Corena Hammonds
Lumberton,NC
Summary
Dynamic Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Highsmith Rainey Specialty Hospital, excelling in care plan development and patient education. Proven ability in diabetes management and effective communication, enhancing patient outcomes and satisfaction. Committed to implementing evidence-based practices and fostering a collaborative healthcare environment. Skilled in IV management and therapeutic communication.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Hishsmith Raniey Spciliaty Hospital
09.2024 - Current
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
CNA
Shift Key
01.2020 - 05.2023
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
Pharmacy Technician Assistant
Lumberton Drug
10.2016 - 02.2019
- Kept pharmacy counter and related areas clean, neat and organized.
- Counted and labeled prescriptions with correct item and quantity.
- Merchandised over-the-counter goods and rotated stock.
- Trained new pharmacy staff on computer system and drug management protocols.
- Greeted customers and responded to questions with friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
- Supported operations with filing, copying and faxing.
- Assisted pharmacy staff with preparing medications and filling orders.
- Received incoming supplies and stocked in correct locations.
- Answered telephones and provided information about order status, store hours and pharmacy procedures.
- Welcomed customers to pharmacy and answered questions relating to prescriptions and over-the-counter products.
- Stocked, labeled, and inventoried medication to keep accurate records.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Science
Fayetteville State University
Fayetteville, NC05-2026
Associate of Arts - Nursing Science
Fayetteville Technical Community College
Fayetteville, NC05-2024
Skills
- Diabetes management
- Infectious disease control
- Vaccine administration
- IV management
- Ventilator support
- Lab result interpretation
- Care plan development
- Epic EHR management
- ADL assistance
- Medication administration
- Patient discharging
- Taking vitals
- Physical assessments
- Ventilator care
- Wound care
- Chest pain management
- Intake and discharge
- Patient assessments
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Hishsmith Raniey Spciliaty Hospital
09.2024 - Current
CNA
Shift Key
01.2020 - 05.2023
Pharmacy Technician Assistant
Lumberton Drug
10.2016 - 02.2019
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Science
Fayetteville State University
Associate of Arts - Nursing Science
Fayetteville Technical Community College
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