Cynthia Egan, BSN, RNC-OB, C-EFM

4433 Rummell Rd
Saint Cloud, Florida 34769
ce.cindyegan@gmail.com

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY:

As a highly motivated and professional nurse, I am effective at team building, mentoring nurses for growth and
development, and leading within a shared governance framework to promote health and achieve optimal outcomes
for women and children.
Eleven years as Nurse Educator in hospital setting
Nine years of nursing leadership experience in Womens and Childrens Services
Two national certifications through The National Certification Corporation (RNC)
AHA/AAP Neonatal Resuscitation Program Instructor
Leadership and education for The WHO/UNICEF Baby Friendly Initiative
Nurse Preceptor and Mentor Program facilitator
Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative research course completion


EDUCATION:

Year Degree Institution Clinical Major

2012 - Current MSN University of Central Florida Leadership and Management

1997 - 2001 BSN Florida Hospital College Nursing
of Health Sciences

1981 - 1984 Diploma Linfield College Good Nursing
Samaritan School of Nursing



CURRENT LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION:

Registered Nurse Florida Board of Nursing

Core Certification: Inpatient Obstetrics National Certification Corporation
Subspecialty: Electronic Fetal Monitoring

Basic Life Support (BLS) American Heart Association

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) American Heart Association

Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) American Academy of Pediatrics Instructor

STABLE American Academy of Pediatrics

Intermediate and Advanced EFM AWHONN and Advanced Practice Strategies




EMPLOYMENT/EXPERIENCE:

9/2012 Current Florida Hospital Celebration Health
Assistant Nurse Manager - Mother/Infant and Gynecology
Maintaining role model status for core values at
Florida Hospital
Leader rounding to establish a positive relationship
with patients and families for an outstanding
experience - HCAHPS scores top in system
Interviewing, hiring, coaching, and evaluating
nursing staff and secretaries
Planning and implementing strategic safety plan
Using the PDSA cycle to ensure quality improvement
Continuing readiness activities for regulatory
compliance
Representing the Department of Womens and
Childrens Services on the Pediatric and OB/GYN
Section committees
Supervising staff nurses and direct patient care for
safety, quality, and optimal outcomes

3/2008 9/2012 Florida Hospital Celebration Health
Education Specialist -Womens and Childrens Services
Developed clinical orientation books for Womens
and Childrens Services and system coordinator/
facilitator for the Perinatal Internship Program at
Florida Hospital
Sponsored Nurse Practice Council
Served on the Policy and Procedure Committee to
review and revise policies
Provided in-service education and simulation drills to
staff for new equipment, process change,
performance improvement, hospital initiatives, and
annual skill requirement
Assisted in the electronic clinical documentation
system design for obstetrics

9/1998 3/2008 Florida Hospital Celebration Health
Registered Nurse Staff and Charge LDRP
Competent in obstetrical triage practices involving a
medical screening exam
Served as Nurse Practice Council Chair for two years
Planned hospital programs through the Magnet
Steering Committee
Attained excellent skills in providing age appropriate
care to antepartum, intrapartum, and postpartum
patients
Interpreted electronic fetal heart rate patterns and
intervened appropriately
Provided limited ultrasound surveillance for fetal
heart rate and position verification
Achieved highest designation in clinical ladder
program

6/1995 - 9/1997 Osceola Regional Medical Center
Director of Education - Clinical Staff Development
Directed hospital education for staff development and
regulatory requirements
Formed Education Committee and Community
Outreach Committee
Collaborated with department specific educators to
meet unit needs
Provided an annual needs assessment, evaluated
results, and met with department leaders and
educators for strategic planning of annual education
Served as March of Dimes Healthcare Advocate

6/1990 - 6/1995 Osceola Regional Medical Center - Maternal/Child Educator
Labor and Delivery, Nursery, Postpartum
Started parent support group for parents with infants
in the first six months of life
Coordinated and taught childbirth classes
Served as Chair of the Worlds Greatest Baby
Shower in Osceola County
Provided breastfeeding education and support for The
WHO/UNICEF Baby Friendly designation
Facilitated transition from traditional obstetrics
model to LDRP concept

1/1989 - 4/1990 TravCorp Nurse Travel Agency:
Morton Plant Hospital
Registered Nurse Staff Gynecology Services
Provided holistic care to women for gynecological
related issues and post surgery
Planned nursing care according to individual needs of
the patient and involved family members in discharge
planning

University of New Mexico
Registered Nurse - Staff - High Risk Labor and Delivery
Delivered quality nursing care to high risk labor
patients in level 3 facility
Collaborated with nurse midwives, residents, and
physicians in the teaching hospital
Managed patients with medical and obstetrical
complications not limited to pre-term labor and
delivery, diabetes, pre-eclampsia, and hemorrhage
Circulated in the OR for cesarean sections, D & Cs,
and tubal ligations










5/1984 - 1/1989 Providence Portland Medical Center
Assistant Nurse Manager - Labor and Delivery, OB Triage
Supervised night shift staff in the LDRP setting and
acquired leadership skills
Oversaw shift duties to maintain patient safety,
quality care, teamwork, and unit morale
Collaborated with the leadership team and physicians
Developed neonatal resuscitation skills and
functioned competently in all areas of obstetrics
Transitioned from level 1 to level 2 setting
Managed employee performance and growth towards
individual and organizational goals


5/1984 - 5/1985 Providence Portland Medical Center
Registered Nurse Staff LDRP
Learned skills to support patients and families often
throughout natural childbirth in the LDRP family-
focused setting using alternative pain management
methods

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS:

2013 Current Sigma Theta Tau International (STTI)

2012 Current Graduate Student Nurses Association (GSNA)

2007 Current Association of Womens Health, Obstetrical
and Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN)


COMMUNITY SERVICE:

2008 Current American Cancer Society, Relay for Life

1998 Current Boy Scouts of America

1994 Current First United Methodist Church Kissimmee


AWARDS/RECOGNITION:

2013 Center of Excellence for Minimally Invasive Gynecological
Services designation

2011 Nurse of the Year Excellence in Education
Florida Hospital

1994 Humanitarian of the Year
Osceola Regional Medical Center

1993 Healthy Mothers/Healthy Babies Breastfeeding Initiative