Margaret Gott
Williamsville,NY
Summary
Registered Nurse with more than 35 years of experience and passion for providing highest quality of care. Compassionate and empathetic advocate for patients and families. Skillfully assesses health status, develops diagnoses and manages care for patients with acute and chronic concerns. Experienced in structured and unstructured environments, smoothly coordinating multiple activities and competing priorities.
Overview
44
44
years of professional experience
Work History
RN Staff Nurse
Beechwood Continuing Care
Getzville, NY
11.2019 - Current
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Effectively prioritized assignments, executing care based on each patient's relative condition and delegating tasks to available personnel deliver safe and efficient care.
- Worked within interdisciplinary health care team to develop, implement and make adjustments to patient care plans, individualizing strategies and methods to improve health and meet recovery goals.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Vaccinated patients to protect individuals from measles, pneumonia, influenza and other illnesses of concern.
RN Case Manager
Amedisys Home Health
Williamsville, NY
04.2015 - 11.2019
- Effectively communicated with physicians regarding patient needs, performance, medications and changes.
- Completed initial assessments of patients and family to determine and address individual home care needs. ·
- Coordinated with interdisciplinary professionals to develop plans of care, administer tests and monitor patient status.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Responded promptly and professionally to patient questions and concerns.
- Conducted regular re-evaluations to address changes in needs and conditions, introducing revisions to care plans.
- Liaised with physicians regarding patient needs, performance and changes.
Director of Nursing
Episcopal Church Home (Canterbury Woods)
Williamsville, NY
01.2013 - 04.2015
- Collaborated with staff, management and external groups to coordinate patient care.
- Performed rounds to observe care and interview staff, residents and families.
- Established new policies and updated existing policies to improve standard of care for patients.
- Developed positive employee relations, incentives and recognition programs to promote teamwork and mutual respect.
- Evaluated work performance of 15 nursing personnel to determine wage increases and implement discipline.
- Participated in weekly management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes and resident complaints or concerns.
RN Unit Manager
Elderwood At Amherst
Amherst, NY
01.2011 - 01.2013
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- 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.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
RN Staff Nurse
Elderwood At Williamsville
Williamsville, NY
06.1997 - 01.2011
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Effectively prioritized assignments, executing care based on each patient's relative condition and delegating tasks to available personnel deliver safe and efficient care.
- Worked within interdisciplinary health care team to develop, implement and make adjustments to patient care plans, individualizing strategies and methods to improve health and meet recovery goals.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
Charge RN
Our Lady Of Victory
Lackawanna, NY
07.1993 - 06.1997
- Built rapport with patients and family members to deliver exceptional care.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Performed patient assessments and adjusted care plans accordingly.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
RN Staff Nurse
Thomas Jefferson Health System
Philadelphia, PA
05.1991 - 07.1993
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Effectively prioritized assignments, executing care based on each patient's relative condition and delegating tasks to available personnel deliver safe and efficient care.
- Worked within interdisciplinary health care team to develop, implement and make adjustments to patient care plans, individualizing strategies and methods to improve health and meet recovery goals.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
Student Nurse Extern
Thomas Jefferson Health System
Philadelphia, PA
09.1989 - 05.1991
- Maintained comfort and safety of each patient through careful monitoring and knowledge application.
- Collaborated with nurse preceptors and other medical staff to achieve quality patient outcome goals.
- Administered close patient care, checked vital signs and monitored telemetry.
- Transported patients between unit rooms and scanning locations for diverse procedures.
Candy Striper
Fitzgerald Mercy Hospital
Darby, PA
06.1982 - 06.1984
- Reported patient requests, concerns and other observations to staff.
- Restocked supplies and filed paperwork to satisfy department leadership requests.
- Complied with HIPAA standards to confidentially maintain patient medical information.
- Adhered to policies and procedures to promote hospital mission and vision.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Seton Hall University
South Orange, NJ05-1991
Skills
- Management of patient admissions and discharges
- Patient knowledge enhancement
- Documentation management
- Inter-Disciplinary Collaboration
- Clinical assessments
- HIPAA compliance
- Case management
- Infection prevention strategies
- Experience with PointClickCare EMR
- Management of acute illness
- Supervisory skills in healthcare
Timeline
RN Staff Nurse
Beechwood Continuing Care
11.2019 - Current
RN Case Manager
Amedisys Home Health
04.2015 - 11.2019
Director of Nursing
Episcopal Church Home (Canterbury Woods)
01.2013 - 04.2015
RN Unit Manager
Elderwood At Amherst
01.2011 - 01.2013
RN Staff Nurse
Elderwood At Williamsville
06.1997 - 01.2011
Charge RN
Our Lady Of Victory
07.1993 - 06.1997
RN Staff Nurse
Thomas Jefferson Health System
05.1991 - 07.1993
Student Nurse Extern
Thomas Jefferson Health System
09.1989 - 05.1991
Candy Striper
Fitzgerald Mercy Hospital
06.1982 - 06.1984
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Seton Hall University