Coreena C.

Schroyer, RN, BS, CCRN

2419 Harwood St.
South Bend, IN 46614
Phone: (574) 707-2750
E-mail: runningfaster43@aol.com

Objective
As an intelligent and highly motivated person, I enjoy the challenge of educating and motivating
nursing staff using evidence based practice. I am seeking a position that will utilize my skills
and offer the chance to expand my own knowledge and skills.

Education
Bethel College, Mishawaka, IN
August 2012 present (projected graduation date: spring 2015)
Master of Science, Nursing Education

Saint Marys College, Notre Dame, IN
August 1999 May 2002
Bachelor of Science, Nursing

University of Alaska, Anchorage
September 1994 May 1996
Associate of Arts, General Education, cum laude

Awards, Fellowships, Grants
Saint Marys College, Notre Dame, IN
March 2002, awarded grant to study alcoholism of the Native Alaskan in relation to suicide.
Travelled to Anchorage, Alaska and Bethel, Alaska; gathered information from two mental
health sites, interacted with Native Alaskans diagnosed with alcoholism, and studied suicide
rates in relation to the chronic use of alcoholism.

Positions Held
August 12, 2013 to present
Clinical Lead Nurse
Elkhart General Hospital, Elkhart, IN
Provide and manage point of care to patients, individuals, families, and communities;
management and coordination of comprehensive patient care, individuals, and clinical cohorts;
delegate and oversee care delivery by other staff; coordinate care; evaluate evidence for practice,
implements evidence-based practice, and use quality improvement strategies to affect improved
outcomes; identify problem areas; identify the need for new policies and practices, participate in
their development and provide leadership in implementation and evaluation of guidelines,
professional standards and policies that impact patient care; coordinate human, environmental,
and material resources to ensure cost-effective care; work with the multidisciplinary care team to
provide quality care.


August 6, 2012 to August 1, 2013
Director of Staff Development
Kindred Transitional Care and RehabilitationSouth Bend
Plan, direct, coordinate and evaluate educational programs for nursing service and other departments;
perform clinical tasks and assist in other departments; infection control manager; workmans
compensation coordinator.


June 10, 2002 to September 2012
Registered Nurse, Charge Nurse
Elkhart General Hospital, Elkhart, IN
Critical Care Center
Performed direct bedside care of the critically ill patient to include, but not limited to: hemodynamic and
electrocardiogram monitoring and interpretation, maintenance of various vasopressors and other
intravenous medications, initiated intravenous access, CPR, continuous renal replacement therapy,
intracranial pressure monitoring (ICP), extra-ventricular drainage (EVD) monitoring, brain
oxygen/temperature monitoring, and mechanical ventilation management. Responsible for assisting
physicians with bedside procedures such as central venous line insertion, ICP/EVD and brain
oxygen/temperature monitoring equipment insertion, intubation, and arterial line insertion. Preceptor of
new graduate nurses, a new nurse to unit, and student nurses.

February 2007 to February 2009 and August 2010 to May 2012
Registered Nurse
Memorial Hospital, South Bend, IN
Post-Surgical Care Unit
Provided professional nursing service and assessed the needs of post-surgical patients and evaluated
individualized plans of care. Collaborated with other professional staff to provide quality care to persons
receiving surgery across many disciplines. Directly monitored chest tubes, surgical and other wound
sites, continuous bladder irrigation, patient controlled analgesia, intravenous fluids, and provided diabetes
management.

August 2003 to April 2004
Registered Nurse
ADEC, Inc., Elkhart Indiana
Responsible for monitoring the health care for community living clients, counseling and training staff,
and assuring compliance with Medicaid regulations. Monitored all medical facets of group homes,
presented in-service education, met and consulted with interdisciplinary team and other health
professionals to identify health needs, and performed quarterly physical assessments.

February 2001 to June 2002
Nurse Tech
Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center, South Bend, In
Cardiac Care Unit, Progressive Care Unit, Open Heart Recovery
Provided direct patient care to those undergoing cardiac catheterization and open heart surgery. Cared for
residents with heart disease, removed arterial sheaths and managed post-removal groin management.

June 1995 to September 1999
Owner Operator
Kid Business, Fairbanks, AK
Owned and operated licensed childcare service in my home providing love to children aged six weeks to
twelve years. Planned, implemented and provided educational activities and outings.

August 1987 to May 1994
Medical Technician, Emergency Medical Technician
United States Air Force
Keesler Air Force Base, Biloxi, MS
Provided direct patient care to post-surgical patients on 42-bed medical-surgical unit. Assisted physicians
with endoscopic procedures in outpatient surgery clinic.
Eielson Air Force Base, Fairbanks, AK
Assisted physicians with patient assessments and procedures in all-inclusive outpatient clinic (pediatrics,
family medicine, and obstetrics/gynecology).

Fields of Interest
Critical Care Nursing
Medical/Surgical Nursing
Education

Hobbies
Photography
Travelling
Reading
Do-It-Yourself Crafts and Home Decorating

Volunteer Experience
Therapy Dog Visitation
St. Margarets House
Jos Angels

Computer Skills
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Publisher
Microsoft Power Point
McKesson Computerized Charting (Horizon Clinicals)
Point Click Care
Cerner
Apple Platforms
Bar Code Medication Administration

Licenses and Certificates
Registered Nurse, State of Indiana
Basic Cardiac Life Support for Health Care Providers
Advanced Cardiac Life Support
Critical Care Registered Nurse
Indiana Tuberculosis Skin Testing Certification
Member, Northwest Chicago Area Chapter American Association of Critical Care Nurses
Member, American Association of Critical Care Nurses