Elyssia Cornwell
Waverly
Summary
Registered nurse with strong adaptability and motivation, excelling in diverse environments. Proficient in technology with exceptional typing skills and problem-solving capabilities for computer programs. Maintains composure and clarity under pressure, demonstrating flexibility and versatility. Proven multitasking abilities enhance efficiency in high-stress situations.
Overview
1
1
Certification
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Pre-Op and PACU Registered Nurse
Robert Packer Hospital
Sayre
05.2025 - Current
- Level 1 Trauma: Preparation and Recovery of Trauma
- Provided direct patient care, including administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and assisting with daily activities
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare team to develop and implement individualized care plans for patients
- Performed comprehensive assessments of patients' physical and mental health status, documenting findings accurately
- Administered treatments and procedures as ordered by physicians, ensuring adherence to established protocols
- Managed and prioritized multiple patient assignments effectively in a fast-paced environment
- Monitored patient progress closely, identifying any changes in condition or potential complications
- Assisted in emergency situations by providing immediate medical interventions and coordinating with other healthcare professionals
- Maintained accurate documentation of all nursing interventions, medications administered, and patient responses
- Ensured compliance with infection control protocols to prevent the spread of infections within the healthcare facility
- Assessed pain levels using standardized tools such as numeric rating scales or visual analog scales
- Coordinated discharge planning activities for patients transitioning from hospital to home or other healthcare facilities
- Administered blood transfusions according to physician orders while adhering strictly to safety protocols
- Provided emotional support to patients experiencing anxiety or distress related to their medical condition/surgical procedure
- Served as a resource person for colleagues regarding complex cases requiring specialized nursing interventions
- Administered intravenous medications and fluids, monitoring closely for any adverse reactions or complications
- Drips: Vasopressin, Norepinephrine, Epinephrine, Neosynephrine, Precedex, Diprivan, Heparin.
- Continuous Interpretation of Telemetry strips and EKG rhythms for treatment of and titrating cardiac/vasoactive medications accordingly.
- EMR: Epic
Critical Care Registered Nurse
Mohawk Valley Health System
Utica
10.2024 - 01.2025
- Assessment, evaluation, and management of patients with wide range of diagnoses in both neurological and medical ICU
- Provided direct patient care in a high-acuity setting, including neurological and trauma surgical interventions.
- Managed patient care ratios to ensure optimal care delivery based on clinical acuity levels.
- Continuous monitoring with Arterial lines and CVP for calculations of medication administration and intervention.
- Provided comprehensive care for intubated patients, implementing guidelines for spontaneous breathing and awakening trials to facilitate recovery.
- Administered intravenous medication drips for patient stabilization: Vasopressin, Norepinephrine, Epinephrine, Neosynephrine, Precedex, Diprivan, Ativan, Versed, Morphine, Dopamine, Dobutamine, Heparin, Integrilin, and Agatroban.
- Interpreted telemetry strips and EKG rhythms to guide treatment and titration of cardiac and vasoactive medications.
- Direct care of Epicardial and Transvenous Pacing, CRRT on Prismaflex.
- EMR: Epic
Critical Care Registered Nurse
Rochester General Hospital
Rochester
06.2024 - 09.2024
- CTICU/CICU; Higher Acuity Nursing with care of patients mostly requiring cardiovascular and cardiothoracic surgical intervention.
- Provided strict direct care to pre- and post-cardiac/vascular patients from CVOR, ensuring optimal recovery and monitoring for complications.
- Direct care of Post TAVR, Post CABG, Post Open Mitral And Aortic Valve Replacement, Epicardial and Transvenous Pacing, Intra-aortic Balloon Pump Management and Weaning, Impella CP management, CRRT on PrismaMax/PrismaFlex, and management of HeartMate 3 LVAD patients.
- Provided direct patient care to individuals recovering from cardiac procedures and managing heart failure.
- Managed total care of intubated patients, implementing guidelines for spontaneous breathing trials and awakening protocols to enhance patient recovery.
- Continuous monitoring with Arterial lines, PA, and CVP for calculations of medication administration and intervention.
