Meet Nurse Cindy
Clinical Expert, Trusted Advocate & Speaker
With more than three decades of specialized experience in clinical oncology, patient education, and nurse navigation, Cindy Barnard, BSN, RN, OCN, is a powerhouse in the healthcare space. Throughout her distinguished career, Cindy has established herself as a trusted leader who seemlessly bridges the gap between complex clinical patient disease management and compassionate, patient-centered advocacy.
From managing complex patient caseloads as a Breast Cancer Nurse Navigator to developing and leading the very first accredited breast cancer program at a major community hospital, Cindy’s work is driven by a deep commitment to patient outcomes and professional mentorship. Her clinical authority extends onto the global stage, where she has served as a Senior Expert Consultant in the digital health sector and acted as a national liaison for pioneering pharmaceutical launches.
An elite public speaker, Cindy frequently presents at national conferences, dinner programs, and professional seminars, translating clinical science into actionable insight for medical professionals and community audiences alike.
Affiliations & Certifications
A Turning Point:
How My Search for Peace Led Me Here:
We often find our true calling in the middle of our hardest moments. For me, that moment came during a deeply painful season of grief. I was completely exhausted and desperately searching for a way to find peace, reset my life, and heal my own heart. That search led me to a book that completely changed my perspective: Sacred Rest: Recover Your Life, Renew Your Energy, Restore Your Sanity by Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith.
Her approach to the 7 Types of Rest® clicked with me instantly—it was exactly what I needed. When I reached out to her team simply looking for answers for myself, Dr. Saundra saw something in my background and my journey that resonated with her, too. She personally invited me to join her very first group of certified facilitators. Becoming part of this program didn't just give me a new certification; it gave me a lifeline. Now, I am so grateful to share these same life-changing tools with you, so you can discover how the 7 Types of Rest® can bring balance, healing, and joy back into your every day.
Our daughter Kimberly Brown was posthumously recognized as the Arthritis Foundation's Legacy Honoree at the Bone Bash 2024 event. Diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis at just two and a half years old, Kim refused to let the disease define or slow her down. Described by her family as a spirited little girl who faced every challenge with excitement and vigor then grew into a woman, mom, friend and confidante living a life full of joy, service and deep faith. To honor her resilient spirit and continue her legacy of helping other children cope with the physical and psychological toll of juvenile arthritis, her parents, Jim and Cindy Barnard, continue to passionately champion and support the Arthritis Foundation in her memory.