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Cynthia Dospoy

Ephrata

Summary

Compassionate RN with expertise in pain management and end-of-life care. Proven ability to assess patient needs and collaborate effectively within healthcare teams to enhance patient comfort and education.

Work History

Hospice Case Manager

Heartland Hospice
Wyomissing
2021 - 2022
  • Assessed the patient's home care needs and safety, including physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
  • Attended interdisciplinary meetings and collaborated with doctors and other providers regarding the plan of care.
  • Participated in on-call rotation and provided care after hours as needed.

RN hospice nurse

Hospice and community care
Mt Joy
2003 - 2013
  • Cared for up to four patients in the hospice patient unit, providing direct patient care and managing physical, emotional, and spiritual distress in order to alleviate suffering.
  • administered and titrated medications per protocol to maximize comfort
  • provided pt and family teaching regarding plan of care, medications, patient care and end of life changes
  • Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop care plans.

RN Floor Nurse

Hickory House Nursing Home Inc
Honey Brook
2000 - 2001
  • Assessed and monitored patients' health condition, including vital signs, physical assessments, and laboratory test results.
  • Performed wound care, catheter insertion and removal, intravenous therapy, medication administration, and other treatments as ordered by physicians.
  • Supervised CNAs and other staff delivering care in setting by coaching and supporting.

RN charge nurse

Mifflin Center
Shillington
1986 - 2000
  • Functioned as charge nurse for a 32-bed skilled nursing unit.
  • Duties included medication administration, and completing wound care and treatments.
  • Filled in as needed for the supervisor position for the building.

RN

Lebanon VA Hospital
Lebanon
1985 - 1986
  • Provided direct nursing care to patients, including administering medications, wound care, IV therapy, trach care and tube feedings
  • Assisted in transcribing physician orders

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Albright College
Reading, PA
05-1985

Skills

  • Pain management
  • End-of-life care
  • Patient education
  • Documentation accuracy
  • Symptom control
  • Compassionate care

Timeline

Hospice Case Manager

Heartland Hospice
2021 - 2022

RN hospice nurse

Hospice and community care
2003 - 2013

RN Floor Nurse

Hickory House Nursing Home Inc
2000 - 2001

RN charge nurse

Mifflin Center
1986 - 2000

RN

Lebanon VA Hospital
1985 - 1986

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Albright College

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