Goldie Daniels
Pleasant Grove,Utah (UT)
Summary
Successful at managing company training initiatives focused on performance improvements, knowledge enhancement and staff development. Hardworking and organized approach paired with excellent communication, planning and problem-solving skills.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Unit Manager/Unit Manager/Staff Development Coordinator
Heritage Care Center
American Fork, Utah
06.2017 - Current
- Participated in unit-specific quality improvement efforts to enhance patient satisfaction with the quality of care and service through research and evidence-based practices.
- Documented and maintained accurate nursing records to facilitate the provision of care and nursing management of patients.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Gathered patient health data through interviews and observation, documenting data in electronic records.
- Performed complete patient assessments and communicated findings and results to providers to establish aplan of care.
- Administered medications to patients under physician orders in accordance with nursing knowledge and competency.
- Functioned as a patient advocate between patient, family, healthcare providers, and administration to help patients make informed health decisions and navigate complex medical systems.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Performed reviews of employee work performance to check for areas in need of additional training.
- Developed and delivered new hire training programs and continuous professional development.
- Coordinated ongoing technical training and personal development classes for staff members.
- Direct day-to-day administrative and operational functions for a 100-bed facility, providing guidance and leadership to over 30 employees.
Charge Nurse
Pigeon Forge Healthcare And Reh Center
, TN
03.2014 - 05.2022
- Implemented quality patient care techniques to align with safety, health, and organizational regulations.
- Monitored nursing care, patient assessment processes, and treatment implementations.
- Interacted smoothly with patients and loved ones, updated on care plans, and advocated for needs.
- Documented information in patients' electronic medical records, relaying information to clinicians and care providers to facilitate continuity of care.
- Cared for patients' wounds and changed dressings.
- Administered medications and treatments to patients as ordered by a physician, maintaining accountability for accurate narcotic count at end of each shift.
- Documented medications administered, treatments, and patient procedures performed in appropriate records according to privacy requirements
- Managed various medications and treatments such as peritoneal dialysis, IV push, oral, subcutaneous, IV infusion and intramuscular injections
Home Health Nurse
Maxim Healthcare
Knoxville , TN
06.2015 - 05.2017
- Provided physical assessments, medication, and chronic disease management to home health patients.
- Advised and coached patients progressing from hospitals, rehab facilities, and other medical organizations to at-home treatment settings.
- Determined and addresses individual home care needs by completing detailed assessments and reviewing documentation.
- Introduced changes to patient care plans based on regular evaluations and patient changes.
- Supported personal care needs, shopping for groceries, and cleaning house
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance
Education
Practical Nursing Program - Practical Nursing
Pennsylvania Institute of Health And Technology
Uniontown, PA12.2012
Skills
- Decision Making
- Relationship Building
- Testing Procedures
- Orientation Sessions
- Improvement Recommendations
- New Hire Training
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Detail-Oriented
- On-the-Job Training
Timeline
Unit Manager/Unit Manager/Staff Development Coordinator
Heritage Care Center
06.2017 - Current
Home Health Nurse
Maxim Healthcare
06.2015 - 05.2017
Charge Nurse
Pigeon Forge Healthcare And Reh Center
03.2014 - 05.2022
Practical Nursing Program - Practical Nursing
Pennsylvania Institute of Health And Technology