Riley Goforth
Philadelphia,MS
Summary
Experienced nursing professional bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills and technical knowledge. Proficient in updating charts, monitoring medications and working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities.
• Oct 2023 Daisy Award Recipient
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Hospice Registered Nurse
Compassus Hospice
Meridian, Mississippi
06.2024 - Current
- Provided care and support to terminally ill patients and their families in a home-like setting.
- Assessed patient's condition and monitored vital signs, pain levels, medications, nutrition and other health related issues.
- Educated family members about end of life care options for the patient.
- Conducted daily visits to assess the needs of hospice patients in their homes or nursing facilities.
- Cared for both pediatric and adult hospice patients from diverse backgrounds with varying degrees of illnesses.
- Responded quickly to urgent calls regarding symptom management or emergency situations.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals including social workers, chaplains, pharmacists and dieticians on behalf of hospice patients.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Anderson Regional Health System
Meridian, MS
06.2022 - 06.2024
- Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Administered medications and treatments according to physician orders.
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care plans.
- Ensured compliance with standards of professional practice as well as state and federal regulations related to health care delivery services.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
Long-Term Care Registered Nurse
Select Specialty Of Belhaven
Jackson, MS
04.2024 - 04.2024
- Developed individualized care plans for patients based on assessment of physical, psychological, and social needs.
- Provided direct nursing care to long-term care residents including medication administration, wound dressing changes, and patient education.
- Conducted resident assessments and developed appropriate treatment plans in collaboration with physicians.
- Facilitated interdisciplinary team meetings with other healthcare professionals to discuss patient progress and plan further interventions.
- Implemented infection control measures within the facility setting according to established protocols.
- Provided nursing care for patients with various medical diagnoses and treatments.
- Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Associate Degree of Nursing
East Central Community College
Decatur, MS05-2022
High School Diploma -
Neshoba Central High School
Philadelphia, MS05-2019
Skills
- Compassionate Care
- Patient Examination
- Direct Patient Care
- Documentation
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Wound Care
- Vitals monitoring
- Patient and family advocacy
- Medication and IV administration
- Analytical Thinking
- Decision-Making
- Problem-solving abilities
- Team Collaboration
Timeline
Hospice Registered Nurse
Compassus Hospice
06.2024 - Current
Long-Term Care Registered Nurse
Select Specialty Of Belhaven
04.2024 - 04.2024
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Anderson Regional Health System
06.2022 - 06.2024
Associate of Applied Science - Associate Degree of Nursing
East Central Community College
High School Diploma -
Neshoba Central High School
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