CHRISTINE MCGOFFNEY
LEXINGTON
Summary
Detail-oriented LPN specializing in direct patient care and clinical documentation. Skilled in monitoring vital signs and implementing individualized care plans, consistently improving patient safety and satisfaction while ensuring compliance with healthcare standards.
Healthcare professional with solid background in patient care and medical support. Proven ability to assist in various medical procedures and maintain accurate patient records. Known for effective teamwork and adaptability in dynamic healthcare environments, consistently delivering reliable and compassionate care.
Proficient and caring nursing team member offering outstanding patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety, and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.
Dependable healthcare team member with sound judgment, excellent clinical abilities, and smooth bedside manner. Track and chart vitals and other markers to help patients, support team treatment goals and boost outcomes. Exceptional approach in [Type] patient support.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN
VA Medical Center
Lexington, Ky
11.2004 - 02.2025
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed, ensuring compliance with VA standards.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to healthcare team promptly.
- Assisted in developing individualized care plans based on patient assessments and needs.
- Educated patients and families on health management and post-discharge instructions.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient care quality and safety.
- Trained new staff on nursing protocols, procedures, and best practices for patient care.
- Implemented infection control measures, improving overall facility hygiene standards.
- Led initiatives to streamline workflow processes, enhancing efficiency in daily operations.
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Provided compassionate palliative care for terminally ill patients while supporting their emotional needs during end-of-life stages.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
Education
Nursing Education
Central Kentucky Vocational School
Lexington, Kentucky01-1991
Skills
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- HIPAA compliance
- Wound care
- Compassionate care
- Physical assessment
- Clinical documentation
- Geriatric care
- Vital signs
- Clinical judgment
- Patient care
- Patient assessments
- Documentation accuracy
- Medication dispensing
- Diabetes management
- Immunization administration
- Infection control
- Family communication
- Catheter care
- Documenting intake
- Breathing treatments
- Health education
- Patient evaluations
- Emergency response
- Patient relationship building
- Patient triaging
- Care planning
- ADL assistance
- Healthcare software proficiency
- Patient intake
- Preventive care
- Caregiving skills
- Transcribing orders
- Palliative care
- Pulse oximetry tracking
- Patient management
- Behavioral assessment
- Inpatient care
- Chronic disease management
- Mental health support
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with team of VA in the development of new ways to improve documentation.
- Achieved Daisy Award through effectively helping
Timeline
LPN
VA Medical Center
11.2004 - 02.2025
Nursing Education
Central Kentucky Vocational School
Daisy Award
The Daisy Award was given to me for all my work with the patient and staff. Improving the moral of our team and building upon it. As well as talking with the family and patient to have a complete understanding of their medical care in their care plan.