Robin Gorki

Delivered patient-centered care in fast-paced environments, ensuring safety and comfort to perioperative and postoperative surgical patients.

• Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care for all surgical patients.
• Mentored new nursing staff, contributing to a supportive work environment and improved retention rates.

• Educated expectant mothers on prenatal care, labor processes, and postpartum recovery strategies, newborn care, and breastfeeding .
• Implemented evidence-based practices to enhance maternal and neonatal outcomes within the unit.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to create individualized care plans for diverse patient populations.

• Mentored nursing students, providing guidance on professional development and clinical best practices, in labor and delivery at Geisinger Medical Center.
• Facilitated hands-on training sessions, fostering critical thinking and decision-making in diverse clinical environments.
• Evaluated student performance through assessments, ensuring adherence to educational standards and competencies.
• Conducted regular feedback sessions with students to identify areas for improvement and support learning objectives.

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• Delivered quality, patient-centered care to laboring patients and newborns during a travel contract.

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• Streamlined operational processes, enhancing efficiency across departments.
• Led cross-functional teams to implement new policies and procedures.
• Developed training programs, improving staff performance and engagement.
• Oversaw budget management, ensuring alignment with both university/Geisinger/Evangelical hospital objectives.
• Coordinated facility operations, optimizing resource allocation and utilization.

• I provided direct patient care to mothers and newborns.
• Various responsibilities include rotation between the following areas: full term and high-risk deliveries, antepartum, Triage, Circulating nurse, and in providing education to our patients and families.
• This particular position challenged me to grow not only as a nurse, but also as a human being as I cared for a very diverse population of individuals, in culture, language and economics.
• I left this position when my husband relocated back to Danville, PA.

• Awarded Geisinger Leadership of the year
• Oversaw daily operations, ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations and standards.
• Managed conflict resolution among staff, promoting a positive work environment.
• Evaluated staffing needs and coordinated schedules to maintain adequate coverage levels.
• Spearheaded initiatives to enhance patient safety protocols and reduce adverse events.
• Supervised, directed, and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff.
• Managed staff scheduling and time off to adequately staff nursing floors and allow nurses earned time off.
• Gave a group lecture in grand rounds regarding "Good Works" and how to motivate your team/department.

• I worked as staff nurse and then a night shift team coordinator on a 30-bed telemetry unit AP4 and then HFAM8
• Implemented best practices in patient care coordination, enhancing service delivery and patient satisfaction.
• Streamlined communication processes among departments, improving information flow and collaboration.
• Coordinated team schedules to optimize resource allocation and enhance workflow efficiency.
• Delegated daily tasks, addressed employee questions and resolved scheduling issues.
• Trained, motivated and guided on-boarding members.
• Improved team collaboration with regular meetings, progress updates, and transparent communication.
• Created staff schedules, approved requested time off and updated reports.

• Collaborated with nursing leaders to identify staffing needs and develop recruitment strategies.
• Streamlined candidate evaluation processes using applicant tracking systems for improved efficiency.
• Developed and maintained relationships with nursing schools to enhance talent pipeline.
• Led onboarding initiatives, ensuring smooth transitions for new hires into clinical roles.

• I worked as a home health nurse educator /counselor and mentor to low income pregnant mothers ages 14 to 26 in their homes.
• This position involved public speaking and organizing educational and social events for our clients.
• Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time.
• Educated patients on parenting,nutrition, pre and postpartum care, self-care techniques, and wellness strategies to improve long-term health outcomes for mom and baby.

• I provided direct patient care as a cardiac nurse and flex nurse in the CICU and Emergency department. I worked as a triage nurse for Tele-nurse department from 2000-2002.
• Managed complex cases of critically ill patients, ensuring optimal treatment plans were executed effectively.
• Utilized advanced clinical skills such as wound care management or IV therapy administration, leading to faster recovery times for patients treated under my supervision.
• Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
• Aligned nursing goals with department objectives to enhance overall performance metrics within the healthcare facility.
• Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.

• Developed individualized care plans in collaboration with healthcare teams and families.
• Educated patients and caregivers on disease management and preventive health strategies.
• Coordinated with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care delivery and resource utilization.
• Delivered patient-centered care in compliance with health regulations and protocols.