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Riley Goforth

Philadelphia,MS

Summary

Experienced healthcare professional skilled in patient care, critical thinking, and communication. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Reliable and adaptable, ensuring efficient and compassionate care in dynamic environments. Equipped with expertise in medical procedures, patient assessments, and care coordination.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Hospice On-Call Registered Nurse

Compassus Hospice
05.2024 - Current
    • Provided care and support to terminally ill patients and their families in home and inpatient facility settings.
    • Cared for both pediatric and adult hospice patients from diverse backgrounds with varying degrees of illnesses.
    • Assessed patient's condition, monitored vital signs, pain levels, medications, nutrition, and other health-related issues.
    • Responded quickly to urgent calls and emergency situations with speed, expertise, and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support, and interventions.
    • Utilized critical thinking skills independently to assess complex situations under high-pressure situations.
    • Collaborated with other healthcare workers including social workers, chaplains, pharmacists and physicians.
    • Conducted patient admissions and discharges as assigned and completed assessments and reassessments to support care continuum.

PRN Registered Nurse, Inpatient

Winston Medical Center
09.2024 - 02.2025
    • Delivered comprehensive nursing care to acutely ill adult and geriatric patients across the inpatient medical unit.
    • Assessed, planned, implemented, and evaluated individualized care plans in collaboration with interdisciplinary teams.
    • Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
    • Monitored and treated various electrolyte and blood levels, interpreting results and alerting the medical team of imbalances.
    • Documented patient progress accurately in the electronic health record (EHR) and reported critical changes promptly.
    • Delegated tasks to LPNs based on skill and experience, ensuring appropriate patient care and efficient workflow.

Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit

Baptist Anderson Regional Medical Center
06.2022 - 06.2024
  • Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic and acute illnesses.
  • Prepared patients for surgical procedures and interventions and monitored them closely afterwards.
  • Monitored vital signs, administered medications, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
  • Managed complex wound care, including dressing changes, monitoring for signs of infection, and collaborating with wound care specialists as needed.
  • Performed emergency medical procedures such as BLS, ACLS and other condition stabilizing interventions.
  • Trained and mentored new RNs and nursing students on best practices, hospital policies, and standards of care.
  • Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

East Central Community College
Decatur, MS
05-2022

High School Diploma -

Neshoba Central High School
Philadelphia, MS
05-2019

Skills

  • Medication and IV administration
  • Direct patient care
  • Patient assessments
  • Documentation and charting
  • Strong clinical judgment
  • Infection control measures
  • Care planning
  • Patient education and counseling

Accomplishments

    Oct 2023 Daisy Award Recipient

Certification

  • PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
  • ACLS - Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
  • BLS CPR - Basic Life Support

Timeline

PRN Registered Nurse, Inpatient

Winston Medical Center
09.2024 - 02.2025

Hospice On-Call Registered Nurse

Compassus Hospice
05.2024 - Current

Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit

Baptist Anderson Regional Medical Center
06.2022 - 06.2024

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

East Central Community College

High School Diploma -

Neshoba Central High School

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