Cindy Goeken

Corona,CA

Summary

Nursing professional with demonstrated success in emergency patient care. Agile and responsive to dynamic patient needs and environmental conditions. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

years of professional experience

Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse / ER Charge Nurse

Orange County Global Medical Center

1001 N. Tustin Ave, Santa Ana CA 92705

07.2008 - Current

Provide direct care to patients (infants to geriatrics) in emergency setting whose needs range from uncomplicated to highly complex.
Mobile Intensive Care Nurse (MICN) certified; assist with prehospital care.
Acted as a liaison between ER nursing staff and other hospital departments, facilitating clear communication channels to ensure seamless care transitions.
Implemented quality improvement initiatives that increased overall patient satisfaction scores in emergency department.
Promoted supportive work environment by addressing staff concerns and maintaining open communication channels.
Improved ER efficiency by effectively managing staff resources and coordinating patient flow.
Mentored junior nurses, fostering professional development and growth.
Provided compassionate support to families during stressful emergency situations, demonstrating empathy and understanding while remaining professional at all times.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams, communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.

Licensed Vocational Nurse

UCI Medical Center

101 The City Dr S, Orange, CA 92868

10.2000 - 06.2008

Assisted physicians during examinations and procedures, ensuring safe practices were maintained throughout each encounter. Obtain vitals, splinting, EKG, start IVs, help with traumas, and assist RN with triage.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members for optimal patient outcomes.
Promoted patient safety through vigilant monitoring of vital signs and reporting any abnormalities to appropriate healthcare provider promptly.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of Phoenix

Costa Mesa, United States

04.2013

Associate of Science - Nursing

Santa Ana College

Santa Ana, CA

12.2007

Vocational Nurse - Nursing

North Orange County Regional Occupational Program

Anaheim, CA

04.2004

Skills

Compliance Monitoring
Emergency Management
Cardiac monitoring
Clinical judgment
Mentoring, Student Precepting, and training Staff
Compassionate Care
Problem-solving abilities
Task Prioritization/Time Management

IV Insertion
Self Motivation
Teamwork and Collaboration
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
Pediatric Advanced Life Support
Trauma Nursing Core Course
Multitasking Abilities
Active Listening