Adrienne Goudeau
Prairieville,LA
Summary
Adept at managing complex patient cases and delivering compassionate care, I honed critical thinking and clinical judgment skills at Woman's Hospital. My background includes mentoring staff, improving patient safety, and excelling in intravenous therapy and pre-and post-operative care, significantly enhancing patient outcomes and satisfaction. Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Woman's Hospital
03.2017 - Current
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient care, ensuring seamless communication between healthcare providers.
- Consistently maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in accordance with regulatory requirements.
- Skillfully performed venipuncture, IV insertion, and catheterizations, ensuring proper technique and adherence to infection control standards.
- Provided health education to patients and families regarding discharge instructions and plans of care.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families through active listening, empathy, and clear communication during challenging situations.
- Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens, and pain management techniques.
- Demonstrated flexibility in managing multiple priorities concurrently during high-stress periods while maintaining a calm demeanor.
- Mentored new staff members and nursing students, fostering a supportive learning environment within the unit.
- Utilized Meditech and Epic to document data related to patient care such as medications, interventions and patient responses.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving disputes promptly, maintaining open lines of communication, and ensuring high-quality service delivery.
- Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
Registered Nurse-Med, Surg, Telemetry
St. Elizabeth's Hospital
07.2012 - 03.2017
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Southern University And A & M College
Baton Rouge, LA05.2011
Skills
- Intravenous therapy
- Pre-and Post-Operative Care
- Compassionate Care
- Clinical judgment
- Vital signs monitoring
- Critical Thinking
- Wound Care
- Delegation and Motivation
- Training staff
- Student Precepting
- Medication and IV administration
- Direct Patient Care
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Woman's Hospital
03.2017 - Current
Registered Nurse-Med, Surg, Telemetry
St. Elizabeth's Hospital
07.2012 - 03.2017
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Southern University And A & M College