Patricia A.

Goodrich
2784 LaFeuille Ave. Cincinnati, Ohio 45211
Phone 513.661.6509 Email pgf2f7a8@westpost.net
HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS
* Licensed in Ohio
* Dedicated RN with 23 years of experience in patient care, staff management, an
d education
* Diverse experience a" comprehensive background in wound care and prevention, h
ome health care and medical-surgical nursing
* Knowledgeable about third party reimbursement and guidelines
* Deeply committed to health care education and clinical excellence
* Areas of expertise include wound care, direct patient care, case management, c
lient relations, staff education and documentation
EDUCATION a" LICENSURE - CERTIFICATION
ADN, Summa cum laude, Raymond Walters College, 1986 RN, State of Ohio
BA, Magna cum laude, Georgetown College, 1970 Sigma Theta Tau International H
onor Society of Nursing
MSN/Ed, University of Phoenix, 2009
CWCN 2010
EXPERIENCE
a Staff RN-Wound Care Center for Mercy Mt. Airy Hospital, Cincinnati, Ohio 2006-
present
Case manage a 40 patient case load. Provide direct patient care to a diverse pop
ulation of individuals with chronic wounds. Educate inpatient, outpatient, and c
ustomer staff on acute/chronic wound care. Utilize Wound Expert Software for doc
umentation. Manage new referrals and intake, implement and maintain QA, and part
icipate in local, regional, and national WOCN S activities.
* Assess patient history as related to present condition from patient, family, a
nd caregivers
* Provide specialized nursing procedures related to wound care
* Supervise, evaluate, and coordinate nursing care
* Develop and provide formal educational programs for staff, customers, and stud
ents
* Collaborate with other professional staff to deliver quality patient care
a Assistant Nurse Manager, Staff Nurse a" Skilled Nursing Unit for Mercy Mt. Air
y Hospital, Cincinnati, Ohio 2000-2006
Provided direct patient care to patients stepping down from acute care with a di
verse variety of medical needs. Supervised, assigned duties, and evaluated perfo
rmance of a staff of RNs, LPNs, and CNAs.
* Assessed, planned, and provided skilled nursing care to a variety of patients

* Supervised, evaluated, and supported RN, LPN, and CNA staff

* Implemented weekly Skin/Wound Rounds to treat and prevent pressure ulcers
* Collaborated with healthcare professionals to provide team centered quality ca
re
* Precepted employees and students
* Provided quality assurance coordination and educational offerings to staff
aIntake Coordinator - Staff RN for The Alliance Home Health Services, Cincinnati
, Ohio 1994-1999
Case managed home health care clients with diverse medical needs in various comm
unity settings. Screened and coordinated referrals from all member hospitals of
the Health Alliance, extended care and rehabilitation facilities, physiciansa o
ffices, clinics, and other community sources. Verified and precertified insuranc
e benefits for services. Organized and maintained client logs, charts, and recor
ds.
* Provided direct patient care to private duty, hospice, IV therapy, and skilled
 care clients in their homes
* Educated and coordinated health care team including patient, family, caregiver
s, physicians, and community resources
* Documented all care and provided insurance and third party payers with coordin
ation of care
* Precepted new employees, students, and provided in-servicing to clinical staff
on compliance with documentation and third party payer requirements
* Served on Peer Review and Process Improvement committees
* Entered referral and insurance data and maintained computerized records
Patricia A. Goodrich
2784 LaFeuille Ave. Cincinnati, Ohio 45211
Phone 513.661.6509 Email pgf2f7a8@westpost.net

EXPERIENCE
aAssistant Director of Nursing a" Staff RN for Parke Home Health, Cincinnati, Oh
io 1990-1993
Provided direct patient care to a diverse population of home care clients and fa
milies with varied nursing needs in their homes. Interviewed and managed employe
es. Oriented and provided educational programs to employees.
* Planned curriculum and provided educational offerings to meet state department
of health guidelines for nurse aide certification
* Coordinated and supervised quality assurance program.
* Case managed and coordinated care of home health clients.
aCharge Nurse, Staff RN a" Oncology, Rehabilitation, Medical-Surgical for Bethes
da Oak Hospital, Cincinnati, Ohio 1986-1990
Provided direct patient care to inpatient acute care patient and families. Colla
borated with other professionals to provide quality care. Supervised staff of RN
s, LPNs, and CNAs.
aClassroom teacher - Grades 1-3 for St. John the Baptist School, Cincinnati, Ohi
o 1977-1983
Planned, supervised, evaluated, and coordinated all subjects in accordance with
the requirements of the State of Ohio Department of Education and the Archdioces
e of Cincinnati. Completed graduate level classes in Educational Philosophy and
Theory and continuing education offerings in education.
aClassroom teacher - Grades 1-2 for Mt. Healthy City Schools, Mt. Healthy, Ohio
1970-1973
Researched, planned, provided, and evaluated classroom instruction in all subjec
ts except physical education to a classroom of 30 diverse students according to
their individual needs. Coordinated educational program with other professionals
and family members.