- Interpreted telemetry strips and EKG rhythms continuously, adjusting treatment and titrating cardiac/vasoactive medications to stabilize patient conditions.
- Drips: Vasopressin, Cleviprex, Norepinephrine, Epinephrine, Neosynephrine, Precedex, Diprivan, Ativan, Versed, Morphine, Dopamine, Dobutamine, Heparin, Integrilin, and Agatroban.
- EMR: Epic
Critical Care Registered Nurse
Ellis Hospital
Schenectady
01.2024 - 04.2024
- Provided higher acuity nursing care for patients requiring cardiovascular and cardiothoracic surgical interventions, ensuring optimal recovery outcomes.
- Direct patient care to post Cardiac Procedure; Strict direct care to pre- and post Cardiac/Vascular Patients; Organized and provided nursing care to patients through assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation; administered medication; reported patient condition changes to the interdisciplinary team including MD, PA, or ARNP.
- Interpreted telemetry strips and EKG rhythms to inform treatment decisions and titrate cardiac drips and vasoactive medications effectively.
- Managed direct care for epicardial and transvenous pacing, including intra-aortic balloon pump management and weaning, supporting patient stabilization.
- EMR: Cerner
Critical Care Registered Nurse
Robert Packer Hospital
Sayre
07.2023 - 12.2023
- Provided direct nursing care to critically ill patients in accordance with established policies, procedures, and standards of practice in MICU, CTIC, and STICU.
- Monitored vital signs and assessed critically ill patients to identify changes in condition and guide interventions.
- Assisted in intubation and other life-saving procedures in acute situations.
- Administered emergency resuscitative measures according to advanced cardiac life support protocols to stabilize patients in critical situations.
- Administered medications and treatments per physician orders in critical care settings.
- Continuous Interpretation of Telemetry strips and EKG rhythms for treatment of and titrating cardiac drips and vasoactive medications accordingly.
- Direct care of Epicardial and Transvenous Pacing, IntraAortic Balloon Pump Management and Weaning, and CRRT on NxStage.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement comprehensive patient care plans tailored to individual needs.
- Utilized evidence-based practice guidelines while providing nursing interventions for critically ill patients.
- Documented patient progress accurately in electronic health records systems.
- EMR: Epic
Travel Registered Nurse
UVM Health Network CVPH
Plattsburgh
02.2023 - 06.2023
- Delivered direct patient care in travel IMCU/PCU/telemetry nursing, coordinating assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation; administered medications and communicated patient condition changes to MD, PA, or ARNP.
- Interpreted telemetry strips and EKG rhythms; titrated IV medications for blood pressure management and ensured safe sedation for non-intubated patients.
- EMR: Epic
Critical Care Registered Nurse
ST JOSEPH'S HOSPITAL
Tampa
12.2020 - 12.2022
- Managed critically ill patients in cardiogenic shock, STEMI, NSTEMI, acute heart failure, acute overdose, transplant bridge and transition, established LVAD, severe sepsis, and acute respiratory failure, ensuring timely interventions and stability.
- Coordinated open heart surgical patient management for valve replacement, CABG, VV & VA ECMO, emergent aortic dissection repair, HeartMate 3 LVAD implantation, Impella 2.5, CP, and 5.5; utilized Artic Sun TTM, CRRT with NxStage, intra-aortic balloon pumps, transvenous and epicardial pacing, and implantation of pacemakers and AICDs.
- Total care of the intubated patient and guidelines for proper spontaneous breathing and awakening trials; BIS monitoring and Train of 4 in paralytic administration.
- Continuous monitoring with CVP, PA, multiple Arterial lines for calculations of medication administration and intervention.
- Administered and monitored multiple drips including vasopressin, norepinephrine, epinephrine, and others to manage hemodynamic stability and patient sedation effectively.
- Cardiovascular and Cardiothoracic ICU training for multiple modalities.
- EMR: Cerner
Crisis Registered Nurse
Palmetto General Hospital
Miami
08.2020 - 09.2020
- Completed COVID crisis contract in cardiac stepdown and progressive care unit, providing critical care to patients during peak pandemic demands.
