Sylvia "Corrine" Zumwalt
Harwood,TX
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Ascension Seton
12.2019 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
Registered Nurse
Post Acute Medical
01.2018 - 12.2019
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Texan Nursing And Rehab
06.2016 - 12.2017
- Administered medications and treatments to patients as ordered by physician, maintaining accountability for accurate narcotic count at end of each shift.
- Documented medications administered, treatments and patient procedures performed in appropriate records according to privacy requirements.
- Cared for patients' wounds and changed dressings.
- Interacted smoothly with patients and loved ones, updated on care plans and advocated for needs.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
Cashier
Bucces
01.2014 - 08.2015
- Operated cash register for cash, check and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
- Helped customers complete purchases, and locate items .
- Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
- Maintained secure cash drawers, promptly resolving discrepancies in daily totals.
- Replenished sales floor merchandise and organized shelves, racks and bins for optimal appearance.
Education
Associate of Applied Science -
Associate of Science - Nursing
Victoria College
Victoria, TX05.2018
No Degree - Vocational Nursing
Victoria College
Victoria, TX05.2016
Associate of Applied Science - Applied Science
Galveston College
Galveston, TX05.2011
Certificate - Emergency Medical Technology
Galveston College
Galveston, TX05.2011
High School Diploma -
Ball High School
Galveston, TX05.2007
Skills
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Patient Care Assessment
- Intramuscular Injections
- Clear Patient Communication
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Patient Condition Observation
- Patient Stabilization
- Emergency Patient Triage
- Compassionate and Caring
- Patient Positioning and Transporting
- Recording Vital Signs
Accomplishments
BLS
ALS
PALS
TNCC
Ultrasound guided IV access
Neonatal Resuscitation Certificate
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Ascension Seton
12.2019 - Current
Registered Nurse
Post Acute Medical
01.2018 - 12.2019
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Texan Nursing And Rehab
06.2016 - 12.2017
Cashier
Bucces
01.2014 - 08.2015
Associate of Applied Science -
Associate of Science - Nursing
Victoria College
No Degree - Vocational Nursing
Victoria College
Associate of Applied Science - Applied Science
Galveston College
Certificate - Emergency Medical Technology
Galveston College
High School Diploma -
Ball High School
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