MARY GOFORTH
Asheville,NC
Summary
Strategic Nursing Leader specializing in surgical quality improvement and program development. Established CVOR programs and enhanced staff competencies to elevate patient care standards. Leveraged data-driven insights to optimize service delivery and ensure regulatory compliance. Experienced CVOR Nurse Manager skilled in protocol development, operational efficiency, and fostering interdisciplinary collaboration.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CVOR Clinical Nurse Coordinator
Mission Hospital Regional Medical Center
Asheville, North Carolina
04.2025 - Current
- Improved patient care and streamlined operations by developing and implementing nursing protocols and best practices, resulting in [%] increase in patient satisfaction scores.
- Supervised nursing staff to ensure adherence to hospital policies and standards, enhancing team performance and compliance.
- Facilitated effective communication among patients, families, and healthcare providers, ensuring clarity and support in care decisions, which led to a [%] reduction in response times.
- Organized training sessions for staff on emerging clinical practices, enhancing team competency and patient care, contributing to a [%] improvement in service delivery.
- Evaluated nursing staff performance and developed targeted training programs to enhance competency at clinical and operational levels.
- Conducted assessments to identify potential problems related to health care delivery systems, leading to actionable improvements in service quality.
- Mentored newly hired nurses to enhance their integration and performance, fostering a supportive work environment.
- Performed regular audits of medical records ensuring adherence to established standards of practice, contributing to compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient outcomes, supporting leadership in establishing goals aligned with healthcare trends.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise, and level-headed approaches, providing optimal care and life-saving interventions.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system, acting as a super-user for clinical software systems, providing support and training to staff for Cerner and Bridge blood administration systems.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches, ensuring confidentiality and security of patient information.
CVOR Nurse Manager
Jupiter Medical Center
Jupiter, Florida
01.2020 - 03.2025
- Established and managed CVOR program at Jupiter Medical Center, enhancing surgical care delivery.
- Collaborated with architects and engineers to design two advanced CVOR suites.
- Oversaw construction of technologically sophisticated hybrid suites in new JMC Surgical Institute.
- Supervised nursing staff and surgical technologists, ensuring delivery of high-quality patient care through effective leadership and support.
- Implemented training programs that enhanced staff skills, improving overall patient care quality.
- Developed nursing policies aligned with hospital protocols and standards.
- Monitored compliance with regulatory requirements and best practices.
- Facilitated interdisciplinary team meetings to address patient care issues.
- Resolved conflicts among staff, promoting a collaborative work environment.
- Provided ongoing education opportunities for staff regarding changes in policies and procedures.
- Participated in recruitment, interviewing, selection, and orientation of new employees, enhancing team capabilities and alignment with organizational standards.
- Led regular staff meetings to address concerns related to nursing practices, fostering an open dialogue and collaborative environment.
- Coordinated communication among physicians, nurses, and support services, ensuring seamless patient care and fostering interdisciplinary collaboration.
- Performed personnel interviewing, hiring, disciplinary actions and dismissals.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory requirements such as HIPAA and OSHA.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
- Engaged in STS data abstraction to collect pertinent patient information for precise secondary use, enhancing patient outcomes and adhering to best practices in CVOR setting.
Co-Charge & Circulator, CVOR RN
Cleveland Clinic/Martin North
Stuart, FL
03.2017 - 01.2020
- Monitored patient vitals during procedures to maintain stability and comfort.
- Coordinated surgical procedures to ensure patient safety and optimal workflow.
- Collaborated with surgical teams to prepare instruments and equipment.
