Abigail Gouge
Burnsville,NC
Summary
Empathetic Registered Nurse skilled in direct patient care and infection control. Experience in mentoring staff and implementing quality improvement initiatives, focused on delivering high-quality care and enhancing operational efficiency.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Mission Hospital
Asheville, NC
07.2024 - Current
- Administered patient medications and monitored vital signs to ensure optimal health outcomes.
- Coordinated care plans with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient recovery processes.
- Educated patients and families on disease management and preventative health measures.
- Documented patient assessments and interventions in electronic health records for accuracy.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives to enhance operational efficiency within the unit.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- I also have worked as relief charge for 1 year. This role includes being in charge of finding new patients for B3, maintaining a balance of many different types of patients, work with the nurses and cnas to make sure adequate patient care is being delivered, maintains patient and staff safety, and working with case management to get patients discharged appropriately, managing family issues and patient complaints.
CNA/ Med Tech
Mitchell House
Spruce Pine, NC
05.2021 - 08.2022
- Assisted residents with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and dignity.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff for timely interventions.
- Maintained cleanliness and safety standards in resident living areas and common spaces.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop personalized care plans for each resident.
- Administered prescribed medications under the supervision of a registered nurse, ensuring adherence to safety protocols.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Mayland Community College
Spruce Pine, NC05-2024
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Clinical judgment
- Patient and family advocacy
- Infection control measures
- Compassion and empathy
- Team coordination
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Mission Hospital
07.2024 - Current
CNA/ Med Tech
Mitchell House
05.2021 - 08.2022
Associate of Science - Nursing
Mayland Community College