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Cori Black

Aliso Viejo,CA

Summary

Skilled in leading healthcare facilities through periods of significant change and improvement, with hands-on experience in strategic planning, staff development, and operational management. Known for strengths in enhancing patient care quality, implementing cost-saving measures without compromising service delivery, and fostering interdisciplinary collaboration. Demonstrated ability to improve patient satisfaction scores and streamline hospital processes for better efficiency across various departments.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Patient Placement Coordinator

CHOC Children's Hospital
Orange, CA
07.2020 - Current
  • Directed, supervised and evaluated medical, clerical or maintenance personnel.
  • Addressed and resolved patient concerns and complaints in a timely and empathetic manner.
  • Coordinated patient placement services in accordance with established policies and procedures.
  • Liaised effectively with patients, doctors and staff members, assessing medical charts and promoting high level of communication and interaction.
  • Demonstrated flexibility during changes to patient care practice.
  • Assured regulatory compliance and professionalism across patient service.

Registered Nurse, Float Pool

CHOC Children's Hospital
Orange, CA
08.2014 - 07.2020
  • Performed bedside procedures such as wound care, IV insertions, foley catheter insertion and removals.
  • Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
  • Demonstrated excellent communication skills when interacting with patients, families and healthcare team members.
  • Adhered strictly to organizational policies and procedures governing patient rights and privacy laws.
  • Utilized evidence-based practice guidelines to ensure high quality nursing care.
  • Assessed patient's health status and developed individualized plans of care.
  • Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
  • Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
  • Achieved departmental goals and objectives by instituting new processes and standards for in-patient care.

Medical Surgical Registered Nurse

CHOC Children's Hospital
Orange, CA
08.2002 - 08.2014
  • Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining focus on quality patient care.
  • Developed individualized nursing care plans based on assessment data and identified patient needs.
  • Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
  • Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
  • Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
  • Demonstrated high degree of confidentiality, positive interpersonal skills and adaptability in fast-paced and unpredictable medical environment.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Saddleback College
Mission Viejo, CA
06-2002

Skills

  • Healthcare regulations
  • Strong organization
  • Motivational skills
  • Medical terminology
  • Medical record requests
  • HIPAA protocol adherence

Certification

BRN License #:603532

CPN License# 20070191

Timeline

Patient Placement Coordinator

CHOC Children's Hospital
07.2020 - Current

Registered Nurse, Float Pool

CHOC Children's Hospital
08.2014 - 07.2020

Medical Surgical Registered Nurse

CHOC Children's Hospital
08.2002 - 08.2014

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Saddleback College
Cori Black