Taylor Goffee
Elyria
Summary
Organized and knowledgeable Registered Nurse seeking employment at St. John Westshore, Medical Surgical Observation Unit. I am eager to become part of your team working at this location, using my current knowledge as a medical surgical nurse. I have excellent communication and delegation skills from my past experiences and advocate for patients each day. I take pride in delivering patient care and have complex problem-solving skills. I have employment history working with the elderly as an LPN and with the adult population in my current RN role. Caring for people is my passion.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Cleveland Clinic
Medina
01.2022 - Current
- Administer medications and treatments as prescribed, ensuring compliance with safety standards and protocols.
- Conduct thorough health assessments, documenting patient histories and vital signs accurately for effective care planning.
- Educate patients and families on health management, medication instructions, and post-discharge care to enhance recovery.
- Oversee nursing unit and assign patients in the charge nurse role.
- Preceptor for RN students, teaching the basics of nursing tailored to their education journey.
- Training/orienting new nursing staff to the nursing unit and specific policies, teaching correct medication administration, completing orders, overview of EPIC, contacting physicians and their team
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families, addressing concerns and fostering a compassionate environment.
Licensed Practical Nurse
O'Neill Healthcare
Bay Village
02.2021 - 01.2022
- Charge nurse in Assisted Living, Skilled Nursing, and Long-Term Care where I oversaw and delegated to PCAs/STNAs, working as a team to provide the quality patient care
- Daily tasks consisted of administering routine and PRN medications, correctly transcribing verbal physician orders, using electronic EMR/ETR, performing treatments, documenting accurately, communication and teamwork with care team for each resident, monitoring clinical information and completing assessments
- Conducted routine health assessments, documenting vital signs and health status accurately.
Education
Licensed Practical Nurse -
Sandusky Career Center
Sandusky, OhioRegistered Nurse -
Sandusky Career Center
Sandusky, OhioSkills
- Care planning
- Electronic medical records
- Charge nurse duties
- Time management
- Student mentoring
- Staff training
- Complex Problem-solving
- Physical assessments
- Medication and IV administration
- BLS/CPR
- SBAR communication
- Epic EHR management
- Reporting and documentation
- Patient admission and discharge
- Clinical judgment
- Diagnostic tools experience
- Life-sustaining machines
Certification
- CPR certified through American Heart Association
- Licensed Registered Nurse - 2022
Research
- Cardiac Output Essay
- Reproductive PowerPoint Project - Breast Cancer
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Cleveland Clinic
01.2022 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
O'Neill Healthcare
02.2021 - 01.2022
Licensed Practical Nurse -
Sandusky Career Center
Registered Nurse -
Sandusky Career Center