Corrine Nelson
Milton
Summary
Compassionate Oncology Nurse with years of experience in providing patient-centered care to individuals diagnosed with cancer. Strengths include knowledge and experience of chemotherapy administration, symptom management, and assisting with personal treatment plans with personalized care and understanding. Display the ability to work with others in a team for the positive patient outcomes of fulfilling the mission. Given opportunities to grow and show growth with patients shaping development through their resilience and growing to help those patients.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Church Volunteer
Voyage Church
Milton
01.2023 - Current
- Gained experience and flexibility in many areas from Kids ministry of all ages to media and greeting people.
- Exceeded customer satisfaction by finding creative solutions to problems.
- Managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule and deadlines were met.
- Approached customers and engaged in conversation through use of effective interpersonal and people skills.
- Recognized by management for providing exceptional customer service.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Assisted with customer requests and answered questions to improve satisfaction.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Participated in group prayer sessions prior to each service held at the church.
- Mentored and encouraged people from various walks of life to increase church membership.
- Maintained records of attendance at weekly services and special events held at the church.
- Managed social media accounts associated with the church by regularly posting updates on upcoming events or important announcements related to it.
- Monitored children entering, during and after weekly youth programs.
- Assisted with childcare and enabled parents to attend church services without distraction.
- Fostered warm and welcoming community to nurture youth and inspire life of discipleship.
- Supervised children in children's room during long services to promote good behavior.
- Demonstrated and reinforced values of caring, respect, honesty, and responsibility.
- Provided support for weekly Sunday services, including setting up chairs and equipment, preparing materials, and helping to clean up afterwards.
- Spread faith through various evangelistic means, including preaching, Bible readings and group activities.
- Supported people going through difficult times by offering counseling, supplies and housing.
- Encouraged and engaged with congregation and visitors to promote church mission.
- Greeted visitors on Sundays and provided them with information about services or other activities available at the church.
- Maintained organized and clean classroom and play areas.
- Kept accurate documentation of daily activities within the nursery.
- Regulated children's schedules to balance rest, learning and play.
- Provided support during church services by helping tenders move babies into classrooms or assist teachers as needed.
- Maintained safe play environment.
- Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
- Maintained records of attendance, allergies, medications and other pertinent information for each child in care.
- Modeled positive behavior management techniques when interacting with the children in care.
- Participated in staff meetings to discuss best practices related to childcare.
- Employed positive guidance strategies to encourage children and improve behavior.
- Recorded child behavior, food, and medication information for supervisors.
- Developed and implemented lesson plans and activities for children of various ages.
- Supported children's emotional and social development, encouraging understanding of others and positive self-concepts.
- Taught children how to complete basic crafts such as paintings, drawings and decorations.
- Established and maintained safe, supportive and welcoming environments for children of all backgrounds.
- Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
- Collaborated closely with team members to achieve project objectives and meet deadlines.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
- Observed and monitored children's play activities.
- Prepared meals, snacks and refreshments for children according to dietary needs and restrictions.
- Instructed children in eating, resting and restroom habits.
- Ensured all toys were sanitized and properly stored after use.
- Supervised snack time and ensured proper nutrition guidelines were followed.
- Encouraged positive behaviors, including patience with teachers and fellow kids.
- Enforced rules to teach good manners and maintain safe environment.
- Updated detailed records for each child with information such as daily observations, meals served and medications administered.
- Organized and planned age-appropriate reading, crafts, and music lessons.
- Dressed children and changed diapers.
- Served as an advocate for the physical, emotional and social needs of each child in care.
- Balanced schedules to promote optimal rest, play and educational periods.
- Kept records of daily observations and information about activities, meals served and medications administered.
- Managed social media accounts for the church by creating content promoting upcoming events and activities.
Oncology Nurse
Sacred Heart Hospital Pensacola
Milton
04.2025 - 09.2033
- Assisted physicians in performing medical procedures such as biopsies, chemotherapy administration, and radiation treatments.
- Provided patients with information on range of subjects, not limited to side effects from chemotherapy and benefits of proper nutrition during treatment.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
- Prepared medical equipment and tools to aid physician during examination and treatment of patients.
- Referred patients to specialized health resources or community agencies to furnish additional assistance.
- Supported patients receiving treatment by carefully listening and offering comfort.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Communicated effectively with interdisciplinary team members about plan of care updates and changes.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Monitored vital signs of cancer patients during treatments, adjusting medications accordingly.
- Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies.
- Approached customers and engaged in conversation through use of effective interpersonal and people skills.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
- Achieved cost-savings by developing functional solutions to problems.
- Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
- Provided support and guidance to colleagues to maintain a collaborative work environment.
- Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
- Assisted with customer requests and answered questions to improve satisfaction.
- Operated a variety of machinery and tools safely and efficiently.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Promoted kind, compassionate environment, utilizing active listening and effective communication skills for cancer patients receiving treatment.
- Reviewed laboratory results for abnormalities and reported them to physicians for further investigation.
- Expertly explained diagnoses to patients and discussed next steps for treatment and care in easy-to-understand terminology.
