Wendy Godwin
Lucama,NC
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, Long Term Care, Behavioral Health and care coordination in geriatric-psychiatric environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with residents and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Director of Nursing
DHHS/Longleaf Neuro-Medical Treatment Center
Wilson, NC
10.2010 - 03.2022
- Assist the DON in establishing goals and developing system's to accomplish a 24 hour day of nursing care for the resident units.
- Collaborated with staff, management and external groups to coordinate patient care.
- Prepared and reviewed infection control surveillance reports to identify trends and develop effective actions to control and prevent infections.
- Recruited and developed over 15 quality individuals to develop accountable top quality staff.
- Performed rounds to observe care and interview staff, residents and families.
- Evaluated work performance of 15 nursing personnel 4 House Supervisors, 4 MDS nurses, 1 MDS Supervisor, 4 EMT's, Wound Care Nurse and 5 Restorative aide.
- Participated in management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes and resident complaints or concerns.
Unit Manager
DHHS/Longleaf Neuro-Medical Treatment Center
Wilson , NC
06.2006 - 10.2010
- Handled complaints from residents and families and immediately took steps for quick resolution and to prevent reoccurrence.
- Assisted in development and implementation of policies, procedures and regulations for unit operations.
- Maintained adequate stock of medications, supplies and equipment to meet patient needs.
- Met with nursing staff and support personnel to plan services, programs and activities.
- Oversaw RNs, LPNs, nursing aides, medical clerks and support staff and performed staffing scheduling duties.
- Protected patients and employees by developing and interpreting infection-control policies and protocols and maintained patient confidence by monitoring confidential information.
MDS Coordinator
DHHS/Longleaf Neuro-Medical Treatment Center
Lucama, NC
09.1998 - 06.2006
- Led weekly treatment team meetings to review and go over recent clinical activities.
- Completed minimum data set assessments with strong collaboration across business, provider and clinical disciplines.
- Trained staff in correct techniques for completing and signing MDS assessments.
- Set schedules for staff to start and complete MDS assessments and care plan meetings.
- Reviewed missing assessment reports and analyzed issues for leadership team.
- Complied with federal and state regulations for completion and coordination of RAI process.
- Trained staff on technical procedures and software program usage.
RN Staff Nurse
DHHS/NC Special Care Center
Wilson, NC
09.1995 - 09.1998
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Worked within interdisciplinary health care team to develop, implement and make adjustments to patient care plans, individualizing strategies and methods to improve health and meet recovery goals.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring and specimen collection.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
- Charge nurse over LPN's and Health Care Tech's during the shift.
- Served on policy committees
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic and cognitive status of patients.
- Precepted student nurses and oriented new hires, providing guidance and mentorship when teaching on facility policies, emergency procedures and nursing best practices.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing Science
Wilson Technical Community College
Wilson, NC05.1995
Skills
- Employee Supervision
- Care Coordination
- Patient Care Assessment
- Creative Problem Solving
- Clear Patient Communication
- Immunizations and Vaccinations
- Compassionate and Caring
- Critical Thinking
- Attention to Detail
- Medication Administration
Timeline
Assistant Director of Nursing
DHHS/Longleaf Neuro-Medical Treatment Center
10.2010 - 03.2022
Unit Manager
DHHS/Longleaf Neuro-Medical Treatment Center
06.2006 - 10.2010
MDS Coordinator
DHHS/Longleaf Neuro-Medical Treatment Center
09.1998 - 06.2006
RN Staff Nurse
DHHS/NC Special Care Center
09.1995 - 09.1998
Associate of Science - Nursing Science
Wilson Technical Community College
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