Marie Gouz
Oregon City,OR
Summary
Dynamic RN with extensive experience in labor and delivery support, notably at Legacy Mt. Hood Medical Center. Expert in employing compassionate care and clear communication, adept at leading teams in high-stress situations. Proven track record in enhancing patient care and efficiency, and excelling in delivery of exceptional support to families during pivotal moments.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Staff Nurse, Family Birth Center
Legacy Mt. Hood Medical Center
07.2023 - Current
- Served as Relief Charge RN, acting as liaison between administration, medical staff, and nursing team for seamless communication and coordination of care efforts.
- Provided critical care for neonates requiring mechanical ventilation, closely monitoring and adjusting settings as needed, as Neonatal Resuscitation RN.
- Enhanced team efficiency by precepting 4-5 new nurses per year, sharing expertise in obstetric and neonatal care techniques.
- Led successful team comprised of RNs, Surgical Techs, and ancillary staff.
- Provided emotional support and guidance to new mothers and families during labor, delivery and postpartum.
- Assisted physician during delivery, examination and surgical procedures by anticipating needs, encouraging patient, and stabilization of newborn following delivery.
Legal Nurse Consultant, Business Owner
Gouz Healthcare Consulting
11.2022 - 12.2024
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients and their families.
- Applied nursing experience and critical thinking to meet needs of legal clientele in challenging cases.
- Identified safe care or lack thereof by conducting extensive and thorough chart reviews.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
RN Staff Nurse - Birthplace
Providence Willamette Falls Medical Center
02.2023 - 07.2023
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- 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 Nurse - Family Birth Center
Legacy Mt. Hood Medical Center
12.2022 - 02.2023
- Directed patient care activities, guided and trained RNs during shift.
- Supervised patient triages, admissions, and discharges from hospital to home care.
- Administered medications and treatments to patients as ordered by physician, maintaining accountability for accurate narcotic count at end of each shift.
- Implemented quality patient care techniques to align with safety, health, and organizational regulations.
RN, Family Birth Center, Travel Contract
Legacy Silverton Medical Center
12.2021 - 12.2022
- Educated patients, families and caregivers regarding childbirth, care of newborn, and lactation.
- 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.
- Managed care from admission to discharge, with patient care assignments either 1:1-2 in labor or 1:3-4 in postpartum.
Staff Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Providence Portland Medical Center
10.2018 - 11.2021
- Identified patient care requirements by establishing personal rapport with patients and families.
- Coordinated with physicians to perform bedside procedures such as sterile vaginal exams, IV insertions, and fetal monitoring.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
Registered Nurse, Pre-op, OR, and PACU
The Portland Clinic
06.2015 - 10.2018
- Provided effective bedside care to patients before and after procedures to deliver comfort, either 1:1 in OR, or admitting and discharging up to 15 patients in one shift.
- Directly supported surgical team during procedures by maintaining sterile field, opening sterile instrument packs as needed, optimally positioning patients, and labeling specimens appropriately.
- Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Staff Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Providence St. Vincent Medical Center
08.2011 - 06.2015
- Coordinated with physicians to perform bedside procedures such as intravenous injections and vascular line insertions.
- Orchestrated quality-driven, cost-effective care in high-volume labor and delivery setting, delivering up to 500 babies per month.
- Identified patient care requirements by establishing personal rapport with patients and families.
- Formulated plans for nursing measures to restore, maintain and promote patients' physical and mental health.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Concordia University
Portland, OR05.2011
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
University of Oregon
Eugene, OR12.2007
Skills
- Charge RN Experience
- Neonatal Resuscitation Experience
- OR Circulating Nursing
- Compassionate and Caring
- Calm in Emergency Situations
- Clear Patient Communication
- Epic, Obix, PeriWatch, Pyxis, and Omnicell Knowledge
- Labor and Delivery Support
Certification
- RNC-OB certification in Inpatient Obstetric Nursing
- OR RN License - 201141109RN
- WA RN License - RN60240132
- FL RN License - RN9583065
- NRP
- BLS
- AWHONN intermediate fetal monitoring
Timeline
Staff Nurse, Family Birth Center
Legacy Mt. Hood Medical Center
07.2023 - Current
RN Staff Nurse - Birthplace
Providence Willamette Falls Medical Center
02.2023 - 07.2023
Charge Nurse - Family Birth Center
Legacy Mt. Hood Medical Center
12.2022 - 02.2023
Legal Nurse Consultant, Business Owner
Gouz Healthcare Consulting
11.2022 - 12.2024
RN, Family Birth Center, Travel Contract
Legacy Silverton Medical Center
12.2021 - 12.2022
Staff Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Providence Portland Medical Center
10.2018 - 11.2021
Registered Nurse, Pre-op, OR, and PACU
The Portland Clinic
06.2015 - 10.2018
Staff Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Providence St. Vincent Medical Center
08.2011 - 06.2015
- OR RN License - 201141109RN
- WA RN License - RN60240132
- FL RN License - RN9583065
- NRP
- BLS
- AWHONN intermediate fetal monitoring
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Concordia University
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
University of Oregon
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