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Cindy Mckinzie

Shingletown

Summary

Seasoned healthcare professional with a robust background in direct nursing care and comprehensive case management, notably at Mercy Medical Center Redding. Excelled in electronic health records management and patient care planning, leveraging critical thinking and family education to enhance patient outcomes. Demonstrates exceptional charting proficiency and a commitment to advancing healthcare standards.

Overview

37
37
years of professional experience

Work History

Instructional Assistant

Shasta County Office of Education
Redding
05.2024 - Current
  • Assisted teachers in creating lesson plans and modifying curriculum.
  • Monitored student progress and provided feedback to teachers regarding student achievement.
  • Implemented behavior management strategies designed by the teacher or behavioral specialist.

Case Manager

Shingletown Medical Center
Shingletown
04.2023 - 01.2024
  • Researched and analyzed community needs to determine program directions and goals.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with community resources and service providers.
  • Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current with best practices in case management.

Medical Assistant

Redding Pain Medicine
Redding
11.2020 - 07.2022
  • Registered new patients into practice management software program accurately entering demographic information.
  • Maintained accurate medical records through filing, charting, transcription and data entry into electronic health record system.
  • Conducted EKGs, spirometry testing, audiograms and other diagnostic tests as requested by the physician.
  • Oversaw patient registration, insurance verification, form completion and appointment scheduling to maintain operational efficiency.

Close Observation Rehabilitation RN

Vibra Rehabilitation Hospital
Redding
06.2017 - 08.2018
  • Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
  • Provided patient and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention and wellness.
  • Maintained accurate documentation of patient records in accordance with HIPAA regulations.

Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit

Mercy Medical Center Redding
Redding
06.1988 - 05.2017
  • Delivered optimum treatments to critical-care patients following prescribed rules, policies, protocol, and procedures.
  • Functioned as charge nurse and assumed patient care in absence of nurses ending or arriving for shifts.
  • Advocated for patient needs and preferences, acting as a liaison between patients, families, and healthcare providers.
  • Utilized strong critical thinking skills to make quick and accurate clinical decisions in emergency situations.
  • Maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, treatments, and medications administered in electronic medical record system.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Shasta College
Redding, CA
06-1988

Skills

  • Comprehensive Case Management
  • Electronic health records management
  • Family education
  • Physical assessments
  • Direct nursing care
  • Psychiatric and mental health care
  • Critical care
  • Unit administration
  • Patient care planning
  • Charting Proficiency

Affiliations

  • Quilting
  • Bicycling
  • Fishing

Accomplishments

  • CCRN, Critical Care Registered Nurse, Certified.
  • Medical Surgical Registered Nurse, Cerfified
  • SCRN Stroke Certified Registered Nurse

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Instructional Assistant

Shasta County Office of Education
05.2024 - Current

Case Manager

Shingletown Medical Center
04.2023 - 01.2024

Medical Assistant

Redding Pain Medicine
11.2020 - 07.2022

Close Observation Rehabilitation RN

Vibra Rehabilitation Hospital
06.2017 - 08.2018

Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit

Mercy Medical Center Redding
06.1988 - 05.2017

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Shasta College

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