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Matthew Goff
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Summary
Seasoned nursing professional with demonstrated background of success in ICU, ED, Cardiac Cath lab, and OR. Agile and responsive to dynamic patient needs and environmental conditions. Team-oriented and reliable with clinical knowledge and abilities, clear verbal and written communication skills and sound judgement. Ambitious, recent graduate of Master of science nursing informatics degree eager to contribute developed knowledge in an informatics nurse role. Skilled in critical thinking and problem solving in healthcare settings. Adaptable and driven with strong work ethic and ability to thrive in team-based or individually motivated settings.
Overview
29
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
Children’s Hospital Orange County
RN Operating Room, Cardiac Cath Lab/Neuro and Interventional Radiology
04.2019 - Current
Job overview
- Provided direct patient care to diverse population of patients
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of physicians, nurses, and other health care professionals
- Documented and updated patient information using EHR systems
- Implemented quality improvement initiatives and evidence-based practices
- Educated patients and families on health promotion and disease prevention
- Supervised and mentored new graduate nurses and nursing students.
Soliant Health
Travel RN, Adult and Pediatric Cardiac Cath Lab
11.2014 - 04.2019
Job overview
- Delivered direct care to children from newborns to ages 18+ within Cardiac Cath Lab setting.
- Contributed to diagnosis and intervention of congenital, structural heart defects; cardiac and coronary angiogram, closure of PDA's, closure of atrial and ventricular septal wall defects, balloon angioplasty of stenotic heart valves, coiling of collateral heart vessels, balloon angioplasty, and stenting of stenotic aortic and pulmonary vascular structure.
- Functioned as rotating nurse, team lead, and preceptor for newly-hired nurses and student nurses.
Union Hospital
RN – Cardiac Cath Lab, Pre-Post Ambulatory Surgery/Recovery Room, Emergency Department/Triage, CICU, MICU, SICU
01.1995 - 08.2014
Job overview
- Selected by Abbott Vascular to assist with data collection for their CHOICE Study (Carotid Stenting for High Surgical-Risk Patients; Evaluating Outcomes Through the Collection of Clinical Evidence)Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
Education
Western Governors UniversitySalt Lake City, UT
Master of Science in Nursing Informatics
01.2024
University Overview
- Recipient Academic Excellence Award
- Capstone Project: Implementation of blood barcode scanning technology in perioperative services department following ANCC, SDLC Framework
Indiana State UniversityTerre Haute, IN
Bachelor of Science from Nursing
12.2017
University Overview
- Minor in Business Administration
Skills
- Informatics System Analysis and Design
- Data Science and Analytics
- Data Modeling and Database Management Systems
- Electronic health records (EHR)
- MS Office
- Charge and Team-Lead Experience
- National Cardiovascular Data Registry (IMPACT)
- Strategic and Critical Thinking
- Quality Improvement and Patient Safety
- Multidisciplinary Communication and Collaboration Skills
- HIPPA, Joint Commission, CMS
- Patient and family advocacy
Certification
- Licensed Registered Nurse in state of Texas, 02/2019 to present
- Licensed Registered Nurse in state of Florida, 08/2015 to present
- Licensed Registered Nurse in state of California, 11/2014 to present
- Licensed Registered Nurse in state of Indiana, 1995 to present
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support certification, 2014 to present
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification, 1993 to present
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification, 1995 to present
Affiliations
- HIMSS
- AHIMA
- ANIA
- ANA
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeWork Location
On-SiteRemoteHybridImportant To Me
Company CultureWork-life balanceHealthcare benefits401k matchPaid time offPaid sick leaveFlexible work hoursWork from home optionAccomplishments
- Collaborated with team of Nursing Informatics Specialist in the development of a Capstone Project for implementing a blood barcode scanning system in a pediatric operating room setting
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Software
Lucid Chart
Dashboards
Electronic health records (EHR), Cerner, Epic, Xper IM
Entity Relationship Diagrams (ERDs)
Gannt Charts
Informatics System Analysis and Design
Data Science and Analytics
Data Modeling and Database Management Systems
Interests
Family
Life-long Learning
Travel
Reading
Technology
Family
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Family
Family
Motorsports
Hiking
Timeline
RN Operating Room, Cardiac Cath Lab/Neuro and Interventional Radiology
Children’s Hospital Orange County
04.2019 - Current
Travel RN, Adult and Pediatric Cardiac Cath Lab
Soliant Health
11.2014 - 04.2019
RN – Cardiac Cath Lab, Pre-Post Ambulatory Surgery/Recovery Room, Emergency Department/Triage, CICU, MICU, SICU
Union Hospital
01.1995 - 08.2014
Western Governors University
Master of Science in Nursing Informatics
Indiana State University
Bachelor of Science from Nursing
- Licensed Registered Nurse in state of Texas, 02/2019 to present
- Licensed Registered Nurse in state of Florida, 08/2015 to present
- Licensed Registered Nurse in state of California, 11/2014 to present
- Licensed Registered Nurse in state of Indiana, 1995 to present
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support certification, 2014 to present
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification, 1993 to present
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification, 1995 to present
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