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Coreena Corvaia

Licensed Practical Nurse
Alexandria,MO

Summary

I worked as a CNA for almost 11 years starting in 1992. I do have my COVID vaccine. I have performed many roles as a nurse such as charge nurse, Alzheimer's unit, restorative nurse, rehabilitation, supervisor, hospice, VA volunteer, ventilator nurse, wound nurse and many mor. I have 4 kids that are now grown. Which include 3 boys who are Marine's and a daughter that is a respiratory therapist. Besides my own I have assisted in raising 11 kids total including 2 that I had for 15 years which one of them is a CNA and scheduler and the other is in the Navy. I enjoy caring for others, working in my wood shop, doing my crafts, and spending time with my grandkids. I have been married since Dec. 1998 to my best friend and biggest supporter in life. I took some time off and did private duty nursing while caring for my father-in-law until he passed on my Anniversary Dec. 2020. I will always be a patient advocate first, but decided to do travel nursing last year to break the connection to only one place and experience new things.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education

Work History

LPN

Genie Healthcare
Ottumwa, Iowa
12.2021 - Current
  • Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
  • Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
  • Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
  • Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
  • Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
  • Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
  • Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
  • Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
  • Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
  • Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
  • Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.
  • Monitored and tracked patient vitals in [Software] to keep team informed of changing conditions.
  • Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
  • Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
  • Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
  • Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
  • Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
  • Made valuable contributions to care-plan development and patient education processes backed by thorough research into client diagnoses.
  • Collaborated with supervisor to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions.
  • Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
  • Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
  • Performed functional assessments for admission and discharge.

Private Duty Nurse

Self-employeed
Argyle, IA
01.2018 - 07.2021
  • Participated in service education programs, patient care conferences and staff meetings to advance knowledge and foster multidisciplinary communication.
  • Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
  • Changed out tracheostomies, gastrostomy buttons and catheters regularly to prevent infection or other problems.
  • Interpreted patient needs, knowledge, growth and development to construct treatment plan.
  • Documented patient assessment, evaluation and responses to therapy to facilitate therapeutic intervention.
  • Administered prescribed medication and treatment as permitted by state and local regulations in accordance with physician orders.
  • Demonstrated clinical competence in administering care to support physician orders, nursing care plan and policies.
  • Maintained open availability to rotate through on-call periods, night shifts and weekend visits.
  • Engaged and educated clients on appropriate behaviors and essential social interaction.
  • Scheduled appointments and transported patients to medical facilities using personal transportation.
  • Educated clients and families to support wellness activities, self-care techniques and prevention strategies.
  • Assisted in development and implementation of service plans related to nursing and patient health care needs.
  • Reported general, physical and mental condition of patients to support care initiatives.
  • Prepared visit notes, updated and summarized client records and conferred with health care disciplines in providing coordinated client care.
  • Supported personal care needs, shopping for groceries and cleaning house.
  • Fostered strong relationships with clients and families to support comprehensive social, mental and physical care.
  • Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
  • Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
  • Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
  • Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
  • Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.\
  • Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
  • Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.

COVID-19 Screener

Taske Force
Keokuk, Iowa
04.2020 - 03.2021
  • Obtained temperatures of visitors and employees at entry of facility and asked screening questions.
  • Oversaw in-person and curbside patient registration and processing.
  • Performed nasal swab and rapid antibody testing via blood droplet collection.
  • Inventoried and ordered medical and office supplies.
  • Provided COVID-19 FAQs and educational material to patrons and employees.
  • Donned and removed personal protective equipment (PPE) per company protocols.
  • Recorded patient vital signs prior to beginning medical procedures.
  • Protected individual confidentiality as prescribed by local, state and federal mandates.
  • Provided family members with general health education and tips for patient care.
  • Helped clinical staff with in-office procedures by organizing spaces and passing instruments.
  • Completed necessary reports and documentation on time and to specifications.
  • Supported office operations by expertly handling administrative needs.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Mississippi Valley Healthcare And Rehabilitation
Keokuk, Iowa
12.2008 - 04.2020
  • Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
  • Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
  • Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
  • Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
  • Managed appointment calendar for scans, lab tests and evaluations.
  • Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
  • Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
  • Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
  • Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
  • Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
  • Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
  • Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
  • Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
  • Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
  • Performed functional assessments for admission and discharge.
  • Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
  • Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges.
  • Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
  • Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
  • Made valuable contributions to care-plan development and patient education processes backed by thorough research into client diagnoses.
  • Monitored and tracked patient vitals in [Software] to keep team informed of changing conditions.
  • Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.
  • Collaborated with supervisor to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions.
  • Supported physicians during examinations and scans to assist with diagnostic procedures.

Education

Associate in Arts - Nursing

Southeastern Community College
Keokuk, Iowa
08.2002 - 05.2003

Skills

  • Pulse oximetry tracking
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Timeline

LPN

Genie Healthcare
12.2021 - Current

COVID-19 Screener

Taske Force
04.2020 - 03.2021

Private Duty Nurse

Self-employeed
01.2018 - 07.2021

Licensed Practical Nurse

Mississippi Valley Healthcare And Rehabilitation
12.2008 - 04.2020

Associate in Arts - Nursing

Southeastern Community College
08.2002 - 05.2003

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