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Volunteer Coordinator

Hospice of Pamlico County would like to welcome our new Volunteer Coordinator

Cynthia Ista BSN/RN

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cynthia has a very impressive background to assist in the hiring, teaching and coordinating volunteers to assist our patients and their families.

Her education is:

Master's in Chinese Medicine (Acupuncture) 2001 - Northwester Health Sciences University

Bachelors of Science in Nursing - Augsburg College

Public Health Nurse Certified

Oncology Acupuncture Certified 2022

Licenses:

Licensed Acupuncturist - North Carolina & Minnesota

Registered Nurse - North Carolina & Minnesota

Diplomate of Acupuncture, NCCAOM (National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine

Experience:

Naval Medical Center Camp LeJune: Licensed Acupuncturist treating active duty military

Private Acupuncture practice - New Bern, NC

RN Adjunct Instructor for CNA 1 course - Pamlico Community College

RN Nursing Supervisior Pamlico County Health Department

RN Staff Nurse Carteret Hospital, Morehead City, NC

Publications:

Ista, C. (2013 December). The Role of Acupuncture in the Treatment of Symptoms and Substance Abuse in HIV/AIDS Patients.

HIV Specialist (The American Academy of HIV Medicine) Vol. 5, No. 4 pp. 43-44

Enjoys:

Golfing

Sailing - lived aboard and sailed a 36 foot sailboat from Lake Superior to the Bahamas with her husband, dog and cat during 2006 & 2007

Traveling

If you would like to volunteer with Pamlico County Hospice and help out the families in need please contact Cindy either by phone or email:

Hospice of Pamlico County: 252-745-5171

Email Cindy at: Vcoordinator@hospiceofpamlico.com

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