CAROLYN MITCHELL GOSA
Gallion,AL
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with extensive experience in nursing, healthcare administration, and community leadership. Expertise includes directing health services, developing health education programs, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to enhance community health outcomes.
Overview
1
1
Certification
48
48
years of professional experience
Work History
Sole Owner & Proprietor
GNC - Gosa Nursing Consulting
Gallion, USA
01.2023 - Current
- Founded and operated a nursing consulting firm specializing in school health services, public health strategy, and healthcare program development
- Guided educational institutions, healthcare organizations, and community agencies in implementing effective health strategies
- Developed and delivered training, policy frameworks, and compliance consulting customized to client requirements
Director of Health Services / School Nurse
Sumter County Board of Education
Livingston, USA
01.1990 - 01.2023
- Directed district-wide health services, ensuring regulatory compliance and high-quality care
- Delivered direct nursing services, coordinated emergency response, and provided health education to enhance student well-being
- Supervised and trained school health personnel, collaborating with public health agencies to ensure comprehensive health support
Occupational Health Nurse
Gulf States Paper Corporation
Demopolis, USA
01.1983 - 01.1990
- Oversaw employee health services, injury prevention initiatives, and ensured OSHA compliance
- Facilitated wellness programs and delivered safety training for industrial workforce
- Conducted health assessments for employees at Gulf States Paper Corporation facilities.
- Developed and implemented workplace wellness programs to promote employee health.
- Provided first aid and emergency care during workplace incidents and accidents.
Charge Nurse
Rush Hill Hospital
York, USA
01.1982 - 01.1983
Staff Nurse
Sumter Memorial Medical Center
Livingston, USA
01.1980 - 01.1982
Staff Nurse
Hill Hospital of York
York, USA
01.1979 - 01.1980
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Birmingham, AL01-2012
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of North Alabama
Florence, AL01-2007
Associate Degree - Nursing
Ira D. Pruitt School of Nursing, University of West Alabama
Livingston, AL01-1979
Skills
- Healthcare program design
- Public health strategy
- Policy development
- Regulatory compliance
- Health program evaluation
- Program creation and implementation
- Training facilitation
- Clinical supervision
- Problem solving
Certification
- Registered Nurse (RN), Alabama, 01/01/79
- Certified Instructor, American Red Cross, CPR/AED, First Aid, Sport Safety, HIV Education
Leadership And Community Engagement
- Mayor, City of York, AL
- Elected Coroner, Sumter County, AL
- Chairman, Governing Board - Hill Hospital
- Interim Administrator, Hill Hospital
- Director, Sumter County Health Council
- Past President, Kiwanis Club
- Board Member, The Montgomery Institute
- Board Member, West Alabama Mental Health Center
- Board Member, UAB Center for the Study of Community Health
- Board Member, Sumter County Chamber of Commerce
- Member, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority
- Graduate, Leadership Alabama - Class XIX (2008-2009)
Timeline
Sole Owner & Proprietor
GNC - Gosa Nursing Consulting
01.2023 - Current
Director of Health Services / School Nurse
Sumter County Board of Education
01.1990 - 01.2023
Occupational Health Nurse
Gulf States Paper Corporation
01.1983 - 01.1990
Charge Nurse
Rush Hill Hospital
01.1982 - 01.1983
Staff Nurse
Sumter Memorial Medical Center
01.1980 - 01.1982
Staff Nurse
Hill Hospital of York
01.1979 - 01.1980
Master of Science - Nursing
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of North Alabama
Associate Degree - Nursing
Ira D. Pruitt School of Nursing, University of West Alabama