Coordinator & Circulator, CVOR RN
Indian River Medical Center
Vero Beach, FL
08.2015 - 03.2017
General OR Charge RN, Patient Care Coordinator
Indian River Medical Center
Vero Beach, FL
09.2014 - 08.2015
Staff Perioperative RN, Neurosurgery Coordinator/Clinical Leader
Indian River Medical Center
Vero Beach, FL
11.2012 - 09.2014
Staff Perioperative RN, Endoscopy RN
St Lucie Medical Center
PSL, FL
01.1993 - 01.2012
Staff perioperative RN, GYN and Laser Surgery Clinical Leader
St Mary’s Hospital – Level II Trauma Center
Waterbury, CT
01.1990 - 01.1993
Staff Critical Care RN PCU/Cardiac Step-down unit
St Vincent’s Medical Center – Level II Trauma Center
Bridgeport, CT
01.1988 - 01.1990
Staff Student Nurse, PCU/Cardiac Step-down Unit
St Vincent’s Medical Center – Level II Trauma Center
Bridgeport, CT
01.1987 - 01.1988
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ04-2022
Nursing Diploma -
St Vincent’s College
Bridgeport, CT01-1988
Associates Degree -
Keystone College
La Plume, PA01-1986
Skills
- Surgical specialty expertise
- Clinical operations
- OR equipment knowledge
- Surgical documentation
- Electronic charting
- EMR systems knowledge
- Care coordination
- Staff development
- Quality improvement
- Performance improvement
- Quality initiatives
- Regulatory oversight
- HIPAA compliance
- Nursing expertise
- Nursing oversight
- Nurse leadership
- Clinical leadership
- Resource allocation
- Patient assignment
- Guideline development
- Compliance monitoring
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Conflict resolution
- Interdepartmental communication
- Team development
- Staff education
- Staff development
- Recruiting
- Team mentorship
- Leadership and management
- Communication skills
- Problem-solving
- Analytical skills
- Task delegation
- CPR/AED
- Analytical skills
- Task delegation
- Problem-solving
- Analytical skills
- Task delegation
- Analytical skills
- Task delegation
- CPR/AED
Certification
- North Carolina Registered Nurse License, 377729
- CNOR-CARD Certification, 1540023
- ACLS Certification
- BLS Certification
Professional Employment
- Co-Charge & Circulator, CVOR RN (Float to General OR per-diem), Cleveland Clinic/Martin North, Stuart, FL, 03/01/17, Present
- Coordinator & Circulator, CVOR RN, Indian River Medical Center, Vero Beach, FL, 08/01/15, 03/01/17
- General OR Charge RN, Patient Care Coordinator, Indian River Medical Center, Vero Beach, FL, 09/01/14, 08/01/15
- Staff Perioperative RN, Neurosurgery Coordinator/Clinical Leader, Indian River Medical Center, Vero Beach, FL, 11/01/12, 09/01/14
- Staff Perioperative RN, Endoscopy RN. Vascular Surgery Coordinator and OR Core Measure Compliance RN, St Lucie Medical Center, PSL, FL, 01/01/93, 12/31/12
- Staff perioperative RN, GYN and Laser Surgery Clinical Leader, St Mary’s Hospital – Level II Trauma Center, Waterbury, CT, 01/01/90, 12/31/93
- Staff Critical Care RN PCU/Cardiac Step-down unit, St Vincent’s Medical Center – Level II Trauma Center, Bridgeport, CT, 01/01/88, 12/31/90
- Staff Student Nurse, PCU/Cardiac Step-down Unit, St Vincent’s Medical Center – Level II Trauma Center, Bridgeport, CT, 01/01/87, 12/31/88
Volunteer Experience
- Light of The World Charities, Palm City, FL, Participated in multiple surgical missions to Honduras and Nicaragua over the span of 11 years.
- Blue Knights International LEMC Inc, Chapter FLX, Honorary member and Road Medic since 2011 with participation supporting retired and active Law Enforcement and Military organizations within Martin, St Lucie and Palm Beach counties, as well as state-wide.
Objective Of Career
To consistently produce excellent patient outcomes by always providing compassionate, quality care with integrity during the pre, peri and post-operative phases and to strive to continually improve my professional performance by building a strong, cohesive working relationship with all team members and surgeons.
Teamwork Performance
Performs as a team player by maintaining collegial, working relationships with nursing staff, physicians and management to ensure quality patient care., Communicates effectively with patients, patient’s families and all members of the patient care team., Functions as a preceptor/resource to incoming nursing staff, RN students and ancillary staff., Participation in various quality control activities, peer reviews, RCA studies., Collaborated with OR management and administration to provide input based on expertise for the planning and configuration of IRMC’s new OR Neuro suite., Functioned as lead CVOR RN for the development and implementation of IRMC’s TAVR program., Current responsibilities include CVOR co-charge and transitioning the heart program during the merger with Cleveland Clinic.
Accomplishments
- Daisy Team Award 2025
- JMC Team Member of the Month Jan 2025
Timeline
CVOR Clinical Nurse Coordinator
Mission Hospital Regional Medical Center
04.2025 - Current
CVOR Nurse Manager
Jupiter Medical Center
01.2020 - 03.2025
Co-Charge & Circulator, CVOR RN
Cleveland Clinic/Martin North
03.2017 - 01.2020
Coordinator & Circulator, CVOR RN
Indian River Medical Center
08.2015 - 03.2017
General OR Charge RN, Patient Care Coordinator
Indian River Medical Center
09.2014 - 08.2015
Staff Perioperative RN, Neurosurgery Coordinator/Clinical Leader
Indian River Medical Center
11.2012 - 09.2014
Staff Perioperative RN, Endoscopy RN
St Lucie Medical Center
01.1993 - 01.2012
Staff perioperative RN, GYN and Laser Surgery Clinical Leader
St Mary’s Hospital – Level II Trauma Center
01.1990 - 01.1993
Staff Critical Care RN PCU/Cardiac Step-down unit
St Vincent’s Medical Center – Level II Trauma Center
01.1988 - 01.1990
Staff Student Nurse, PCU/Cardiac Step-down Unit
St Vincent’s Medical Center – Level II Trauma Center
01.1987 - 01.1988
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Phoenix
Nursing Diploma -
St Vincent’s College
Associates Degree -
Keystone College