Cora Y. Tucker, R.N.

About

Cora Y. Tucker, R.N., is a registered nurse with a distinguished career in home health, acute care, and staff development. Born in Birmingham, Alabama, and raised in Indianapolis, she is a graduate of Crispus Attucks High School, served honorably in the United States Air Force (1976–1978), and earned her nursing degree from Boise State University in 1984. An avid reader, she enjoys sewing and crocheting and resides on the west side of Indianapolis.

Nursing Career

Director of Nursing — Larris-IFY Home Care, LLC (2022–Present)
Leads nursing admissions and clinical documentation; supervises Home Health Aides and LPNs. Demonstrates expertise across physical, mental, emotional, cardiac, neurological, gastrointestinal, endocrine, and wound care assessment.

Home Health Nurse — Tendercare Home Health Services Inc. (2009–2022)
Provided skilled nursing care for adult and pediatric patients including infusion therapy, trach care, and ventilator services.

Staff Nurse, Surgical Progressive Care Unit — Clarian Health / IU Hospital (2005–2008)
Cared for post-surgical and telemetry patients; served as Staff Development Coordinator conducting orientation and annual training for all departments.

Charge Nurse, Acute Care for the Elderly — Wishard Health Services (2002–2005)

Staff Nurse, Surgical Progressive Care Unit — Methodist Hospital (1997–2002)