Cynthia Nickerson
Woburn,MA
Summary
Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable in medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities that benefit the patients. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Home Care Nurse
Middlesex Community Physicians
01.2007 - 12.2023
- Educated and supervised patients and family members regarding prevention strategies, self-care techniques and nursing care needs.
- Took vital signs to assess patient health progress and needs.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Educated and supervised patients and family members regarding prevention strategies, self-care techniques and nursing care needs
Education
LPN - Nursing
Northeast Regional Vocational School of Nursing
Wakefield, MA07.1982
Skills
- Patient Assessment
- Infection Control
- Documentation
- Patient Consultation
- Needs Assessment
- Treatment Preparation
- Care Coordination
- Case Management
- Vitals Monitoring
- Wound Care
- Rehabilitation Assistance
- Chronic Disease Management
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Critical Thinking
- Diet and Nutrition
- Patient and Family Advocacy
- Preventive Health
- Preventive Healthcare
- Oxygen Saturation Standards
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Well Visit Procedures
- Attention to Detail
- Decision-Making
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Patient Care Assessment
Timeline
Home Care Nurse
Middlesex Community Physicians
01.2007 - 12.2023
LPN - Nursing
Northeast Regional Vocational School of Nursing
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