- Administered chemotherapy to patients as indicated by chart instructions given by each physician.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Coordinated discharge planning to ensure continuity of care post-hospitalization.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times.
- Fostered positive relationships with patients by responding quickly to their needs while maintaining a professional demeanor at all times.
- Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
- Educated patients on their diagnosis and treatment plans, providing emotional support when needed.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Conducted follow up visits with former patients to assess long term outcomes after completion of treatment.
- Achieved departmental goals and objectives by instituting new processes and standards for in-patient care.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, changes in condition, treatments administered and progress notes in electronic health records.
- Provided emotional support for patients receiving physically taxing treatments.
- Provided direct patient care to cancer patients in an outpatient setting.
- Coordinated patient referrals to other healthcare professionals or community resources as needed.
- Emotionally supported patients receiving treatment by carefully listening and offering comfort.
- Provided education regarding disease processes, medication management, symptom control and nutrition therapy to patients and families.
- Instructed newly hired nurses on policies and procedures specific to the Oncology Unit.
- Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
- Managed complex pain management issues utilizing appropriate pharmacological interventions when necessary.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Facilitated patient transitions from acute care settings back into the home environment.
- Provided guidance to family members regarding end-of-life decisions related to advanced stages of cancer.
Pediatric Nurse
Sacred Heart Hospital Pensacola
Milton
04.2025 - 08.2030
- Supervised certified nursing assistants in the delivery of direct patient care.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of pediatric nursing by attending workshops, seminars, and continuing education courses.
- Administered medications and intravenous fluids to pediatric patients as prescribed by the physician.
- Facilitated communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to ensure coordinated care.
- Evaluated patients of all ages from infants to 18 years old
- Navigated families through diagnosis and educated them on next steps
- Provided emotional support and care to families and patients with no judgment but empathy
- Defined care goals based on nursing diagnoses and incorporated therapeutic, preventive and rehabilitative nursing actions.
- Developed individualized plans of care for each patient based on assessment findings.
- Facilitated communication between families, doctors, and other healthcare providers.
- Assisted pediatricians during examinations and medical procedures, providing support and expertise.
- Assisted in the development of policies and procedures related to pediatric nursing practice.
- Performed physical assessments including growth measurements and developmental screenings.
- Administered vaccinations and performed routine screening tests in accordance with healthcare guidelines.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Coordinated and conducted routine home visits to assess patient's condition, progress and reactions to treatment, medication and interventions.
- Collaborated with social services to address non-medical needs of patients and families, ensuring comprehensive support.
Nurse Intern
Santa Rosa Hospital
Milton
04.2025 - 09.2026
- Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
- Ensured that all foods were prepared according to health department regulations.
- Assembled and served meals according to specific guest requirements.
- Met all guidelines for patients diet and needs
- Offered support and understanding along with positive environment while serving patients
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.
- Educated new employees on the protocol of serving new patients
- Brought food that was nutritious according to the patient
Cheer Coach Volunteer
Milton Community Resource Centre
Milton
08.2021 - 12.2024
- Coached 9 year olds
- While teaching cheer was able to teach life important skills like discipline and respect along with team sportsmanship all while having fun
- Taught extra skills after practice
- Lead games and Competitions
- Evaluated individual skills and provided feedback to enhance performance levels.
- Coordinated routine design, props and music for performances.
- Attended trainings on rules, regulations and safety protocols, implementing principles and requirements throughout training and performance.
- Assisted with the organization of competitions, including setting up equipment and coaching teams during performances.
- Readied team to compete in tournaments and other special events.
- Instructed athletes on proper techniques for cheers, stunts and tumbling.
- Readied cheerleaders for challenging event and games with demanding schedule of practices.
- Assessed player abilities and assigned positions according to individual strengths.
- Provided support and guidance to colleagues to maintain a collaborative work environment.
- Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Oncology Nursing
The University of West Florida
Pensacola, FL05-2029
Skills
- Specialized in chemotherapy treatments for patients of all ages
- Compassion for the mission for every child to be a child
- Educated and experienced in the field to walk with the patients and their families as they struggle in their situation
- Can offer various creative ideas to keep kids engaged and positive through a not ideal situation
- Patient assessment
- Medication administration
- Care plan development
- Problem solving
- Team building
- Care coordination
- Manage cases
- Emergency care
- Chemotherapeutic drug administration
- Diagnostic test ordering
- Treatment recommendations
- Teamwork
- Certified in BLS and ACLS
Certification
- BLS and ACLS certifications
Affiliations
- Volunteer at Church
Timeline
Oncology Nurse
Sacred Heart Hospital Pensacola
04.2025 - 09.2033
Pediatric Nurse
Sacred Heart Hospital Pensacola
04.2025 - 08.2030
Nurse Intern
Santa Rosa Hospital
04.2025 - 09.2026
Church Volunteer
Voyage Church
01.2023 - Current
Cheer Coach Volunteer
Milton Community Resource Centre
08.2021 - 12.2024
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Oncology Nursing
The University of West Florida