Cynthia Bednarchik, MSN, APN, FNP-BC EDUCATION December 2012 Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Nursing; Masters of Science Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner Edwardsville Illinois Graduate capstone project and presentation: Manuscript Title: Navigating the Gray: FNP Professional Boundaries and Dual Relationships. May 2007 Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Nursing; Bachelors of Science, Nursing Edwardsville, Illinois Undergraduate research project and presentation: Manuscript Title: Cultural Competence: Relevance to Nursing May 2000 Lincoln Land Community College School of Nursing; Associates Degree, Nursing Springfield, IL CERTIFICATION AND LICENSURE 2012- Present Advanced Practice Nurse, Certified Nurse Practitioner 041.320724 Expires May 2014 2012- Present American Nurses Credentialing Center: Family Nurse Practitioner, Board Certified 2002- Present State of Illinois: Registered Nurse 041.320724 Expires May 2014 2012- Present Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation/Basic Life Support Expires March 2014 PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
2013- Present SIU School of Medicine: Department of Surgery 301 N 8th Street, PO Box 19665, Springfield IL 62794-9665 Family Nurse Practitioner-BC- Department of surgery, Urology Utilize independent judgment in rendering care for patient assessment and diagnosis, ordering diagnostic and therapeutic tests and procedures, performing those tests and procedures when using health care equipment, and interpreting and using the results of diagnostic and therapeutic tests and procedures ordered by the advanced practice nurse or another health care professional. Ordering treatments, ordering or applying appropriate medical devices, and using nursing medical, therapeutic, and corrective measures to treat illness and improve health status. Refer patients to a specialist for further evaluation and/or treatment in all situations. Provide advanced counseling, patient education, health education, and patient advocacy. Prescriptive authority as defined in Section 65-40 of the Nurse Practice Act and collaborating physician to prescribe and/or dispense controlled substances categorized as Schedule I-V controlled substances. Specific Schedule II controlled substances by oral dosage or topical or transdermal application. Delegating selected nursing activities or tasks to a licensed practical nurse, a registered professional nurse, or other personnel. Round in various hospitals for new patient consults. Provide the following procedures; Cystoscopy, Testopel, ID of Abscesses,Scrotal Ultrasound, Penile Doppler, Penile Injections, Complex Catheterization 2008-20012 St. Johns Hospital Contract Specialist Anesthesia and Surgical Services: Registered Nurse Represent the hospital in business dealings with vendors and assist with the purchase of supplies, equipment, services, and contracts. Lead role in vendor rep relations to provide timely and accurate assessments of existing, proposed and new contracts. Evaluate utilization compliance and cost/benefit analysis. Assist managers and physicians in researching different vendors and select products. Provide data and support to the materials management department to assist in the identification of expense reduction opportunities and contracting initiatives. 2006-2008 St. Johns Hospital Registered Nurse Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit Responsible for providing and coordinating comprehensive patient care for patients recovering from cardiovascular surgery. Charge nurse responsibilities. Knowledge of cardiovascular drugs and drips, along with central line, art line, and balloon pump monitoring. Able to work in a high stress environment and multitask with few resources. 2002-2006 St. Johns Hospital Registered Nurse Operating Room Circulator: Orthopedics
Assess the physiological and psychosocial health status of patients prior to surgery. Formulate nursing diagnosis, establish patient goals, develop a plan care and carry out age-specific nursing interventions for select patient populations. Work collaboratively with anesthesia and surgeon throughout procedure. Knowledge of anesthesia procedures and medication use. Administration of drugs and solutions as prescribed, while maintaining sterile environment. 2001-2002 Mental Health Centers of Central Illinois 710 N. Eighth St. Springfield IL, 62702 Registered Nurse Adult Psychiatric Duties: Provide nursing coverage for three psychiatrists. Work collaboratively with physicians to assess patients, and develop treatment plans. Manage mediation refills and indigent drug program. Administer injections to clients as prescribed by physicians including documentation and screening for Tardive Dyskinesia. Coordinate care with outside programs. Work as a member of a multidisciplinary team. 2000-2001 Memorial Medical Center 200 West Dodge Street, Springfield IL 62781 Child and Adolescence Psychiatric Nurse Duties: Observation and supervision of children. Promote a therapeutic miliu environment and provide group therapy sessions. Work collaboratively with physicians, and therapist. Administer medications as prescribed. Participate in treatment plan development, implementation, and review. RESEARCH Fall 2006 Cross-sectional survey of hospital nurse s cultural competence: Nurse, Student, Physicians. Purpose of study - to provide additional support of existing literature by conducting a survey of nurse s attitudes and awareness of cultural competence. PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATION Illinois Society Advance Practice Nursing (ISAPN) Society of Urologic Nurses and Associates (SUNA) REFERENCES
Virginia Behrhorst, APRN-C, MS Faculty Southern Illinois University Edwardsville -Instructor vpetrof@siue.edu Rebecca Collier CRNA St. Johns Hospital-Springfield IL Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Anesthesia- Clinical Coordinator becjo74@hotmail.com Suzanne Morphew FNP-BC Physicians Group Associates-New Berlin IL Southern Illinois University Edwardsville- Preceptor suzanne.morphew@gmail.