Corrie Gibson
Newalla,OK
Summary
Dedicated Registered Nurse with a proven track record at DaVita and Integris Baptist Hospital, showcasing expertise in critical thinking and time management. Excelled in medication administration and fostering patient education, significantly enhancing patient care. Achieved commendable outcomes in complex care coordination, demonstrating a strong drive to learn, adapt, and meticulous attention to detail.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Home Therapies
DaVita
Midwest City, OK
08.2021 - Current
- Educated, trained, and managed patients in home hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis.
- Case management
- 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.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients'' progress toward reaching established goals of care.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Step Down Unit
Integris Baptist Hospital
Oklahoma City, OK
05.2019 - 10.2022
- Assisted physicians with bedside procedures such as central line insertions, lumbar punctures, thoracentesis, chest tube placements – ensuring patient safety and comfort throughout.
- Adapted quickly to changing circumstances and emergent situations on the step-down unit while maintaining composure under pressure and providing high-quality care.
- Monitored cardiac and other critical vital signs to detect changes and enable intervention of life-threatening or emergency situations.
- Streamlined communication between healthcare providers, ensuring continuity of care for each patient.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support alongside medical expertise throughout their hospitalization experience.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Mentored new nurses on the cardiac unit, fostering professional growth and development within the team.
Education Coordinator
DaVita
Shawnee, OK
06.2014 - 06.2021
- Developed community education programming events and other activities designed to increase and improve educational outcomes.
- Liaised between faculty, staff and administrators to coordinate educational program delivery.
- Maintained compliance with local, state, federal policies regarding education coordination through diligent record-keeping practices.
- Managed class scheduling, scheduled patients for classes, collaborating with educators, marketed for the scheduled classes.
- Met with physician practices.
Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician
Fresenius Medical Care
Oklahoma City, OK
03.2002 - 12.2013
- Minimized complications related to vascular access sites by performing proper cannulation techniques using both needles and catheters according to established protocols.
- Demonstrated excellent teamwork skills while assisting other technicians during busy shifts for optimal patient care delivery.
- Set-up equipment for dialysis and primed dialyzer in preparation for use.
- Started and ended reverse osmosis water systems and completed water quality monitoring tests.
- Monitored patient vital signs, lab results and other indicators of health.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Oklahoma City University
Oklahoma City, OK05.2021
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Rhythm Analysis
- Lab management
- Access Management
- Strong Critical Thinking
- Keen Time management
- Tracheostomy Care
- Strong drive to LEARN
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Home Therapies
DaVita
08.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Step Down Unit
Integris Baptist Hospital
05.2019 - 10.2022
Education Coordinator
DaVita
06.2014 - 06.2021
Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician
Fresenius Medical Care
03.2002 - 12.2013
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Oklahoma City University