MARIA GOODNIGHT
Tecumseh,OK
Summary
Driven and compassionate Registered Nurse/Certified Surgical Technologist with six years of experience in outpatient and inpatient settings along with cardiac intensive critical care experience. Detail oriented, responsible, works calmly under pressure, strong multitasking, communication, and decision-making skills.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Cath Lab
Saint Anthony Shawnee Hospital
05.2023 - Current
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments
- Provided patient care during invasive diagnostic and therapeutic cardiovascular procedures.
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures
- Instructed patients on proper self-care techniques at home following discharge from the hospital.
- Administered conscious sedation to ensure comfort of patients undergoing endovascular interventions.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess patient status during pre-operative and post-operative periods.
Registered Nurse, Cardiac ICU
Oklahoma Heart Hospital South
04.2023 - Current
- Assessed and monitored critically ill patients' conditions to identify changes in health status.
- Assessed, planned, implemented, and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Performed necessary treatments and interventions as prescribed by medical staff.
- Initiated, monitored and adjusted intravenous therapy according to physician orders.
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers, and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
Certified Surgical Technologist
Saint Anthony Shawnee Hospital
06.2017 - 05.2023
- Educated patients on cardiac conditions and treatments in easy-to-understand terminology
- Prepared operating room for surgical procedures, including setting up sterile field.
- Collaborated effectively with interdisciplinary teams to deliver quality patient care
- Assisted physicians with surgical procedures and cardiac catheterizations
- Assisted physicians in treating cardiac and peripheral vascular issues with techniques such as implanting pacemakers and inserting balloon angioplasties
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
Certified Surgical Technologist
Oklahoma Heart Hospital South
07.2019 - 04.2023
- Prepared operating room for surgical procedures, including setting up sterile field.
- Identified potential problems before they occurred by closely observing the sterile field and personnel involved in the procedure.
- Collected and prepared tissue specimens for laboratory analysis.
- Assisted surgeons during operative procedures by anticipating their needs and passing instruments.
- Responded quickly to changes in patient status or emergency situations.
- Performed various duties such as applying dressings to incisions sites postoperatively.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Southwestern Oklahoma State University
Weatherford, OK12.2023
Associate of Science in Nursing -
Oklahoma City Community College
Oklahoma City, OK12.2022
Certification of Surgical Technology -
Moore Norman Technology Center
Norman12.2017
Associate of Science in Health-Related Science -
Seminole State College
Seminole12.2015
High School Diploma -
Oklahoma Virtual Charter Academy
Choctaw, OK01.2014
Skills
- Critical Care Nursing
- Compassionate Care
- Task and Work Prioritization
- Emergency Interventions
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Time Management
- Decision-Making
Certification
- Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) - National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA).
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Certification - American Heart Association.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association.
- NIH Stroke Scale (NIHHS) Certified
- STOP THE BLEED Certified
Awards
- All Oklahoma/USA Academic Team 2016
- Jamie Rogers Surgical Technology Scholarship
- Deans Scholarship
- Certificate of Achievement Collegiate Assessment of Academic Proficiency
Membership
- American Association of Critical-Care Nurses
- Association of Surgical Technologist
- National Technical Honor Society (NTHS)
- Phi Theta Kappa (PTK)
- Student Government Association (SGA)
- Sigma Kappa Delta (SKD)
- Oklahoma State Assembly for Surgical Technologists (OKSA)
Student Leadership Roles
President Fall 2015
Phi Theta Kappa
Vice President Fall 2015
Student Government Association
Vice President Spring 2014
Sigma Kappa Delta
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Cath Lab
Saint Anthony Shawnee Hospital
05.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse, Cardiac ICU
Oklahoma Heart Hospital South
04.2023 - Current
Certified Surgical Technologist
Oklahoma Heart Hospital South
07.2019 - 04.2023
Certified Surgical Technologist
Saint Anthony Shawnee Hospital
06.2017 - 05.2023
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Southwestern Oklahoma State University
Associate of Science in Nursing -
Oklahoma City Community College
Certification of Surgical Technology -
Moore Norman Technology Center
Associate of Science in Health-Related Science -
Seminole State College
High School Diploma -
Oklahoma Virtual Charter Academy
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