AARON GOLA
Riverview
Summary
- Licensed RN going on 12 years of healthcare experience as an RN and previous LPN and EMT.
- U.S. Air Force Veteran
- RN FL license number RN9555161
- ACLS Certified
- Compassionate Registered Nurse with experience offering comprehensive patient care in outpatient and inpatient environments. Works well with diverse patient populations ranging from pediatrics to geriatrics.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Sarasota Memorial Hospital
05.2023 - Current
- Streamlined nursing workflows for increased efficiency and improved patient outcomes.
- Mentored and supervised junior nurses, fostering a supportive and professional work environment.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
- Helped increased patient satisfaction scores across the unit by delivering compassionate care and advocating for individual needs.
Registered Nurse, Med-Surgical Unit/Orthopedics
Sarasota Memorial Hospital
05.2022 - 03.2023
- Minimized hospital stays with recovery-centered approaches, reducing average in-patient stay length.
- Orchestrated quality-driven, cost-effective care in high-volume orthopedic setting.
- Supported physician diagnosis by communicating with patients regarding symptoms, medical histories and notable events relating to ailments.
Registered Nurse, Med-Surgical Unit/Orthopedics
Lakewood Ranch Medical Center
01.2022 - 05.2022
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as post operative management, wound care and rehabilitation.
Registered Nurse, Pediatrics
USF Health
10.2021 - 01.2022
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Trained new nurses and techs in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Administered medications and performed treatments on patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Registered Nurse, Orthopedic Unit
Lakeland Regional Health
02.2021 - 10.2021
- Managed care from admission to discharge, including patient assessments, care planning, health education and discharge support
- Educated patients and families on managing their illness or injury including post-treatment home care needs and medication administration
- Worked within a interdisciplinary health care team to develop, implement and make adjustments to patient care plans, individualized strategies and methods to improve patient health to meet recovery goals
- Effectively prioritized assignments, executed care based on each patient's relative condition and delegated tasks to available personnel to deliver safe and efficient care
Licensed Practical Nurse
Prolink Staffing
11.2019 - 03.2020
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management Systems (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems.
- Conducted patient assessments and tests to provide physicians with important patient health information used to create focused treatment plans to manage the patient's ongoing care
- Administered oral medications, IM injections, and IVs to patients and monitored their responses
- Provided direct care to the long-term care residents and rehab patients in a skilled nursing facility
Certified Air Force Immunizations LPN Team Leader
U.S. Air Force
11.2018 - 11.2019
- Oversee all clinical operations for the geographically separated Immunizations Clinic
- Functioned as a one person clinic responsible for vaccinating 40,000+ Tri Care beneficiaries and their dependents. Managed all paper and online records for the patients enrolled to the facility
- Supervised 5 personnel, was responsible for all staff members being knowledgeable and proficient in their positions
- Medical equipment custodian in charge of 175 items. Responsible for conducting quarterly inspections and providing 100% accountability for medical assets worth $80K
Pediatric Clinic LPN Supervisor
U.S. Ar Force
04.2016 - 11.2018
- Direct Supervisor for 8 clinical staff members. Ranging from Registered Nurses, LPNs, and Medical Technicians
- Clinical Safety Monitor responsible for maintaining 25 staff member training records. 100% compliancy rating, clinic earned full Joint Commission accreditation
- Clinical disaster team supervisor responsible for 86 hospital staff members
- Controlled $60,000 yearly medical supply account for 4 years in pediatrics and family health
- Deployed for a joint forces mission with 106 Expeditionary Medical Support System team members. Executed emergency medical skills, triaged 216 patients and air evacuated 31 critical patients
Family Practice Clinic LPN
U.S. Air Force
11.2012 - 04.2016
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms
- Documented patient intake information, including medical histories, current symptoms, and vitals
- Managed wound care, gave respiratory treatments and helped with various non-invasive procedures
Education
BSN - Registered Nursing
Rasmussen University
Tampa, FL12.2024
Associates Degree - Registered Nursing
Rasmussen College
Tampa, FL12.2020
Associates Degree - Practical Nursing
Community College of The Air Force
Direct Supervisor Training Certificate -
Air Force Airman Leadership School
Tampa, FL Emergency Medical Technician License / LPN courses -
Air Force Medical Education And Training
San Antonio, TXHigh School Diploma -
Prattville Christian Academy
Prattville, ALSkills
- Provides excellent customer service
- Works well under high stress
- Quick problem solver
- Communicates well with fellow colleagues
- Supervising and mentoring
- Patient advocacy
- Chronic Disease Management
- Patient Education
- Admissions and Discharge Processes
- Immunizations and Vaccinations
Affiliations
Daisy Award Nominee (Lakewood Ranch, 2021)
Rasmussen College Dean's List 2019-2022
Air Force Dean's List
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Sarasota Memorial Hospital
05.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse, Med-Surgical Unit/Orthopedics
Sarasota Memorial Hospital
05.2022 - 03.2023
Registered Nurse, Med-Surgical Unit/Orthopedics
Lakewood Ranch Medical Center
01.2022 - 05.2022
Registered Nurse, Pediatrics
USF Health
10.2021 - 01.2022
Registered Nurse, Orthopedic Unit
Lakeland Regional Health
02.2021 - 10.2021
Licensed Practical Nurse
Prolink Staffing
11.2019 - 03.2020
Certified Air Force Immunizations LPN Team Leader
U.S. Air Force
11.2018 - 11.2019
Pediatric Clinic LPN Supervisor
U.S. Ar Force
04.2016 - 11.2018
Family Practice Clinic LPN
U.S. Air Force
11.2012 - 04.2016
BSN - Registered Nursing
Rasmussen University
Associates Degree - Registered Nursing
Rasmussen College
Associates Degree - Practical Nursing
Community College of The Air Force
Direct Supervisor Training Certificate -
Air Force Airman Leadership School
Emergency Medical Technician License / LPN courses -
Air Force Medical Education And Training
High School Diploma -
Prattville Christian Academy