Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
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Accomplishments
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Patesha McCord

Blacklick

Summary

Compassionate Registered Nurse with extensive experience at OhioHealth, excelling in critical care and patient advocacy. Proven ability to coordinate care and implement quality improvement initiatives, enhancing patient outcomes. Skilled in IV drug therapy management and emotional awareness, ensuring comprehensive support for patients with chronic illnesses.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit

OhioHealth Pickerington Methodist Hospital
Pickerington
10.2023 - Current
  • Provide care to critically ill patients in a fast-paced environment.
  • Coordinate with multidisciplinary team members to develop individualized plans of care for each patient.
  • Assess patient's condition and monitored vital signs.
  • Prioritize multiple tasks while maintaining excellent standards of care delivery.
  • Participate in quality improvement activities aimed at improving the overall standard of care provided to ICU patients.

Registered Nurse, Cardiac Intermediate Unit

OhioHealth Mansfield Hospital
Mansfield
04.2021 - 09.2023
  • Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
  • Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
  • Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
  • Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
  • Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.

Inpatient Nurse Case Manager

Cigna Healthcare
Columbus
12.2015 - 04.2021
  • Independently evaluated and implemented healthcare plans for individual patients.
  • Performed reviews for inpatient acute care services, based on medical necessity determination.
  • Educated plan members and their families about healthcare plans and options.
  • Acted as a liaison between plan participants, families, and physicians.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Franklin University
Columbus, OH
08-2025

Associate of Science - Nursing

Central Ohio Technical College
Newark, OH
12-2008

Skills

  • Patient care
  • Care coordination
  • Critical thinking
  • Health education
  • Medication administration
  • Quality improvement
  • Emotional awareness
  • Critical care
  • IV drug therapy management
  • Diabetes and nutrition education

Accomplishments

  • Recognized as a 2025 National DAISY Award Recipient

Timeline

Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit

OhioHealth Pickerington Methodist Hospital
10.2023 - Current

Registered Nurse, Cardiac Intermediate Unit

OhioHealth Mansfield Hospital
04.2021 - 09.2023

Inpatient Nurse Case Manager

Cigna Healthcare
12.2015 - 04.2021

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Franklin University

Associate of Science - Nursing

Central Ohio Technical College