Nicole Gorney
Louisville ,KY
Summary
Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure a remote position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Compassionate, hardworking and service-oriented Registered Nurse . Experience of over 15 years in perioperative, post-surgical settings. Consistently developing strong relations with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service. Well-versed in offering evidence-based, therapeutic care for patients. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support . Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Forefront Dermatology
11.2022 - 07.2023
- Clinical nurse assistance with dermatologist during procedures such as: surgical photographs, biopsies, excisions, curettage, injections, and skin preps.
- Room patients and document all vital information.
- Scribe information for patients' medical records.
- Provide post op wound care and suture removal.
- Maintain clean and stocked exam rooms.
- Provide scheduling for patient appointments.
- Maintain a friendly atmosphere and work environment with staff, clients, and visitors.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
Perioperative/ PACU Nurse
Ascension St. John Hospital Surgery Center
01.2009 - 11.2022
- Provided skilled direct nursing care to adult and pediatric patients in post-surgical department.
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Reduced complications through consistent assessment of pain levels and administration of appropriate medications.
- Enhanced patient recovery by implementing evidence-based post-operative care practices and monitoring vital signs.
- Ensured that each post-operative patient received high level of individualized care.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate care, addressing concerns, and answering questions.
- Educated patients and families on post-surgery expectations, care instructions, and follow-up appointments to support successful recoveries.
Perioperative / PACU/ Circulator Nurse
DMC Harper Hospital
11.2006 - 12.2009
- Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses.
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Delivered high-quality and compassionate treatment to indigent and low-income patient communities.
- Performed blood and blood product transfusions and intravenous infusions to address patient symptoms or underlying causes.
- Conducted post-op reviews, tracked patients' vitals and monitored fluids to reach optimal care targets.
- Assisted surgical teams with seamless communication, resulting in a well-coordinated and successful procedure.
- Improved patient care by efficiently preparing operating rooms and ensuring all necessary supplies were readily available.
- Enhanced patient safety by conducting thorough pre-operative assessments and verifying surgical consents.
- Reduced risk of infection by diligently monitoring the sterilization process of surgical instruments and equipment.
- Supported patient recovery by assisting with post-operative care plans and providing appropriate discharge instructions.
- Promoted positive working relationships within the surgical team through open communication and collaboration on best practices.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Madonna University
Livonia, MI12.2006
Skills
- Pre-operative assessment and preparation
- Electronic charting
- Start and discontinuation of IV therapy
- Patient monitoring
- Patient education and counseling for families and caretakers
- Chart Updating
- Follow-up calls
- Patient advising and teaching
- Health Screening pre-assessment calls
- Appointment Scheduling
- Precepting
- Patient and Family Advocacy
Certification
- BLS Certification, 10/2022
- Kentucky Board of Nursing License, #1180374
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Forefront Dermatology
11.2022 - 07.2023
Perioperative/ PACU Nurse
Ascension St. John Hospital Surgery Center
01.2009 - 11.2022
Perioperative / PACU/ Circulator Nurse
DMC Harper Hospital
11.2006 - 12.2009
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Madonna University
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