Caroline Goldsmith
Seasoned Registered Nurse with 7 years of experience in direct patient care at several nationally ranked children's hospitals, specializing in pediatric anesthesia recovery care, pediatric critical care, and pediatric cardiac critical care. Experienced in clinical preceptorship, staff education, and collaborative educational initiatives, with a Master of Science in Nursing Education. Passionate about mentoring and developing future nurses through clinical guidance, evidence-based practice, and the promotion of critical thinking and clinical judgment. Detail-oriented and adaptable, with strong prioritization and critical thinking skills in fast-paced clinical environments and emergency situations.
Work History
Registered Nurse, Pediatric PACU
2 Years 3 Months- Clinical Nurse III
- Charge Nurse
- Preceptor
- Education Committee Member
Registered Nurse, Pediatric Cardiac ICU
1 Year 1 MonthTravel nurse with contracts in pediatric cardiac critical care at:
- MUSC Shawn Jenkins Children's Hospital (Charleston, SC)
- Children's Healthcare of Atlanta (Atlanta, GA)
- Boston Children's Hospital (Boston, MA)
Registered Nurse, Pediatric ICU
3 Years 9 Months- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Provided support for patients' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing Education
- 4.0 GPA
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
- 3.97 GPA
- Dean's List all semesters
Skills
Certification
- PALS (American Heart Association)
- ACLS (American Heart Association)
- BLS (American Heart Association)
- CCRN-Pediatric (American Association of Critical Care Nurses)
- Registered Nurse (Virginia Board of Nursing)