Chelsea Goss
Anchorage
Summary
Passionate emergency room registered nurse with a strong focus on team collaboration and patient advocacy. Expertise in emergency care for a multitude of patient demographics. Proven ability to triage and manage high-acuity patient loads in a fast-paced environment, and remain calm under pressure.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
7
7
Certifications
Work History
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Providence Alaska Medical Center
Anchorage
07.2021 - Current
- Assesses, provides multifaceted care, and administers medications to neonatal, pediatric, obstetric, and adult patients.
- Manages acute care of STEMI, stroke, sepsis, trauma, and burn patients.
- Efficiently triages patients according to the Emergency Severity Index (ESI).
- Performs procedures such as intravenous and intraosseous access, US-guided IV access, urinary catheterization, port access, naso/orogastric tube insertion, and conscious sedation as needed.
- Assists with invasive procedures (i.e., lumbar punctures, chest tubes, central lines, intubations, cardioversions, defibrillation, etc.).
- Monitors vital signs and documents changes in electronic health record systems.
- Precepts new nursing staff in the emergency care setting.
- Responds quickly to life-threatening situations while maintaining composure under pressure.
- Facilitates communication with the care team, patients, and families.
- Reviews laboratory results promptly for accuracy, and follows up on abnormal findings with physicians.
- Educates families and care partners about patient conditions, and provides emotional support.
- Maintains cultural competency while caring for diverse patient populations.
Registered Nurse
AA Spine and Pain Clinic
Anchorage
03.2021 - 07.2021
- Prepared patients for spinal procedures, intrathecal pain pump insertions, and radiofrequency ablations.
- Developed proficiency in obtaining IV access and administering conscious sedation medications during procedures.
- Monitored vital signs before, during, and after medication administration and procedures.
- Recovered patients after spinal procedures.
- Accessed and refilled intrathecal pain pumps.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Louisiana State University of Alexandria (LSUA)
Alexandria, Louisiana05-2026
Associate of Science - Nursing
Charter College
Anchorage, AK12-2020
Skills
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Leadership skills
- Critical thinking
- Communication skills
- Time management
- Cultural competency
- Reporting and documentation
- Computer proficiency
Certification
Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN), 08/2024
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Providence Alaska Medical Center
07.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse
AA Spine and Pain Clinic
03.2021 - 07.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Louisiana State University of Alexandria (LSUA)
Associate of Science - Nursing
Charter College