Cora Eugenia Brown Parris
Cullowhee,North Carolina
Summary
Highly qualified RN with broad experience in home care, patient education, and team leadership. Specialized skills include post-acute patient care, geriatric care, health assessments, and medical documentation. Notable strengths: superior communication abilities, strong clinical judgment, and a commitment to fostering collaborative relationships within healthcare teams. Past work highlights include implementing quality improvement initiatives that enhanced patient satisfaction and reduced readmission rates. I feel that home care is my true calling. I have the ability to deal effectively with the public, and I possess good communication skills, both verbally and in writing. Most importantly, I have a desire to help patients get the best care possible. I have a good knowledge of community resources. I am a team player, especially when it comes to the best outcome for the patient. I would love the opportunity to work for your service and feel that, with my knowledge, experience, and good work ethic, I would be a good asset to your team.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Staff/RN Case Manager Tribal In-home Care Services
Eastern Band Of Cherokee Indians
Cherokee, NC
01.2021 - Current
- Conducted comprehensive case management and home visits to treat chronic disease processes.
- Provided direct patient care in diverse clinical settings within tribal homes.
- Assessed all body systems, environmental safety, and wound care needs.
- Educated family members about disease processes, medications, treatments and expected outcomes.
- Facilitated strategic goals aimed at increasing satisfaction and improving outcomes through compassionate, precise and high-quality nursing care.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medication management for optimal home outcomes.
- Instructed patients on proper self-care techniques, diet, exercise regimens and preventative measures to promote health maintenance.
- Performed numerous diagnostic tests such as blood draws and catheterizations according to established standards of practice.
- Explained treatment procedures, medication side effects, special diets, and physician instructions to patients.
- Counseled patients regarding their diagnosis and recommended lifestyle adjustments or modifications necessary for optimal health outcomes.
- Oversee patient immunization and participated in vaccine-specific training.
- Collaborated with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to prevent rehospitalizations.
- Identified potential ethical dilemmas within the home setting and sought guidance from appropriate resources when needed.
- Mentored new nurses on practices and procedures to drive patient outcome goals.
- Implemented home health aide careplans and supervised aide staff, to ensure appropriate personal care and home management was being provided.
- Instructed patients, families and caregivers on diagnoses, chronic disease management and medication self-management.
- Facilitated patient access to community resources and support services.
- Facilitated referrals to county and state departments for in-home care support.
- Completed initial OASIS assessments, recertifications, and discharge planning.
- Performed advanced wound care, catheter insertions, and venipunctures as needed.
- Ensured compliance with CMS and COP guidelines while managing patient fiscal responsibilities.
Staff RN/Charge Nurse
Harris Regional Hospital
Sylva, North Carolina
10.2019 - 12.2020
- Managed all nursing operations in urgent care as sole RN on shift.
- Streamlined patient flow by coordinating with radiology and lab technicians.
- Triage patients by obtaining medical histories, performing medication reconciliations, and documenting visit reasons.
- Initiated IVs, performed veni-punctures, and administered medications per provider orders.
- Provided wound care, splinted limbs, inserted Foley catheters, and conducted EKGs and point-of-care lab tests.
- Followed up on lab results and processed new or adjusted prescriptions for patients.
- Ordered urgent care supplies through SMART system to ensure availability.
- Enhanced triage skills and rapid decision-making abilities through hands-on experience.
Clinical Coordinator-RN
Harris Urology
Sylva, North Carolina
12.2015 - 10.2019
- Managed nursing operations for busy Urology practice, averaging 35 patients daily.
- Educated patients and triaged referrals to optimize care delivery.
- Assisted providers with in-office procedures, including pelvic exams for prolapse and urinary incontinence.
- Answered nursing calls and coordinated follow-ups on abnormal diagnostic results.
- Administered chemotherapy bladder instillation and coordinated case management for bladder cancer patients.
- Conducted multiple point-of-care urine tests and prepared specimens for external analysis.
- Supervised Medical Assistant staff, conducting annual evaluations of skills and lab competencies.
- Ordered supplies, precepted new Medical Assistants, and ensured compliance with JCAHO standards.