- Managed patients on BiPAP, Non-rebreather, and Heated High Flow Nasal Cannula Oxygenation, ensuring optimal respiratory support in acute situations.
- Conducted cardiac monitoring and analyzed telemetry strips every 4 hours, identifying and addressing potential complications promptly.
- Conducted cardiac monitoring and analyzed telemetry strips every 4 hours.
- EMR: Cerner
Travel Registered Nurse
Rapid City Regional Hospital
Rapid City
02.2020 - 05.2020
- Provided travel nursing in HVU/PCU/Telemetry, delivering direct patient care to pre- and post-cardiac procedure patients on Heart and Vascular Unit; assessed needs, planned interventions, evaluated outcomes, administered medications, and communicated patient condition changes to MD, PA, or ARNP.
- Interpreting Telemetry strips and EKG rhythms every 2-4 hours for treatment of and titrating cardiac drips and vasoactive medications accordingly.
- Converted cardiac unit to COVID-19 patient care unit and ICU; delivered direct care to COVID-positive patients in respiratory distress and managed airway with noninvasive ventilation.
- EMR: Epic
Travel Registered Nurse
Holy Family Hospital
Spokane
10.2019 - 12.2019
- Delivered direct patient care in travel ACU/PCU/Telemetry/Med/Sur Float nursing by assessing needs, planning interventions, evaluating outcomes, administering medications, and communicating changes in condition to MD, PA, or ARNP.
- Interpreted telemetry strips and EKG rhythms to inform treatment decisions and titrate cardiac drips effectively.
- EMR: Epic
Travel Registered Nurse
Swedish Medical Center
Seattle
04.2019 - 10.2019
- Provided direct patient care in travel IMCU/PCU/Telemetry nursing by assessing, planning, intervening, and evaluating nursing actions; managed medication administration and communicated patient condition changes to MD, PA, or ARNP.
- Interpreted telemetry strips and EKG rhythms while titrating IV medications for blood pressure management and ensuring safe sedation for non-intubated patients.
- EMR: Epic
Travel Registered Nurse
Banner Gateway Hospital
Gilbert
12.2018 - 03.2019
- Delivered direct patient care in stepdown/PCU/telemetry settings for higher acuity patients through assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation; administered medications and communicated changes in patient condition to MD, PA, or ARNP.
- Interpreted telemetry strips and EKG rhythms to guide treatment decisions and titrated cardiac drips accordingly.
- EMR: Cerner
Travel Registered Nurse
CAMC General Hospital
Charleston
08.2018 - 11.2018
- Provided higher acuity nursing care in trauma IMCU/trauma stepdown/telemetry unit; delivered direct patient care by assessing, planning, intervening, and evaluating; administered medications and communicated patient condition changes to MD, PA, or ARNP.
- Interpreted telemetry strips and EKG rhythms every 2 hours to guide treatment decisions and titrated cardiac drips and vasoactive medications accordingly.
- EMR: Cerner
Travel Nurse
Florida Hospital Medical Group- Adventist Health System
Orlando
03.2018 - 06.2018
- Provided direct nursing care in PCU, telemetry, and med/surg settings, including trauma orthopaedic and neuro-surgical units; organized patient assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation; administered medications; communicated patient condition changes to MD, PA, or ARNP.
- Utilized Cerner EMR for effective patient documentation and communication.
- Provided direct patient care in various hospital departments.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop patient care plans.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses.
Registered Nurse, ICU
Martin Health System
Port Saint Lucie
06.2016 - 03.2018
- ICU/IMCU; Direct patient care in a higher acuity setting
- Assessed, evaluated, and managed diverse patient diagnoses in general ICU and stepdown units.
- Monitored arterial lines and CVP to guide medication administration and timely interventions.
- Provided comprehensive care for intubated patients, implementing guidelines for spontaneous breathing and awakening trials.
- Variable patient ratio care dependent upon acuity
- Drips: Vasopressin, Norepinephrine, Epinephrine, Neosynephrine, Precedex, Diprivan, Ativan, Versed, Morphine, Dopamine, Dobutamine, Heparin, Integrilin, and Agatroban.
