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Corissa Fields

Bellbrook,Ohio

Summary

Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse with progressive career history in direct patient care and care coordination. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships, empathetic and caring communication, and excellent customer service.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse

Kettering Medical Center
06.2022 - Current
  • Administered medications safely via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients' acuity levels and individual needs.
  • Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing their changing conditions.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
  • Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
  • Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
  • Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
  • Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
  • Managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
  • Provided support for patients' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
  • Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
  • Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
  • Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
  • Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
  • Took part in our unit based council and attended monthly shared governance meetings.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Kettering Medical Center
05.2021 - 06.2022
  • Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
  • Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
  • Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
  • Promoted independence in patients through walking exercises or assisting them with mobility devices like walkers or wheelchairs.
  • Assisted nurses with wound care procedures ensuring proper healing processes took place.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
02.2020 - 06.2021
  • Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and assisting with food trays to ensure patient dignity of the Maternal Special Care/High Risk patients.
  • Provided care to post-partum mothers and their babies.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
  • Drew labs and blood gas via venipuncture.
  • Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
  • Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
  • Enhanced team efficiency by promptly responding to call lights and reporting changes in patient condition to nurses.
  • Built rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support during difficult times.
  • Assist as the UCA when needed; answering calls, admitting/discharging patients, answering call lights, setting up iPad for patient use, and other miscellaneous tasks.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Nationwide Childrens Hospital
12.2019 - 03.2020
  • Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to pediatric patients from birth to 21 years, and selective adults.
  • Held the infants for comfort and positioned in their crib(s) as needed.
  • Monitored psychiatric patients when on our unit, rounding on them every 15 minutes.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
  • Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
  • Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed/crib rails and equipment.
  • Built rapport with the families, providing emotional support during difficult times.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Metro Health Hospital University Of Michigan Health
05.2018 - 07.2019
  • Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
  • Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
  • Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques..
  • Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
  • Assisted nurses with wound care procedures ensuring proper healing processes took place and provided ileostomy/colostomy care.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Colorado Technical University
Colorado Springs, CO
04.2025

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Central Ohio Technical College
Newark, OH
05.2022

Skills

  • Medication and IV administration
  • Direct Patient Care
  • Patient Assessments
  • Strong Clinical Judgment
  • Compassion and Empathy
  • Precepting
  • EPIC

Accomplishments

Nominated for the 2023 cameo of caring award

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Kettering Medical Center
06.2022 - Current

Certified Nursing Assistant

Kettering Medical Center
05.2021 - 06.2022

Certified Nursing Assistant

Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
02.2020 - 06.2021

Certified Nursing Assistant

Nationwide Childrens Hospital
12.2019 - 03.2020

Certified Nursing Assistant

Metro Health Hospital University Of Michigan Health
05.2018 - 07.2019

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Colorado Technical University

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Central Ohio Technical College

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