CYNTHIA MACNEIL
Whitehorse,YT
Summary
Compassionate retired practical nurse with 25 years experience working in the community as a health care provider. Possess genuine kindness and a caring attitude centered on serving people of various backgrounds and treating all with dignity and respect. Sensitive and empathic approach to cultivating trust, with experience in hospital and in-home settings. Dedicated in assisting the aging population through the end of life process through physical, emotional and spiritual support.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Residential Support Worker
Connective Support Society
Whitehorse , YT
02.2021 - Current
- Determined specific needs and provided most appropriate level of services for tenant well-being.
- Provide variety of counseling techniques related to addictions, relationships, and grieving process.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities and/or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Organizes and oversee group sessions in consultation with community partners
- Design and implement various activities to encourage socialization and aid tenants in identifying their potential.
- Provided counseling and crisis intervention services.
Support and Monitoring Supervisor
CMac Care Approved Home
Whitehorse, YT
11.2006 - Current
- CMac Care Specialized Approved Homes – Whitehorse, YT.
- Managed day-to-day business operations with 10 staff ,including, overseeing hiring, training, and professional growth of employees, and financing.
- Program development and facilitation focused on resident needs
- Developed rapport with clients and staff to create safe and trusting environment in order to facilitate best possible programming for residents.
- Ability to create, plan and execute given projects in a timely manner
- Prepared variety of different written communications, reports, programs and documents to Government of Yukon as requirements by contractual obligations.
- Developed and maintained confidential courteous and effective working relationships with residents and staff and community partners.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Whitehorse General Hospital
Whitehorse, YT
09.1998 - 08.2012
- Documented patient information obtained from admission interviews concerning symptoms, medications and prior treatment.
- Maintained accurate records of up to 5 patients per shift with healthcare treatments and responses.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop, assess, plan and modify care and implement interventions.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Delivered oral medications, intramuscular injections and IV fluids to mitigate or resolve patient symptoms.
- Established compassionate environment by providing psychological, emotional and spiritual support to patients and families using multi- faith perspectives with respect to culture, traditions and religious affiliations.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Applied interpersonal communication skills to comfort and counsel patients and families throughout end of life process.
- Recognized and understood specific stages of dying process, providing comfort-based care during vulnerable times.
Education
Re-Certification Licensed Practical Nursing - Health Care
Bow Valley College
Edmonton Alta2 Year Certification Biblical Counselling - Biblical Counselling
Providence University
Otterburne Manitoba04.2018
Certificate: Adult Assessments - Nursing Studies
Yukon College
Whitehorse, YT06.2017
Nursing Studies Pharamacology -
Yukon College
Whitehorse, YT04.2017
Skills
- Interpersonal Communication
- Good listening skills
- Flexible & Adaptable
- Self-motivated professional
- Teamwork
- Excellent work ethic with time sensitive issues
Volunteering in my Church
Facilitate a variety of programs to enhance quality of life
- Freedom Sessions
- Healthy Emotional Boundaries
- The Spiritual Life
- Sing on the Worship team
Timeline
Residential Support Worker
Connective Support Society
02.2021 - Current
Support and Monitoring Supervisor
CMac Care Approved Home
11.2006 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Whitehorse General Hospital
09.1998 - 08.2012
Re-Certification Licensed Practical Nursing - Health Care
Bow Valley College
2 Year Certification Biblical Counselling - Biblical Counselling
Providence University
Certificate: Adult Assessments - Nursing Studies
Yukon College
Nursing Studies Pharamacology -
Yukon College
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