Korie A. Housley
travel nurse
Aiken,SC
Summary
Seasoned nursing professional bringing 26 years of treating patients and coordinating care with other healthcare staff. Proven history of leveraging critical thinking, analysis and medical knowledge to deliver superior care in high-pressure environments. Prioritizes clinical and operational tasks in fast-paced emergency medicine settings. offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
4
4
Certification
8
8
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Travel Nurse
Aya Healthcare
03.2023 - Current
- Increased patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and timely nursing care to diverse populations.
- Improved patient outcomes through careful monitoring and thorough documentation of vital signs, medical histories, and treatment plans.
- Enhanced patient safety by adhering strictly to infection control protocols and advocating for the prompt resolution of identified concerns.
- Streamlined communication between nursing staff and physicians, ensuring timely updates on critical patient information and facilitating optimal care coordination.
- Supported patients in achieving their healthcare goals by developing personalized intervention strategies based on evidence-based practices.
- Expedited treatment times with proficient IV insertion skills, medication administration, and wound dressing changes.
- Utilized strong assessment skills in identifying early warning signs of complications or deterioration in patients' conditions, allowing for prompt interventions when necessary.
- Maintained excellent time management skills during periods of high patient turnover while consistently delivering compassionate and patient-centered care.
- Documented all elements of care and updated patient charts and confidential files to reflect changes in care plans, interventions applied, and observations.
- Assessed patient conditions by taking vital signs and evaluating symptoms to determine appropriate treatment.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Provided exceptional care to highly-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management and extensive wound care.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
Staff Nurse
Aiken Regional Medical Center
Aiken, United States
01.2000 - 03.2023
- Worked 9 years on a medical-surgical and pediatric unit, serving as a Clinical Supervisor during the majority of that time, then transferred to the Emergency Department where I serve as a staff nurse and relief charge nurse.
- Float to various units to include ICU, PCU, telemetry unit, and Women's Life Care to assist when unit staffing permits and there is a need.
- Serve as House Supervisor on an as-needed basis, directing day-to-day administrative operational functions for 273-bed facility, providing guidance and leadership to the nursing and ancillary staff.
- Coordinate staffing to facilitate the best nurse to patient ratios for safe care of patients.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring and specimen collection.
- Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care and discharge instructions.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic and cognitive status of patients from birth to end-of-life.
- Identified patient care requirements by establishing personal rapport with patients and families.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care skills.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Managed elements of patient care from admission to discharge or transfer to other units.
- Gathered patient health data through interviews and observation, documenting data in electronic records.
- Assessed medical status of patients pre- and post-operation by checking vital parameters and supervising food intake.
- Identified learning needs of patients and families and responded with advocacy and health education.
- Precepted student nurses and oriented new hires, providing guidance and mentorship when teaching on hospital policies, emergency procedures and nursing best practices.
- Coordinated with physicians to perform bedside procedures such as intravenous injections, vascular line insertions and bronchoscopies.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Reported patients' status and delegated nurse assignments to achieve optimal outcomes.
- Formulated plans for nursing measures to restore, maintain and promote patients' physical and mental health.
- Informed patients and families of effective treatment options and at-home care strategies, enhancing long-term outcomes.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
- Ordered, interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient condition.
- Vaccinated patients to protect individuals from measles, pneumonia, influenza and other illnesses of concern.
- Led successful team comprised of RNs, LPNs and ancillary staff.
- Established staff schedules and assignments based on facility needs and equipment availability.
- Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds and thoracic trauma.
- Assessed vital signs, collected detailed patient history and noted other signs of patient health to make rapid, informed decisions regarding next steps in patient care.
- Supported patients and family members with confident, soothing approach as they handled medical crises.
- Prepared, administered and documented medications and intravenous infusions on physician orders.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Performed patient assessments and adjusted care plans accordingly.
- Monitored nursing care, patient assessment processes and treatment implementations.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Strengthened unit care standards and policies with focus on patient safety and dignity.
- Identified unit areas of inadequacy and adjusted procedures to close gaps and improve policies.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking and administration.
- Documented information in patients' electronic medical record, relaying information to clinicians and care providers to facilitate continuity of care.
- Worked with patients diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, congestive heart failure (CHF), cerebrovascular accidents (CVA), diabetes or sepsis to asses needs and determine best options for care.
- Managed JP drains and chest, nasogastric, G and peg tubes.
- Administered medications and treatments to patients as ordered by physician, maintaining accountability for accurate narcotic count at end of each shift.
- Interacted smoothly with patients and loved ones, updated on care plans and advocated for needs.
- Cared for patients' wounds and changed dressings.
- Supervised patient admissions and discharges from hospital to home care, rehabilitative facility or self-care.
- Managed various medications and treatments such as peritoneal dialysis, IV push, oral, subcutaneous, IV infusion and and intramuscular injections.
- Triaged incoming phone calls from emergency rooms and inpatient units to determine needs and prioritize care.
- Educated patients and caregivers of various available external resources to support wound management, disease management and medication administration.
