Cora Davis
Birmingham
Summary
Dynamic Behavioral Health Nurse Specialist with a proven track record at Children's of Alabama Hospital, adept in therapeutic communication and crisis intervention. Skilled in developing coping strategies and fostering rapport, I excel in patient advocacy and behavior modification, ensuring quality care for children facing mental health challenges.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Behavioral Health Nurse Specialist
Children's of Alabama Hospital
09.2024 - Current
- Enabled therapeutic communication and conflict resolution while managing crises through redirection of negative behaviors and assisting patients in developing healthy coping strategies.
- Promptly addressed situations affecting safety and security, implementing crisis prevention interventions to manage and de-escalate incidents.
- Collaborated with healthcare team members to strategize implementation and enhancement of treatment plans.
- Delivered quality care to children of diverse ages facing various mental health challenges.
- Developed supportive therapeutic relationships with adolescent patients struggling with depression, suicidal ideation, and anxiety.
Registered Nurse Geriatric Psychiatry
Shelby Baptist Medical Center
08.2024 - 02.2025
- Provided assistance to older adult populations dealing with mental health concerns.
- Employed therapeutic communication techniques to build rapport with elderly patients.
- Executed bed baths, conducted brief changes, and completed head-to-toe assessments along with mental status evaluations on patients.
- Utilized evidence-based practices to deliver high-quality care for patients primarily experiencing memory challenges.
Registered Nurse Intern
University of Alabama at Birmingham Hospital
05.2024 - 06.2024
- Delivered quality care across three distinct units: adolescent psychiatry, medical-surgical, and rehabilitation.
- Builds connections with patients of different ages by employing therapeutic dialogue.
- Assisted patients in executing activities of daily living and formulating routines.
- Delivered vital nursing services in diverse environments.
- Engaged with diverse team to create effective care plans aimed at maximizing patient outcomes.
Registered Nuse, Labor and Delivery
University of Alabama at Birmingham Hospital
03.2024 - 05.2024
- Supported physicians in both planned and emergency Cesarean section procedures.
- Supervised fetal heart rate through diverse monitor applications.
- Supported laboring patients in adjusting positions to advance labor progression.
- Worked closely with doctors and midwives in coaching pregnant people through childbirth and post-natal recovery.
- Assisted physician during delivery, examination and surgical procedures by anticipating needs and encouraging patients.
- Delivered compassionate encouragement and emotional aid to patients during labor and delivery.
- Delivered comprehensive information on labor stages and strategies for managing pain.
Server
Hard Rock Cafe
09.2020 - 12.2023
- Maintained clean and organized dining areas to uphold restaurant hygiene standards.
- Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
- Utilized communication practices with kitchen staff to deliver customer meals in timely manner.
- Followed health and safety protocols crucial for maintaining safe and sanitary environments for customers and staff.
- Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
- Resolved customer complaints promptly and professionally to maintain positive reputation.
- Answered customers' questions, recommended items, and recorded order information.
- Maintained thorough menu knowledge to sufficiently answer questions regarding menu item sourcing, ingredients and cooking methods.
- Strategically timed check-ins with customers to take orders and confirm satisfaction with meals after delivery, taking action to correct any problems.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA12-2023
Skills
- Coping skills development
- Therapeutic communication
- Group therapy facilitation
- Rapport building
- CPI skills
- Deescalation techniques
- Patient advocacy
- Behavior modification
Certification
- CPI Certification - Expiring February 2027
- BLS Certification - Expires January, 31, 2028
Timeline
Behavioral Health Nurse Specialist
Children's of Alabama Hospital
09.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse Geriatric Psychiatry
Shelby Baptist Medical Center
08.2024 - 02.2025
Registered Nurse Intern
University of Alabama at Birmingham Hospital
05.2024 - 06.2024
Registered Nuse, Labor and Delivery
University of Alabama at Birmingham Hospital
03.2024 - 05.2024
Server
Hard Rock Cafe
09.2020 - 12.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Georgia State University