Patricia Go
Altamonte Springs
Summary
Dedicated Registered Nurse with four years of experience in fast-paced hospital settings. Manages complex patient needs through effective collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, prioritizing safety and optimal outcomes. Strong focus on patient education and advocacy, alongside commitment to continuous professional development, ensures adherence to best practices in nursing care.
Overview
1
1
Certification
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Specialty Surgery PCU RN
AdventHealth | Altamonte Springs
Altamonte Springs, FL
11.2022 - Current
- Deliver specialized care for post-operative tracheostomy and laryngectomy patients to maintain flap viability through meticulous management and monitoring.
- Monitor and assist patients through total joint replacements and spinal surgeries, prioritizing comfort and safety to promote effective recovery.
- Manage comprehensive post-operative care for patients undergoing vascular interventions to ensure optimal recovery and health outcomes.
- Conduct thorough assessments and continuous monitoring of chest tube drainage systems to ensure tube patency and identify potential air leaks post-cardiothoracic surgeries.
- Administered multimodal analgesia to support patient pain management, continuously evaluating effectiveness and addressing potential side effects.
- Collaborate with onboarding and orientation processes for new graduate and T-TACH nurses, ensuring effective training and integration into clinical practice.
- Develop and implement comprehensive discharge planning strategies to minimize hospital readmission rates.
- Engage with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to plan and enhance patient treatment approaches.
Advanced Nurse Technician
AdventHealth | Altamonte Springs
Altamonte Springs, FL
06.2021 - 11.2022
- Supported nursing staff in executing daily patient care activities, including bathing, feeding, repositioning, and ambulation.
- Assessed and implemented mobility strategies for post-operative orthopedic and spine patients, maintaining strict compliance with weight-bearing guidelines.
- Responded proactively to staffing shortages in high-acuity units, adjusting to dynamic patient requirements and maintaining quality care.
Service Manager
Chipotle
Lake Mary, FL
11.2014 - 04.2021
- Monitored and analyzed labor and inventory costs to ensure operational efficiency and financial accountability.
- Oversaw staff operations during sales, achieving daily averages of $10,000 and facilitating throughput of 25 customers every 15 minutes.
- Managed recruitment and training of personnel to uphold cleanliness standards and food safety protocols.
- Conducted thorough reviews of daily transactions and coordinated bank deposits to maintain financial integrity.
- Monitored stock levels and replenished items consistently throughout the day to maintain optimal inventory.
- Coordinated and managed special events in the restaurant to enhance customer engagement and drive revenue through promotions, fundraisers, and catering.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
AdventHealth University
Orlando2022
Associate of Arts - Nursing
Seminole State College of Florida
Lake Mary2015
Skills
- Postoperative care
- Chest tube management
- Vascular surgery care
- Surgical wound management
- Airway management
- Direct patient care
- Patient education
- Patient assessment
- Medication management
- Infection prevention
- Microsoft experience
- HIPAA compliance
- Precepting
- Complex problem-solving
- Strong clinical judgment
Certification
- BLS and ACLS Certified
- NIHSS Certified
- DNV’s Spine and Orthopedic Center of Excellence Certification
Timeline
Specialty Surgery PCU RN
AdventHealth | Altamonte Springs
11.2022 - Current
Advanced Nurse Technician
AdventHealth | Altamonte Springs
06.2021 - 11.2022
Service Manager
Chipotle
11.2014 - 04.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
AdventHealth University
Associate of Arts - Nursing
Seminole State College of Florida