Christy Geoghagan
Registered Nurse
Saint George,GA
Summary
Dedicated and hard-working nursing professional with three years of experience as a Registered Nurse. Offers successful, committed, and compassionate support to patients. Demonstrates expertise in geriatric nursing, home health care, long/short term care, patients with developmental disabilities, mental and behavioral health, chronic conditions, respite services, and patient assessments. Seeks a full-time role that presents professional challenges and allows for leveraging interpersonal skills, effective time management, and problem-solving expertise. Personable and compassionate with a strong foundation in providing successful individualized patient care. Skilled in assessing patient needs and implementing effective care plans to enhance recovery and well-being. Focused on making a meaningful impact through empathetic and dedicated patient care.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
4030
4030
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Registered Nurse-Rehabilitation
Select Medical
08.2024 - 12.2024
- Promoted effective pain management strategies among patients, incorporating both pharmacological approaches as well as alternative methods when appropriate.
- Proactively identified early complications by monitoring patients' vital signs and swiftly addressing concerns.
- Boosted patient mobility with specialized exercises and targeted therapeutic treatments.
- Facilitated smooth transitions to home environments by educating patients and their families on post-discharge care.
- Managed wound care effectively, utilizing appropriate dressings and techniques to promote healing and prevent infections.
- Coordinated with occupational therapists, speech therapists, and other specialists to ensure seamless integration of care services for patients'' unique needs.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
Registered Nurse
Care Centers Of Nassau
11.2015 - 07.2024
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Oversaw delivery of care over three acre communities that have the capacity to serve 72 individuals in nine residential units, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of LPNs, medical assistants, and residential living assistants.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities and monitor rapidly changing conditions.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Implemented evidence-based fall prevention strategies, resulting in a significant decrease in patient falls within the unit.
Residential Living Assistant
Care Centers Of Nassau
11.2015 - 02.2021
- Assisted with daily activities, promoting independence, adapt to mobility restrictions, and improving the quality of life for residents.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation/ MANDT techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Offered support for client mental and emotional needs to enhance physical outcomes and overall happiness.
- Documented residents' mental status, sleep, and eating patterns in medical record books.
- Reported and recognized abnormal circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse on duty.
Human Services Worker
Northeast Florida State Hospital
12.2010 - 10.2011
- Adhered to strict client confidentiality laws and site-specific procedures to uphold privacy and provide best experience possible.
- Understood and recognized signs of physical and substance abuse patterns and other debilitating circumstances.
- Promoted a safe environment for all clients by enforcing facility rules/regulations effectively and consistently handling challenging situations professionally.
- Provided crisis intervention services, addressing immediate concerns and connecting clients with necessary resources.
- Documented client progress and activities in accordance with agency policies and procedures.
- Assisted clients in developing and setting realistic goals to promote positive change.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Jacksonville Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
07.2008 - 10.2010
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Obtained patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
- Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
- Built rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support during difficult times.
Education
Nursing Assistant Certification - Nursing
Okefenokee Technical College
Associate of Science - Nursing
Concorde Career Institute
Jacksonville, FL10-2020
Skills
Medication Administration via orally, sublingual/buccal, intravenous, inhalation, nebulization, ocular, otic, nasal, enteral, rectal, vaginal, transdermal, subcutaneous, intramuscular, and cutaneous routes
Medical documentation via EMR Systems; Point Click Care, EPIC, and DDManager
Removing sutures and staples
Hospice, palliative care, and long-term care
Seizure prevention and management
Patient and family advocacy and education
Diabetes management and Insulin medication assistance
Psychiatric care and behavioral management
Blood draw and sample collection
Rehabilitation support
Wound Care
Proper catheter insertion/removal
Emergency Response
Certification
Licensed Registered Professional Nurse- Nurse Licensure Compact, unencumbered, #RN301082, expires 01/2027.
Timeline
Licensed Registered Professional Nurse- Nurse Licensure Compact, unencumbered, #RN301082, expires 01/2027.
01-2027
Basic Life Support, American Heart Association, expires 04/2026.
04-2026
Registered Nurse-Rehabilitation
Select Medical
08.2024 - 12.2024
Registered Nurse
Care Centers Of Nassau
11.2015 - 07.2024
Residential Living Assistant
Care Centers Of Nassau
11.2015 - 02.2021
Human Services Worker
Northeast Florida State Hospital
12.2010 - 10.2011
Certified Nursing Assistant
Jacksonville Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
07.2008 - 10.2010
Nursing Assistant Certification - Nursing
Okefenokee Technical College
Associate of Science - Nursing
Concorde Career Institute