- Helped young patients feel comfortable with procedures and immunizations.
- Cultivated rapport with patients and caregivers, utilizing proactive communication with parents and children.
- Provided bedside care and treatment for patients in Pediatric/Surgical units.
- Provided educational support to patients and families to inform them of procedures.
- Trained family members in how to care for patients and manage individual conditions.
- Identified common pediatric and adolescent illnesses to plan and implement interventions and management.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Assessed and evaluated mental health needs, working with multidisciplinary team to initiate, manage and modify individualized care plans.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
- Assessed and managed various patient treatments for numerous patient diagnoses from sepsis to acute respiratory distress.
- Responded rapidly to critical codes to coordinate stabilization treatments and restore vital functions.
- Operated critical care equipment to keep patients stable and promote recovery.
- Protected critically ill patients from unnecessary risks by limiting visitors, using proper PPE and using strong infection control procedures.
- Documented work in Cerner and updated patients' charts with orders and observations.
- Delivered top-notch care exceeding department, hospital and Joint Commission standards.
- Oversaw various aspects of telemetry by administering vasoactive drugs, titration, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation and chest tubes.
- Monitored, assessed, and gave high quality care to patients with new and established ostomies.
- Provided emergency response during shifts and when on-call.
- Fostered excellence by example by "setting pace" and being hands on mentor to clinical staff.
- Conducted routine facility inspections, identifying areas needing improvement and eliminating hazards posed to staff and residents for continued compliance with associated regulations.
Staff Nurse
Forsyth Nursing And Rehab
Forsyth, Missouri
09.1999 - 11.1999
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care and continuing care for 60-bed faclity.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring and specimen collection.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic and cognitive status of patients.
- Identified patient care requirements by establishing personal rapport with patients and families.
- Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care skills.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Identified learning needs of patients and families and responded with advocacy and health education.
- Reported patients' status and delegated nurse assignments to achieve optimal outcomes.
- Formulated plans for nursing measures to restore, maintain and promote patients' physical and mental health.
- Counseled patients and provided listening ear and emotional support.
- Protected patients from harm by following precise facility security requirements.
Staff Nurse
Skaggs Community Hospital
Branson, MO
04.1999 - 08.1999
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring and specimen collection.
- Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care and discharge instructions.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic and cognitive status of patients from pediatrics to end-of-life.
Staff Nurse
St. John's Regional Medical Center
Springfield, MO
01.1998 - 01.1999
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team to evaluate patient data and determine patient care plans.
- Demonstrated knowledge of technical procedures and proper equipment use.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Adhered to strict safety measures by carefully determining proper dosages before administering medications.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Oversaw various aspects of telemetry in conjunction with vasoactive drugs, titration, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation and chest tubes.
- Assessed and managed various patient treatments for numerous patient diagnoses from sepsis to acute respiratory distress.
- Monitored and assessed patients on telemetry .
- Monitored and assessed patients on continuous peritoneal dialysis.
- Monitored, assessed, and gave high quality care to patients with new and established ostomies.
Library Clerk
St. John's School Of Nursing
Springfield, MO
08.1996 - 12.1997
- Enforced university and housing policies and procedures.
- Placed books on proper shelves when returned to circulation.
- Handled check-in and check-out process of library books and materials at circulation desk.
- Answered questions from patrons and helped to find desired materials.
- Answered patron questions in-person or by phone regarding library services and resources.
- Stayed up-to-date on library policies and procedures to smoothly enforce standards.
- Educated patrons on use of reference sources, card catalogs and automated information systems.
- Catalogued and sorted books and library materials.
- Assisted patrons with operation of library photocopiers, microfiche and audio/visual equipment.
Education
High School Diploma -
Forsyth High School
Forsyth, MO 08.1987 - 05.1992
Diploma of Nursing - Nursing
St. John's School of Nursing
Springfield, MO12.1997
General Studies, Pre-Nursing
Ozarks Technical Community College
Springfield, MO 01.1993 - 12.1995
Skills
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Medical Procedure Preparation
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Immunizations and Vaccinations
- Diet and Nutrition
- Preventive Healthcare
- Medical Recordkeeping
- Mental and Physical Assessments
- Electronic Charting
- Emergency Diagnostics
- Staffing Assignments
Certification
- Certified BLS
- Certified PALS
- Certified ACLS
- Certified TNCC
Timeline
Travel Nurse
Aya Healthcare
03.2023 - Current
Staff Nurse
Aiken Regional Medical Center
01.2000 - 03.2023
Staff Nurse
Forsyth Nursing And Rehab
09.1999 - 11.1999
Staff Nurse
Skaggs Community Hospital
04.1999 - 08.1999
Staff Nurse
St. John's Regional Medical Center
01.1998 - 01.1999
Library Clerk
St. John's School Of Nursing
08.1996 - 12.1997
General Studies, Pre-Nursing
Ozarks Technical Community College
01.1993 - 12.1995
High School Diploma -
Forsyth High School
08.1987 - 05.1992
Diploma of Nursing - Nursing
St. John's School of Nursing
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