Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline
RegisteredNurse

Arnold Cornelius

Independence,KY

Summary

Dynamic Registered Nurse with extensive experience at St. Elizabeth Edgewood, excelling in surgical assistance and patient advocacy. Proven ability to enhance patient safety through infection control and critical thinking. Recognized for mentoring new staff and streamlining documentation processes, fostering a collaborative environment that prioritizes quality care and patient satisfaction.

Overview

2027
2027
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse

St Elizabeth Edgewood
2020 - 04.2026

Circulating nurse and scrub nurse for multiple surgical specialities, robotic, ortho, general, neuro and ortho spine, Gyn, podiatry, vascular, plastic surgery, trauma,

  • Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure optimal care quality.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement personalized care plans.
  • Educated patients and families on health management and post-discharge instructions.
  • Conducted comprehensive assessments to identify patient needs and healthcare goals.
  • Implemented infection control protocols, enhancing patient safety and reducing complications.
  • Mentored new nursing staff, promoting adherence to best practices and hospital policies.
  • Streamlined documentation processes, improving accuracy and efficiency in patient records.
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
  • Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
  • Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention llstrategies, and therapeutic communication skills.

Registered Nurse

Kaiser Permanente
Vacaville, CA
2018 - 2020

Circulating nurse, scrub nurse

Registered Nurse

Queen of the Valley Hospital
Napa, CA
2016 - 2018

Circulating nurse, scrub nurse

Education

Associate of Science - Associate of Nursing Degree

Beckfield College
Florence, KY
03.2013

Surgical Tech

Naval School Health Science
San Diego, CA
05.1996

Hospital Corpman

Naval School Health Sciences
Great Lakes, IL
09.1990

High School Diploma -

Garrard County High School
Lancaster, KY
06.1988

Skills

Operating room circulator, scrub nurse,

Medication and IV administration

Operating room safety

Teamwork and collaboration

Patient positioning

Patient safety

Scrub nurse skills

Maintaining sterility

Critical thinking

Surgical assistance

Patient communication

Clinical assessments

Basic life support

Patient advocacy

HIPAA compliance

Medication administration

Infection control

Preoperative checklists

Patient and family education

Patient charting

Circulating nurse skills

Chart updating

Case review

Post-surgical suturing

Adapting to change

Emergency response

Decision-making

Instrument passing

Pediatric advanced life support

Process improvement

Supply preparation

Pre-surgery assessments

Blood transfusion

Family support and assistance

Surgical support

Advanced cardiac life support

Procedure room preparation

Student precepting

Advanced cardiovascular life support

Accurate documentation

Delegation and motivation

Equipment sterilization

Training staff

Advanced cardiovascular life support (ACLS)

Pediatric advanced life support (PALS)

Certification

  • Acls, pals, Bls

Timeline

Registered Nurse

St Elizabeth Edgewood
2020 - 04.2026

Registered Nurse

Kaiser Permanente
2018 - 2020

Registered Nurse

Queen of the Valley Hospital
2016 - 2018

Associate of Science - Associate of Nursing Degree

Beckfield College

Surgical Tech

Naval School Health Science

Hospital Corpman

Naval School Health Sciences

High School Diploma -

Garrard County High School
Arnold Cornelius