Corena Hoffman
Samaritan Albany General Hospital
Albany
15
years of professional experience
Dedicated staff nurse with expertise in perinatal care, patient education, and safety. Proven ability to orient new staff and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes.
Work History
Staff Nurse/Charge Nurse
8 Years 10 Months- Care for the laboring patient through delivery, recovery, and the postpartum period.
- Attend deliveries and provide newborn resuscitation if needed.
- Assess and care for the well newborn as well as newborns needing respiratory support, IV fluids and antibiotics, and blood glucose monitoring.
- Maintain adequate staff based on patient population and be a resource for staff.
- Orient new staff and nursing students to the unit.
Staff Nurse, PCU
3 Years 2 Months- Care and assess the critically ill patient; including administering medications and maintaining/titrating IV medications.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans for patients.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to identify patient needs and prioritize nursing interventions effectively.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Mentored new nursing staff, supporting their professional growth and development.
- Precepted student nurses and oriented new hires, providing guidance and mentorship when teaching on hospital policies, emergency procedures, and nursing best practices.
Staff Nurse, Medical Floor
2 Years 8 Months- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Monitored vital signs and reported significant changes to healthcare providers promptly.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and wound care.
- Demonstrated excellent time management skills while juggling multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing Education
- 4.0 GPA
Associate of Science - Nursing
Skills
Maternal care
Newborn care
Pediatric nursing
NRP Instructor
Patient education
Timeline
Staff Nurse/Charge Nurse
Samaritan Albany General Hospital
12.2017 - CurrentRead More
Staff Nurse, PCU
Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center
10.2014 - 12.2017Read More
Staff Nurse, Medical Floor
Rapid City Regional Hospital
12.2011 - 08.2014Read More
Walden University
Master of Science from Nursing Education
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University of South Dakota
Associate of Science from Nursing
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