DORIS GOON
Clayton,NC
Summary
Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader. Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
UNC Health Care Johnston
2018.06 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
Registered Nurse
Hamilton Health Sciences, Hamilton General Hospital
2012.05 - 2018.05
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
Registered Nurse
Hamilton Health Sciences-Juravinski
2005.12 - 2012.05
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
Travel Registered Nurse
Supplemental Health Care
2005.01 - 2005.12
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
Registered Nurse
Dayton Children's Hospital
2002.02 - 2003.08
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
Travel Registered Nurse
Progressive Nursing Staffers
1998.05 - 2005.01
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
Occupational Health Nurse
Hunter Medical Services
1998.02 - 2002.01
- Liaised between employees with health concerns and supervisors, maintaining medical confidentiality to communicate work status and coordinate return to work accommodations.
- Delivered array of employee health services at company, which included health screenings and immunizations.
- Educated all employees on flu symptoms, illness prevention, benefits of good hygiene and smoking cessation programs.
- Assisted with accident investigation program to identify root cause of incidents and near-misses.
- Utilized well-honed communication and active listening skills to conduct pre-employment screenings.
- Provided individualized medical counseling for employees and coordinated examination requirement activities.
- Leveraged approved medical, nursing and statistical formats to maintain accurate clinical records.
- Employed nursing skills to evaluate patient care needs, prioritize treatment and maintain patient flow.
- Promoted high level of service to every individual while observing confidentiality rules and company regulations.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Registered Nurse
INOVA
1986.11 - 1998.02
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
George Mason University
Fairfax, VA05.2000
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Lynchburg College
Lynchburg, VA05.1986
Skills
- Tracheostomy Care
- Patient Monitoring
- Medical Screening
- Direct Patient Care
- Staff Supervision
- EMR Systems
- IV Drug Therapy Management
- Patient Care
- Patient Assessments
- Patient and Family Advocacy
- Acute and Rehabilitative Care
- Seizure Management
- Gastrostomy Tube Care
- Pain Management
- Health and Wellness Expertise
- Medical Evaluations
- Patient Counseling
- Patient Education
- Insulin Medication Assistance
- Feeding Pumps Understanding
- Hospice Philosophy Understanding
- Chest Pain Management
- ER Experience
- Wound Care
- Removing Sutures
- Foley Catheter Insertion and Removal
- Emotional Intelligence
- Oxygen Saturation Standards
- Diabetes and Nutrition Education
- Disease Specialization
- Physical Assessment
- Diagnostic Tools Knowledge
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Body Mechanics Knowledge
- Feeding Assistance
- Emergency Procedures
- Performing EKGs
- Administering Immunizations
- Intravenous Therapy
- Inpatient and Outpatient Care
- HIPAA Education
- Personal Care Needs
- Medical Laboratory Procedures
- Medication Administration
- Urology
- Evaluation
- ELNEC Training (End-of-Life-Care)
- Intravenous therapy
- Preventive health
- Foley catheters
- Feeding assistance
- Infection control measures
- Administering immunizations
- Proper catheter insertion/removal
- Physical assessments
- Professional bedside manner
- Gastrostomy buttons experience
- Insulin medication assistance
Certification
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- BLS - Basic life Support
- Registered Nurse License - 05/31/2025
Timeline
Registered Nurse
UNC Health Care Johnston
2018.06 - Current
Registered Nurse
Hamilton Health Sciences, Hamilton General Hospital
2012.05 - 2018.05
Registered Nurse
Hamilton Health Sciences-Juravinski
2005.12 - 2012.05
Travel Registered Nurse
Supplemental Health Care
2005.01 - 2005.12
Registered Nurse
Dayton Children's Hospital
2002.02 - 2003.08
Travel Registered Nurse
Progressive Nursing Staffers
1998.05 - 2005.01
Occupational Health Nurse
Hunter Medical Services
1998.02 - 2002.01
Registered Nurse
INOVA
1986.11 - 1998.02
Master of Science - Nursing
George Mason University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Lynchburg College
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- BLS - Basic life Support
- Registered Nurse License - 05/31/2025
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