Jessica Corizzo
Hartsville,SC
Summary
Licensed nursing professional skilled in patient care, medication administration, and health monitoring. Strong focus on team collaboration, ensuring reliable support and adaptability to changing needs. Known for effective communication, problem-solving, and empathy in high-pressure environments. Prepared to contribute significantly to enhancing patient outcomes and overall healthcare quality.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Carolina Pines Regional Medical Center
04.2024 - Current
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
- Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
- Managed time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations or emergencies.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Adapted quickly to changing patient needs, adjusting care plans accordingly to ensure optimal outcomes in diverse clinical scenarios.
- Provided compassionate palliative care for terminally ill patients while supporting their emotional needs during end-of-life stages.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Delivered culturally competent care that respected diverse patient populations'' unique values, beliefs, and traditions.
- Increased patient satisfaction scores by consistently delivering high-quality nursing care tailored to individual needs and preferences.
Bed Control Coordinator
Mcleod Regional Medical Center
10.2022 - 04.2024
- Promoted a culture of teamwork among interdisciplinary teams, helping to foster effective collaboration in addressing bed management challenges.
- Reduced wait times for patients by effectively prioritizing bed requests based on medical necessity and urgency.
- Contributed to infection control efforts by diligently adhering to room assignment guidelines regarding isolation precautions.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction with the admission process through prompt and efficient bed assignment coordination.
- Collaborated with housekeeping to ensure rooms were cleaned promptly, resulting in reduced turnaround times for incoming patients.
- Supported hospital administration in capacity planning initiatives through detailed tracking of bed utilization trends.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of bed status, ensuring accurate information was available to medical staff at all times.
- Provided training and mentorship to new Bed Control Coordinators, fostering a skilled workforce capable of delivering exceptional service levels.
- Improved patient flow by efficiently managing bed assignments and coordinating with various hospital departments.
- Assisted in emergency situations by rapidly reconfiguring unit layouts and reallocating beds as needed.
Unit Secretary
McLeod Regional Medical Center
09.2018 - 10.2022
- Assisted nursing staff with patient care, ensuring timely completion of tasks and improved patient satisfaction.
- Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
- Managed incoming calls and directed to appropriate department.
- Maintained a clean, organized work environment for optimal efficiency in the delivery of patient care services.
- Contributed to positive patient experiences by greeting visitors, providing directions, and addressing inquiries professionally.
- Supported hospital compliance efforts by adhering to privacy policies and HIPAA regulations when handling sensitive patient information.
- Maintained rapport with physicians, nurse,s and other healthcare personnel.
- Assisted with the training and onboarding of new unit secretaries, sharing expertise and best practices to ensure their success in the role.
- Improved unit workflow by effectively prioritizing tasks and collaborating with team members to complete assignments in a timely manner.
- Coordinated communication between medical staff and patients'' families, keeping everyone informed on treatment plans and progress updates.
- Maintained patient confidentiality in line with HIPAA regulations.
- Demonstrated flexibility in adjusting work hours to meet fluctuating demands of the unit, ensuring coverage during both peak times and staff shortages.
- Transcribed doctors' medication orders, lab test requests, and care plans.
- Provided information for patient admissions and discharges to foster timely processing.
Registered Nursing Student
Northeastern Technical College
05.2024 - 04.2025
- Over 150 hours of clinical experience spent at MUSC hospital in the ICU, ER, Cath Lab, OR, Endoscopy Lab as well as McLeod Behavioral Health psychiatric facility.
- 72 hours of clinical preceptorship in the ICU at Carolina Pines Regional Medical Center.
- Assisted physicians with various diagnostic tests and procedures effectively contributing towards accurate diagnosis.
- Developed strong therapeutic relationships with patients through active listening techniques, empathy, patience, cultural competence, promoting positive client outcomes.
- Administered medications safely by adhering to strict guidelines for dosage calculations, drug interactions, and side effect monitoring.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing thorough and compassionate care during clinical rotations.
- Promoted infection control practices within the clinical setting through proper hand hygiene techniques and use of personal protective equipment, ensuring a safe environment for both patients and staff.
- Monitored patient vital signs, reporting any changes to experienced nursing staff.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
In-Home Child Caregiver
Self-Employed
05.2010 - 08.2018
- Managed daily routines, including meal preparation, bathing, dressing, and bedtime rituals to maintain consistency for the children.
- Established positive relationships with children by engaging in interactive play sessions and offering emotional support as needed.
- Ensured a safe and nurturing environment by childproofing the home and monitoring play areas.
- Coordinated household chores such as laundry, grocery shopping, and cleaning to maintain a clean living environment for the family.
- Developed strong communication with parents to keep them informed of their child''s progress and any concerns.
- Promoted healthy lifestyle choices through balanced meal planning, physical activity involvement, and promoting good hygiene habits.
- Encouraged outdoor exploration through nature walks or visits to local parks while discussing environmental awareness topics relevant to their age group.
- Provided emergency care during unforeseen events or circumstances, ensuring the safety and well-being of all parties.
- Used positive reinforcement techniques to promote patience and other good behaviors in children.
- Maintained group discipline through positive reinforcement, behavior modeling, and collaboration with parents.
Occupational Health Technician
Partners In Safety
08.2003 - 05.2010
- Streamlined communication with management, ensuring timely reporting of health and safety concerns.
- Performed diagnostic tests and reported results to healthcare providers.
- Enhanced patient care by accurately performing EKG testing and analyzing results.
- Administered testing with electrocardiogram for patients as a screening tool.
- Educated patients on testing and preparation steps prior to procedure.
- Maintained and used hearing screening equipment.
- Performed drug and alcohol testing on patients.
- Performed Pulmonary Function Tests and Fit Tests on Firefighters.
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Northeastern Technical School
Cheraw, SC05-2025
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
Northeastern Technical School
Cheraw, SC11-2023
High School Diploma -
Middletown High School
Middletown, NY06-2023
Skills
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- HIPAA compliance
- Wound care
- Compassionate care
- Physical assessment
- Clinical documentation
- Immunization administration
- Infection control
- Patient relationship building
- Palliative care
- End-of-life care
- Patient safety protocols
- HIPAA protocols
- Multi-tasking and prioritization
Timeline
Registered Nursing Student
Northeastern Technical College
05.2024 - 04.2025
Licensed Practical Nurse
Carolina Pines Regional Medical Center
04.2024 - Current
Bed Control Coordinator
Mcleod Regional Medical Center
10.2022 - 04.2024
Unit Secretary
McLeod Regional Medical Center
09.2018 - 10.2022
In-Home Child Caregiver
Self-Employed
05.2010 - 08.2018
Occupational Health Technician
Partners In Safety
08.2003 - 05.2010
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Northeastern Technical School
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
Northeastern Technical School
High School Diploma -
Middletown High School
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