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Donna Goodwins Goss

Donna Goodwins Goss

Chandler,AZ

Summary

Patient-oriented nursing professional with 13 years of hands-on experience in delivering quality direct and indirect patient care to individuals in multi settings. Skillfully completes tasks and fosters relationships with patients, caregivers and coworkers to drive patient care goals and advance nursing philosophies.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Float Pool Licensed Vocational Nurse

Prestige Healthcare
Vancouver, WA
01.2024 - Current
  • Provided nursing care to patients in the float pool, including assessing patient needs and providing treatments.
  • Performed vital signs on assigned patients, such as blood pressure, temperature and pulse oximetry.
  • Monitored patient health status and reported any changes to the registered nurse or physician.
  • Educated patients and their families regarding disease processes, treatment plans, medication administration and discharge instructions.
  • Administered intravenous fluids and medications as prescribed by a physician.
  • Assisted with wound care management by changing dressings and administering topical medications.
  • Maintained accurate documentation of patient assessment findings, treatments provided and other pertinent information in the medical record.
  • Performed specimen collection from patients when needed for laboratory testing.
  • Delivered compassionate care to each patient while maintaining confidentiality of all medical information.
  • Acted as a preceptor for newly licensed nurses seeking orientation into the float pool setting.
  • Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians orders.

LPN Charge Nurse

Care NW
Portland, OR
10.2016 - Current
  • Assessed patients' health conditions and monitored changes in their condition.
  • Provided patient care plans, treatments, and medications according to physicians' orders.
  • Maintained accurate medical records and updated them regularly.
  • Promoted positive relationships between patients, families, visitors, physicians, nurses, volunteers.
  • Created and implemented care plans after reviewing patients' imaging and test results, working closely with other members of interdisciplinary team.
  • Collaborated with supervisor to prepare nursing assessment summaries and health care plans.
  • Documented adverse patient reactions to medications and reported findings to supervisors.
  • Implemented new floor assignments based on evaluation of staffing requirements.
  • Documented and collected vital signs to track patient conditions.
  • Monitored patients with incontinence issues, both after procedures and in recovery from trauma, installing catheters and monitoring bedpans to keep patients safe and comfortable.

LPN Charge Nurse

Marquis Health Services
Gresham, OR
10.2023 - 04.2024
  • Assessed patients' health conditions and monitored changes in their condition.
  • Provided patient care plans, treatments, and medications according to physicians' orders.
  • Maintained accurate medical records and updated them regularly.
  • Ensured all safety protocols were followed during patient care.
  • Communicated effectively with patients, families, colleagues, and other healthcare professionals.
  • Assisted in developing policies related to infection control practices.
  • Promoted positive relationships between patients, families, visitors, physicians, nurses, volunteers.

Resident Care Manager

Prestige Healthcare
Vancouver, WA
03.2023 - 12.2023
  • Managed and supervised staff to ensure proper care of residents.
  • Developed and implemented policies, procedures, and processes for the delivery of resident care services.
  • Monitored medication management activities in accordance with applicable regulations.
  • Conducted assessments of resident needs and developed individualized service plans.
  • Ensured compliance with health and safety standards, as well as state and federal regulations.
  • Provided guidance to nursing assistants on the implementation of resident care plans.
  • Assisted in resolving conflicts between staff members or between staff members and residents and families.
  • Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss resident's status, treatment goals.
  • Coordinated referrals for physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech language pathology services when needed.
  • Initiated emergency response protocols when necessary.
  • Developed strategies for improving customer satisfaction with resident care services.
  • Reviewed staffing schedules to ensure adequate coverage of shifts.

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing

Carrington College- Portland
Portland, OR
03-2011

Some College (No Degree) - Nursing

Houston Community College
Houston, TX

Skills

  • Patient Intake
  • Treatment Administration
  • Inpatient Care
  • Vital Signs Monitoring
  • Intravenous Therapy And Blood Withdrawal Certification
  • Vital Signs
  • Emr / Ehr
  • Medication Administration
  • Pulse Oximetry Tracking
  • Patient Triaging
  • Medical Records Security
  • Samples Collection
  • Clinical Documentation

Timeline

Float Pool Licensed Vocational Nurse

Prestige Healthcare
01.2024 - Current

LPN Charge Nurse

Marquis Health Services
10.2023 - 04.2024

Resident Care Manager

Prestige Healthcare
03.2023 - 12.2023

LPN Charge Nurse

Care NW
10.2016 - Current

Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing

Carrington College- Portland

Some College (No Degree) - Nursing

Houston Community College

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