Velvet (Candy) Corley
Horse Branch,KY
Summary
Seasoned Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Owensboro Health Twin Lakes, adept in medication and IV administration, and known for exceptional compassion and empathy. Demonstrated success in enhancing patient outcomes through evidence-based care and effective patient education. Skilled in crisis intervention and patient assessments, contributing to a significant decrease in patient falls.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Labor & Delivery
Owensboro Health Twin Lakes
06.1997 - Current
- Provided emotional support and guidance to new mothers and families during labor, delivery and postpartum.
- Assisted physician during delivery, examination and surgical procedures by anticipating needs, encouraging patient, and attending to baby after birth
- Assessed infant health directly after birth using APGAR and monitored health for specified amount of time for any
- Assisted obstetricians with deliveries and cared for newborns directly after birth.
- Performed vital signs checks and administered vaccinations to infants following birth.
- Administered medications accurately and safely under physician guidance during labor induction or augmentation processes.
Registered Nurse Geriatric Psych
Owensboro Health Twin Lakes
05.2023 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
Registered Nurse Long Term Care
Signature Health Care
07.2022 - 11.2022
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Kentucky Wesleyan College
Owensboro, KY05-1997
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Infection control measures
- Patient monitoring
- Documentation and charting
Certification
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS)
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
- CPR/AED Certification
- Neonatal Resusitation Certification (NRP)
- AWHONN Intermediate Fetal Monitoring
Timeline
Registered Nurse Geriatric Psych
Owensboro Health Twin Lakes
05.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse Long Term Care
Signature Health Care
07.2022 - 11.2022
Registered Nurse, Labor & Delivery
Owensboro Health Twin Lakes
06.1997 - Current
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS)
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
- CPR/AED Certification
- Neonatal Resusitation Certification (NRP)
- AWHONN Intermediate Fetal Monitoring
Associate of Science - Nursing
Kentucky Wesleyan College
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