Cindy Clemmons
Rome,GA
Summary
Highly trained Registered Nurse with thirteen years experience in adult critical care and licensed Respiratory Therapist for 28 years. Skilled in care of adult patients with acute and chronic conditions. Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths, and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Proven team leader who has demonstrated the ability to mentor and motivate while fostering a positive culture dedicated to the quality care of patients.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Critical Care Unit
AdventHealth Redmond
12.2019 - Current
- As Charge Nurse, managed and coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Administered medications and treatments to patients as ordered by physician, maintaining accountability for accurate narcotic count at end of each shift.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Followed proper procedure for installation and removal of catheters, IVs and PICC lines.
Registered Nurse
St Joseph Health, St Mary
12.2010 - 11.2019
- Performed all tasks with compassionate patient-centered care while seeking opportunities for improvement in processes and treatments
- Interviewed and documented patients' medical histories and assessment findings
- Received and cared for all critical care patients including open heart, IABP, sepsis and surgical patients
- Monitored vitals, set up and maintained intravenous fluids, reviewed and implemented physician orders and oriented patients to unit
- Set up and monitored medical equipment and devices such as cardiac monitors, mechanical ventilators and alarms, oxygen delivery devices, transducers, and pressure lines
- Monitored patients for changes in status and indications of conditions such as sepsis or shock and institute appropriate interventions
- Assessed patients' pain levels and sedation requirements
- Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery
- Implemented sound, ethical and independent decision-making ability consistent with medical protocols
- Collaborated with other health care professionals to develop and revise treatment plans based on identified needs and assessment data
Respiratory Therapist
Barstow Community Hospital
06.1995 - 11.2019
- Utilized strong assessment skills to determine patient care
- Provided respiratory care to patients of all age levels
- Skillfully performed arterial draws and analysis, ventilator management and pulmonary function testing
- Worked as part of a team of physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to manage patient care
Respiratory Therapist
St Joseph Health, St Mary
08.2003 - 12.2010
- Delivered treatment for patients experiencing chronic and acute respiratory illnesses by conducting assessments and providing diagnoses
- Provide respiratory care to patients of all ages
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management
- Team leader and precepted therapists in NICU and neonatal transports
- Partnered with team of registered nurses to achieve overall well-being of all patients
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ10.2015
Associate of Science - Nursing
Excelsior College
Albany, NY03.2010
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Victor Valley College
Victorville, CA05.1995
Associate of Science - Science/Business
Barstow Community College
Barstow, CA06.1992
Skills
- Skilled in conducting physical assessments
- Strong critical thinking skills in patient care management
- IV drug therapy management
- Medication administration expert
- Skilled cardiac care nurse
- Specimen collection/processing proficiency
- Strong medical ethic
- Team Leadership
- Issue Resolution
- BLS and ACLS instructor
- CCRN
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Instructor
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Instructor
- Pediatric Life Support (PALS) Instructor
- Neonatal Resuscitation Provider (NRP) Instructor
- CCRN
- CSC
- CMC
Affiliations
- American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN)
- American Nurses Association (ANA)
- American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC)
- California Society for Respiratory Care (CSRC)
Licenses
Registered Nurse - CA 786629
Registered Nurse - GA RN291005
Respiratory Care Practitioner - CA 18280
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Critical Care Unit
AdventHealth Redmond
12.2019 - Current
Registered Nurse
St Joseph Health, St Mary
12.2010 - 11.2019
Respiratory Therapist
St Joseph Health, St Mary
08.2003 - 12.2010
Respiratory Therapist
Barstow Community Hospital
06.1995 - 11.2019
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Excelsior College
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Victor Valley College
Associate of Science - Science/Business
Barstow Community College
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