Anna Marie Gothard
Charleston,WV
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, ICU Float Pool, NSICU, PACU
Charleston Area Medical Center Memorial, General
07.2007 - 01.2023
- 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.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
- Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens, and pain management techniques.
- Mentored new staff members and nursing students, fostering a supportive learning environment within the unit.
- Performed emergency medical procedures such as BLS, ACLS and other condition stabilizing interventions.
- Monitored patient vital signs to perform thorough condition assessments.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices within the field of medical-surgical nursing.
- Managed patients' pain by implementing pharmacological and non-pharmacological pain management interventions.
- Provided education on disease management strategies to empower patients in self-care activities throughout their recovery journey.
- Streamlined medication administration processes, reducing medication errors and enhancing patient safety.
- Handled ventilator support, feeding tubes and central lines.
- Assisted physicians with bedside procedures, ensuring accurate treatment administration and timely patient recovery.
- 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.
Travel Registered Nurse
Brian Wells, Nurse Recruiter
10.2003 - 07.2007
- Demonstrated adaptability when assigned to different units or shifts as needed, seamlessly integrating into diverse healthcare teams while maintaining exceptional performance levels.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Prevented complications in critical situations by promptly recognizing symptoms and initiating appropriate interventions.
- Safeguarded patient privacy rights through diligent compliance with HIPAA regulations during all interactions with medical records and personal information.
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Charleston Area Medical Center
02.1999 - 10.2003
- Handled ventilator support, feeding tubes and central lines.
- Assisted physicians with bedside procedures, ensuring accurate treatment administration and timely patient recovery.
- Demonstrated advanced critical thinking skills while managing complex clinical situations involving multiple organ systems failures in critically ill patients.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
Registered Nurse
CAMC General Hospital - Medical Rehab, Inpatient
02.1995 - 02.1999
- 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.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
Personnel Secretary
CAMC General Hospital
04.1989 - 02.1995
- Reduced instances of miscommunication between departments by establishing clear protocols for sharing information and seeking clarification when needed.
- Compiled data from personnel records and prepared reports to aid in key decision-making.
Medical Records Clerk
Charleston Area Medical Center General
10.1988 - 04.1989
- Ensured HIPAA compliance by adhering to strict confidentiality guidelines when handling sensitive patient information.
- Maintained confidentiality of all medical records and sensitive information to comply with HIPAA regulations.
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing Practice
University of Charleston
Charleston, WV05.1994
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication Administration
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Assessments
- Infection control measures
Additional Information
Due to unexpected surgeries in August 2021 and October 2021, I took Short Term Disability that extended to Long Term Disability.
Started Retirement from Charleston Area Medical Center January 21, 2023.
Timeline
Registered Nurse, ICU Float Pool, NSICU, PACU
Charleston Area Medical Center Memorial, General
07.2007 - 01.2023
Travel Registered Nurse
Brian Wells, Nurse Recruiter
10.2003 - 07.2007
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Charleston Area Medical Center
02.1999 - 10.2003
Registered Nurse
CAMC General Hospital - Medical Rehab, Inpatient
02.1995 - 02.1999
Personnel Secretary
CAMC General Hospital
04.1989 - 02.1995
Medical Records Clerk
Charleston Area Medical Center General
10.1988 - 04.1989
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing Practice
University of Charleston
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