Odette Gordon
Boynton Beach,FL
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with strong skills in direct patient care and medication administration. Committed to implementing infection control measures and advocating for patient needs to ensure optimal health outcomes.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, PACU
Delray Medical Center
04.2023 - Current
- Administered patient medications and monitored vital signs for optimal health outcomes.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Educated patients and families on treatment options, promoting understanding and compliance.
- Conducted thorough assessments to identify patient needs and coordinate appropriate interventions.
- Monitored and assessed patients' vital signs post-anesthesia for early detection of complications.
- Collaborated with surgical teams to ensure efficient patient handoff from operating room to recovery unit.
- Administered medications and managed intravenous therapies according to established protocols and physician orders.
- Educated patients and families on post-operative care instructions, enhancing understanding and compliance.
- Mentored new nursing staff on PACU procedures, fostering a collaborative learning environment within the team.
- Assisted physicians with bedside procedures in the PACU setting, such as wound care, dressing changes, and insertion of invasive monitoring devices.
Registered Nurse, PACU
St. Bernadine Medical Center
01.2020 - 04.2023
- Implemented infection control protocols, ensuring safety standards across healthcare settings.
- Mentored new nursing staff, fostering skill development and enhancing team performance.
- Streamlined patient intake processes, improving efficiency in care delivery workflows.
- Advocated for patient rights and needs within the healthcare system, ensuring quality service delivery.
- Monitored and assessed patients' vital signs post-anesthesia for early detection of complications.
- Collaborated with surgical teams to ensure efficient patient handoff from operating room to recovery unit.
- Educated patients and families on post-operative care instructions, enhancing understanding and compliance.
- Assisted in developing recovery protocols that improved patient comfort and satisfaction levels during post-anesthesia care.
- Assisted physicians with bedside procedures in the PACU setting, such as wound care, dressing changes, and insertion of invasive monitoring devices.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between surgical units through timely communication with preoperative and surgical suite staff regarding patient needs and status updates.
- Streamlined the discharge process for PACU patients, ensuring thorough education on home care instructions and follow-up appointments.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
JFK Hospital
03.2018 - 01.2020
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
Registered Nurse
The Waterford
11.2016 - 03.2018
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT08-2026
Associate of Science - Nursing
Broward College
Fort Lauderdale, FL04-2015
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Documentation and charting
- Patient assessment
- Patient and family advocacy
- Infection control measures
- Wound care
- Intravenous therapy
- Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification
- Emergency response
- Staff supervision
- Cardiac care
Certification
BLS
ACLS
Timeline
Registered Nurse, PACU
Delray Medical Center
04.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse, PACU
St. Bernadine Medical Center
01.2020 - 04.2023
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
JFK Hospital
03.2018 - 01.2020
Registered Nurse
The Waterford
11.2016 - 03.2018
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Broward College