Jessica Nicole Goodrich
Oak Hill,FL
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Home Health RN
Brooks
09.2023 - Current
- Clinical leadership- Led a team of nurses and caregivers in delivering patient centered care, ensuring adherence to clinical protocols, and fostering a collaborative approach to treatment plans.
- Care Coordination and Case Management- Developed and implemented individualized care plans for patients with complex medical needs, liaising with physicians, specialists, and multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes.
- Multidisciplinary collaboration- Partnered with physicians, therapists, and social workers to create and adjust treatment plans, addressing both clinical and psychosocial aspects of patient care.
Regional Float Pool RN
Advent Health
05.2021 - 12.2022
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
Neuro Step Down Unit RN
St. Alphonsus Boise
12.2022 - 09.2022
- Patient Advocacy and Education- Actively supported patients and families in understanding complex neurological conditions, treatment options, and recovery plans, ensuring informed decision-making and emotional support throughout the care process.
- Care Coordination and Multidisciplinary Collaboration- Coordinated with neurologists, neurosurgeons, physical therapists, and social workers to create and implement comprehensive care plans tailored to individual patient care needs, optimizing outcomes and facilitating smooth transitions from acute to step-down care.
- Case Management and Critical Pathway Development- Identified high-risk patients and facilitated timely interventions to prevent complications, managing the patients journey from admission to discharge and ensuring all necessary follow-ups were in place.
Progressive Care Unit RN
Advent Health
10.2022 - 05.2022
- Clinical Advocacy for Safe and Effective Care- Identified potential complications and changes in patient conditions, advocating for timely interventions to prevent deterioration and ensure appropriate adjustments to care plans.
- Patient Advocacy- Acted as a strong advocate for patients' rights and preferences, ensuring their concerns were communicated effectively to the healthcare team and incorporated into care planning. Supported patients and families in understanding diagnoses, treatment options, and expected outcomes.
- Care Coordination and Multidisciplinary Collaboration- Facilitated smooth transitions of care between departments and healthcare providers, collaborating with physicians, specialists, and allied health professionals to design and execute personalized care plans tailored to each patient's needs.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
Emergency Department RN
Halifax Health
10.2011 - 09.2016
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis, and treatment.
- Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Delivered important IV and venous medications to control symptoms and provide effective treatments.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
Education
BSN - Nursing
University of Central Florida
Daytona Beach, FL08.2008
AA - Nursing
Santa Fe Community College
Gainesville, FL05.2006
Skills
- Clinical judgment
- Health promotion
- Discharge planning
- Medical assessment
- Basic life support
- Geriatric care
- Community health
- Compassion and empathy
- Health care consultation
- Precepting
- Chart updating
- Vaccine administration
- Ventilator support
- IV management
- Discharge coordination
- Lab result interpretation
- Health screening
- Diabetes management
- Infectious disease control
- Patient discharge
- EMR / EHR
- Medical screening
- Diagnostic tools experience
- Telemetry monitoring
Timeline
Home Health RN
Brooks
09.2023 - Current
Neuro Step Down Unit RN
St. Alphonsus Boise
12.2022 - 09.2022
Progressive Care Unit RN
Advent Health
10.2022 - 05.2022
Regional Float Pool RN
Advent Health
05.2021 - 12.2022
Emergency Department RN
Halifax Health
10.2011 - 09.2016
BSN - Nursing
University of Central Florida
AA - Nursing
Santa Fe Community College
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