Cornelius Peoples
Buckeye,AZ
Summary
Neuro-focused Registered Nurse with five years of experience delivering high-acuity care in critical care environments. Specialized in neurological intensive care, with advanced proficiency in managing external ventricular drains (EVDs), lumbar drains, intracranial pressure monitors, and other complex neuro-monitoring devices. Recognized for conducting meticulous neurological assessments and providing rapid, evidence-based interventions as a hospital wide Rapid Response Nurse. Experienced Charge Nurse with a strong background in coordinating unit operations and leading interdisciplinary collaboration. Serves as an ICU preceptor, mentoring new nurses in neurocritical care standards and practices. Currently pursuing a Master of Science in Nursing Education to further support clinical leadership and staff development in neuroscience nursing
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Banner University Medical Center
Phoenix, Arizona
02.2023 - Current
- Managed External Ventricular Drains (EVDs)/Subdural/Lumbar drains
- Cared for Ventilated patients
- Managed sedation/pain and other critical blood pressure medications
- Provided meticulous neurological assessments, order diagnostic testing as prescribed and prioritized medication administration in a fast paced environment
- Managed unstable post operative patients
Registered Nurse
MultiCare Tacoma General Hospital
Tacoma, Washington
01.2022 - 11.2022
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions
- Worked as a float nurse resource for Med Surg and ED holds
- Advocated for patients by communicating with case management, doctors, physical, occupational and respiratory therapists
- Provided support to fellow nurses with ultrasound IV insertion
Registered Nurse
Banner Thunderbird Medical Center
Glendale, Arizona
07.2020 - 01.2022
- Managed care for four to five telemetry patients simultaneously
- Provided care for a wide range of patients such as dialysis, heart, COVID and stroke patients
- Performed daily wound dressing changes for patients as prescribed and monitor wound healing
- Documented patient assessments, medication administration, patient responses, interventions and treatment changes through the Cerner charting system
- Mentored and taught new staff to the rules and regulations through a preceptorship program
- Daisy award nominee
Education
Masters of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
12.2025
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Northern Arizona University
05.2020
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science
Northern Arizona University
05.2016
Skills
CRRT
RAPID RESPONSE NURSE
CHARGE NURSE
ULTRA SOUND IV
ICU PRECEPTOR
Certification
- National Institute of Health (NIH) Certification
- Ultrasound IV Insertion
- ACLS/BLS
- EKG
Personal Information
Title: RN, BSN
Accomplishments
- Good Catch Award 2023
- Multiple Daisy Award nominations
Affiliations
- The American Association of Neuroscience Nurses
- The American Association of Critical Care Nurses
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Banner University Medical Center
02.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
MultiCare Tacoma General Hospital
01.2022 - 11.2022
Registered Nurse
Banner Thunderbird Medical Center
07.2020 - 01.2022
Masters of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Northern Arizona University
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science
Northern Arizona University
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