Howard Goodman
RN
Joelton,TN
Summary
I have been working in the field of nursing for over 20 ys and wound care is my passion! I'm currently a WCC nurse and Im in rolled in the Ostomy Management Specialist course online with an expectation to obtain my OMS certification by September of 2026.
Overview
3
3
Certification
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
RN, Medical-Surgical
NorthCrest Hospital
10.2024 - Current
- Administered medication and monitored patient vital signs to ensure optimal recovery outcomes.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Educated patients and families on post-operative care and health maintenance strategies.
- Led initiatives to enhance infection control practices, resulting in improved patient safety standards.
- Mentored new nursing staff, fostering a supportive learning environment and ensuring adherence to hospital protocols.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care to a diverse population of patients.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to recognize early signs of complications, allowing for timely interventions and preventing adverse outcomes.
RN field nurse/Case mgt
Aveanna Home Health
02.2018 - 05.2024
- Provide patient centered education on Chronic Disease: CHF,HTN,COPD,DM,CKD to reduce risk for hospitalzations.
- Preform basic and advanced wound care in the home: compression wrapping 3 and 4 layer. Wound vac therapy all modles. Evaluation of new wounds,surgical after care and developing/advancing POC.
- Preceptor for nursing: Instruct/teach new RN/LPNs there roles in the home. Preform direct supervision of all skills for check offs (new hires and yearly)
- Case managment: Oasis data collection for SOC,RCT,ROC and Nursing evals. Direct the team in the home as the team lead. Mange patients needs, prioritizing goals for best outcomes.
Floor/Pod nurse and Weekend supervisor
Sunbelt Staffing
08.2016 - 01.2018
- Provided medical/surgical nursing care to inmates/patients in a veritiy of settings: Post op care at Meherry General 7th floor, ER/Trama team at Riverbend Maximum prison and Med-surg Floor at Deberry State Prison Hospital.
- Worked as the Weekend Nursing Supervisor at Deberry State Prison Hospital: Over seeing all medical care for over 800 inmate/patients in 7 bulidings. Supervise 15-30 employees (RN,LPN,CNAs). Direct all code teams and clear codes in emergency situations (over dose,mental health crisis,physical trama)
Cardio Pulmonary Director/ Team Lead
Gentiva Home Health and Hospice
04.2010 - 08.2016
- Responcible for the tracking and advancment of all patients in the CDP program.
- Take an active role in the admissions process, resumptions and discharges of patients in the CDP program
- Conduct sales calls and meeting for the CDP program. Develop referral sources for the CDP program.
- Preforming over site: conduting chart audits, Preforming RCAs, Leading the training for all staff in the CDP program (nurse/therapy) in the delivery of CDP program in the home.
Education
Certification - Skin And Wound Management
Relias
Online02-2026
BSN - Nursing
Austin Peay State University
Clarksville, TN12-2006
ASN - science
Hopkinsville Community College
Hopkinsville, KY.05-2004
Skills
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- HCHB documentation proficient
- Able to provide: Trach care,PICC care, PORT cath care, foley catheter mgt VP for lab collection, Ostomy care, Advanced wound care Drain care to include JP and Chest tubes
- Medication administration
- Medication and IV administration
- Patient assessments
Certification
BLS certification exp 1/2027
WCC certification exp 3/31
NIH Stroke Scale certification exp. 1/2027
Timeline
RN, Medical-Surgical
NorthCrest Hospital
10.2024 - Current
RN field nurse/Case mgt
Aveanna Home Health
02.2018 - 05.2024
Floor/Pod nurse and Weekend supervisor
Sunbelt Staffing
08.2016 - 01.2018
Cardio Pulmonary Director/ Team Lead
Gentiva Home Health and Hospice
04.2010 - 08.2016
Certification - Skin And Wound Management
Relias
BSN - Nursing
Austin Peay State University
ASN - science
Hopkinsville Community College