Dorothy Godin
Warren,MI
Summary
Highly experienced Registered Nurse with over 27 years of clinical expertise in Endoscopy offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths, and technical abilities with the ability to precept and lead others. Diverse experience, in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven in all areas of the endoscopy area. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
RN, BSN, Preceptor, Surgical Services, Endoscopy
Henry Ford Health, Madison Heights Campus
11.1999 - Current
- Delivers outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation throughout their endoscopy procedural admission though discharge.
- Set up endoscopy suites with equipment and supplies for procedures.
- Assist physician in performing endoscopic procedures. Experienced in colonoscopy, bronchoscopy, gastroscopy, PEG tube insertions, Bravo PH Capsule insertion, pneumatic dilations, enteroscopy, and perform and read high resolution esophageal manometry/PH.
- Facilitated patient discharge by preparing equipment, educational materials, and pharmaceutical supplies.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
- Documented patient information obtained from interviews concerning symptoms, medications and prior treatment.
- Maintained all safety protocols and processes when cleaning, disinfecting, and sterilizing endoscopes and related equipment.
- Coordinated and implemented in-service educational programs focusing on safety and adherence to protocols.
- Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
RN, BSN Progressive Care Unit
Henry Ford Health St. John
02.1998 - 11.1999
RN, BSN, Oncology
Henry Ford Health St. John
06.1995 - 02.1998
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Wayne State University
Detroit, MI05-1995
Skills
- IV insertion
- Accurate documentation
- Medical equipment operation
- Procedure assistance
- Equipment and supply charges
- Vitals monitoring
- Specimen collection
- Infection control protocols
- Unit oversight
- Delegation and motivation
- Task prioritization
- Excellent communication and teamwork
- BLS and Advanced cardiovascular life support (ACLS)
- Pre-operative, intra-operative , and post operative care
Timeline
RN, BSN, Preceptor, Surgical Services, Endoscopy
Henry Ford Health, Madison Heights Campus
11.1999 - Current
RN, BSN Progressive Care Unit
Henry Ford Health St. John
02.1998 - 11.1999
RN, BSN, Oncology
Henry Ford Health St. John
06.1995 - 02.1998
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Wayne State University