- EMR: Epic
Registered Nurse, IMCU/PCU
Martin Health System
Port Saint Lucie
06.2015 - 06.2016
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
- Administered medications and treatments to diverse patient populations.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Assisted in the training of new nursing staff and interns.
Registered Nurse
Sebastian River Medical Center
Sebastian
10.2014 - 06.2015
- Delivered direct patient care in PCU/Telemetry by assessing, planning, intervening, and evaluating needs, administering medications, and reporting condition changes to MD, PA, or ARNP.
- Interpreted telemetry strips and EKG rhythms to inform treatment decisions and titrated cardiac drips accordingly.
- EMR: MS400 and paper assessment
Supervisor/Medical Biller and Coder
Seabreeze Medical Billing & Collections, Inc.
Fort Pierce
11.2005 - 04.2013
- Coded medical dictations and surgical reports into CPT and ICD 9 codes for HCFA1500 claims, ensuring compliance with timely filing limits for optimal reimbursement.
- Established and maintained physician fee schedules in alignment with Medicare and Florida Medicaid guidelines to ensure accurate billing.
- Managed weekly accounts receivable reports to track reimbursement status for multiple medical accounts and individual providers.
- Facilitated medical insurance credentialing to ensure provider compliance with regulations. and obtaining NPI through NPPES.
- Data Entry into electronic billing system: patient demographics, insurance information, current CPT and ICD 9 codes.
- Continued personal education on ICD9, CPT, and HCPCS coding requirements with preparation for ICD10 conversion.
- Trained new employees in proper company etiquette and entered information into medical billing system while converting verbal diagnoses into ICD 9 format.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of South Florida
Tampa, FL08-2022
Associate of Science - Nursing
Keiser University
Port Saint Lucie, FL04-2014
High School Diploma -
Martin County High School
Stuart05-2003
Skills
- Post-anesthesia care
- Patient assessment
- Medication administration
- IV insertion
- Airway management
- Vital signs monitoring
- Emergency response
- Advanced cardiac life support
- Basic life support
- Cardiac monitoring
- Infection control
- Critical care management
- Care planning
- Discharge planning
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Quality improvement
- Healthcare informatics
- Critical thinking
- Clinical judgment
- Problem solving
- Time management
- Ethical practice
- Patient education
- Healthcare informatics
Certification
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
- Basic Life Support
Timeline
Pre-Op and PACU Registered Nurse
Robert Packer Hospital
05.2025 - Current
Critical Care Registered Nurse
Mohawk Valley Health System
10.2024 - 01.2025
Critical Care Registered Nurse
Rochester General Hospital
06.2024 - 09.2024
Critical Care Registered Nurse
Ellis Hospital
01.2024 - 04.2024
Critical Care Registered Nurse
Robert Packer Hospital
07.2023 - 12.2023
Travel Registered Nurse
UVM Health Network CVPH
02.2023 - 06.2023
Critical Care Registered Nurse
ST JOSEPH'S HOSPITAL
12.2020 - 12.2022
Crisis Registered Nurse
Palmetto General Hospital
08.2020 - 09.2020
Travel Registered Nurse
Rapid City Regional Hospital
02.2020 - 05.2020
Travel Registered Nurse
Holy Family Hospital
10.2019 - 12.2019
Travel Registered Nurse
Swedish Medical Center
04.2019 - 10.2019
Travel Registered Nurse
Banner Gateway Hospital
12.2018 - 03.2019
Travel Registered Nurse
CAMC General Hospital
08.2018 - 11.2018
Travel Nurse
Florida Hospital Medical Group- Adventist Health System
03.2018 - 06.2018
Registered Nurse, ICU
Martin Health System
06.2016 - 03.2018
Registered Nurse, IMCU/PCU
Martin Health System
06.2015 - 06.2016
Registered Nurse
Sebastian River Medical Center
10.2014 - 06.2015
Supervisor/Medical Biller and Coder
Seabreeze Medical Billing & Collections, Inc.
11.2005 - 04.2013
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of South Florida
Associate of Science - Nursing
Keiser University
High School Diploma -
Martin County High School