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ANA GOODFELLOW

Huntington,VT

Summary

Healthcare professional with strong background in patient care and medical support. Known for collaborative work with medical teams to deliver high-quality care and adapt to evolving patient needs. Expertise in patient assessment and medication administration, along with compassionate care and reliability.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse

Bayada Home Health
03.2024 - 08.2024
  • Case management for home health clients, assess clients for changes in condition, communicate changes and current status to ordering physicians office. Medication management, wound care management, and supplies managed, Education provided on new and existing diagnosis and management of condition. Education provided on new medications and best practice.
  • Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.

Registered Nurse, Medical Surgical Unit

Central Vermont Medical Center
01.2021 - 08.2021
  • Maintain patient safety, assess for changes in patient condition, administering treatments and medications as ordered, including IV therapies, blood administration, telemetry monitoring, and EKG orders. Facilitate communication between patient and physician. Ensure accurate documentation and communication with other nurses.
  • Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and implementing evidence-based practices.

Registered Nurse, Support and Services at Home

Cathedral Square
09.2024 - Current
  • Assist SASH participants with support for independent living. Coordinate care with primary care office for annual visits or acute issues as they arise. Provide education for current and new health diagnoses; Hypertension, Diabetes, and pain management. Education to reduce fall risk and improve nutritional outcomes. Document interactions with SASH participants. Collect Blood pressure data and A1C data.
  • Educated patients on disease management, self-care techniques, and wellness strategies to improve long-term health outcomes.
  • Provided emotional support to patients'' family members during critical incidents, strengthening overall trust in the healthcare team.

School Nurse, RN

Christ the King School
08.2021 - 06.2022
  • Evaluate and assess the health of students and their ability to remain in class. Maintain supplies for the nursing office. Maintain student records regarding vaccination and health action plans. Ensure accurate documentation and communication with parents and staff members. Contact tracing for active COVID cases reported to the school.
  • Monitored ongoing medical conditions such as asthma or diabetes, adjusting care plans accordingly to maintain optimal student wellness levels.
  • Managed immunization compliance within the school population to prevent the spread of communicable diseases.
  • Assessed students'' physical and emotional well-being during daily clinic visits, providing appropriate care or referrals as needed.

LPN Home Health

UVM Health Network
10.2018 - 01.2021
  • Administered medications, and wound care and monitored for infection. Perform orders for blood draws, and Foley catheter change-outs, post-op education, disease management education, and suture removal, Promoted client education and communication with clients PHP. Ensure accurate documentation and communication with the client nurse case manager. Educate and motivate clients to consider lifestyle changes to promote health and safety.
  • Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
  • Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
  • Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.

Education Coordinator and Therapist

MSU Breast Cancer Study
03.2007 - 02.2009
  • Conducted extensive personal interviews with breast cancer study participants. Built report among diversified populations of varied economic and cultural backgrounds. Supervised and trained eight therapists ensuring professional standards.
  • Liaised between faculty, staff and administrators to coordinate educational program delivery.
  • Enhanced curriculum quality by collaborating with teachers and administrators to review, revise, and implement new instructional materials.

Medical Assistant

OB/GYN Associates of Ithaca
03.2001 - 05.2004
  • Performed nursing assistant responsibilities, set up and initiate non-stress test, gestational diabetes testing and gathering of required specimens for lab diagnostics. Assist Nurse Practitioners, with client intake, vital signs and subjective data, documentation and record retrieval. Created a welcoming environment and safe space for families and children receiving care.
  • Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
  • Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
  • Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
  • Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
  • Maintained a safe and clean clinical environment by adhering to infection control guidelines and disposing of biohazardous waste properly.

Nutrition Home Educator

Cornell Cooperative Extension
01.2002 - 02.2003
  • Extensive Daily Home Visits, and submit daily intake paperwork to drive program funding. Asses nutrition education and food safety needs and create a curriculum to meet those needs. Flexibility in teaching in a wide variety of home settings, maintaining client and personal safety awareness.
  • Supervised extracurricular activities such as field trips or clubs to promote social interaction outside of the formal classroom setting.
  • Managed a structured learning environment, establishing clear expectations and routines for optimal productivity.
  • Organized engaging educational events like science fairs or poetry readings to showcase student achievements.
  • Developed individualized learning plans to accommodate diverse learner needs and promote academic growth.

Medication Aide

Eathen Allen Residence
04.2015 - 11.2015
  • Maintained a safe and clean environment by adhering to infection control protocols during medication administration.
  • Achieved high levels of efficiency while distributing medications by organizing daily routines around individual patient schedules and needs.
  • Took patient vital signs, height, and weight measurements and monitored glucose and patient wellbeing.
  • Coordinated daily medicine schedules and administration to help clients address symptoms and enhance quality of life.

LPN, Private Duty

UVM Home Health
05.2018 - 10.2018
  • Implemented infection control measures for gastro tube feeding, minimizing the risk of contamination in the home setting.
  • Assisted patients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and dignity in their own homes.
  • Administered medications accurately, ensuring the proper dosage and timing for optimal treatment effectiveness.
  • Enhanced patients'' quality of life by providing compassionate and empathetic private duty nursing services.

RN Private Duty

Heather Nelson
08.2021 - 12.2021
  • Maintained and cleaned BIPAP and CPAP equipment Monitored alarms for interruption to positive airway flow during patients sleep.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
  • Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, providing emotional support while addressing concerns or questions about care plans.

LPN Rehabilitation

Genesis HealthCare
05.2018 - 10.2018
  • Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
  • Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
  • Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
  • Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
  • Provided compassionate palliative care for terminally ill patients while supporting their emotional needs during end-of-life stages.
  • Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
  • Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.

Education

BSN -

Vermont State University
Williston, Vermont
05-2024

ADN -

Vermont Technical College
Williston, Vermont
05-2021

LPN -

Vermont Technical College
Williston, Vermont
05-2018

BS -

Cornell University
Ithaca, New York
01.2002

Skills

  • Direct patient care
  • Medication and IV administration and set up
  • Patient assessments
  • Patient education and counseling
  • Wound care
  • Compassion and empathy
  • Patient and family advocacy
  • Licensed RN- Vermont and multi state license 0260146755

Certification

BLS CPR American Red Cross, expires September 2026

CLC—Healthy Children Project February 2006, lactation consultant, expired can renew

DOULA – UVM MC volunteer training March 2025 and DONA June 2002

Timeline

Registered Nurse, Support and Services at Home

Cathedral Square
09.2024 - Current

Registered Nurse

Bayada Home Health
03.2024 - 08.2024

School Nurse, RN

Christ the King School
08.2021 - 06.2022

RN Private Duty

Heather Nelson
08.2021 - 12.2021

Registered Nurse, Medical Surgical Unit

Central Vermont Medical Center
01.2021 - 08.2021

LPN Home Health

UVM Health Network
10.2018 - 01.2021

LPN, Private Duty

UVM Home Health
05.2018 - 10.2018

LPN Rehabilitation

Genesis HealthCare
05.2018 - 10.2018

Medication Aide

Eathen Allen Residence
04.2015 - 11.2015

Education Coordinator and Therapist

MSU Breast Cancer Study
03.2007 - 02.2009

Nutrition Home Educator

Cornell Cooperative Extension
01.2002 - 02.2003

Medical Assistant

OB/GYN Associates of Ithaca
03.2001 - 05.2004

BSN -

Vermont State University

ADN -

Vermont Technical College

LPN -

Vermont Technical College

BS -

Cornell University

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