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Goldie Gould

Midland

Summary

Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Hospice of Michigan, excelling in patient assessment and interdisciplinary collaboration. Proven track record in symptom management and regulatory compliance, enhancing patient care through effective communication and innovative infection control strategies. Committed to delivering compassionate, high-quality hospice care while advocating for patients' rights and values.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse

Hospice of Michigan
Midland
06.2024 - Current
  • Remotely directed advanced skilled technicians in providing in-person clinical care to hospice patients.
  • Evaluated effectiveness of interventions through ongoing assessment of patient responses.
  • Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.

Registered Nurse Case Manager, Hospice

Hospice of Michigan
Mt. Pleasant
09.2023 - 06.2024
  • Collaborated with physicians regarding changes in medication regimens or symptom management protocols.
  • Coordinated communication between healthcare providers, family members and other support personnel.
  • Provided nursing care to hospice patients in accordance with the individualized plan of care.
  • Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to develop comprehensive plans of care for each patient.

Contractual RN

Care One Staffing Solutions
Carson City
04.2023 - 08.2023
  • Responded quickly to life-threatening situations by providing appropriate interventions.
  • Performed physical examinations and assessments of patients' medical histories.
  • Provided direct nursing care to patients, including administering medications, wound care, and IV therapy.

Infection Preventionist

MediLodge of Mt. Pleasant
Mt. Pleasant
09.2022 - 04.2023
  • Created reports summarizing data on HAIs, antimicrobial usage, and other related topics.
  • Developed infection control policies and procedures for healthcare facility.
  • Investigated potential sources of infectious disease transmission in the facility.
  • Developed educational programs for healthcare workers on preventing the spread of infectious diseases.
  • Conducted audits of patient care practices to ensure compliance with hospital policy and procedures related to infection prevention and control.

Registered Nurse

Spectrum Health
Lakeview/Greenville/Big Rapids
06.2017 - 09.2022
  • Ensured compliance with standards of professional practice as well as state and federal regulations related to health care delivery services.
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
  • Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
  • Floated between different hospitals' long-term care units, emergency departments, and the medical-surgical floor.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Ferris State University
Big Rapids, Michigan
05-2023

Skills

  • Patient assessment
  • Symptom management
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Infection control
  • Hospice philosophy
  • Palliative and pain management
  • Electronic medical records
  • Medication management
  • Interdisciplinary collaboration
  • Wound care
  • Effective communication

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Hospice of Michigan
06.2024 - Current

Registered Nurse Case Manager, Hospice

Hospice of Michigan
09.2023 - 06.2024

Contractual RN

Care One Staffing Solutions
04.2023 - 08.2023

Infection Preventionist

MediLodge of Mt. Pleasant
09.2022 - 04.2023

Registered Nurse

Spectrum Health
06.2017 - 09.2022

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Ferris State University