Cynthia Hopkins-Hausman
Concord
Summary
A dedicated, dependable, enthusiastic, and hard-working nurse that is a team player. Proven ability to build positive therapeutic relationships with patients, family members, providers, and team members. Possesses skills in multiple areas of the health care field from clinical research, corrections, home health, education, holistic health, behavior health, urgent care and more. Valued for consistently delivering remarkable patient and family care as evidenced by her award as a Great 100 Nurse of NC in 2018, and as a Daisy Award recipient in 2017 having had over 60 Daisy nominations from patients and families since 2016, as well as over 100 Remarkable Service cards from patients, family and staff members.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Urgent Care Nurse
Atrium/Advocate Health
01.2022 - Current
- Work as part of a team to meet the various needs of each patient and their families, by providing medications, treatments, education on a wide variety of topics, assisting the providers with procedures, collecting medical samples and running the tests on site, handling the disposal of biohazardous waste, making phone calls related to patient test results and changes in the treatment plan, taking incoming calls from patients and pharmacies.
- Order the medications, laboratory supplies and medical clinic supplies.
- Triage patients when they come in for emergency situations and initiate care.
- Perform monthly clinic checks for expiration dates of medications, testing supplies, medical supplies, and the emergency cart.
- Precept/mentor nurses, and CMA/RMAs during their orientation and beyond.
- Other various clinic duties.
Registered Nurse
Novant Health, Presbyterian Medical Center
01.2014 - 01.2022
- Delivered remarkable quality nursing care to children, adolescents and adults with mental health issues on 4 different inpatient units and in the Emergency Department.
- Provided education and demonstration of goal setting, coping skills, breathing and relaxation techniques, meditation styles, essential oils, Qigong, positive affirmations and visualization, gratitude journaling, forgiveness of self and others and more.
- Responded to crisis situations in a levelheaded manner and applied critical thinking skills while remaining calm to ensure patient and staff safety.
- Was a Non-Violent Crisis Intervention instructor for the hospital.
- Was the Team Lead /Charge Nurse when on shift.
- Began precepting new employees and nursing students since the completion of orientation.
- Was the Wellness Ambassador for the inpatient BH units and ER sending out monthly information to all staff and was member of the Internal Communications Committee.
- Voted by her peers as the best Verbal De-escalator in the ED.
- Was a flu champion for the ED and inpatient BH units.
- Was the chair of the Shared Governance committee for the ED and inpatient BH Shared Governance committee.
- Was the Birthday Ambassador for the ED, and BH units.
- Was a Level 5 on the Clinical Ladder (the top level).
- Worked at the Covid clinic immunizing staff at PMC.
Registered Nurse, Educator
Omni Care
01.2015 - 01.2018
- Provided medication administration education classes to foster parents in the community.
Registered Nurse
Maxim Healthcare
01.2013 - 01.2014
- Home health nursing with pediatric and adult patients.
- Provided education to patients and their families, increasing positive patient outcomes.
- Assisted the patients in creating and achieving their daily health goals.
- Provided nursing services at wellness and flu shot clinics.
Corrections RN, Admissions Coordinator, Accreditation Coordinator
Stonewall Jackson Youth Development Center
01.2004 - 01.2013
- Completed all accreditation documentation annually for the medical department and reviewed it annually with the auditors.
- Processed all admissions by collecting all laboratory samples, compiling a history, performing complete physical and brief psycho-social nursing assessments.
- Organized and coordinated clinic days for the visiting pediatrician and psychiatrist, assisting them with examination, assessments, and procedures, noting all orders and sending them to the pharmacy, ensuring all orders were effectively carried out including medical treatments and the making of follow up appointments.
- Verified that all medications received from the pharmacy were correct to ensure compliance and safety for 125-250 different inmates.
- Provided orientation, training and development to all new employees during orientation and annually.
- Provided medications, immunizations, assessments, treatments, pre/post-surgical care, and education to all inmates.
- Was the lead nurse in the department and trained all new staff.
- Performed monthly chart audits.
- Accompanied inmates to medical appointments in the community.
Registered Nurse, Educator, Facilitator
Cabarrus Counselling
01.1999 - 01.2011
- Provided substance abuse education on a variety of topics.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions and held individual sessions.
- Did assessments on new clients who were court ordered to attend.
