KATHLEEN CORNWALL
North Yarmouth,Maine
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate registered nurse (RN) with a progressive career history in direct patient care. Possessing strong managerial, leadership, and project management skills. Excel in prioritizing tasks, managing time effectively, and exercising sound judgment to deliver exceptional patient care. Emphasis lies in fostering team collaboration and achieving positive patient outcomes through effective communication and coordination.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
PERIOPERATIVE RN, ADMITTING RN, PACU RN, INPATIENT RN
Maine Medical Center, Scarborough Surgery Center
06.2018 - 01.2024
- Assessed patient conditions promptly upon admission to determine appropriate interventions and prioritize care.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and implementing evidence-based practices.
NURSE MANAGER, ORTHOPAEDIC AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER
Central Maine Orthopaedics, A Division of Spectrum Medical Group
08.2015 - 06.2018
- Project Lead to facilitate spine, total shoulder, hip and knee joint replacement in ambulatory surgical center.
- Recruited, mentored, educated and trained all staff.
- Developed and managed surgical, capital and staffing budgets.
- Led State, AAAHC, CMS and Fire Marshal audits.
- Oversaw infection control, risk management and quality programs.
- Created and reviewed policies, sentinel event reports and root cause analysis.
- Key member of the business strategic planning committee.
PERIOPERATIVE R.N. CIRCULATOR R.N. PACU R.N.
Central Maine Orthopaedics, A Division of Spectrum Medical Group
10.2011 - 06.2018
- Developed strong rapport with surgeons and surgical team members to promote effective communication and collaboration within the operating room.
- Ensured proper documentation of all relevant information during each stage of the surgical process for accurate record-keeping purposes.
- Supported patients'' emotional well-being by offering compassionate care and empathetic communication throughout their surgical experience.
- Mentored new staff members on safe practices within the operating room setting, fostering a culture of teamwork and collaboration.
PERIOPERATIVE R.N. ADMITTING R.N. PACU R.N.
InterMed, P.A.
06.2014 - 02.2015
- Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and implementing evidence-based practices.
- Assessed patient conditions promptly upon admission to determine appropriate interventions and prioritize care needs.
Education
ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE, NURSING -
Southern Maine Community College
Portland, Maine05.2011
CERTIFIED RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGIST -
Mid Maine Medical Center School Of Radiography
Waterville, Maine05.1994
ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE, RETAIL MERCHANDISING, BUSINESS DIVISION -
Westbrook College
Portland, Maine05.1990
Skills
- Basic Life Support
- Compassion and Empathy
- Quality Improvement
- Patient Care
- Nursing staff leadership
- Infection control measures
HONORS & ACTIVITIES
- AORN, NAON, ASSCA, AAAHC Achieving Accreditation Seminar
- Successfully achieved State of Maine, CMS, AAAHC and Fire Marshall surveys as Nurse Manager of Ambulatory Surgery Center
- Make a Wish Foundation Fundraiser
- Hiking, kayaking, paddle boarding, camping, snorkeling, photography, baking and cake design.
Timeline
PERIOPERATIVE RN, ADMITTING RN, PACU RN, INPATIENT RN
Maine Medical Center, Scarborough Surgery Center
06.2018 - 01.2024
NURSE MANAGER, ORTHOPAEDIC AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER
Central Maine Orthopaedics, A Division of Spectrum Medical Group
08.2015 - 06.2018
PERIOPERATIVE R.N. ADMITTING R.N. PACU R.N.
InterMed, P.A.
06.2014 - 02.2015
PERIOPERATIVE R.N. CIRCULATOR R.N. PACU R.N.
Central Maine Orthopaedics, A Division of Spectrum Medical Group
10.2011 - 06.2018
CERTIFIED RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGIST -
Mid Maine Medical Center School Of Radiography
ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE, RETAIL MERCHANDISING, BUSINESS DIVISION -
Westbrook College
ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE, NURSING -
Southern Maine Community College
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