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Cortney Culbertson
Registered Nurse
El Dorado Springs,MO
Work Preference
Summary
Dynamic Registered Nurse with over 10 years of diverse experience in Med-Surge and Emergency Room settings, currently excelling in a leadership role focused on infection control, employee health, and management of outpatient services. Expertise in clinical documentation review, referral management, and interdisciplinary coordination drives quality patient care and operational efficiency. Committed to leveraging an extensive nursing background to transition into a new nursing role, bringing a strong foundation in patient advocacy and healthcare compliance. Recognized for fostering collaborative environments that enhance team performance and improve patient outcomes.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Cedar County Memorial Hospital
El Dorado Springs, MO
09.2016 - Current
- Provided patient-centered care through comprehensive assessments and tailored treatment plans.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes and streamline care processes.
- Educated patients and families on health management, fostering understanding and adherence to treatment protocols.
- 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.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Phoenix Home Care
Joplin, MO
07.2016 - 12.2016
- Monitored vital signs, assessing changes in patient conditions to provide timely interventions.
- Administered medications and treatments per physician orders ensuring patient safety and compliance.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Tracheostomy care-suctioning
- Gastric tube feedings
- Assistance with activities of daily living
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Crowder College
Nevada, MO05-2020
Practical Nursing Diploma - Nursing
Nevada Regional Technical Center
Nevada06-2016
Skills
- Nursing staff management
- Medical Necessity Evaluation
- Clinical Documentation Review
- Referral & Prior Authorization Coordination
- Level of Care Determination
- Infection Control and Regulatory Compliance -Proper state reporting
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Outpatient & Infusion Oversight
Certification
- Basic Life Support
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
Software
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Cedar County Memorial Hospital
09.2016 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Phoenix Home Care
07.2016 - 12.2016
Associate of Science - Nursing
Crowder College
Practical Nursing Diploma - Nursing
Nevada Regional Technical Center