Open To Work
Maryann Cornelison
Norman,OK
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with over 16 years of experience in offering comprehensive patient care in various nursing environments. Work well with diverse patient population and foster trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Mustang Public Schools
Mustang, OK
04.2021 - Current
- Administered patient care plans, ensuring adherence to established protocols and best practices.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes through effective communication and coordination.
- Mentored junior nursing staff, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional development.
- Implemented quality improvement initiatives, optimizing workflows and enhancing patient safety measures.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments, accurately documenting findings to inform treatment plans and interventions.
- Provided education to patients and families, promoting health literacy and engagement in care processes.
- Streamlined medication administration processes, improving efficiency and reducing errors in medication delivery.
- Advocated for patients' needs by collaborating with healthcare providers to facilitate timely interventions and support services.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
Registered Nurse
Positive Changes
Edmond, Oklahoma
11.2013 - Current
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Informed patients and families of effective treatment options and at-home care strategies, enhancing long-term outcomes.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities to prevent further disability.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
- Documented patient information obtained from interviews concerning symptoms, medications and prior treatment.
- Performed ongoing assessments to evaluate mental health needs, working with multidisciplinary team to develop, initiate, manage and modify individualized plans of care.
- Managed care from admission to discharge, including patient assessments, medication management, care planning, health educations and discharging support to provide comprehensive care to over 50 patients daily.
- Partnered with physicians, social workers, activity therapists, nutritionists and case managers to develop and implement individualized care plans and documented all patient interactions and interventions in electronic charting systems.
Nurse Manager
Integris Mental Health
Oklahoma City, OK
05.2010 - 11.2013
- Supervised, directed and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff.
- Delivered expert case management, milieu management, medication administration and emergency intervention.
- Established and continuously optimized unit schedules and individual work assignments.
- Advised caregivers and family members in providing emotional and psychological care to support patient needs.
- Investigated and independently resolved complaints from staff, physicians and patients by leveraging clinical judgment and unit management expertise.
- Ran therapeutic groups and provided patient education.
- Oversaw administration of all medications.
- Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals, including physicians, case managers and social workers.
School Nurse
Neosho Public Schools
Neosho, Missouri
07.2006 - 08.2009
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures, including Diabetes, Cerebral Palsy, Spinal Bifida and Asthma.
- Adhered to strict safety measures by carefully determining proper dosages before administering medications.
- Performed triage on all incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
Registered Nurse
Kosair Childrens Hospital
Louisville, KY
08.2004 - 08.2006
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Partnered with physicians, social workers, activity therapists, nutritionists and case managers to develop and implement individualized care plans and documented all patient interactions and interventions in electronic charting systems.
- Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment.
- Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit to achieve optimal outcomes.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, including treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
- Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to catch and address new concerns.
- Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
Education
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
Jefferson Community And Technical College
Louisville, KY05.2004
Skills
Patient and family advocacy
Preventative health
Staff supervision
Family education
Relationship building
Accomplishments
- Earned 'Employee of the Year 2014 and 2020' Award for Outstanding Work Preformance.
- Human Resources - Assisted in new hire process by calling and scheduling appointments with candidates, filling out required paperwork and preparing new hire manuals.
- Patient Care - Delivered compassionate care that exceeded hospital requirements. Successfully provided quality care.
- Patient Advocacy - Explained treatment procedures, medication risks, special diets and physician instructions to patients.
- Family Support - Provided support to families through education on procedures, regimens, prevention and care.
- Collaboration - Collaborated with physicians to plan and implement patient care.
Work Preference
Job Search Status
Open to workWork Type
Full TimePart TimeContract WorkGig WorkLocation Preference
On-SiteRemoteSalary Range
$55000/yr - $200000/yrTimeline
Registered Nurse
Mustang Public Schools
04.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse
Positive Changes
11.2013 - Current
Nurse Manager
Integris Mental Health
05.2010 - 11.2013
School Nurse
Neosho Public Schools
07.2006 - 08.2009
Registered Nurse
Kosair Childrens Hospital
08.2004 - 08.2006
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
Jefferson Community And Technical College