Aaron Geronimo
Duluth ,GA
Summary
Dedicated Registered Nurse with experience in high-acuity cardiac telemetry and progressive cardiac care at Emory St. Joseph's Hospital. Experienced in caring for patients with STEMI/NSTEMI, cardiogenic shock, high-risk PCI, decompensated heart failure, fluid overload requiring aggressive diuretic therapy, advanced heart failure requiring inotrope-supported diuresis, and LVADs. Routinely receive patients directly from CCU and CVICU in a fast-paced acute care environment. Strong background in patient assessment, medication administration, IV placement, Epic documentation, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Recognized for leadership through relief charge nurse and preceptor responsibilities, with a strong interest in advancing critical care expertise within a CVICU environment.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Emory Saint Joseph
08.2023 - Current
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure effective treatment outcomes.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Educated patients and families on health management strategies and post-discharge care.
- Assisted in coordinating patient admissions, discharges, and transfers for optimal workflow efficiency.
- Provide comprehensive nursing care for high-acuity cardiac telemetry patients in an acute care setting
- Monitor cardiac rhythms, recognize clinical deterioration, and escalate care to ICU teams when indicated
- Manage patients receiving inotropic medications and monitor hemodynamic status and treatment response
- Assist in the care and monitoring of post-operative LVAD patients while maintaining specialized safety protocols
- Serve as Relief Charge Nurse, supporting staffing coordination, patient assignments, and unit workflow
- Precept newly hired nurses and nursing students to support clinical development and evidence-based practice
- Perform IV insertion, medication administration, and comprehensive patient assessments efficiently and accurately
- Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation using Epic EMR systems
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing
Chamberlain
Sandy Springs, GA07.2023
Skills
- Deliver high-quality nursing care for high-acuity cardiac telemetry patients in a fast-paced acute care environment, including patients transferred directly from CCU and CVICU
- Care for patients with STEMI/NSTEMI, cardiogenic shock, high-risk PCI, advanced heart failure, and post-operative LVADs
- Continuously monitor cardiac rhythms and identify early signs of patient decompensation to ensure timely intervention and escalation of care
- Manage patients receiving inotropic medications and monitor for hemodynamic instability and adverse responses
- Assist in the specialized care and monitoring of post-operative LVAD patients while maintaining strict safety protocols
- Perform comprehensive patient assessments, IV insertion, medication administration, and Epic EMR documentation with accuracy and efficiency
- Collaborate closely with physicians, respiratory therapists, case management, and interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes
- Serve as Relief Charge Nurse, supporting staffing coordination, patient assignments, and unit workflow management
- Precept and mentor newly hired nurses and nursing students to promote clinical competency and evidence-based practice
- Demonstrate strong critical thinking, adaptability, and prioritization skills during rapidly changing clinical situations
Accomplishments
- Selected as Relief Charge Nurse, supporting unit operations including staffing coordination, patient assignments, and workflow management in a high-acuity cardiac telemetry environment
- Served as Preceptor for newly hired nurses and nursing students, contributing to clinical onboarding and development of evidence-based practice skills
- Consistently entrusted with care of high-risk cardiac patients, including STEMI/NSTEMI, cardiogenic shock, high-risk PCI, LVAD, and decompensated heart failure cases
- Routinely receive and stabilize patients directly transferred from CCU and CVICU, supporting continuity of critical care in a step-down setting
- Demonstrated competency in managing complex cardiac drips and inotrope-assisted diuresis in patients with advanced heart failure and fluid overload
Certification
- RN License, Massachusetts State Board of Nursing
- Basic Life Support (BLS), American Heart Association
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Emory Saint Joseph
08.2023 - Current
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing
Chamberlain