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Kristie Goss

Commodore,PA

Summary

Hardworking Licensed Practical Nurse accustomed to treating diverse patient needs while managing dynamic conditions. Offering excellent clinical knowledge and judgment combined with strong documentation, vitals monitoring and problem-solving abilities. Well-versed in managing emergent cases with grace and efficiency.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Licensed Practical Nurse

Bayada Pediatrics
10.2011 - Current
  • Administered patient care to pediatric patients by initiating preventative and rehabilitative interventions, assisting patients with activities of daily living (ADL), positioning, mobilization and personal hygiene support
  • Managed various nursing tasks for medically fragile children, which included ventilator management, tracheostomy care, feeding tube care, administering medication via feeding tube/orally, cleaning wounds and monitoring blood glucose levels
  • Utilized well-honed communication skills to deliver information to pediatric patients and family members regarding treatment, care and medical options
  • Determined issues that needed to be immediately addressed, contacting patient's physician for support and care suggestions
  • Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions
  • Provided training and supervision to newly hired staff in home training as a trained preceptor.
  • Trained and mentored new nurses on best practices, in home policies and standards of care.
  • Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
  • Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services.
  • Assisted clinical educator developing scenario based education for ventilator training.
  • Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery

Licensed Practical Nurse

Heritage Home Healthcare Services Inc.
06.2017 - 05.2019
  • Took blood, tissue and fluid samples to perform laboratory tests
  • Administered general care to patients, including recording of temperature and blood pressure, wound dressing and laboratory testing
  • Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare team plan and implement effective treatment plans
  • Administered prescribed medications and started intravenous fluids to address patient symptoms and underlying etiologies
  • Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor
  • Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters
  • Checked in on patients at regular intervals to record food and fluid intake and output, taking measures to promote healthy levels as needed
  • Communicated effectively with patients and loved ones to explain diagnoses, treatment options and procedures.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Continuum Pediatric Nursing Services
09.2010 - 10.2011
  • Managed various nursing tasks for medically fragile children, which included maintaining ventilators, tracheostomy, feeding tube care, administering medication via feeding tube/orally, cleaning wounds and monitoring blood glucose levels
  • Utilized well-honed communication skills to deliver information to pediatric patients and family members regarding treatment, care and medical options
  • Determined issues that needed to be immediately addressed, contacting patient's physician for support and care suggestions
  • Delivered high level of nursing care to ill children in residences
  • Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans
  • Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects
  • Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.

Education

Associate of Science - Nursing

Mount Aloysius College
Cresson, PA
05.2024

School of Practical Nursing -

Indiana County Technology Center
Indiana, Pennsylvania
07.2010

Certified Pharmacy Technician -

Lenope Technical School
Ford City, Pennsylvania
01.2006

High School Diploma -

Northern Cambria High School
Northern Cambria, Pennsylvania
06.1999

Skills

  • Emergency Response
  • Patient Intake
  • Wound Care
  • Clinical Documentation
  • Direct Patient Care
  • Pediatric Care
  • Home Health Care
  • Clinical Judgment

Timeline

Licensed Practical Nurse

Heritage Home Healthcare Services Inc.
06.2017 - 05.2019

Licensed Practical Nurse

Bayada Pediatrics
10.2011 - Current

Licensed Practical Nurse

Continuum Pediatric Nursing Services
09.2010 - 10.2011

Associate of Science - Nursing

Mount Aloysius College

School of Practical Nursing -

Indiana County Technology Center

Certified Pharmacy Technician -

Lenope Technical School

High School Diploma -

Northern Cambria High School

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