Donna Goodman
Mocksville
Summary
Dedicated Registered Nurse with a strong focus on medication administration, patient assessments, and infection control. Committed to enhancing patient outcomes through compassionate care and effective education.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Trellis Supportive Care Hospice
Winston-Salem, NC
05.2021 - 04.2026
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols and patient care plans.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care strategies for patients.
- Monitored and documented patient vital signs, ensuring timely responses to changes in condition.
- Educated patients and families on health management, promoting adherence to treatment regimens.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
Registered Nurse
WFBU
Winston-Salem, NC
04.2016 - 05.2021
- Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.
- Facilitated and managed new protocols that arrived during the onset of the coronavirus pandemic in spring of 2020 and continued to advise and maintain safety protocols under pandemic stress.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients'' progress toward reaching established goals of care.
- Demonstrated expertise in wound management techniques resulting in accelerated healing times for patients with complex wounds or pressure injuries.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for complex cases.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Monitored and documented patient vital signs, ensuring timely responses to changes in condition.
- Educated patients and families on health management, promoting adherence to treatment regimens.
- Implemented quality improvement initiatives that enhanced patient safety and care outcomes.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
Register Nurse
Bayada Home Health
Kannapolis, NC
01.2010 - 01.2016
- Administered comprehensive nursing care, ensuring patient comfort and safety in home settings.
- Developed individualized care plans in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to meet patient needs.
- Educated patients and families on health management, promoting adherence to treatment regimens.
- Assessed patient conditions regularly, documenting changes accurately in electronic health records.
- Coordinated with healthcare providers to optimize resources and ensure continuity of care for patients.
- Conducted in-home evaluations to identify potential risks, tailoring interventions for improved safety and independence.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients'' progress toward reaching established goals of care.
- Demonstrated expertise in wound management techniques resulting in accelerated healing times for patients with complex wounds or pressure injuries.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
Education
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
Forsyth Technical Community College
Winston-Salem, NCAssociate of Applied Science - Administrative Health Services
Keiser University
Fort Lauderdale, FLSkills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Documentation and charting
- Patient assessment
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient education and counseling
- Clinical judgment
- Patient and family advocacy
- Infection control measures
- Patient care
- Wound care
- Compassion and empathy
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Trellis Supportive Care Hospice
05.2021 - 04.2026
Registered Nurse
WFBU
04.2016 - 05.2021
Register Nurse
Bayada Home Health
01.2010 - 01.2016
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
Forsyth Technical Community College
Associate of Applied Science - Administrative Health Services
Keiser University