Corey M. Neal, RN-BSN

Cardiology / Step-down Cardiology (3 years)

• 36-bed telemetry monitored floor with up to 6 patients per shift
• Competent with titrating antiarrhythmics, inotropics, diuretics, anticoagulants, and general medical infusions
• After my first year, worked primarily on the step-down wing and took care of open heart patients POD1 to discharge
• Educated patients and families on care plans, recovery expectations, and follow-up instruction post cardiac procedures
• Familiar with specialized care of patients with cardiovascular procedures or histories: Vascular bypass, Cardiac ablations, Cardioversions, PCI, CABG, Pacemaker/ICD implants and exchanges, LVAD, TAVRs, Valve repairs/replacements, Aortic Aneurysm repairs

Gastroenterology/Pulmonology/OR/PACU (2 years)

• Inpatient and Outpatient procedural nurse at Baptist, Gulf Breeze hospital, and Gulf Breeze Endoscopy center.
• Worked in Pre-operative, Intraoperative, and Post anesthesia care settings for Gastroenterology/Pulmonology Endoscopies
• Comfortable with high-acuity, critical patients requiring endoscopic diagnostic or therapeutic treatments
• Member of a 24/7 emergency response call team on days/weekends to treat critical GI patients in the ICU/OR
• Lead team member with vast knowledge on preoperative anesthesia protocols, endoscopic instrumentation, OR scheduling and procedural management, procedural room setup, OR circulation, and collaborated extensively with Anesthesia, Gastroenterology, General Surgery, Pulmonology and Respiratory Therapy services
• Worked with the leading advanced endoscopist in our region, Dr. Magulick, who specializes in Endoscopic Ultrasound and advanced stent placements
• Trained in Conscious Sedation with Pulmonary Intensivists, RT, and Gastroenterology providers during endoscopic procedures

• Supported 2 years of patient care in Neurosciences, monitoring stroke, neurosurgery, and neurological-deficit patients with steady bedside attention
• Performed vital signs monitoring and neurological observation to track changes in patient status accurately.
• Assisted high volumes of total-care patients with activities of daily living and feeding support.
• Communicated patient concerns to the care team and documented observations clearly to support ongoing treatment.

• 3.8 GPA