Terrye A. Gordon
Camden
Summary
Experienced with patient care management, delivering compassionate and efficient nursing services. Utilizes critical thinking skills to make informed decisions in fast-paced environments. Track record of effective communication and collaboration with healthcare teams.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Staff Nurse - Registered Nurse
University of Arkansas at Medical Sciences
Little Rock, Arkansas
02.2021 - Current
- Provide direct patient care to critically ill or injured patients in the emergency department
- Assess and triage patients to determine the appropriate level of care
- Administer medications, treatments, and procedures as needed
- Collaborate with the healthcare team to develop and implement care plans
- Mentor and train new nurses on emergency procedures and protocols
- Ensure compliance with hospital policies and procedures
Clinical Instructor —Registered Nurse
South Arkansas Community College
Eldorado, Arkansas
01.2016 - 01.2022
- Clinical instruction and supervision of LPN-to-RN students in acute care, long-term care, and community settings
- Translation of theory into practice through bedside teaching, skills validation, and clinical reasoning coaching
- Facilitation of safe medication administration, IV therapy, wound care, and patient care prioritization
- Guidance in the development of clinical judgment, critical thinking, and nursing decision-making
- Evaluation of student performance using program competencies, clinical rubrics, and course objectives
Charge Nurse —Registered Nurse
Ouachita County Medical Hospital
Camden, Arkansas
05.2017 - 02.2021
- Supervise nursing staff and coordinate patient care in the emergency department
- Manage staffing levels to ensure adequate coverage for busy shifts
- Collaborate with physicians and other healthcare providers to develop and implement care plans
- Assist in the development and implementation of new policies and procedures
- Ensure compliance with regulatory agencies and quality improvement initiatives
Education
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) -
University of Arkansas at Medical Sciences
Little Rock, Arkansas05-2026
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - undefined
University of Arkansas at Medical Sciences
Little Rock, Arkansas05-2022
Associate of Science in Nursing - undefined
Southeast Arkansas College
Pine Bluff, Arkansas05-2008
Technical Certificate in Nursing - undefined
South Arkansas Community College
Eldorado, Arkansas12-2003
Skills
- Patient education
- Direct patient care
- Collaborative practice
- Central line management
- Compassionate care
- Diagnostic interpretation
- Ventilator management
- Clinical decision making
- Diagnosis and treatment
- Laceration repair
- Patient-centered care
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Critical thinking
- Effective communication
Affiliations
- SIGMA THETA TAU INTERNATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY OF NURSING - INDUCTED 2021
- AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF CRITICAL-CARE NURSES (AACN)
- EMERGENCY NURSE ASSOCIATION (ENA)
- ARKANSAS NURSE ASSOCIATION (ANA)
- Arkansas Nurse Practitioner Association (ANPA)
Certification
- Registered Nurse (RN)—State of Arkansas
- Certified Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- Trauma Nurse Core Course (TNCC)
- National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS)
Timeline
Staff Nurse - Registered Nurse
University of Arkansas at Medical Sciences
02.2021 - Current
Charge Nurse —Registered Nurse
Ouachita County Medical Hospital
05.2017 - 02.2021
Clinical Instructor —Registered Nurse
South Arkansas Community College
01.2016 - 01.2022
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - undefined
University of Arkansas at Medical Sciences
Associate of Science in Nursing - undefined
Southeast Arkansas College
Technical Certificate in Nursing - undefined
South Arkansas Community College
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) -
University of Arkansas at Medical Sciences