Carley Goode
Whitehouse
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care 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
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN, Heart Failure Clinic Nurse Navigator
Christus Health
07.2023 - Current
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Built meaningful relationships with patients and families for optimal care.
- Observed and assessed patients to identify concerning symptoms.
- Improved patient well-being by offering advice on preventive health measures.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Called patient recently discharged from the hospital to check in and schedule follow up appointments.
- Roomed and discharge patients during clinic.
Registered Nurse, Telemetry and CVICU
Christus Trinity Mother Frances Hospital
02.2021 - 07.2023
- Collaborate with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educate patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Train new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Provide direct patient care, stabilize patients and determine next course of action.
- Administer nursing care to cardiac patients undergoing diagnostic, therapeutic or emergency services.
- Prioritize and revise patient care activities based on acuity of symptoms and patient preferences.
- Maintain detailed records of patient conditions, reactions and progress in alignment with physician orders.
- Recover patients following cardiac and vascular surgical procedures, providing support and education on post-surgical care.
- Change dressings, clean wounds and monitor vital signs of up to 6 patients concurrently with focus on quality care.
- Conduct initial assessments, document findings in patient records and notify physicians of abnormal findings.
- Administer medication, pain management and analysis of patient responses to interventions to improve individual performance.
- Care for culturally-diverse patients, liaising with family members and specialists to address changing needs and enhance individual experience.
- Six months experience in a cardiovascular ICU.
Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
BROWN INTEGRATIVE, WILLIAM J. BROWN MD
06.2017 - 02.2021
- Enhanced patient outcomes by providing knowledgeable education on procedures, medications, and other physician instructions
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure, heart rate, height, and weight
- Prepared and administered intravenous therapies
- Taught patient about procedures and plan of care to reduce anxiety and increase patient cooperation
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions and prepares patient for physician visits
- Collaborated with medical and administrative personnel to maintain patient-focused, engaging, and compassionate environment
- Performed clerical duties, such as word processing, data entry, answering phones and filing
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills
- Implemented care and efficiency improvements to support and enhance office operations
- Took inventory and ensured all equipment and products were always stocked
- Trained and coached new employees to optimize performance and achieve demanding clinical objectives
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The University of Texas At Tyler
12.2020
Skills
- Time Management
- Therapeutic Communication
- Critical Thinking Skills
- Problem Solving
- Responsible & Reliable
- Compassionate caregiver
- Patient Care Experience
- Multitasking Abilities
- BLS/ACLS certified
- Teambuilding
- Flexible and Adaptable
- PPE Compliance
- EPIC Systems
- IV skills
Certification
- ACLS/BLS certified 02/2021
- CPS Certification 04/2020
- Ask Suicide Prevention Certification-03/2020
- The National Nurse Emergency Preparedness Initiative-03/2020
- FEMA National Incident Management System Certification-03/2020
- FEMA Incident Command System Certification-03/2020
- Preceptorship Class
- 4 Daisy Awards
- STEMI Certification of Excellence
Timeline
RN, Heart Failure Clinic Nurse Navigator
Christus Health
07.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse, Telemetry and CVICU
Christus Trinity Mother Frances Hospital
02.2021 - 07.2023
Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
BROWN INTEGRATIVE, WILLIAM J. BROWN MD
06.2017 - 02.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The University of Texas At Tyler
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