Kalei Goodin
Youngsville,USA
Summary
Board-Certified Advanced Practice Registered Nurse with nearly one year of experience as a Nurse Practitioner in an Emergency Department, complemented by seven years of diverse clinical RN experience in Emergency, Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU), and forensic nursing environments. Skilled in delivering critical care and conducting forensic examinations, consistently achieving exceptional patient outcomes in high-pressure situations. Holds four board certifications, underscoring a steadfast commitment to professional growth and excellence in nursing practice. Passionate about providing empathetic patient care, meticulous in evidence collection, and adept at fostering collaborative teamwork with healthcare and law enforcement professionals.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Emergency Department Nurse Practitioner
Core Clinical Partners
04.2025 - Current
- Administered advanced life support and critical care interventions in high-pressure emergency situations.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement patient-centered care plans.
- Monitored vital signs and analyzed patient data to ensure timely medical interventions.
- Educated patients and families on discharge instructions and ongoing healthcare needs.
- Conducted thorough physical assessments on incoming patients to accurately identify potential injuries or illnesses requiring immediate attention.
- Assisted physicians in performing diagnostic tests such as EKGs, ultrasounds, CT scans, or X-rays to determine appropriate treatment plans for patients.
- Enhanced overall patient experience through effective communication and compassionate care during emergency situations.
Forensic Nurse Examiner - Registered Nurse
Hearts of Hope
02.2022 - Current
- Providing medical care to trauma patients, conducting forensic examinations, collecting and documenting evidence, working with law enforcement, offering emotional support, and educating the community about violence and trauma.
Post Anesthesia Care Unit Registered Nurse
Lafayette Surgical Specialty Hospital
05.2022 - 04.2025
- Monitoring post-operative patients' levels of consciousness during recovery from anesthesia, measuring and recording vital signs, treating post-operative symptoms, updating charts, collaborating with the medical team, providing comfort to patients and families, and educating them on post-surgery care.
Traveling Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Gifted Healthcare
12.2022 - 03.2025
- Delivering medications, training new nurses, collaborating with physicians for patient assessment and treatment, working with law enforcement on criminal cases, and responding to medical emergencies.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
University of South Alabama
Mobile, AL12.2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
McNeese State University
Lake Charles, LA05.2018
Skills
- Patient Assessments
- Strong clinical judgment
- Privacy and confidentiality
- Electronic medical records
- Family support
- Healthcare ethics
- Patient stabilization
- Acute care expertise
- Fracture management
- Airway management
- Triage assessment
Affiliations
- IAFN
- ENA
- AANP
Certification
- ACLS
- BLS
- CEN
- CPEN
- CPI
- ENPC
- PALS
- TCRN
- TNCC
- Forensic Nurse Examiner
Timeline
Emergency Department Nurse Practitioner
Core Clinical Partners
04.2025 - Current
Traveling Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Gifted Healthcare
12.2022 - 03.2025
Post Anesthesia Care Unit Registered Nurse
Lafayette Surgical Specialty Hospital
05.2022 - 04.2025
Forensic Nurse Examiner - Registered Nurse
Hearts of Hope
02.2022 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
McNeese State University
Master of Science - Nursing
University of South Alabama
CREDENTIALS
- MSN
- APRN
- FNP
- BSN
- RN
- CEN
- CPEN
- CTRN