Open To Work
Cynthia Stettner
Allentown
Summary
Accomplished, goal oriented Registered Nurse with 25 years of leadership experience. Result driven ER Charge Nurse, Hospital Supervisor, Heath Service Administer, Director of Clinical Services, and Forensic Team Manager. Proven expertise in recruiting, training and managing employees to provide exceptional service. Skilled in planning and program management, quality improvement, and crisis prevention intervention. Possesses certifications in BLS, CPR, PALS, CLNC and Forensic Nursing.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Health Service Administrator
Primecare Medical
Allentown
12.2024 - Current
- HSA focuses on the management and leadership of this healthcare organization. The position encompasses the planning, directing, and coordinating of medical and health services for LCP.
Certified Legal Nurse Consultant
CS Legal Nurse Consulting, PLLC
Easton
08.2022 - Current
- Responsible for evaluation, analyzing, and delivering opinions on case and identifying, organizing, analyzing medical records
- Consulted with attorneys on malpractice, personal injury and workers compensation claims
- Investigated and resolved issues affecting hospital operations and patient care
- Conducts Research
- Defines standards of care in medical malpractice cases
- Testifying expert witness
- Conduct medical literature review
- Identify medical professional standards of practice
Director of Hospice Clinical Services (RN)
Advanced Health Care
Bethlehem
06.2024 - 11.2024
- Oversaw and managed all clinical operations for a hospice organization, ensuring the delivery of high-quality patient care
- Developed and implemented policies and procedures to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations governing hospice services
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans for each patient based on their unique needs and preferences
- Managed the recruitment, hiring, training, and performance evaluation of clinical staff members
- Established strong relationships with community healthcare providers to facilitate seamless transitions of care for patients
- Ensured compliance with Medicare/Medicaid guidelines by conducting regular audits of clinical documentation
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
St Luke's University Hospital
Bethlehem
08.2001 - 06.2024
- Responsible for overall operations of ER/Trauma daily assignments
- Managed care from admission to discharge
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches
- Expanded cross-functional organizational capacity by collaborating across departments on priorities, functions and common goals
- Charge position for 50 bed Level 11 Trauma Center
Forensic Nurse Examiner Program Manager
Network of Victim Assistance
Jamison
06.2022 - 08.2023
- Provide care to victims across lifespan who have suffered abuse, neglect, sexual assault, trauma or any other crime related injuries
- Gather medical evidence and provide expert testimony than can be used in court
- Forensic photography
- Responsible for daily operations of forensic team
- Coordinates care between 7 hospitals providing 24/7 forensic coverage
- Expanded cross-functional organizational capacity by collaborating across departments on priorities, functions and common goals
- Onboarded new employees with training and new hire documentation
School Nurse RN
Bethlehem Catholic High School
Bethlehem
09.2021 - 06.2022
- Providing direct care for injuries and illnesses.
- Managed chronic conditions.
- Promoted health and wellness within the school community.
- Provided health education, screenings, and emergency preparedness.
Hospital Supervisor
St. Luke's University Hospital
Easton
06.2018 - 01.2022
- Responsible for oversight of 108 bed hospital, including staffing
- Coordinated with other healthcare providers concerning treatment plans for patients
- Developed and distributed employee work schedules based on operational needs and employee requests
- Represented office during board and community meetings, delivering supporting information and announcing new facility programs and initiatives
- Developed and updated department goals and achievements throughout fiscal year
- Communicated with doctors, nurses, patients and other employees to identify and resolve healthcare needs
Forensic Nurse Examiner Program Coordinator
St. Luke's Health Network
Bethlehem
11.2006 - 01.2022
- Provide care for victims across lifespan who have suffered abuse, neglect, sexual assault, trauma or any other crime related injuries
- Responsible for management and oversight of Sexual Assault Nurse Program
- Instructed and mentored 20 FNE's providing 24hr continued coverage of our program
- Gather medical evidence and provide expert testimony than can be used in court
- Forensic photography
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations
Education
LNCC - Legal
Vickie Milazzo International Association of Forensic Nurses
Houston, TXRutgers University
New Brunswick, NJAssociate of Science - Nursing
Raritan Valley Community College
Somerville, NJFNE - Forensic Nursing
University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA 09.2006 - 01.2007
Skills
- Research and data analysis
- Critical thinking
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Forensic Evaluation
- Healthcare regulations
- Mental health assessment
- Risk management strategies
- Crisis Prevention Intervention
- Specialty Care
- Healthcare Regulations
- Privacy and Confidentiality
- Electronic Health Records Systems
- HIPAA compliance
- Project management
- Operational Standards
- Emergency Patient Triage
- Critical Care Experience
Certification
- Legal Nurse Consultant Certification LNCC, AALNC, Present
- BLS Certification, Present
- RN License, Present
- CPR Certification, Present
- PALS Certification, Present
Work Preference
Job Search Status
Open to workWork Type
Full TimeLocation Preference
RemoteSalary Range
$100000/yr - $200000/yrTimeline
Health Service Administrator
Primecare Medical
12.2024 - Current
Director of Hospice Clinical Services (RN)
Advanced Health Care
06.2024 - 11.2024
Certified Legal Nurse Consultant
CS Legal Nurse Consulting, PLLC
08.2022 - Current
Forensic Nurse Examiner Program Manager
Network of Victim Assistance
06.2022 - 08.2023
School Nurse RN
Bethlehem Catholic High School
09.2021 - 06.2022
Hospital Supervisor
St. Luke's University Hospital
06.2018 - 01.2022
Forensic Nurse Examiner Program Coordinator
St. Luke's Health Network
11.2006 - 01.2022
FNE - Forensic Nursing
University of Pennsylvania
09.2006 - 01.2007
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
St Luke's University Hospital
08.2001 - 06.2024
LNCC - Legal
Vickie Milazzo International Association of Forensic Nurses
Rutgers University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Raritan Valley Community College