Goldwyn Cox
Marshall,TX
Summary
Accomplished Registered Nurse with extensive experience showcasing expertise in patient assessments and medication administration. Renowned for compassion and empathy, effectively enhanced patient satisfaction and care quality. Excelled in mentorship, contributing to a skilled nursing team. Demonstrated proficiency in infection control and patient education, ensuring optimal health outcomes.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse/Charge Nurse
Heritage House Nursing Home
05.2023 - 05.2024
- 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.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients'' progress toward reaching established goals of care.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
Registered Nurse/Case Manager/ADON
Marshall Hospice of East Texas
09.2020 - 05.2023
- 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.
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients'' progress toward reaching established goals of care.
- Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for complex cases.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Registered Nurse/Supervisor
Marshall Manor Nursing Home
05.2014 - 09.2020
- 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.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Managed staffing schedules, ensuring adequate coverage for all shifts while minimizing overtime costs.
- Led successful team comprised of RNs, LPNs, and ancillary staff.
Registered Nurse/Nurse Extern
Marshall Christus Good Shepherd
01.2013 - 05.2014
- 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.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
Education
Associate Degree In Nursing -
Panola Jr College
Carthage, TXSkills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication Administration
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Assessments
- Documentation and Charting
- Patient Assessment
- Patient education and counseling
- Patient and family advocacy
- Infection control measures
- Wound Care
- Compassion and Empathy
- Care Planning
- Professional Bedside Manner
- Hospice and palliative care
- Long-Term Care
- Geriatric Nursing
Timeline
Registered Nurse/Charge Nurse
Heritage House Nursing Home
05.2023 - 05.2024
Registered Nurse/Case Manager/ADON
Marshall Hospice of East Texas
09.2020 - 05.2023
Registered Nurse/Supervisor
Marshall Manor Nursing Home
05.2014 - 09.2020
Registered Nurse/Nurse Extern
Marshall Christus Good Shepherd
01.2013 - 05.2014
Associate Degree In Nursing -
Panola Jr College
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