Cynthia Rongero
Fairfax,VA
Summary
Proficient and caring nursing team member offering over 17 years of patient-facing experience. Addresses patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse, CWC Divisional EMR Rep.
Capital Women's Care, Greenbriar OBGYN
03.2021 - Current
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Assisted physicians with diagnostic testing and procedural support for optimal treatment decisions.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Educated patients and families on health promotion, disease prevention, and self-care management strategies.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by adhering to infection control protocols and maintaining accurate documentation of patient data.
- Mentored new nursing staff to enhance professional development opportunities within the team dynamic.
- Promoted a culture of teamwork through active participation in unit meetings, performance improvement initiatives, and collaborative problem-solving efforts.
- Managed time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations or emergencies.
- Contributed to organizational success by participating in accreditation surveys, quality assurance programs, and ongoing staff education activities.
- Optimized resource utilization through prudent management of medical supplies inventory and equipment maintenance schedules.
- Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- As CDER, served as a "super user" and provided ongoing support on information with EHR. Troubleshoot simple problems, do simple audits, and identify workflow issues in EHR.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Greenbriar OBGYN
05.2008 - 03.2021
- Enhanced patient care by performing comprehensive assessments and developing individualized care plans.
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Assisted physicians with diagnostic testing and procedural support for optimal treatment decisions.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Mentored new nursing staff to enhance professional development opportunities within the team dynamic.
- Promoted a culture of teamwork through active participation in unit meetings, performance improvement initiatives, and collaborative problem-solving efforts.
- Delivered culturally competent care that respected diverse patient populations'' unique values, beliefs, and traditions.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Managed various general office duties such as answering multiple telephone lines, completing insurance forms, and mailing monthly invoice statements to patients.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
Education
No Degree - Pre-Medicine
Our Lady of The Lake University
San Antonio, TXAssociate Degree in Nursing - Practical Nursing
Texas Careers
San Antonio09.2004
Skills
- Health Education
- Physical Assessment
- Patient Triaging
- Direct Patient Care
- EMR / EHR
- Patient Relationship Building
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse, CWC Divisional EMR Rep.
Capital Women's Care, Greenbriar OBGYN
03.2021 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Greenbriar OBGYN
05.2008 - 03.2021
No Degree - Pre-Medicine
Our Lady of The Lake University
Associate Degree in Nursing - Practical Nursing
Texas Careers
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