Elizabeth Corley
Charlotte
Summary
Registered Nurse specializing in critical care and emergency settings, delivering comprehensive patient assessments and proactive treatment plans. Proven ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams, enhancing patient outcomes and ensuring quality care across diverse populations. Resourceful professional with extensive experience caring for patients and working closely with other healthcare staff. In-depth knowledge of emergency care and nursing care techniques and methods. Emergency care complemented with 12 years of critical care nursing experience
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Staff Nurse
Atrium Health Southpark Freestanding Emergency Department
07.2022 - Current
- Staff nurse in a 16 bed freestanding Emergency department. Patient population includes all ages and stages of illness, minor illness and injury through critical and unstable patients requiring rapid stabilization and transfer.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols, ensuring patient safety and effective care.
- Monitored vital signs and promptly reported changes to physician team to facilitate timely interventions.
- Provided patient education on health management and discharge instructions to enhance understanding and promote recovery.
Clinical Nurse
Novant Health Kernersville Medical Center Emergency Department
06.2017 - 06.2022
- Directly responsible for 4-6 patients in various stages of illness and injury at this rapidly growing community hospital emergency department.
- Conducted thorough assessments for emergency and critical patients.
- Patients ranged from neonate to geriatric, requiring implementation of individualized plans of care based on patient status and needs.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure patient-centered care.
- Adhered to ethical standards of practice while providing compassionate care.
Clinical Nurse, Medical Surgical ICU
Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center
12.2009 - 06.2017
- Delivered comprehensive hands-on care for critically ill patients and supported their families throughout treatment.
- Coordinate interdisciplinary plan of care to meet patient needs in an efficient and caring manner.
- Achieved Clinical Ladder Level 5 recognition for advanced clinical skills and leadership in nursing.
- Completed Preceptor course, active as preceptor and member of preceptor committee.
- Chair of the Professional Practice and Development Council for PMC, July 2015 present.
- Coordinated symposium on Post ICU Syndrome. Presenters included intensivist, psychologist specializing in PTSD, and former ICU patient diagnosed with PTSD. 3 CEUs awarded for attendance.
- Planned and coordinated college fairs in November 2016 and May 2016 for employees of this 619 bed hospital
- Volunteered for Novant Health Ebola team and completed 48 hours of specialized training.
Clinical Nurse, Emergency Department
Novant Health Huntersville Medical Center
08.2007 - 12.2009
- Cared for up to four patients with diverse illnesses and injuries, ensuring timely assessment and intervention in a community hospital emergency department.
- Assessed patient conditions in fast-paced emergency department setting.
- Developed and implemented individualized care plans for patients ranging from neonate to geriatric, addressing specific health needs and conditions.
Clinical Nurse, Endoscopy
Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center
01.2006 - 08.2007
- Prepared and recovered patients for therapeutic and diagnostic procedures, ensuring safety and comfort in fast-paced endoscopy department.
- Provided direct patient care in fast-paced hospital environment.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team to plan patient care.
- Educated patients and families pre procedure- and post-discharge care instructions.
Clinical Nurse, Emergency Department
Carolinas Medical Center Main
12.1994 - 10.2005
- Managed critical medical emergencies, ensuring timely interventions for cardiopulmonary arrest, stroke, and trauma cases.
- Cared for hemodynamically unstable and trauma patients in high-volume Level 1 trauma center.
- Functioned as staff nurse, team leader, preceptor, and relief charge nurse.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team to establish evidence-based protocols, enhancing patient outcomes.
- Achieved Clinical Nurse III designation on clinical ladder, representing highest professional level.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to ensure effective patient treatment plans.
- Provided emotional support to families during crises, fostering a compassionate environment in high-stress situations.
- Supported criminal inquiries by reporting injuries and completing evidence collection kits.
Education
Critical Care Nurse Core -
UNC Chapel Hill
01-1988
Diploma - Nursing
Presbyterian Hospital School of Nursing
Charlotte, NC01-1985
Skills
- Clinical assessment
- Patient-centered care
- Patient advocacy
- Critical thinking
- Teamwork
- Effective communicator
Certification
- Registered Nurse, North Carolina, 01/01/85
- BLS and ACLS Certification
- PALS certification
- NIH Stroke certified
- NRP certification
Accomplishments
- Daisy Award recipient
- North Carolina Great 100 Nurses recognition, 2017. The Great 100 recognizes the importance of Registered Nurses in diverse practice settings and their impact on nursing, recognizing nurses throughout North Carolina who demonstrate excellence in practice and commitment to their profession.
- Nursing Professional and Leadership Recognition by the Presbyterian Foundation and the Culver Education Lab, 05/01/16
Timeline
Staff Nurse
Atrium Health Southpark Freestanding Emergency Department
07.2022 - Current
Clinical Nurse
Novant Health Kernersville Medical Center Emergency Department
06.2017 - 06.2022
Clinical Nurse, Medical Surgical ICU
Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center
12.2009 - 06.2017
Clinical Nurse, Emergency Department
Novant Health Huntersville Medical Center
08.2007 - 12.2009
Clinical Nurse, Endoscopy
Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center
01.2006 - 08.2007
Clinical Nurse, Emergency Department
Carolinas Medical Center Main
12.1994 - 10.2005
Critical Care Nurse Core -
UNC Chapel Hill
Diploma - Nursing
Presbyterian Hospital School of Nursing