- Reading
- I participate in a variety of outdoor recreational activities
- Crafting and DIY Projects
- I enjoy sketching and drawing, which helps improve my creativity and attention to detail
- Camping
- Being a full time Grandma to 6 beautiful children
Catherine Coryell
Allendale,MI
Summary
Seasoned nursing professional skilled in patient care, critical thinking, and communication. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Reliable and adaptable, ensuring efficient and compassionate care in dynamic environments. Equipped with expertise in medical procedures, patient assessments, and care coordination.
Demonstrates strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills, with proven ability to quickly adapt to new environments. Eager to contribute to team success and further develop professional skills. Brings positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and growth.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Holland Hospital
03.2002 - Current
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to treatments and interventions.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Led quality improvement initiatives to optimize workflow efficiency within the critical care unit.
- Conducted thorough assessments and documentation of patient conditions using electronic health records systems.
- Advocated for patient needs while providing emotional support to families during critical situations.
- Administered life-saving medications and therapies under strict protocols, guiding patients towards recovery from acute illnesses or injuries.
- Assessed and managed various patient treatments for numerous patient diagnoses from sepsis to acute respiratory distress.
- Served as a preceptor for new nurses entering the critical care field, sharing knowledge and expertise to facilitate successful integration into the team.
- Demonstrated a high level of adaptability in adjusting to ever-changing patient acuity levels within the critical care unit, ensuring consistent delivery of safe and effective nursing care.
- Actively participated in continuing education opportunities to remain current with best practices in the rapidly evolving field of critical care nursing.
- Managed multiple priorities simultaneously while maintaining focus on providing exceptional patient-centered care within a fast-paced critical care environment.
- Maintained high standards of infection control within the critical care unit, contributing to a safer environment for both patients and staff.
- Utilized advanced assessment skills to quickly identify changes in patient condition requiring intervention or escalation of care.
- Provided compassionate end-of-life care for terminally ill patients and their families, ensuring dignity and comfort during difficult times.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop personalized care plans.
- Educate patients and families on health management and disease prevention.
- Implemented evidence-based practices that enhanced patient outcomes and reduced complications.
- Administered critical care interventions to stabilize patients in life-threatening conditions.
- Monitored vital signs and responded swiftly to changes in patient status, ensuring timely interventions.
- Facilitated smooth transitions of care between critical care and other hospital units by maintaining effective communication with receiving staff and providing thorough handoff reports.
- Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out, and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.
- Reduced hospital readmission rates through thorough discharge planning and patient education on self-care management strategies.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Holland Hospital
06.2000 - Current
- Provided personalized care and assistance to patients, ensuring comfort and safety during daily activities.
- Monitored vital signs and reported significant changes to nursing staff for timely interventions.
- Assisted with mobility and transportation of patients, promoting independence and dignity in care.
- Maintained accurate patient records, contributing to effective communication within healthcare teams.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Performed accurate documentation of patient information according to established protocols for record-keeping purposes.
- Built rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support during difficult times.
- Contributed positively towards patient satisfaction scores by consistently providing exceptional care and addressing their concerns.
- Actively participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient progress and develop effective care strategies.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MIBachelor of Science - Health Sciences With An Emphasis in Ex. Physiology
Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MISkills
- Life-sustaining machines
- Advanced cardiovascular life support (ACLS)
- Documentation and reporting
- Patient monitoring
- Medical device monitoring
- Task and work prioritization
- Adaptable and flexible
- CPR/AED
- Intensive care unit experience
- Treatment Planning
- Emergency interventions
- Chart management
- Ventilator management
- Problem-solving
- Cardiac monitoring
- Advanced cardiovascular life support
- Complex information interpretation
Accomplishments
- Intensive Care - Registered nurse responsible for unit of 30 beds, general telemetry beds combined with an intensive care unit. Skilled in providing exceptional care in a dynamic environment expected to change at any time.
- Clinical Skills - Monitored patients' well being in an ever changing environment with the ability to react quickly to changes in patient status and critically think and treat the crisis in a safe and efficient manor.
- Documentation - Ensured charting accuracy through precise documentation.
- Training - Trained new staff nurses in both telemetry and intensive care throughout my career and continue to ensure the oncoming staff in skilled in the care we provide on our unit.
Certification
- Certified Critical Care Nurse (CCRN) through the AACN
- Cardiac Medicine Certified also through the AACN
Interests
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Holland Hospital
03.2002 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Holland Hospital
06.2000 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Valley State University
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences With An Emphasis in Ex. Physiology
Grand Valley State University