patients with their new diagnosis. Worked closely with hospital, oncologists, OB-gyn’s and general practitioners.

RADIOLOGY CARE MANAGER, TEXAS HEALTH HUGULEY HOSPITAL, 2001-2017

Nursing care provided for busy hospital and outpatient radiology department. Directed team of radiology nurses, working with radiologists and radiology team to provide excellent patient care. Participated in unit based Quality Assurance program and hospital shared governance.

ONCOLOGY STAFF NURSE, HENDRICK HOSPITAL, ABILENE, TX 1997-2001

Provided extensive patient health education and support to families and patients, administered chemotherapy and monitored patient during course of care. Cared for patient’s central lines and portacaths. Documented on EMR and provided general nursing care.

DIRECTOR, ABILENE HOME HEALTH, ABILENE, TX 1994-1997

Directed team of nurses and attendants. Provided exceptional home health and hospice care for patients and families working collaboratively with the primary care physician. Managed busy schedule. Provided on call care with the nursing team. Care provided included medication management, infusion administration, wound care, and patient assessments. Provided hospice care to include palliative care assisting families with the grieving process and end of life care. Developed patient care plans, Also provided staff education.

EDUCATION

Angelo State University, Associate Degree in Nursing, 1994

Certified Radiology Nurse

Certified Navigator, breast nurse

SKILLS

Strong intravenous therapy skills

BLS/CPR Certified

CPR Instructor American Heart Association

ACLS certification

Moderate Sedation

Strong interpersonal people and phone skills

Excellent clinical judgement and assessment skills