Etoile Goodridge
Ft. Pierce,FL
Summary
Registered Nurse with extensive experience; excelling in critical thinking and clinical leadership. Proven ability to develop comprehensive care plans and educate patients on treatment options. Recognized for enhancing patient satisfaction through compassionate care and effective medication administration, ensuring safety and positive outcomes in high-pressure environments.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse ( Seasonal ) Ortho Spine
Gulf Coast Medical Center
Fort Myers, FL
09.2023 - 05.2025
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
Registered Nurse (Travel)-Neuro/Spine Unit
Orlando Regional Medical Center
Orlando
06.2023 - 09.2023
- Worked on 46-bed neuro/spine floor; taking care of post of neuro patients.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients and families about medications, treatments and lifestyle changes to better understand and manage condition.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
Registered Nurse( Travel ), Ortho-Spine Unit
Gulf Coast Medical Center
Fort Myers, FL
03.2021 - 05.2023
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Candler Hospital
09.2020 - 01.2021
- Participates in hospital performance improvement activities to improve safety and patient outcomes.
- Work closely with all health care providers to facilitate and coordinate efficient, effective, and quality healthcare.
- Management of drains (NG, OG, and PEG,)
- Performs nursing care in an organized and systematic manner.
- Adapts to a rapidly changing work environment.
Registered Nurse, Orthopedic Unit
St. Vincent's Medical Center
02.2020 - 08.2020
- Worked on a 21 bed orthopedic unit.
- Provided specialized care and teaching to patients who have bone fractures, degenerative diseases and joint replacement surgery.
- Educated patients on proper post op ambulation, pain management and infection control measures.
Registered Nurse
Sebastian River Medical Center
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Worked as a medical- surgical/orthopedic nurse.
- Providing direct care to 4-6 patients, filled in as relief charge.
- Administered medications safely, monitor lab results and various drainage devices. IV starts , Iv therapy and wound care.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to ensure patient safety and satisfaction.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN03.2023
Associate of Science - Nursing
Keiser University
Fort Lauderdale, FL12.2017
Skills
- Developed plan of care
- Critical thinking
- Administration of medication
- Precepting
- Palliative care awareness
- Telemetry
- Electronic charting (Meditech, Cerner, Epic)
- Clinical leadership
Certification
- Registered Nurse License
- BLS
- ACLS
Timeline
Registered Nurse ( Seasonal ) Ortho Spine
Gulf Coast Medical Center
09.2023 - 05.2025
Registered Nurse (Travel)-Neuro/Spine Unit
Orlando Regional Medical Center
06.2023 - 09.2023
Registered Nurse( Travel ), Ortho-Spine Unit
Gulf Coast Medical Center
03.2021 - 05.2023
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Candler Hospital
09.2020 - 01.2021
Registered Nurse, Orthopedic Unit
St. Vincent's Medical Center
02.2020 - 08.2020
Registered Nurse
Sebastian River Medical Center
01.2018 - 01.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Capella University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Keiser University