Tera Corley
Stuart,Oklahoma
Summary
Dedicated healthcare professional with a strong focus on critical thinking and time management. Experienced in providing patient-centered care and coordinating comprehensive health education initiatives to enhance patient quality of life.
Overview
1
1
Certification
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Mac Health First
McAlester, OK
07.2026 - Current
- Perform comprehensive patient assessments, obtain vital signs, review medical histories, and identify abnormal findings requiring provider intervention.
- Conduct telephone and electronic triage, assess patient symptoms, prioritize urgency, and facilitate appropriate follow-up care.
- Manage patients with hypertension, diabetes, hyperlipidemia, obesity, asthma/COPD, thyroid disorders, and other chronic conditions.
- Perform medication reconciliation, and provide education regarding medication use, adherence, and potential adverse effects.
- Assist providers with examinations, diagnostic testing, treatments, and in-office procedures.
- Perform and document EKGs, injections, wound care, specimen collection, point-of-care testing, and other clinical procedures within scope of practice.
- Review laboratory and diagnostic results, identify abnormal findings, and coordinate appropriate provider follow-up.
- Coordinate referrals, diagnostic testing, specialist appointments, and continuity of care across healthcare settings.
- Educate patients regarding disease management, medications, preventive health, lifestyle modifications, and treatment plans.
- Support preventive-care initiatives including immunizations, cancer screenings, wellness visits, and chronic disease screening.
- Provide patient-centered care while effectively communicating with physicians, advanced practice providers, patients, families, pharmacies, laboratories, and specialists.
- Maintain accurate electronic health record documentation and ensure compliance with HIPAA, clinical standards, and organizational policies.
Stuart High School Science Teacher
Stuart Public Schools
Stuart, OK
08.2023 - 06.2026
- Develop and implement a variety of instructional strategies to engage students in the learning process.
- Create lesson plans that correlate with state standards and district curriculum guidelines.
- Assessed student performance through various evaluation techniques.
- Conduct laboratory experiments to demonstrate scientific concepts in biology and chemistry.
- Facilitate group discussions among students to encourage critical thinking skills related to biological concepts.
- Organize field trips for students to gain hands-on experience outside the classroom environment.
- Instruct students on safety protocols when conducting laboratory experiments involving hazardous materials.
- Integrate visual aids such as diagrams, models or slideshows into lectures for better comprehension of subject matter.
Registered Nurse- Care Manager
Ada VA Community Based Outpatient Clinic
Ada, OK
06.2014 - 07.2023
- Provided comprehensive health education including disease prevention, risk reduction, and lifestyle management.
- Assisted in the development of nursing protocols and procedures to improve quality of care.
- Performed patient assessments and developed care plans for ambulatory patients.
- Coordinated patient referrals to specialty services as needed.
- Monitored vital signs, lab results, medications, and other indicators of health status.
- Collaborated closely with physicians and other healthcare professionals to provide optimal care for patients.
- Maintained accurate medical records according to HIPAA regulations.
- Assisted in the orientation of new nurses by providing guidance and support during clinical rotations.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient progress and plan next steps in treatment.
- Utilized evidence-based practice guidelines when making decisions regarding patient care.
Registered Nurse
Southern Oklahoma Surgical Center - Day Surgery
Ardmore, OK
05.2013 - 05.2014
- Assisted in pre-operative and post-operative care for day surgery patients.
- Collaborated with surgical teams to ensure efficient patient flow and safety.
- Educated patients on post-surgical care and recovery procedures.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records systems.
- Conducted pre-operative assessments to evaluate patient health status and readiness.
- Implemented infection control protocols to ensure patient safety during procedures.
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of the team.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Registered Nurse
East Central University
Ada, OK05-2006
Bachelor of Science - Biology
East Central University
Ada, OK05-2002
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Care planning
- Electronic health records
- Clinical collaboration
- Patient advocacy
- Critical thinking
- Time management
Certification
- Oklahoma Board of Nursing License: 2006-present
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Mac Health First
07.2026 - Current
Stuart High School Science Teacher
Stuart Public Schools
08.2023 - 06.2026
Registered Nurse- Care Manager
Ada VA Community Based Outpatient Clinic
06.2014 - 07.2023
Registered Nurse
Southern Oklahoma Surgical Center - Day Surgery
05.2013 - 05.2014
Bachelor of Science - Biology
East Central University
Bachelor of Science - Registered Nurse
East Central University