Registered Nurse, Instructor, and Volunteer
American Red Cross
01.2003 - 01.2007
- Provided education and instruction to the members of the community in CPR/First Aid, and AED usage in the office and in the community.
- Taught hand washing techniques to preschool children in day care centers.
- Taught the series of 6 Family Care classes at the Senior Citizens Center.
- Assisted with blood drives in the community.
- Team Captain for the Disaster Services Team for local emergencies.
- Donned the mascot costume for many community events.
Registered Nurse, Educator
Youth Care Management
01.1999 - 01.2004
- Provided weekly quality assurance checks related to medications and client care for 14 group homes.
- Provided sick call visits with clients as needed and recommended the appropriate next step of care.
- Provided on call availability for medical emergencies 24/7.
- Educated the clients and staff on a variety of topics related to health and wellness.
- Conducted monthly training and staff development classes on medication administration, blood borne pathogens, HIPPA, CPR/First Aid, seizure management, and confidentiality.
Registered Nurse, Clinical Research Coordinator
Nalle Clinic
01.1993 - 01.1995
- Clinical research nurse for 11 concurrent clinical medication trial studies.
- Responsible for aspects of the study including the evaluation, coordination and management of clinical trials, subjects who participated in the research protocols and coordination of study activities with the Primary Investigator.
- Recruited, interviewed, and obtained informed consent from prospective subjects for entrance into clinical trials and studies.
- Coordinated appropriate laboratory tests and other procedures for subjects participating in studies including blood draws and other sample collections.
- Coordinated with the Investigational Pharmacy for subjects to receive the required drugs.
- Recorded appropriate clinical and laboratory data on forms provided by the principal investigator, federal government, and/or industry sponsors.
- Provided resources for staff, patients, families, and community regarding research.
- Traveled to all clinical research investigator meetings, research sites, hospitals, physician offices and facilities as necessary.
- Performed other duties as assigned within the department.
Registered Nurse, Endocrinology Office
Nalle Clinic
01.1993 - 12.1993
- Obtained historical health information and assessed patients prior to the Doctor visit.
- Assisted the Doctor with all office medical procedures and sample collections.
- Conducted telephone triage with patients daily.
- Maintained and updated all patient medical records to assist with the delivery of high-quality patient care.
Education
Nursing Diploma -
St. Clair College
Windsor, Ontario, Canada01.1992
Doctor of Natural Health - undefined
Clayton College
Birmingham, AL01.2009
Bachelor of Natural Health Studies - undefined
Clayton College
Birmingham, AL01.2007
Skills
- Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Problem Solving
- Adaptability
- Teamwork/Collaberation
Accomplishments
Daisy Award Winner
North Carolina Great 100
Certification
- Nursing License, North Carolina, 1992-01-01, Present
- BLS for Health Care Professionals, 1986-01-01, Present
- Reiki Practitioner, 2006-01-01, Present
- Certified Natural Health Practitioner, 2011-01-01, Present
- Instructor-Medication Administration for Unlicensed Staff, 2013-01-01, Present
- Reflexology Practitioner, 2013-01-01, Present
- QiGong Instructor, 2013-01-01, Present
- Non-Violent Crisis Intervention, 2014-01-01, 2022-01-01
- Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Instructor, 2018-01-01, 2022-01-01
Timeline
Urgent Care Nurse
Atrium/Advocate Health
01.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse, Educator
Omni Care
01.2015 - 01.2018
Registered Nurse
Novant Health, Presbyterian Medical Center
01.2014 - 01.2022
Registered Nurse
Maxim Healthcare
01.2013 - 01.2014
Corrections RN, Admissions Coordinator, Accreditation Coordinator
Stonewall Jackson Youth Development Center
01.2004 - 01.2013
Registered Nurse, Instructor, and Volunteer
American Red Cross
01.2003 - 01.2007
Registered Nurse, Educator, Facilitator
Cabarrus Counselling
01.1999 - 01.2011
Registered Nurse, Educator
Youth Care Management
01.1999 - 01.2004
Registered Nurse, Clinical Research Coordinator
Nalle Clinic
01.1993 - 01.1995
Registered Nurse, Endocrinology Office
Nalle Clinic
01.1993 - 12.1993
Doctor of Natural Health - undefined
Clayton College
Bachelor of Natural Health Studies - undefined
Clayton College
Nursing Diploma -
St. Clair College