Nieva F. Goines
Fairburn,GA
Summary
Healthcare professional with comprehensive expertise in wound care, focused on enhancing patient recovery and care standards. Proven record of implementing effective wound care strategies and maintaining high standards of patient safety. Known for collaborative teamwork and adaptability to dynamic medical environments.
Knowledgeable Nurse Practitioner with strong foundation in wound care management and patient recovery. Successfully developed wound care protocols that have improved patient outcomes and compliance. Demonstrated proficiency in patient assessment and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Team-driven Registered Nurse with exceptional knowledge of hospital environment and resources necessary for swift action in critical situations. Calming presence to patients in life-threatening, critical and other levels of urgent need. Adaptable nurse with arsenal of treatments and deep knowledge of methods of effective application.
Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Patient-oriented Nurse with 10 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise in Critical care, Wound care, Interventional Radiology, and Oncology Navigation specialties.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Wound Care Nurse, Oncology Nurse Navigator
City Of Hope
06.2024 - Current
- Collaborate with providers, staff, patients and families to share nursing expertise on evidence-based wound care reccommendattions.
- Provide direct care for wound and ostomy patients.
- Provided wound and ostomy education for all onboarding clinical staff.
- Provided annual competency education for all clinical staff.
- Coordinate with leadership team to implement quartly NDNQI studies.
- Collaborate with providers, staff, patients and families to provide appropriate oncology treatment.
- Provide education for oncology patients regarding medication regimens, possible side effects, and upcoming appointments.
Critical Care Nurse, Certified Wound Care Nurse
WellStar Douglasville Medical center
05.2021 - Current
- Perform direct care for critical care and general surgical patients in a 16 bed ICU setting.
- Collaborate with providers, staff, patients and families to share nursing expertise on evidence-based wound care reccommendattions.
- Provide direct care for wound and ostomy patients.
- Coordinate with leadership team to implement quartly NDNQI studies.
GI Nurse
South Atlanta Digestive Center
05.2016 - Current
- Performed direct care (preparation) care for EGD and colonoscopy patients.
- Performed direct care (recovery) care EGD and colonoscopy patients.
- Provide post discharge education instructions
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans for patients with gastrointestinal disorders.
- Developed expertise in administering IV sedation, closely monitoring patients'' responses during GI procedures.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality care and thorough assessments in the GI nursing setting.
- Increased patient comfort through effective pain management strategies and empathetic communication skills.
- Adhered closely to physician direction and medication guidelines in administration of medications to patients.
- Supported physicians in medical diagnosis by taking vital signs, performing initial assessments and collecting samples for lab analysis.
Interventional Radiology Nurse, Charge Nurse
Emory University Hospital
03.2023 - 06.2024
- Perform direct care for radiology patients for both Emory Midtown and Emory Winship.
- Preceptor for new Interventional Radiology nurses.
- Charge Nurse
- Improved patient outcomes by providing expert care and monitoring during interventional radiology procedures.
- Promoted kind, compassionate environment, utilizing active listening and effective communication skills when interacting with patients.
- Ensured optimal equipment performance through meticulous inspection, maintenance, and calibration of radiological tools and devices.
- Enhanced patient safety with diligent assessment and documentation of vital signs, medical history, and medication administration.
- Skillfully prioritized multiple responsibilities simultaneously, managing a diverse caseload of patients with complex medical conditions.
- Promoted a culture of continuous improvement by participating in quality assurance initiatives related to interventional radiology services.
- Provided compassionate support for patients, easing anxieties about complex medical procedures and promoting a positive experience.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
Certified Wound Care Nurse
WellStar Atlanta Medical center
05.2016 - 05.2021
- Provide nursing expertise in collaboration with providers, patients, staff, and families on evidence-based wound care reccommendattions.
- Coordinate with leadership team to implement quartly NDNQI studies.
- Provided wound and ostomy education for all onboarding clinical staff.
- Collaborated with WOCN’s to develop a system with wound care protocols.
- Provided annual competency education for all clinical staff.
Critical Care Nurse
WellStar Atlanta Medical center
05.2015 - 10.2016
- Performed direct care for critical care and general surgical patients in a 24 bed ICU setting.
- Collaborated with WOCN to provide wound care for patient in a 24 bed ICU setting.
- Collaborated with charge RN to provide monthly skin examinations and wound care for patients in a 24 bed ICU setting.
Education
Doctor of Nursing Practice - Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Track
Augusta University
Augusta, GA05-2022
Master of Science - Nursing (Clinical Nurse Leader)
Augusta University
Augusta, GA12-2014
Bachelor of Science - Integrated Studies- Biology/Psychology
Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw, GA12-2012
Associate of Science - Pre-nursing
Atlanta Metropolitan State College
Atlanta, GA05-2009
Skills
- Wound assessment
- Clinical judgment
- Pressure ulcer management
- Wound dressing techniques
- Moisture management
- Continuing education
- Venous leg ulcer treatment
- Compression therapy
- Skin integrity preservation
- Surgical wound care
- Pain management
- Risk identification
- Wound treatment
- Critical care
- Patient monitoring
- Intravenous therapy
- Medication administration
- Patient education
- Collaborative teamwork
- IV administration
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Pain control
- CPR certification
- Critical care nursing
Certification
Georgia Nursing License (RN 246437): Expires 1/31/2027
Basic Life Support certification; Expires 6/2025
Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification; Expires 6/2025
Wound, Ostomy, Continence Certification: Expires 12/31/2029
AGACNP-BC: Expires 1/31/2027
Timeline
Certified Wound Care Nurse, Oncology Nurse Navigator
City Of Hope
06.2024 - Current
Interventional Radiology Nurse, Charge Nurse
Emory University Hospital
03.2023 - 06.2024
Critical Care Nurse, Certified Wound Care Nurse
WellStar Douglasville Medical center
05.2021 - Current
GI Nurse
South Atlanta Digestive Center
05.2016 - Current
Certified Wound Care Nurse
WellStar Atlanta Medical center
05.2016 - 05.2021
Critical Care Nurse
WellStar Atlanta Medical center
05.2015 - 10.2016
Doctor of Nursing Practice - Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Track
Augusta University
Master of Science - Nursing (Clinical Nurse Leader)
Augusta University
Bachelor of Science - Integrated Studies- Biology/Psychology
Kennesaw State University
Associate of Science - Pre-nursing
Atlanta Metropolitan State College
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