Jill Godfrey
Loveland,CO
Summary
Dedicated, driven, and hardworking Registered Nurse eager to contribute to team success and motivated to learn, grow, and excel in critical care. Adaptable and resilient with ability to provide outstanding patient care and advocacy in a demanding environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle high-acuity patients and high-stress situations. Team-oriented and reliable with expert healthcare knowledge, clear verbal and written communication skills and sound clinical judgment.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Cardiothoracic ICU
UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital
02.2024 - Current
- Collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes and recovery by implementing personalized care plans and closely monitoring progress.
- Manages ventilator settings, invasive monitoring, cardiac devices, and multiple drip medications simultaneously.
- Demonstrates adaptability in crisis situations by effectively prioritizing tasks and coordinating with team members during emergency patient care.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
UCHealth Longs Peak Hospital
10.2021 - 02.2024
- 35 bed, level III trauma with extended scope, primary stroke center serving all ages and all conditions.
- Collaborate with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Perform triage on incoming patients and determine severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Administer different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plans.
- Promote patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
Patient Care Technician
Providence Mission Hospital
01.2021 - 09.2021
- Provide care for patients based on physical, psychological, educational and safety criteria.
- Monitor, track and convey important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Interact effectively with patients, families, staff and other hospital department staff to deliver high level of customer service and teamwork.
- Tend to patient and family's immediate needs and concerns by acknowledging and providing required attention.
Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehabilitation Intern
Dignity Health
04.2019 - 06.2019
- Employed specialized procedural knowledge and equipment to test and document patient cardiac activity.
- Tracked findings of procedures such as EKGs using manual and automated recording devices and adjusted exercise based on post-surgical protocol and patient tolerance.
- Practiced safe care and communicated back to nurses and therapists regarding patient performance and condition.
Physical Therapy Aide
San Luis Sports Therapy
04.2017 - 04.2019
- Taught chronic pain management techniques to assist patients in managing pain, including exercise and stretching.
- Coordinated daily activities of patients to support them in their individual care programs.
- Conferred with staff to discuss and evaluate patient information for planning, modifying and coordinating treatment.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Concordia University
Irvine, CA05.2021
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
California Polytechnic State University
San Luis Obispo, CA06.2019
Skills
- Strong nursing skills
- Flexible & adaptable
- Quick learner & excellent work ethic
- Interpersonal communication & collaboration
- Emotional intelligence
Certification
- Licensed Registered Nurse
- TNCC
- ENPC
- Certified BLS Provider
- Certified ACLS Provider
- NIH Stroke Scale
Leadership & Participation
- Relief Charge Nurse
- Departmental preceptor
- Co-Chair of Nurse Practice Council
- Code Blue Committee Member
- CNSA Community Chair during ABSN program
- 4 year member & 2 year leader of PolyFit at Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo
- Member & Leader of Adaptive Paddling Program at Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo
Awards
- Daisy Award
- Great Catch Award
- June 2023 Shining Star Award (Departmental Employee of the Month)
- Scientific Merit Award for Evidence Based Practice project completed during UCHealth residency
Extracurriculars
Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing (May 2021-Present)
- Membership granted based upon academic performance achieved during ABSN program
California Student Nurses' Association (January 2019-May 2021)
- Chair of Community Committee for duration of ABSN program
Kaiser Permanente Medical/Surgical Preceptorship (April 2021)
Surgery Observation (Marian Hospital and Del Mar Surgery Center)
- Gained OR hours while observing two CABG surgeries, one aortic valve replacement surgery, and several cataract surgeries
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Cardiothoracic ICU
UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital
02.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
UCHealth Longs Peak Hospital
10.2021 - 02.2024
Patient Care Technician
Providence Mission Hospital
01.2021 - 09.2021
Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehabilitation Intern
Dignity Health
04.2019 - 06.2019
Physical Therapy Aide
San Luis Sports Therapy
04.2017 - 04.2019
- Licensed Registered Nurse
- TNCC
- ENPC
- Certified BLS Provider
- Certified ACLS Provider
- NIH Stroke Scale
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Concordia University
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
California Polytechnic State University
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