Nurse Practitioner Operating Room
Resume:
Christopher Goss MSN, APRN, CNOR
Family Nurse Practitioner
Address: ** ** ***** ******, ***** FL 34482
E-mail: ******@*****.***
Advance Practice Registered Nurse with extensive operating room experience across diverse healthcare settings. Combines advanced clinical assessment capabilities with surgical expertise to deliver exceptional patient care throughout the perioperative journey. Committed to clinical excellence, patient advocacy, and collaborative practice within multidisciplinary healthcare teams. Adaptable professional with the versatility to excel in various medical specialties.
Skills
Patient assessment and monitoring Surgical procedures and techniques
Medication administration and management
Team collaboration and communication
Electronic medical record (EMR) documentation
Work History
2024-12 – 2025-03 Neurosurgery Nurse Practitioner
Advent Health Ocala
Conducting comprehensive neurological assessments and physical examinations of patients
Assisting neurosurgeons during complex brain and spine surgeries
Managing pre-operative and post-operative care for neurosurgical patients
Interpreting diagnostic tests such as CT scans, MRIs, and EEGs to inform treatment plans
2013-01 - 2024-11 Operating Room Nurse
St. Joseph Medical Center, Savannah, Georgia
Assist in general, vascular, neuro, orthopedic, and other surgical procedures.
Monitor patients' vital signs and administer medication as prescribed.
Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and other healthcare professionals to ensure quality patient care.
2011-01 - 2012-12 Travel Nurse
Cross Country Staffing, Boca Raton, Florida
Documented all elements of care and updated patient charts and confidential files to reflect changes in care plans, interventions applied, and observations.
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.
2008-01 - 2010-12 Operating Room Nurse
Wuesthoff Medical Center, Melbourne, Florida
Monitored patients' post-operative recovery and provided care as needed.
Collaborated with surgical team to ensure successful outcomes for patients.
Assisted in surgical procedures, including general, vascular, and orthopedic surgeries
2004-01 - 2007-12 Operating Room Nurse
Tampa Bay Surgery Center, Tampa Florida
Monitored surgical patients and delivered quality level of care before, during and after operations to promote positive outcomes.
Collaborated with members of patients' healthcare team to deliver appropriate level of care.
Provided high level of individualized care to adult patients across multiple medical specialties
1999-12 - 2003-12 Surgical Technician
Gulf Coast hospital, Panama City, Florida
Prepared instruments for terminal sterilization and reset surgical suites for next procedure.
Gathered and set up equipment, tools, and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
Created unobstructive operative fields by using retractors, sponges, and suction and irrigating equipment.
Anticipated surgeons need and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
1998-01 - 1999-12 Surgical Technician
Fort Walton Beach Medical Center, Fort Walton Beach, Florida
Prepared instruments for terminal sterilization and reset surgical suites for next procedure.
Gathered and set up equipment, tools, and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
Created unobstructive operative fields by using retractors, sponges, and suction and irrigating equipment.
Anticipated surgeons need and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
Education
2024-04 – to date
Doctorate of Nursing Practice
South University – Savannah, Georgia
2022-11 - 2024-03
Master of Science: Nursing
South University – Savannah, Georgia
2021-01 - 2022-10
Bachelor of Science: Nursing
South University - Savannah, Georgia
2001-09 - 2003-05
Associate of Science: Nursing
Gulf Coast Community College - Panama City, Florida
Certifications
2015-03 Certified Nurse Operating Room
2024-07 AANP, FNP-C
Licensure
APRN – Florida #11033998
RN – Florida #RN9649207 Exp 4/30/2025
RN – Georgia #RN233986 Exp 1/31/2026
References:
April Porter – 716-***-****
Amanda Deen APRN – 912-***-****
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