Robert Goss
Mustang,OK
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.
I am a hardworking Registered Nurse with success providing individualized patient care. Committed to delivering best-in-class patient care through effective education and counseling. Proven leadership focused on increasing and enhancing patient care and satisfaction. Streamline safety protocols for comprehensive patient care.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Norman Regional Hospital
Norman, OK
09.2025 - Current
- Advocated for patients by educating families on treatment options and providing emotional support during recovery.
- Led nursing staff in adhering to clinical protocols, enhancing compliance with safety and quality standards.
- Monitored vital signs and lab results, identifying critical changes to facilitate timely medical interventions.
- Managed medication administration accurately per physician orders while educating patients on their prescribed treatments.
- Monitored patients before, during and after surgical operations to evaluate patient care.
- Delivered comprehensive patient assessments and care plans to ensure optimal recovery outcomes throughout treatment.
- Trained new nursing personnel on established procedures, fostering a culture of continuous professional development.
Nurse Manager
Oakwood Springs Hospital
Oklahoma City, OK, OK
01.2023 - Current
- Developed and implemented nursing policies and procedures.
- Provided guidance to staff on patient care, clinical practice, and professional development.
- Participated in the recruitment, interviewing, selection, orientation of new employees.
- Monitored quality assurance activities for compliance with standards of care.
- Assisted with budgeting process by forecasting staffing needs and supplies.
- Conducted regular meetings with staff to discuss concerns or issues related to nursing practices.
- Maintained accurate records of employee attendance, sick leave requests, vacation time.
- Provided ongoing education opportunities for staff regarding changes in policies and procedures.
- Investigated incidents or complaints from patients or their families.
Nursing House Supervisor
Valir Rehabilitation Hospital
Oklahoma City, OK
09.2022 - 01.2023
- Maintained correct number of staffers to meet budget parameters while promoting high levels of patient care.
- Answered questions and addressed concerns from employees promptly through email, phone and in person.
- Managed cases and oversaw nursing care with strong commitment to offering patients optimal treatments, resources and quality care.
- Investigated and reported accidents, leveraging new knowledge to improve protections for patients and staff.
- Created and integrated new nursing protocols designed to improve patient outcomes while minimizing medical errors.
Medsurge/ICU Nurse
Select Speciality Hospital
Oklahoma City, OK
05.2018 - 12.2020
- Delivered optimum treatments to critical-care patients following prescribed rules, policies, protocol and procedures, collaborated with staff physicians, physical/occupational therapist, implementing physician orders, to insure the best outcome for the patient.
Ortho/Spine Nurse
Norman Regional Hospital
Norman, OK
04.2016 - 12.2023
- Collaborate with other healthcare professionals, assessment and reassessment of patients, establish goals and plan of caring, implementing care, delegating tasks to appropriate staff, teaching patient and families, well versed with JACO, medicate patients per facility policy. Fill in as charge nurse when needed.
Patient Care Technician
Norman Regional Hospital
Norman, OK
05.2013 - 04.2016
- Documented patient vitals, intake, mobilized patient, checked blood sugar, worked with nursing staff to facilitate care for the patients.
Lab Technician
Norman Regional Hospital
Norman, OK
03.2011 - 04.2013
- Collected lab specimens from patients, preformed EKGs, collected labs on both inpatient and outpatients, collaborated with other healthcare professionals as needed to meet the needs of the patient.
Transporter
Midwest Regional Medical Center
Midwest City, OK
03.2009 - 04.2011
- Transported inpatients to radiology and other modalities within the facility for exams, worked with radiology technicians and other medical professionals to ensure patients were in the proper place to get tests and exams completed in a timely manner.
Diesel Mechanic
Drive Train Specialists
Oklahoma City, OK
03.1991 - 12.2007
- Rebuilt transmissions, differentials, PTOs, transfercases, drivelines, resurfaced flywheels, filled in as shop supervisor when needed, communicated with costumers to insure their equipment was repaired in a timely manner.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Breckinridge School of Nursing
Oklahoma City, OK05-2015
Certificate of Training - Phlebotomy
Eastern Oklahoma County Technology Center
Choctaw, OK10-2010
Certificate of Completion - Heating, Air Conditioning, And Refrigeration Installation And Repair
Moore Norman Technology Center - Norman
Norman, OK12-1997
Certificate of Completion - Heating, Air Conditioning, And Refrigeration Installation And Repair
Moore Norman Technology Center - Norman
Norman, OK05-1997
Certificate of Training - Machine Shop Technology
Francis Tuttle Technology Center - Rockwell
Oklahoma City, OK04-1996
Skills
- Multi-tasking and prioritization
- Patient triaging
- Samples collection
- Staff direction and task delegation
- Rehabilitation techniques
- Caring for wounds
- Assisting physician
- Collaboration with multidisciplinary team
- Critical thinking
- Staff leadership
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Norman Regional Hospital
09.2025 - Current
Nurse Manager
Oakwood Springs Hospital
01.2023 - Current
Nursing House Supervisor
Valir Rehabilitation Hospital
09.2022 - 01.2023
Medsurge/ICU Nurse
Select Speciality Hospital
05.2018 - 12.2020
Ortho/Spine Nurse
Norman Regional Hospital
04.2016 - 12.2023
Patient Care Technician
Norman Regional Hospital
05.2013 - 04.2016
Lab Technician
Norman Regional Hospital
03.2011 - 04.2013
Transporter
Midwest Regional Medical Center
03.2009 - 04.2011
Diesel Mechanic
Drive Train Specialists
03.1991 - 12.2007
Certificate of Training - Phlebotomy
Eastern Oklahoma County Technology Center
Certificate of Completion - Heating, Air Conditioning, And Refrigeration Installation And Repair
Moore Norman Technology Center - Norman
Certificate of Completion - Heating, Air Conditioning, And Refrigeration Installation And Repair
Moore Norman Technology Center - Norman
Certificate of Training - Machine Shop Technology
Francis Tuttle Technology Center - Rockwell
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Breckinridge School of Nursing