Courtney Runyan
Decatur
Summary
Results-driven nursing professional with strong skills in patient assessment and medication management. Known for effective supervision and collaboration with healthcare teams, ensuring quality care and safety compliance across all patient interactions.
Overview
1
1
Certification
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Charge Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Freeman Health System
Siloam Springs
09.2025 - Current
- Supervised nursing staff to ensure quality patient care standards.
- Managed medication administration processes for safety and compliance.
- Monitored patient conditions and reported changes to physicians promptly.
- Provided direct patient care, including assessments and treatments, to a variety of patients.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Coordinated patient admissions and discharges with multidisciplinary teams.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Assisted in developing nursing protocols to improve operational efficiency.
- Implemented infection control measures throughout the healthcare facility.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patients' condition.
- Delegated tasks appropriately among staff members according to their qualifications.
- Served as a preceptor for new nurses by providing orientation to unit policies and procedures, coaching on clinical skills, and mentoring on professional development issues.
- Organized and replenished clinical workstations and procedure rooms with essential medical supplies to ensure operational readiness.
- Ensured that all documentation was completed accurately according to established policies and procedures.
- Responded quickly to emergent situations such as cardiac arrest or respiratory distress.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Freeman Health System
Siloam Springs
08.2022 - 09.2025
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop patient care plans.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to physicians.
- Educated patients and families on health conditions and treatment options.
Phlebotomist
Freeman Health System
Siloam Springs
06.2017 - 08.2022
- Collected blood samples from patients using proper techniques and equipment.
- Ensured accurate labeling and documentation of all specimens collected.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of phlebotomy area and supplies.
- Adhered to infection control standards throughout all phlebotomy processes.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
NorthWest Arkansas Community College
Bentonville, AR08-2022
Skills
- Medication management
- Patient assessment
- Infection control
- Emergency response
- Accurate documentation
- Supervision
- Patient advocacy
- Critical thinking
- Problem solving
- Time management
- HIPAA compliance
Certification
- Registered Nurse License
- NIHSS Certification
- Advance Life Support
- Basic Life Support
Accomplishments
- Cum Laude
Timeline
Charge Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Freeman Health System
09.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Freeman Health System
08.2022 - 09.2025
Phlebotomist
Freeman Health System
06.2017 - 08.2022
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
NorthWest Arkansas Community College