Cindi Hepples
Winnipeg,Canada
Summary
Registered Nurse with over 12 years of extensive experience in neonatal and pediatric critical care, specializing in advanced medical assessments and patient care coordination. Demonstrates visionary leadership and integrity in high-pressure environments, leveraging skills in medical transport and critical care interventions to enhance patient outcomes. Committed to a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement, with a focus on innovative care strategies and positive patient outcomes.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse - Child Health Transport Team
Health Sciences Center
01.2017 - Current
- Medical transport for critically ill children ages 0-17 years, ensuring timely admissions and enhancing patient outcomes across Manitoba and Northwestern Ontario.
- Served as a liaison between facilities, streamlining communication and ensuring coordinated care, which improved transfer efficiency and patient safety.
- Implemented advanced logistics management for patient admissions, striving for reduced response times and enhancing operational effectiveness in critical care.
- Conducted thorough medical assessments and interventions, utilizing advanced critical care skills leading to improved patient stabilization before transport.
- Fostered a positive team environment, promoting collaborative problem-solving to address challenges during patient transport and care.
- As a member of the transport committee, analyze transport data to identify trends, enabling targeted improvements in operational efficiency and enhancing overall patient safety.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Effectively managed multiple priorities during high-stress situations by remaining calm, organized, and focused on delivering optimal patient care.
Registered Nurse - PICU
Health Sciences Center
01.2014 - 01.2017
- 10 bed intensive care unit, providing service to Manitoba, Nunavut, and Northwestern Ontario.
- Delivered empathetic, patient-centered care to pediatric patients, ensuring families felt supported and informed during critical health challenges.
- Leadership position on the bereavement team, developed resources that empowered staff to support families when a death occurs.
- Monitored cardio-respiratory status and implemented interventions, resulting in improved patient outcomes and timely responses to critical changes.
- Maintained accurate medical records and monitored treatment protocols, ensuring compliance with safety standards and improving care quality.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
Registered Nurse - Child Health Float Pool
Health Sciences Center
01.2013 - 01.2014
- Provided care for pediatric surgical, medical, and emergency department patients.
- Adapted quickly to dynamic shifts, ensuring seamless operations and patient satisfaction.
- Developed strong interpersonal skills, fostering effective communication across diverse hospital teams.
- Conducted thorough nursing assessments, improving documentation accuracy and patient outcomes.
Registered Nurse - Agency
Gold Standard Healthcare
01.2017 - 2023
- Provided comprehensive care for diverse age groups.
- Facilitated communication within healthcare teams, ensuring optimal patient care and safety.
- Using a lens of cultural safety, applied specialized knowledge of First Nation health issues to deliver culturally sensitive and effective care.
- Assessed patient health needs and developed tailored care plans, resulting in improved health outcomes and patient satisfaction.
- Delivered health education, promoting disease prevention and empowering patients to actively manage their health.
- Partnered with interdisciplinary teams to implement care plans, enhancing overall patient safety and service quality.
Education
Bachelor of Nursing -
Red River College
01.2013
Skills
- Knowledge of Child Health Transport Team clinical protocols
- Knowledge of available health care resources across the province
- Time management, problem solving, decision making
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Neonatal critical care
- Pediatric critical care
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient and family advocacy
Certification
- Registered Nurse, Manitoba license 147808
- Registered Nurse, Minnesota license 237833-2
Timeline
Registered Nurse - Child Health Transport Team
Health Sciences Center
01.2017 - Current
Registered Nurse - Agency
Gold Standard Healthcare
01.2017 - 2023
Registered Nurse - PICU
Health Sciences Center
01.2014 - 01.2017
Registered Nurse - Child Health Float Pool
Health Sciences Center
01.2013 - 01.2014
Bachelor of Nursing -
Red River College
Courses
- CNCCP(C) Certified nurse in critical care pediatrics at Canadian Nurses Association
- CAMATA
- Cardiac Rhythms course
- TNCC
- CPR-C
- ACLS
- PALS
- NRP