Cinthia Sutton
Kankakee
Summary
Experienced and compassionate Registered Nurse with 10 years of clinical experience across radiology, outpatient diagnostics, emergency care, women’s health, telemetry, med-surg, and travel nursing. Proven ability to manage high-acuity patients, perform thorough assessments, administer medications safely, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams. Bilingual with strong communication, time-management, and patient advocacy skills. Seeking to contribute clinical expertise and patient-centered care to a progressive healthcare organization
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Radiology / Imaging Nurse
Outpatient Diagnostic Center – Northwestern Palos Hospital
10.2022 - Current
- Provide direct nursing care for outpatient CT and MRI patients requiring IV/Oral contrast administration
- Assess patients prior to imaging, verifying orders, allergies, renal function, and contraindications
- Safely and efficiently insert, assess, and maintain IV/Port access
- Collaborate with radiologists, technologists to ensure efficient workflow and patient safety
- Assess, manage and reconcile inventory by ordering and maintaining imaging and IV supplies
- Evaluate MRI safety eligibility and contraindication assessment to ensure compliance with safety protocols
- Monitored for and rapidly responded to contrast-related reactions during and post-imaging
- Contributed to improve patient satisfaction scores through clear communication, patient education, and compassionate care
Staff Nurse
Women’s Health / Obstetrics – Riverside Medical Center
10.2023 - 12.2024
- Communicated with patients regarding medical concerns, test results, and medication refills
- Improved continuity of care by coordinating follow-up and prior authorizations for procedures.
- Maintained interdisciplinary communication for surgical scheduling and care coordination
- Assisted providers with in-office procedures including colposcopies, Pap smears, and contraceptive device insertions
- Roomed patients, obtained vital signs, performed assessments, and administered medications and injections
- Supported preventative care compliance through patient education and timely communication.
Staff Nurse
Interventional Radiology – Northwestern Palos Hospital
05.2022 - 10.2022
- Prepared patients for interventional procedures by reviewing medical histories, labs, medications, and orders
- Assisted physicians during procedures while maintaining sterile technique
- Closely monitored patients’ hemodynamic status pre- and post-procedure
- Provided post-procedure recovery care, assessments, and patient education
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure safe, efficient patient care
- Monitored patient vital signs, identifying changes and responding proactively to medical needs.
- Demonstrated excellent time management skills while juggling multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Travel Registered Nurse
Memorial Hospital
12.2020 - 07.2022
- Provided direct patient care across Telemetry, Med-Surg, Orthopedics, Plastic Surgery, Rehab, and Neurology units
- Conducted comprehensive patient assessments, medication administration, and care planning
- Coordinated care with physicians, therapists, and ancillary staff
- Educated patients and families while advocating for individualized care needs
- Adapted quickly to new units, workflows, and EMR systems
Emergency Department Registered Nurse
OSF Little Company of Mary Hospital
07.2019 - 12.2020
- Delivered rapid, high-quality nursing care in a fast-paced emergency department in compliance with established protocols and best practices
- Performed triage, prioritized care, and closely monitored hemodynamic status
- Responded to medical emergencies while ensuring patient safety and stabilization
- Collaborated with physicians and emergency teams to deliver efficient care
- Recognized early signs of patient deterioration and initiated timely interventions.
- Participated in emergency response and rapid stabilization efforts (rapid response team)
- Educated patients and families on health management and post-discharge care procedures.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
Med-Surg / Telemetry Registered Nurse
MetroSouth Medical Center
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Provided comprehensive nursing care including assessments, monitoring, and care plan implementation
- Administered medications and performed ongoing patient evaluations
- Educated patients and families on disease processes and discharge instructions
- Coordinated care with multidisciplinary healthcare teams
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized patient care plans.
- Enhanced teamwork within units through active participation in daily huddles, shift handoffs, and collaborative problem-solving sessions.
- Mentored nursing staff to enhance clinical skills and improve patient care quality.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Saint Xavier University
Chicago, IL01.2016
Skills
- Patient assessment & care planning
- IV insertion, maintenance & contrast administration
- Hemodynamic monitoring
- Emergency response & rapid assessment
- Medication administration & reconciliation
- Electronic medical records (EMR)
- Patient education & advocacy
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Critical care nursing
Accomplishments
- Training - Trained team of staff nurses in medical office procedures to ensure consistent quality of care.
- Quality Assurance - Ensured and enforced medical office compliance with HIPAA, OSHA and CLIA regulations for maximum quality and control.
Certification
- Registered Nurse (RN), Illinois
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- MRI Safety Certification
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Staff Nurse
Women’s Health / Obstetrics – Riverside Medical Center
10.2023 - 12.2024
Radiology / Imaging Nurse
Outpatient Diagnostic Center – Northwestern Palos Hospital
10.2022 - Current
Staff Nurse
Interventional Radiology – Northwestern Palos Hospital
05.2022 - 10.2022
Travel Registered Nurse
Memorial Hospital
12.2020 - 07.2022
Emergency Department Registered Nurse
OSF Little Company of Mary Hospital
07.2019 - 12.2020
Med-Surg / Telemetry Registered Nurse
MetroSouth Medical Center
01.2017 - 01.2019
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Saint Xavier University