Heather Gotti
Cushing,TX
Summary
Accomplished Registered Nurse with thirteen years of expertise in patient care and team leadership. Passionate about driving positive outcomes for diverse patient groups. Dedicated to enhancing quality of care and patient outcomes.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Home Health Registered Nurse Case Manager
Enhabit
Nacogdoches, Texas
01.2024 - Current
- Managed patient care plans to ensure continuity and quality of services.
- Coordinated with multidisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient assessments.
- Educated patients and families on health management and treatment options.
- Developed discharge plans to facilitate smooth transitions to home care.
- Utilized electronic health record systems for documentation and communication.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss treatment options for complex cases.
- Utilized critical thinking skills when assessing new information or changes in a patient's condition.
- Developed patient care plans, overall patient health assessments and evaluations.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses effectively.
- Educated patients and families on managing health conditions and medications.
- Educated patients regarding their diagnosis and treatment plan while promoting healthy lifestyle choices.
- Resolved issues in field by notifying professionals immediately to determine course of action.
- Developed care plans, covering goals based on nursing diagnosis and incorporating therapeutic, preventive and rehabilitative nursing actions.
- Developed discharge plans that included follow-up arrangements for all discharged patients.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations involving life threatening conditions or potential harm to the patient or others.
- Notified physicians of changes in patients' conditions.
- Provided direct nursing care by administering medications, treatments, wound care, injections, and other skilled procedures as ordered by the physician.
- Monitored vital signs such as blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate and respiration.
- Maintained accurate records of patient assessment data and nursing interventions in accordance with agency policies and procedures.
- Performed delegated medical tasks such as monitoring glucose levels for diabetic patients or catheterizations when necessary.
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Nacogdoches Medical Center Hospital
Nacogdoches, Texas
10.2016 - 09.2024
- Supervised nursing staff while coordinating patient care activities for optimal outcomes.
- Implemented patient care plans in collaboration with healthcare team members.
- Ensured compliance with hospital policies and safety regulations during all shifts.
- Efficiently managed patient admissions, transfers, and discharges to streamline operations.
- Conducted regular assessments of patient conditions and reported changes promptly.
- Facilitated communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers effectively.
- Monitored medication administration and verified accuracy of prescriptions.
- Served as a preceptor for new nurses by providing orientation to unit policies and procedures, coaching on clinical skills, and mentoring on professional development issues.
- Delegated tasks appropriately among staff members according to their qualifications.
- Coordinated and performed patient admissions, transfers and discharges.
- Provided direct patient care, including assessments and treatments, to a variety of patients.
- Responded quickly to emergent situations such as cardiac arrest or respiratory distress.
- Organized and delegated tasks during rapid response and high-pressure code situations.
- Oversaw medication administration, monitored distribution and documented responses.
- Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies.
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
Nacogdoches Medical Center Hospital
Nacogdoches, TX
01.2014 - 10.2016
- Provided patient care and support in various healthcare settings.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses effectively.
- Educated patients and families on health management and treatment options.
- Trained new nursing staff on protocols and best practices.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Prepared medical equipment and tools to aid physician during examination and treatment of patients.
- Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
- Educated patients and families on health care needs, conditions, and options.
Education
RN - Nursing
Panola College
Carthage, TX12-2013
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Science
Stephen F Austin State University
Nacogdoches, TX12-2000
Skills
- Care Plan Management
- Patient Consult Coordination
- Patient Needs Assessment
- Care Quality Evaluation
- Nursing Care Coordination
- Patient Care Management
- Compassionate and patient
- Evidence-based nursing
- Critical care
- Case management
- Critical thinking
- Time management
- Decision making
- Leadership skills
- Decision-making
- HIPAA compliance
- Medication administration
- Charting and documenting
- Wound care
- Licensed RN
- Goal driven
- Patient care
- Discharge planning
Timeline
Home Health Registered Nurse Case Manager
Enhabit
01.2024 - Current
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Nacogdoches Medical Center Hospital
10.2016 - 09.2024
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
Nacogdoches Medical Center Hospital
01.2014 - 10.2016
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Science
Stephen F Austin State University
RN - Nursing
Panola College