Coreen Bishop
Lutz,FL
Summary
Clinical nurse with expertise in critical thinking and communication. Demonstrated success in managing complex patient cases and collaborating with surgical teams to improve recovery outcomes. Committed to implementing quality improvement initiatives in fast-paced healthcare settings.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Nurse-Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU)
Tampa General Hospital
Tampa, FL
01.2019 - Current
- Follows ASPAN protocols and provides care with the mission, vision and values of TGH and principles of quality improvement.
- Recovers patients involving all specialties including but not limited to: Ortho joint/trauma, Neurosurgical, Cardiac patients including TAVR's Trauma patients, General Surgery and Kidney transplants.
- Floats to all recovery rooms including Main PACU, CV Pre/Post, 4 K Womens Health and 6K.
- Coordinates pre-operative evaluations, nerve blocks and post of management of all types of patients both out patient, in patient, critical care and trauma patients.
- Collaborates with surgical teams to prioritize patient safety and comfort.
- Assisted in assessing recovery status of patients post-surgery.
- Documented patient responses and condition changes accurately to all providers.
- Provided emotional support to patients during recovery from surgical procedures
- Maintained accurate records of patient care progress and reported observations to physicians
- Identified potential complications based on physiological and psychological symptoms.
- Recovering both adults and pediatric patients for same day and hospital admission after surgery.
Critical Care Registered Nurse
Tampa General
Tampa, FL
03.2020 - 05.2022
- Supported advanced life support techniques during emergencies to stabilize critically ill patients.
- Ensured compliance with safety standards and infection control measures effectively.
- Provided direct nursing care to critically ill patients in accordance with established policies, procedures, and standards of practice.
- Treated patients with a broad range of acute, life-threatening diagnoses. Including the COVID pandemic.
- Collaborated with physicians in performing diagnostic tests and therapeutic procedures to enhance patient care.
Cardiovascular Coordinator
Florida Hospital Tampa Bay Division
Tampa, FL
09.2014 - 12.2018
- Coordinated patient flow across Cardiovascular Units, including CSU, CCU, PCU, EP holding, and Cath Lab, ensuring seamless transitions and patient care.
- Oversees and Coordinates all Cardiovascular emergencies to include: Cardiac Alerts (STEMIs), PERTs (Pulmonary Embolism Response Team), Neuro Phase 2 patients (that go to the cath lab for emergent embolizations) and all emergent CVOR cases and transfers.
- Served as cardiovascular resource for Pepin Heart Hospital and Main Hospital, enhancing patient safety, satisfaction, and care flow.
- Served as a clinical resource across all Pepin areas, providing guidance and support to staff.
- Works with the heart structure coordinator in facilitating TAVR's, Mitra clips and Watchman Procedures.
- Collaborated with management teams and directors to streamline patient flow and eliminate barriers between units, optimizing outcomes.
ED Operations Supervisor
Florida Hospital Tampa Bay Division
Tampa, FL
09.2013 - 09.2014
- Supervised daily operations in high-volume emergency department, optimizing patient flow across Main ER, Pediatrics, Observation Unit, Hold Unit, Fast Track, and triage areas.
- Managed staff schedules to ensure adequate coverage and efficiency.
- Encouraged ongoing education opportunities for the team and enforced current policies and procedures.
- Works closely with EMS crews upon arrival to quickly triage and assist in patient placement and flow.
- Supported patient flow management in the Emergency Room and provided care for critically ill individuals.
- Provides patient advocacy for both patients and family.
Charge Registered Nurse
St. Joseph's Hospital Tampa (Level 2 Trauma Ctr)
Tampa, FL
02.2009 - 07.2013
- Provided direct patient care in high-pressure trauma situations.
- Administered medications and monitored vital signs for critically injured patients.
- Responded quickly and efficiently to emergent situations using advanced life support techniques.
- Managed acute changes in patient conditions by initiating appropriate interventions such as cardiac monitoring or wound care treatments.
- Assisted in surgical procedures as part of trauma response team.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient assessments.
- Trained and mentored junior nursing staff on best practices in trauma care.
- Contributed to quality assurance initiatives, ensuring compliance with hospital policies and improving patient care standards.
- Led and supervised team of 15 in daily operations, enhancing workflow and team collaboration.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL12-2001
ADN - Nursing
St Petersburg College
Clearwater, FL07-1999
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
University of South Florida
Tampa, FLSkills
- Post-anesthesia monitoring
- Anesthesia collaboration
- Post-operative care
- Clinical assessment
- Rapid response assessment
- Treatment coordination
- Recovery room management
- Patient care coordination
- Critical thinking and time management
- Multidisciplinary teamwork
- Team leadership
- Effective communication
- Emotional support provision
Certification
- Registered Nurse-BSN
- Board Certified Cardiovascular Nurse
- ACLS
- PALS
- BLS
Accomplishments
- Daisy Awards x2
- Multiple Service Awards for Excellence at Advent Health ranging from Bronze to Gold
- Nurse Excellence Award, Bay Care Health Nurse of the Year
Affiliations
- Volunteer at Metropolitan Ministries
- Community Promotions to celebrate American Heart Month and educate the community regarding s/s heart attack as well as teaching Hands Only CPR to the community and educating on preventive health as it relates to cardiac well being.
- Great American Teach-In for Elementary and Middle Schools
Timeline
Critical Care Registered Nurse
Tampa General
03.2020 - 05.2022
Clinical Nurse-Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU)
Tampa General Hospital
01.2019 - Current
Cardiovascular Coordinator
Florida Hospital Tampa Bay Division
09.2014 - 12.2018
ED Operations Supervisor
Florida Hospital Tampa Bay Division
09.2013 - 09.2014
Charge Registered Nurse
St. Joseph's Hospital Tampa (Level 2 Trauma Ctr)
02.2009 - 07.2013
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Florida State University
ADN - Nursing
St Petersburg College
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
University of South Florida