Brenda Goodman
Byron,GA
Summary
Dynamic Critical Care Registered Nurse with 27 years of experience. Adept at collaborating with interdisciplinary medical teams. Knowledgeable about indicators and making sure bench-marks are achieved. Dedicated to delivering best-in-class patient care and individualized plans for families and patients.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ICU RN
Atrium Health Navient Medical Center-Full Time
2022.05 - Current
- Level 1 Trauma Center Surgical-Trama ICU
- Full time
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
House Supervisor
Select Specialty Hospital - Contract
2021.08 - 2022.05
- Long Term Acute Care Hospital
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
RN
Kennastone Hospital- Contract
2020.08 - 2021.08
- ICU Float Pool, IMCU, ICU, Neuro, and the Temporary Covid ICU Unit: Charge on some of the medical floors.
RN
Regency Hospital- Local Contract
2019.12 - 2020.08
- COVID Unit, Vents, Vasopressors, hemodialysis, septic shock, advance wound care.
Agency Nurse- PRN Agency
Ambassador DBS Light House Agency
2016.11 - 2020.01
- Worked at River Edge-Mental health and Substance abuse treatment
- Charge nurse over adult and occasionally child and adolescent side.
Case Mix Coordinator
Pruitt Health Macon- Full Time
2018.12 - 2019.12
- Assessment for Medicare, Medicaid and submitted insurance rehab claims.
Agency Nurse-PRN
MSN- Medical Staffing Network
2012.01 - 2017.05
- Worked as needed positions with the agency for various facilities.
Director of Nursing
Covenant Dove Macon Rehab-Full Time
2015.06 - 2016.08
- Director of Healthcare Services
- Facilitated continuing education and training programs to drive staff competency and professional development.
- Performed rounds to observe care and interview staff, residents, and families.
- Established new policies and updated existing policies to improve standard of care for patients.
- Established and monitored infection control programs to provide safe, sanitary environment to prevent transmission of disease and infection.
Regency Hospital LTAC RN
Relief Charge/PRN Staff RN
2013.12 - 2015.06
- Remained on PRN till May 2017
- Relief Charge/PRN Staff RN
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Director of Healthcare Services
Peake Healthcare
2012.10 - 2013.12
- Director of Healthcare Services
- Developed and distributed employee work schedules based on operational needs and employee requests.
- Developed and updated department goals and achievements throughout fiscal year.
- Conducted routine facility inspections, identifying areas needing improvement and eliminating hazards posed to staff and residents for continued compliance with associated regulations.
Agency PRN RN
First Choice Health Care Services
2001.01 - 2012.12
- Worked at various faciliies including Sumter Regional, Coliseum Medical Center, Milledgeville Ga Hospital, and Griffin Ga.
CNO
Peach Regional Medical Center
2010.07 - 2012.10
- Now Atrium Health Peach County
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
Clinical Nurse Manager
Regency Hospital Macon Ga
2005.04 - 2010.07
- Oversaw training, staffing and education of all nurses and clinical staff.
- Administered performance evaluations and probationary reviews to assess nursing personnel.
- Sought opportunities to improve patient care, outcomes and nursing staff performance.
ER RN/Relief Assistant Manager
Houston Medical Center
1998.12 - 2005.04
- ER Nurse/ Assistant Nurse manage the last 5 years there.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
Med Surg-ICU-ER
Peach Regional Medical Center
1996.01 - 1998.12
- Med Surg-ICU-ER
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
Education
BSN in Nursing -
South University
Savannah, GA2005
Associate in nursing -
Georgia Southwester University
Americus, GA1996
High School Diploma -
Taylor County High School
Butler, GA1990
Skills
- Ventilator management
- Critical thinking
- Cardiopulmonary monitoring
- Infection control
- Central line care
- Shock Symptom Identification
- Emotional support
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
Certification
- Nursing License
- Infection Control Training
- Medication Administration
- Nurse Management
- ICU Experience
Personal Information
Title: ICU RN
Timeline
ICU RN
Atrium Health Navient Medical Center-Full Time
2022.05 - Current
House Supervisor
Select Specialty Hospital - Contract
2021.08 - 2022.05
RN
Kennastone Hospital- Contract
2020.08 - 2021.08
RN
Regency Hospital- Local Contract
2019.12 - 2020.08
Case Mix Coordinator
Pruitt Health Macon- Full Time
2018.12 - 2019.12
Agency Nurse- PRN Agency
Ambassador DBS Light House Agency
2016.11 - 2020.01
Director of Nursing
Covenant Dove Macon Rehab-Full Time
2015.06 - 2016.08
Regency Hospital LTAC RN
Relief Charge/PRN Staff RN
2013.12 - 2015.06
Director of Healthcare Services
Peake Healthcare
2012.10 - 2013.12
Agency Nurse-PRN
MSN- Medical Staffing Network
2012.01 - 2017.05
CNO
Peach Regional Medical Center
2010.07 - 2012.10
Clinical Nurse Manager
Regency Hospital Macon Ga
2005.04 - 2010.07
Agency PRN RN
First Choice Health Care Services
2001.01 - 2012.12
ER RN/Relief Assistant Manager
Houston Medical Center
1998.12 - 2005.04
Med Surg-ICU-ER
Peach Regional Medical Center
1996.01 - 1998.12
BSN in Nursing -
South University
Associate in nursing -
Georgia Southwester University
High School Diploma -
Taylor County High School
- Nursing License
- Infection Control Training
- Medication Administration
- Nurse Management
- ICU Experience
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