Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline
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Miesha Gooch

Lancaster,CA

Summary


Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Clinical Instructor VN Program

Career Care Institute
06.2024 - Current
  • Supervised students when administering medications to maintain patient safety.
  • Fostered a culture of safety within the learning environment by emphasizing proper use of equipment, infection control measures, and patient privacy guidelines.
  • Provided immediate and constructive feedback to students individually and as group.
  • Supervised students during clinical rotations, providing immediate feedback on their performance and suggesting areas for improvement when necessary.
  • Instructed students on how to perform head-to-toe assessments on patients and how to intervene in medical emergencies.
  • Provided nursing skill demonstrations for medication administration, dressing changes and clinical logs.

Registered Nurse

Centinela Hospital Medical Center
01.2023 - Current
  • DOU, Emergency Room
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Assisted physicians during invasive procedures such as central line insertions or intubations, ensuring safe and accurate completion of tasks.
  • Streamlined emergency room operations by efficiently triaging patients according to the severity of their condition.
  • Facilitated clear communication with patients, families, and colleagues, fostering a positive environment in a fast-paced setting.
  • Prevented medication errors by diligently verifying drug orders against patient records before administering treatments.

Travel Nursing

AMN Healthcare
01.2020 - Current

Kaiser and Providence Facilities

  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Administered medications accurately and in a timely manner, ensuring proper treatment for various conditions.
  • Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
  • Monitored vital signs and assessed patients regularly, swiftly identifying any changes in condition and addressing concerns promptly.

Registered Nurse/ Research Coordinator/Infusion Nurse

Daniel Furst MD A Professio Corp
10.2022 - 01.2025
  • Works with other research staff in scientific and procedural aspects of studies including standards of care, informed consent procedures, documentation procedures. Collaborates with investigators to prepare presentations or reports of clinical study procedures, results, and conclusions. Reviews and comprehends the protocol. Attends investigator meetings as required or requested by the PI. Collaborates with the Regulatory coordinates with SAE’s documentation, to prepare IRB/HRPO and any other regulatory submission documents as required by the protocol. Assist with blood draws, Ekg, in house procedures, travel arrangements for subjects. Infusion nurse.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
  • Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
  • Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
  • Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.

Licensed Vocational Nurse

SoCal Hospital of Culver City
01.2018 - 09.2022
  • MedSurg, Detox, Psych
  • Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
  • Prevented medication errors by meticulously reviewing physician orders and administering medications as prescribed.
  • Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
  • Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
  • Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
  • Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
  • Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
  • Administered medications and injections to patients.

Clinical Instructor

North-West Valley College
01.2020 - 12.2020
  • Supervised students when administering medications to maintain patient safety.
  • Fostered a culture of safety within the learning environment by emphasizing proper use of equipment, infection control measures, and patient privacy guidelines.
  • Provided immediate and constructive feedback to students individually and as group.
  • Supervised students during clinical rotations, providing immediate feedback on their performance and suggesting areas for improvement when necessary.
  • Served as a mentor for new Clinical Instructors, sharing expertise on effective teaching strategies and classroom management techniques.

Licensed Vocational Nurse

Nursefinders and ProCare One Site Staffing Agency
01.2014 - 10.2020
  • Prevented medication errors by meticulously reviewing physician orders and administering medications as prescribed.
  • Strengthened infection control measures by strictly following hand hygiene protocols and utilizing personal protective equipment when necessary.
  • Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
  • Streamlined patient flow in a busy clinic setting, ensuring timely access to care for all patients.
  • Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
  • Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
  • Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.

Licensed Vocational Nurse ENT Clinic

West Los Angeles Veterans Administration Hospital
09.2016 - 09.2018
  • Dermatology, ENT, Fibroscan
  • Contributed to overall clinic efficiency by assisting with triage, intake, and discharge processes as needed.
  • Ensured proper management of medical equipment by performing routine checks, cleaning, and maintenance tasks according to established guidelines.
  • Administered medications and injections to patients.
  • Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
  • Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
  • Managed various general office duties such as answering multiple telephone lines, completing insurance forms, and mailing monthly invoice statements to patients.

Patient Care Technician

California Hospital Medical Center
01.2003 - 01.2016
  • Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely medical interventions when necessary.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
  • Assisted in training new Patient Care Technicians, sharing knowledge and best practices to ensure consistency in care delivery.
  • Performed blood draws, EKGs, and other diagnostic tests accurately and efficiently for prompt analysis by healthcare professionals.
  • Provided high-quality personal care to patients, promoting comfort and dignity during their hospital stay.
  • Recognized potential emergencies promptly, initiating appropriate action to stabilize patients until further assistance arrived.
  • Demonstrated adaptability by working effectively with patients of diverse backgrounds and medical conditions, providing personalized care for each individual.

Licensed Vocational Nurse

Kedren Mental Health & Acute Psychiatric Center
01.2011 - 01.2014
  • Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
  • Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
  • Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
  • Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
  • Assisted physicians during examinations and procedures, ensuring safe practices were maintained throughout each encounter.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
  • Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
  • Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.

Education

BSN -

Chamberlain College
10.2024

PMHNP -

Walden University
Minneapolis, MN
01-2027

Registered Nurse - undefined

Victory College of Nursing
01.2022

Associate of Science Degree -

LATTC
Los Angeles, CA
01.2009

LVN

American Career College
Los Angeles, CA
01.2007

GED

Los Angeles Job Corps
10-2002

Registered Nurse

Victory College School of Nursing
Florida
06-2022

Skills

  • Medication and IV administration
  • Patient assessments
  • Direct patient care
  • Documentation and charting
  • Telemetry monitoring
  • Licensed RN
  • Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification
  • EMR systems
  • Performing Ekgs
  • Emergency care

Certification

BLS

ACLS

PALS

ENPC

FIRE SAFETY

CPI

Timeline

Clinical Instructor VN Program

Career Care Institute
06.2024 - Current

Registered Nurse

Centinela Hospital Medical Center
01.2023 - Current

Registered Nurse/ Research Coordinator/Infusion Nurse

Daniel Furst MD A Professio Corp
10.2022 - 01.2025

Clinical Instructor

North-West Valley College
01.2020 - 12.2020

Travel Nursing

AMN Healthcare
01.2020 - Current

Licensed Vocational Nurse

SoCal Hospital of Culver City
01.2018 - 09.2022

Licensed Vocational Nurse ENT Clinic

West Los Angeles Veterans Administration Hospital
09.2016 - 09.2018

Licensed Vocational Nurse

Nursefinders and ProCare One Site Staffing Agency
01.2014 - 10.2020

Licensed Vocational Nurse

Kedren Mental Health & Acute Psychiatric Center
01.2011 - 01.2014

Patient Care Technician

California Hospital Medical Center
01.2003 - 01.2016

Registered Nurse - undefined

Victory College of Nursing

BSN -

Chamberlain College

PMHNP -

Walden University

Associate of Science Degree -

LATTC

LVN

American Career College

GED

Los Angeles Job Corps

Registered Nurse

Victory College School of Nursing
Miesha Gooch