Hi, I’m
Jennifer Goff
Bryan,TX
Summary
Accomplished Director of Nursing with a proven track record at Melrose Assisted Living, enhancing operational efficiency and patient care through leadership, quality improvement, and nurse education. Skilled in budget management and process improvement. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Melrose Assisted Living
Director Of Nursing
01.2024 - Current
Job overview
- Ensured regulatory compliance by staying current on industry standards and updating policies accordingly.
- Oversaw and approved recruitment, hiring and orientation of new nursing staff.
- Participated in management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes, and resident complaints or concerns.
- Monitored and evaluated nursing staff performance, providing feedback and guidance to support standards of care.
- Built and maintained positive working relationships with physicians and staff to support seamless healthcare operations.
Isle At Watercrest
Director of Health Services
04.2022 - 10.2023
Job overview
- Utilized data analytics tools to monitor key performance indicators, driving informed decision-making in resource allocation strategies.
- Gathered, reviewed and adjudicated complaints and grievances of employees and patients to prevent and resolve workplace inadequacies.
- Served as a liaison between the health services department and other organizational units, ensuring seamless integration of patient care efforts.
- Coordinated with external partners such as insurance companies and government agencies to secure funding for essential health programs.
- Developed policies and procedures that aligned with industry best practices, elevating the standard of care provided within the organization.
- Analyzed and modified standard operating procedures and processes to continually improve health office operations.
Central Texas Endoscopy Center
Registered Nurse
03.2021 - 04.2022
Job overview
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- 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.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- 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.
CHI St. Joseph Health Regional Hospital
Telemetry Unit Charge Nurse
06.2016 - 05.2021
Job overview
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Conducted daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments.
- Mentored and supervised junior nurses, fostering a supportive and professional work environment.
- Increased efficiency in discharge planning through early identification of barriers to successful transitions from acute care settings back into the community or other appropriate facilities.
- Championed ongoing professional development opportunities for nursing staff, leading to higher job satisfaction rates and enhanced skillsets within the unit.
- Implemented evidence-based practices for improved telemetry monitoring, resulting in fewer false alarms and increased accuracy in detecting arrhythmias.
Education
Capella UniversityMinneapolis, MN
Bachelor of Science from Nursing
06.2024
Blinn CollegeBryan, TX
Associate of Science from Nursing
05.2016
Skills
- Nurse Education and Training
- Leadership and Guidance
- Quality Improvement
- Strong Work Ethic
- Process Improvements
- Budget Management
- Professional Development
- Staff Scheduling
- Clinical Operations Management
- Long-Term Care
- Documentation And Reporting
- Nursing Staff Supervision
Timeline
Director Of Nursing
Melrose Assisted Living
01.2024 - Current
Director of Health Services
Isle At Watercrest
04.2022 - 10.2023
Registered Nurse
Central Texas Endoscopy Center
03.2021 - 04.2022
Telemetry Unit Charge Nurse
CHI St. Joseph Health Regional Hospital
06.2016 - 05.2021
Capella University
Bachelor of Science from Nursing
Blinn College
Associate of Science from Nursing