KATHLEEN GOYAU
Hyde Park,MA
Summary
Patient-oriented Nurse with years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments.
Attentive nursing professional presenting high level of care, patient assistance and Quality care during each shift. Considered hardworking and driven. Ready for new opportunity to apply exceptional nursing skills in the Hospital setting.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical-Surgical RN Telemetry/Pulmonary
St John’s Episcopal Hospital
Far Rockaway, NY
11.2021 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
Unit RN Manager
Spring Creek Nursing And Rehab
Brooklyn, NY
11.2021 - 07.2022
- Managed daily staff assignments and patient scheduling to guarantee clinic coverage and flow.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers to hospitals
- Supervised, directed and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff.
- Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
- Developed strategy to target nursing and patient satisfaction issues, improve response and patient care quality and suggest actionable improvements to promote hospital-wide quality and safety initiatives .
Wound Care Registered Nurse
Spring Creek Nursing And Rehab
Brooklyn, NY
11.2021 - 07.2022
- Assessed and treated draining of wounds and burns.
- Implemented plans to prevent pressure ulcers and other wound developments.
- Documented and examined patient recovery and reported progress to doctors for effective management.
- Prevented skin deterioration against formidable odds using ground-breaking technology.
School Registered Nurse
Nport Staffing
Brooklyn
10.2021 - 11.2022
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising RN.
- Served as liaison between families, school personnel and other healthcare providers on behalf of students.
- Developed care plans and made referrals as necessary for students with health concerns or injuries.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
LPN Charge Nurse
Brighton House And Rehab
Brighton, MA
10.2017 - 01.2019
- Provided basic patient care and treatment, such as administering medication , taking temperature and blood pressure and dressing wounds.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Collaborated with RN supervisor on evaluation of care plan outcomes, implementing or adjusting interventions accordingly.
Charge LPN Nurse
Don Orione Home
East Boston,MA
04.2012 - 06.2017
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges.
- Administered controlled narcotics, IV medication and performed catheterizations.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
Floor Nurse
John Adams Nursing Home
Quincy, MA
02.2011 - 12.2013
- Administered basic patient care and treatments by dressing wounds, treating bedsores, giving enemas and performing catheterizations.
- Collaborated with healthcare team members to assess, implement and evaluate nursing care plans.
- Reported health status concerns to nursing supervisor or manager and clinicians for review.
- Maintained accurate records of residents' healthcare treatments and responses.
- Administered medication such as insulin and monitored patients' responses to detect problems.
Staff LPN
Sheepshed Nursing And Rehab
Brooklyn, NY
01.2019 - 08.2021
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Performed functional assessments for admission and discharge.
Medical /TelemetryRegistered Nurse Travel
Woodhull Hospital/ Talent4health Agency
Brooklyn, NY
01.2021 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Utilized specialized equipment to track and monitor patients' vital signs in Telemetry unit.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator / tracheostomy/ cardiac monitor management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
Education
Master Of Science - Leadership
Chamberlain University
Chicago, ILBachelor Of Science -
Chamberlain University
Chicago, ILNursing Diploma -
AMERICA HEALTHCARE INC
Edison, NJ12.2011
Skills
- Epic, EMR, Medi-tech
Certification
- BLS /ACLS/PALS
Licensure
New York State: Licensed Registered Nurse
Timeline
Medical-Surgical RN Telemetry/Pulmonary
St John’s Episcopal Hospital
11.2021 - Current
Unit RN Manager
Spring Creek Nursing And Rehab
11.2021 - 07.2022
Wound Care Registered Nurse
Spring Creek Nursing And Rehab
11.2021 - 07.2022
School Registered Nurse
Nport Staffing
10.2021 - 11.2022
Medical /TelemetryRegistered Nurse Travel
Woodhull Hospital/ Talent4health Agency
01.2021 - Current
Staff LPN
Sheepshed Nursing And Rehab
01.2019 - 08.2021
LPN Charge Nurse
Brighton House And Rehab
10.2017 - 01.2019
Charge LPN Nurse
Don Orione Home
04.2012 - 06.2017
Floor Nurse
John Adams Nursing Home
02.2011 - 12.2013
Master Of Science - Leadership
Chamberlain University
Bachelor Of Science -
Chamberlain University
Nursing Diploma -
AMERICA HEALTHCARE INC