Alyssa Mattson-Goodell
Las Vegas,US
Summary
Registered Nurse with 18 years of experience across acute-care hospital and long-term care settings. Strong background in medical-surgical, postoperative, cardiac, and intermediate care, including management of complex patients following CABG and thoracic procedures. Most recently served as a Charge RN in a long-term care facility focused on memory care, with strengths in clinical assessment, care coordination, dementia care, individualized care planning, family communication, and compassionate end-of-life care.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
RN
Logan Health
Conrad, United States
01.2023 - 09.2026
- Served as Charge RN overseeing daily nursing operations and coordinating care for residents with complex medical, behavioral, and memory care needs.
- Advocated for residents' needs, preferences, safety and quality of life while promoting autonomy, informed decision making, and resident rights as appropriate.
- Served as a liaison between residents', family and healthcare team, ensuring questions, concerns, changes in condition, and goals of care were clearly communicated
- Monitored and assessed residents' clinical status, identified changes in condition, and collaborated with interdisciplinary team to ensure timely, high-quality care.
- Developed strong, trusting relationship with residents and families through compassionate communication, education and individualized support.
- Built strong relationships with residents and families, fostering trust and enriching the overall care experience.
- Provided compassionate end-of-life care, supporting residents and families through challenging times with dignity and respect.
- Administered medications and treatments in accordance with provider orders while maintaining accurate documentation and adherence to safety standards.
- Utilized electronic health record systems to accurately document assessments, interventions, medications, and changes in condition while supporting effective communication among care providers.
- Implemented infection prevention and control practices to maintain a safe environment and reducerisks to residents and staff.
Registered Nurse
MountainView Hospital
Las Vegas, United States
05.2008 - 01.2023
- Provided direct patient care to high acuity patients in an intermediate/Step-down Unit (IMC), including patients recovering from cardiac, thoracic, and other surgical procedures.
- Managed patients requiring continous cardiac monitoring, oxygen therapy, IV medications, and complex postoperative care.
- Performed comprehensive assessments, recognized changes in patient condition, and implemented evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized plans of care.
- Safely administered medications, treatments, and therapies in a fast-paced, high acuity environment while maintaining accurate documentation and adherence to safety protocols.
- Collaborated with physicians and interdisciplinary healthcare teams to coordinate care for medically complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Maintained strict infection-prevention and control practices and reinforced infection-prevention education with patients and families.
- Applied strong clinical judgement and critical thinking skills to rapidly assess changes in condition and prioritize appropriate nursing interventions.
- Monitored postoperative patients for complications, provided ongoing assessment, and reinforced discharge and home care instructions.
- Monitored patient responses to medications, IV therapies, and treatments, identifying and addressing adverse reactions and changes in condition.
- Educated patient and caregivers on wound care, chronic disease management, medication safety, treatment plans, potential side effects, and discharge instructions using clear, patient-centered communication.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
College of Southern Nevada
Las Vegas, United States01-2007
Skills
- Cardiac Telemetry Interpretation
- Rapid Response
- IV Therapy & Medication Administration
- Central Line/PICC Care & Maintenance
- High-Flow Oxygen/BiPAP Monitoring
- Postoperative Cardiac & Thoracic Surgery Care
- Chest Tube Assessment & Management
- Tracheostomy Care & Ventilated Patient Monitoring
- Surgical Drain Management
- Wound Care
- Chest Pain Assessment & Management
- Lab Result Review & Trend Recognition
Certification
- ACLS
- BLS
- Med-Surg
Accomplishments
- Daisy award
- I Care Award
Timeline
RN
Logan Health
01.2023 - 09.2026
Registered Nurse
MountainView Hospital
05.2008 - 01.2023
Associate of Science - Nursing
College of Southern Nevada
References
Michelle Wright, RN, DON
Logan Health Extended Care
Phone :(432)209-8107
Shirley Shrivers, RN, Manager
Logan Health Extended Care
Phone: (406) 249-2559
Sharon Smith LPN, ADON,
Logan Health Extended Care
Phone: (423)293-2449