RN Case Manager
Harris Regional Home Health Services
Sylva, North Carolina
06.2009 - 12.2015
- Executed case management and conducted home visits to address disease processes.
- Assessed body systems, evaluated environmental safety, and managed wound care.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medication management for optimal home outcomes.
- Collaborated with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to reduce re-hospitalization rates.
- Facilitated referrals to county and state departments to support patient independence.
Community Programs Manager
CJ Harris Home Health/WestCare Home Health
Sylva, North Carolina
09.1998 - 06.2009
- Oversaw all Community Programs for In-Home services across five western counties and Qualla Boundary.
- Managed over 50 employees, including CNAs, In-home aides, and social workers, serving 200 patients.
- Coordinated staff and patient scheduling to enhance service delivery efficiency.
- Secured funding through writing and bidding for State Block Grant for uninsured patients.
- Formulated and managed annual budget for all community programs to ensure financial sustainability.
Home Health RN
CJ Harris Home Health
Sylva, North Carolina
06.1991 - 09.1998
- Managed case processes and conducted home visits to treat various diseases effectively.
- Assessed body systems and ensured a safe environment while providing wound care.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medication and disease management for optimal home outcomes.
- Collaborated with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to reduce re-hospitalizations.
- Referred patients to county and state departments to enable in-home care continuation.
Staff RN
CJ Harris Community Hospital
Sylva, North Carolina
05.1990 - 06.1992
- I was a staff RN and cared for patients after general and uro-gyncological surgery.
- I cared for patients during labor and delivery, including antepartum and post partum.
- Tasks included all aspects of care for these patients, including giving medications, documentation and working closely with physicians.
Staff Aide
CJ Harris Community Hospital
Sylva, North Carolina
06.1987 - 05.1990
- Facilitated patient assistance in bathing, walking, feeding, grooming, and other essential tasks
- Documented patient information accurately in medical records.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to medical personnel.
- Provided clients with emotional support and companionship.
Education
Associate Degree - Nursing
Southwestern Community College
Sylva, North CarolinaHigh School Diploma -
Sylva Webster High
Sylva, North CarolinaSkills
- Assessment of all body systems
- Knowledge of and teaching about chronic disease
- Veni punctures, IV, and central line care
- Glucometer use
- Sterile technique
- Urinary catheter insertion
- Electronic health record systems
- McKesson
- Allscripts
- Athena
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Office equipment usage
- Clinical laboratory
- Maintaining daily controls
- Temperature and humidity readings
- Troubleshooting
- Preparing slides
- Operating a centrifuge
- Clinitek Plus
- HIPAA compliance
- OASIS competency
- case management
- wound care, including advanced wound care
- medication management
- disease education
- quality assurance
- interdisciplinary collaboration
- patient safety
- problem solving
- effective communication
- time management
- Clinical judgment
- Community health
- Geriatric care
- Basic life support
- Quality improvement
- Compassion and empathy
- Procedure preparations
- Family and patient support
- Policy compliance
- High level of autonomy
- Home visits
- Team coordination
- Diabetes and nutrition education
- Disease management programs
- Strong clinical judgment
- Culturally sensitive
- Documenting vitals
- Taking vitals
- Palliative care awareness
- Preceptor for new staff
Certification
- OASIS Specialist-Clinical
Quality improvement/Performance improvement
- Have participated in the QA/PI program at Tribal In-home Care services.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Staff/RN Case Manager Tribal In-home Care Services
Eastern Band Of Cherokee Indians
01.2021 - Current
Staff RN/Charge Nurse
Harris Regional Hospital
10.2019 - 12.2020
Clinical Coordinator-RN
Harris Urology
12.2015 - 10.2019
RN Case Manager
Harris Regional Home Health Services
06.2009 - 12.2015
Community Programs Manager
CJ Harris Home Health/WestCare Home Health
09.1998 - 06.2009
Home Health RN
CJ Harris Home Health
06.1991 - 09.1998
Staff RN
CJ Harris Community Hospital
05.1990 - 06.1992
Staff Aide
CJ Harris Community Hospital
06.1987 - 05.1990
Associate Degree - Nursing
Southwestern Community College
High School Diploma -
Sylva Webster High
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