Elizabeth Coryell, BSN, RN
Elizabeth Nyabidi Coryell, BSN, RN, is a dedicated registered nurse with nearly two decades of experience in pediatric and respiratory care. Originally from Kenya, she moved to the United States after high school to pursue higher education, earning her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Texas at Arlington. Her clinical expertise includes caring for patients with complex respiratory conditions, including tracheostomy and ventilator-dependent children, where she delivers compassionate, high-quality care tailored to each patient’s needs.
In addition to her clinical work, Elizabeth has expanded her expertise into clinical research, currently serving as a Clinical Research Nurse. She is trained in key research principles, including ICH-GCP, ALCOA-C standards, data management, regulatory compliance, and patient recruitment and retention. Her unique combination of bedside nursing and research knowledge allows her to contribute meaningfully to advancing treatments, particularly for pediatric patients with rare diseases.
Elizabeth is also passionate about mentorship and education, regularly precepting and training new nurses. Recognized for her excellence in patient care, she has been honored as Nurse of the Year for five consecutive years. Looking ahead, she aspires to grow into a leadership role within her community and is considering advancing her education to become a Nurse Practitioner, continuing her mission to serve, teach, and make a lasting impact in healthcare.
• The University of Texas at Arlington - Bachelors of Science in Nursing, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
• IV Therapy
• Wound Care
• Clinical Research Nursing
• Nurse of the Year
• Aviana Healthcare Services
• 2021-2025
• Local church volunteering
• Interest in Doctors Without Borders medical missions
Areas of Specialization/Expertise
- Pediatrics
- Respiratory Nursing
What do you enjoy most about practicing medicine?
I love that I can get to interact with other cultures and learn more about people and how they respond to stressful circumstances. I'm learning how to not take things personally, and it makes me more patient and kind. Being a nurse has helped me become less judgmental. For example, when you go out to a crowded area and you see someone acting erratic, most people would judge that situation and say they're crazy, but I look at it like maybe they're dealing with something that we don't know. I have more compassion towards that person. I don't know what's going on with them, maybe they are sick, maybe they're in pain, maybe there's an underlying issue. I feel like nursing has helped me respond better to stressful environments, even in my own personal life when I'm not at work. I do not have any regrets about becoming a nurse.
Locations
Aveanna Healthcare Services
Temple, TX