Christy Coley
Starke,United States
Summary
Possesses versatile skills in project management, problem-solving, and collaboration. Brings fresh perspective and strong commitment to quality and success. Recognized for adaptability and proactive approach in delivering effective solutions.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Endoscopy Nurse
Borland Groover
04.2026 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians to develop individualized patient care plans for optimal recovery.
- Educated patients on pre- and post-procedure instructions to ensure understanding and compliance.
- Ensured adherence to infection control protocols, enhancing patient safety during procedures.
- Trained new nursing staff on endoscopy protocols and best practices, fostering team development.
- Supported diagnostic accuracy by assisting physicians during endoscopy procedures, including specimen collection and accurate labeling.
- Achieved timely patient discharge by efficiently completing post-procedure evaluations and implementing appropriate recovery plans.
- Minimized risk of infection by adhering to strict infection control protocols for cleaning, disinfecting, and sterilizing endoscopic instruments and equipment.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
Registered Nurse
Centurion Health
08.2024 - 01.2026
- Deliver comprehensive nursing care to a diverse inmate population, addressing a wide range of acute and chronic health conditions within the correctional setting.
- Administer medications, vaccinations, and treatments with strict adherence to prescribed protocols, monitoring inmate responses and adjusting care plans accordingly.
- Conduct thorough health assessments and screenings upon inmate intake and throughout their incarceration, identifying potential health risks and implementing preventative care strategies.
- Develop and implement individualized care plans, collaborating closely with a multidisciplinary healthcare team, including physicians, mental health professionals, and correctional officers, to ensure coordinated and holistic care.
- Respond to medical emergencies with composure and efficiency, applying advanced clinical skills in emergency management to stabilize patients and coordinate further medical intervention.
- Engage in continuous professional development, attending training sessions and workshops to stay current with advances in correctional healthcare practices, policies, and technologies.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
UF Health Shands Hospital
12.2024 - 11.2025
- Skillfully performed venipuncture, IV insertion, and catheterizations, ensuring proper technique and adherence to infection control standards.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
- Monitored patient vital signs to perform thorough condition assessments.
- Managed caseload of 5-6 patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, and wound care.
- Started intravenous fluids, administered medications, and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
- Consistently maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in accordance with regulatory requirements.
- Managed complex wound care, including dressing changes, monitoring for signs of infection, and collaborating with wound care specialists as needed.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Educated patients and family members on disease processes, treatment options, and self-care techniques.
- Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens, and pain management techniques.
Certified Surgical Technologist
UF Health Jacksonville
01.2023 - 11.2024
- Enhanced patient safety by maintaining a sterile surgical environment and adhering to strict protocols.
- Prepared instruments for terminal sterilization and reset surgical suites for next procedure.
- Gathered and set up equipment, tools, and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons’ preferences or instruction.
- Introduced new staff members to training protocols regarding operating room procedures, infection control, safety standards, and overall facility policies.
- Anticipated surgeons needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
- Performed accurate instrument counts, preventing potential surgical complications due to retained items.
- Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
- Prepared sterile solutions to support surgical processes and helped physicians scrub in for procedures.
- Handled and prepared specimens for laboratory analysis to provide surgeons with relevant information.
- Reduced infection risks and protected patients by maintaining sterile fields during procedures.
- Passed instruments and supplies to surgical team members to provide surgeons with necessary tools to complete procedures.
Certified Surgical Technologist- Endoscopy Depart
Baptist Medical Center-Jacksonville Downtown
10.2021 - 01.2023
- Created safe operating environments for invasive and non-invasive procedures.
- Achieved consistent performance evaluations through dedication to excellence in patient care, teamwork, and adherence to established protocols.
- Transported patients to and from surgeries to promote timely operating room turnover.
- Gathered and set up equipment, tools, and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons’ preferences or instruction.
- Decontaminated, cleaned, assembled, packaged, sterilized, stored, and distributed reusable surgical instrumentation and equipment.
- Positioned patients and set up drapes to create comfortable surgical environment for patients.
- Introduced new staff members to training protocols regarding operating room procedures, infection control, safety standards, and overall facility policies.
- Anticipated surgeons needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
- Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
- Handled and prepared specimens for laboratory analysis to provide surgeons with relevant information.
Certified Surgical Technologist GI/Ortho
Mayo Clinic Jacksonville
09.2016 - 10.2021
- Created unobstructive operative fields by using retractors, sponges, and suction and irrigating equipment.
- Used sutures, staples, clips and other tools to close wounds.
- Operated, adjusted, and monitored diagnostic equipment and other machines used during procedures.
- Collected, prepared and disposed of medical specimens.
- Assisted surgeons in complex procedures, ensuring efficient completion and minimized complications.
- Achieved consistent performance evaluations through dedication to excellence in patient care, teamwork, and adherence to established protocols.
- Passed instruments and supplies to surgical team members to provide surgeons with necessary tools to complete procedures.
- Gathered and set up equipment, tools, and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons’ preferences or instruction.
- Positioned patients and set up drapes to create comfortable surgical environment for patients.
- Performed accurate instrument counts, preventing potential surgical complications due to retained items.
- Enhanced patient safety by maintaining a sterile surgical environment and adhering to strict protocols.
- Completed continuing education units, staying up to date on surgical technology and meeting organizational requirements.
- Cleaned and maintained operating equipment to keep resources in good working condition and ready for use.
Surgical Technologist
Ascension Health Riverside
10.2014 - 09.2016
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Florida State College
Jacksonville, FL05-2026
Associate of Science - Nursing
Florida State College
Jacksonville, FL08-2024
Certificate - Surgical Technologist
Florida State College
Jacksonville, FL07-2013
Skills
- Chronic disease management
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Time management
- Critical thinking
- Infection control protocols
- IV insertion and management
- Colonoscopy procedure assistance
- Advanced endoscopy techniques
- Medication and IV administration
- Attention to detail
- Multitasking
- Compassionate and caring
- Excellent communication
- Reliability
- Advanced cardiovascular life support (ACLS)
- CPR/AED
Timeline
Endoscopy Nurse
Borland Groover
04.2026 - Current
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
UF Health Shands Hospital
12.2024 - 11.2025
Registered Nurse
Centurion Health
08.2024 - 01.2026
Certified Surgical Technologist
UF Health Jacksonville
01.2023 - 11.2024
Certified Surgical Technologist- Endoscopy Depart
Baptist Medical Center-Jacksonville Downtown
10.2021 - 01.2023
Certified Surgical Technologist GI/Ortho
Mayo Clinic Jacksonville
09.2016 - 10.2021
Surgical Technologist
Ascension Health Riverside
10.2014 - 09.2016
Certificate - Surgical Technologist
Florida State College
Associate of Science - Nursing
Florida State College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Florida State College