Tristin Goffinet
Ascension St. Vincent Indianapolis Hospital
Indianapolis,IN
5
Certification
8
Years of experience
Passionate Critical Care Registered Nurse offering demonstrated expertise in patient care and support developed over 7 years of healthcare experience. Flexible team player with positive and upbeat nature.
Work History
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
2 Years 7 Months- Administered critical care to patients in life-threatening conditions, utilizing advanced monitoring equipment.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized patient care plans.
- Provided education and support to patients and families regarding complex medical conditions and treatment options.
- Mentored junior nursing staff, enhancing their clinical skills and promoting adherence to best practices.
- Implemented protocols that improved patient safety and reduced infection rates within the unit.
- Participated in quality improvement projects, driving evidence-based practices that elevated patient care standards.
- Assisted physicians with bedside procedures, ensuring accurate treatment administration and timely patient recovery.
- Participated in continuing education opportunities to remain current on best practices and advancements within the field of critical care nursing.
- Facilitated smooth patient transitions from the ICU to other units by providing detailed reports and recommendations for ongoing care.
Patient Care Technician
7 Months- Obtained and documented patient medical history, vital signs and current complaints at intake.
- Assisted with patient care, checking blood glucose levels, preparing rooms, maintaining patient records and completing administrative duties that assist in patient care.
- Explained procedures to parents/guardians and patients to reduce anxieties and increase patient cooperation.
- Prepared lab specimens for diagnostic evaluation. Collaborated with interprofessional team members to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
Private Nanny
6 Years 7 Months- Prepared meals and snacks for children based on dietary guidelines. Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.
- Balanced playtime and limited screen time to support development of fine motor, gross motor, and cognitive skills.
- Engaged with children on age-appropriate level.
- Administered basic first-aid and medication in emergency situations.
Certified Nursing Assistant
7 Months- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming, and other hygiene needs. Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Observed or examined patients to detect symptoms that required medical attention such as bruises or open wounds.
- Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor.
Home Health Aide
10 Months- Provided daily care for a toddler who has Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA).
- Transported the child to their therapy appointments and to appointments where they received Spinraza, a medicine made specifically for SMA patients.
- Assisted with breathing support through the use of a breathing machine or cough assist airway clearance device.
- Administered feeds through a gastric-jejunal MIC-KEY tube
Education
Bachelor of Science - Bachelor's of Science- Nursing
- Minor: Health Psychology
- Capstone: Rotation at Riley Hospital for Children Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU)
Skills
Critical Thinking
Collaboration
Patient Advocacy
Cultural Awareness
Interpersonal Communication Skills
Professional Bedside Manner
Documentation and Charting
Strong Clinical Judgment
Patient Education and Counseling
Wound Care
Infection Control Measures
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- Advanced Burn Life Support (ABLS)
- Certified Nursing Assistant
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Ascension St. Vincent Indianapolis Hospital
12.2023 - CurrentRead More
Patient Care Technician
Peyton Manning Children's Hospital- Endocrinology
05.2023 - 12.2023Read More
Certified Nursing Assistant
Trilogy Health Services
02.2020 - 09.2020Read More
Private Nanny
Parents Of Children
07.2019 - 02.2026Read More
Home Health Aide
Parent Of Child
08.2018 - 06.2019Read More
IU School of Nursing
Bachelor of Science from Bachelor's of Science- Nursing
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