Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline
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Cynthia McKeever

Apple Valley,MN

Summary

Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience
2
2
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse, NICU

Woodwinds Hospital
Woodbury, MN
02.2022 - Current
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
  • Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and implementing evidence-based practices.
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, providing emotional support while addressing concerns or questions about care plans.
  • Managed care from admission to discharge.
  • Served as a liaison between physicians and patients'' families to facilitate clear communication regarding treatment options and progress updates.
  • Devised individualized care plans tailored to each patient''s unique situation, optimizing clinical outcomes.
  • Managed complex cases of critically ill patients, ensuring optimal treatment plans were executed effectively.
  • Streamlined documentation processes to ensure accurate record-keeping and compliance with regulatory standards.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Fairview Ridges Hospital
12.2014 - 02.2022
  • Patient-oriented nursing professional who performs tasks delegated with thoroughness and closed-loop communication
  • Completes physical observations of newborns and mothers by doing vital signs, administering medications, assisting with breastfeeding, instructing parents on newborn cares
  • Delivers quality direct and indirect patient care while assisting pediatricians with procedures and instructing parents on care of newborn after procedures
  • Displays eagerness to help when delegated too, such as administering pain medications to a patient for an RN who is busy with another patient.
  • Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
  • Increased nursing team cohesiveness through active participation in staff meetings and open communication with colleagues.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Bayada Home Care
08.2007 - 02.2022
  • Dedicated and compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse with extensive experience in medical procedures
  • Provides tracheostomy cares, enteral feedings, gastrostomy tube care, and infection control and vent trained
  • Displays attention to detail when ordering supplies and medications for the client
  • Maintains composure and makes accurate decisions in fast-paced, unpredictable, and stressful environments
  • Utilizes collaboration skills when working with doctors, specialized support services, patients, and families.
  • Maintained accurate documentation of all relevant clinical data, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.

Licensed Practical Nurse

United Hospital
Saint Paul, MN
06.2000 - 08.2006
  • Maintained accurate documentation of all relevant clinical data, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
  • Utilized time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively, allowing for efficient completion of daily responsibilities.
  • Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Saint Mary Hospital
Duluth, MN
09.1997 - 02.1998

Provided influenza vaccines to the pediatric population

Certified Nursing Assistant

Sholom Home
Saint Paul, MN
07.1994 - 12.1995
  • Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
  • Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing -

North Dakota State University
Fargo, ND
12.2021

Associates of Science: Practical Nurse -

Saint Paul Technical College
St.Paul, MN
03.1996

Skills

  • Basic Life Support
  • Clinical judgment
  • Compassion and Empathy
  • Quality Improvement
  • Medication and IV administration
  • Direct Patient Care
  • Patient Assessment
  • EMR / EHR
  • Strong Clinical Judgment
  • Precepting
  • High level of autonomy

Certification

NRP - Neonatal Resuscitation Provider

BLS - Basic Life Support

Timeline

Registered Nurse, NICU

Woodwinds Hospital
02.2022 - Current

Licensed Practical Nurse

Fairview Ridges Hospital
12.2014 - 02.2022

Licensed Practical Nurse

Bayada Home Care
08.2007 - 02.2022

Licensed Practical Nurse

United Hospital
06.2000 - 08.2006

Licensed Practical Nurse

Saint Mary Hospital
09.1997 - 02.1998

Certified Nursing Assistant

Sholom Home
07.1994 - 12.1995

Bachelor of Science in Nursing -

North Dakota State University

Associates of Science: Practical Nurse -

Saint Paul Technical College
Cynthia McKeever