Barbara Goffredo, RN
Prospect
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated nursing professional with 32 years at Yale New Haven Hospital, specializing in complex medical/surgical care for cancer patients. Proven expertise in IV administration and emotional support, enhancing patient satisfaction through empathetic communication and collaborative care strategies. Recognized for mentoring new nurses and fostering a supportive team environment.
Overview
2000
2000
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Staff LPN, RN
Waterbury VNA
- Educated patients and families on health management, treatment options, and post-discharge instructions.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory standards and maintained accurate medical records for all patients.
- Conducted routine assessments to monitor vital signs and detect early signs of complications.
- Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, providing emotional support while addressing concerns or questions about care plans.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Reported findings to quality departments after conducting routine restraint audits and worked with team to devise corrective actions for deficiencies.
- Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
- Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
Staff Nurse
Yale New Haven Hospital
01.1988 - 01.2000
- Administered medications and treatments in accordance with established protocols and patient care plans.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive patient care strategies.
- Mentored junior nurses, enhancing their clinical skills and improving team performance.
- Evaluated patient conditions, adjusting care plans based on ongoing assessments and feedback.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Consistently maintained accurate documentation of all relevant information related to patient progress, treatments administered and other pertinent data.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Provided emotional support for patients and families during difficult times, helping them navigate the healthcare system with compassion and understanding.
- Increased patient satisfaction by consistently delivering high-quality nursing care with a focus on empathy, communication, and professionalism.
- Participated in staff meetings and continuing education programs to stay current on best practices and maintain licensure requirements.
- Promoted teamwork and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient care planning and implementation.
- Achieved timely medication administration by utilizing effective time management skills and prioritizing critical tasks.
- Precepted student nurses and oriented new hires, providing guidance and mentorship when teaching on hospital policies, emergency procedures, and nursing best practices.
- Worked within interdisciplinary health care team to develop, implement and make adjustments to patient care plans, individualizing strategies, and methods to improve health and meet recovery goals.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Identified patient care requirements by establishing personal rapport with patients and families.
- Verified patients had information necessary for ongoing care, providing guidance on diagnoses, management of medications, and prevention methods.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Greater Hartford Community College
Hartford, CT06-1987
Skills
- During my 32 years of employment at Yale New Haven Hospital, I primarily worked on medical / surgical units Many of those entrusted to my care had a diagnosis of cancer I worked on an ENT/Plastic unit which encompasses head and neck cancers and reconstruction
- Diagnoses often included , facial reconstruction and tracheotomies Also many patients were treated for breast cancer These patients underwent TRAM flaps, free flaps, leech and radiation therapy, wound care We also cared for burn patients and those with AVM embolizations and surgical interventions
- Due to the nature of our patient population with cancer diagnoses, which frequently involved facial deformities, and for many, impending death, we encompassed many attempted suicides
- Psychological, emotional and spiritual support to patients and their families was a major component of my nursing care Helping them through devastating facial and bodily changes can be quite challenging The inability to speak and learning to care for a laryngectomy can be overwhelming to both patient and their families
- I frequently assumed the role of charge nurse on my unit as we all did I also acted as preceptor to many new nurses and travelers Like many of my colleagues, I am IV certified
- The final unit that I worked on before my retirement was the mother and infant unit It encompassed caring for the family unit and when needed, we would accompany them to the NBSCU so mom wouldn't be separated from her baby
Certification
- Licensed in the state of Connecticut as a RN. E50326.
- References submitted as per request.
Timeline
Staff Nurse
Yale New Haven Hospital
01.1988 - 01.2000
Staff LPN, RN
Waterbury VNA
Associate of Science - Nursing
Greater Hartford Community College
I currently need to update my BLS accrediation.
This has recently expired. I will be happy to renew it as soon as you necessary
I am requesting 3 shifts per week, or per diem. No preference requested. Weekends are not a problem. Due to my retirement status, I do not require any benefits. Thank you very much. Hope to hear from you soon.