DEANNA M. GILES
Lake Worth,USA
Summary
Experienced with patient care, clinical assessments, and medical documentation. Utilizes strong interpersonal skills to foster patient trust and enhance care delivery. Track record of maintaining accurate health records and implementing effective care strategies. Furthermore, qualified nurse with strong background in critical care. Skilled in managing complex patient cases and consistently ensuring high standards of care. Demonstrated teamwork and effective communication in high-pressure environments.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Preop/PACU
Lake Worth Surgical Center
Lake Worth, FL
08.2024 - Current
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Administered IV therapy to diverse patient populations, ensuring comfort and safety throughout procedures.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Monitored patients' responses to IV treatments, adjusting care plans as necessary to optimize outcomes.
- Increased patient satisfaction by providing thorough education on procedures and addressing any concerns or questions promptly.
- Evaluated patients' pain levels, implementing correct dosage of medication to alleviate discomfort.
- Took vitals and assessed patients in recovery room following surgical procedures.
- Mentored new PACU nurses in best practices for post-anesthesia care, contributing to an improved skill set across the unit.
Neuro ICU Registered Nurse
JFK Hospital
Atlantis, FL
08.2022 - 04.2025
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Conducted neurological assessments at regular intervals, detecting subtle changes in clinical status that could signal worsening conditions or potential complications.
- Safely titrated vasoactive medications according to hemodynamic parameters, optimizing blood pressure management for critically ill patients.
- Efficiently prioritized tasks during high-stress situations, maintaining a calm demeanor while providing exceptional patient care under challenging conditions.
Bank Teller
Wells Fargo
11.2017 - 10.2018
- Processed all sales transactions accurately and promptly to prevent long customer wait times.
- Offered customers exceptional service by remaining friendly and professional during every transaction.
- Delivered prompt, accurate and excellent customer service.
Assistant Store Manager
Palm Beach Atlantic University Bookstore
08.2013 - 01.2018
- Set schedules and delegated assignments based on team's strengths to optimize floor coverage and service levels.
- Collaborated with staff to maximize customer satisfaction, streamline procedures and improve bottom-line profitability.
- Assessed, optimized and elevated operations to target current and expected demands.
- Assisted in overall day-to-day operations of store, including continuous development of effective store associates to achieve desired sales and results.
Education
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner-FNP
Chamberlain University
Chicago, Il05-2026
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Keiser University
West Palm Beach, FL08.2022
Associate of Arts -
Palm Beach State College
Lake Worth, FL05.2020
Skills
- Proficient in Peripheral IV insertion
- Healthcare Team Collaboration
- Mentoring
- Preceptor Trained
- Medication Administration
- Supervising Students
- Patient Education
- Care Plan Implementation
- Wound Management
- Tracheostomy Care
- Seizure Management
- Blood Transfusion Administration
- Emergency Interventions
- Direct Patient Care
- Time management
- Medication and IV administration
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Certification
- HIPAA Certification
- NIH Stroke Scale Certification
Languages
Spanish
Timeline
Preop/PACU
Lake Worth Surgical Center
08.2024 - Current
Neuro ICU Registered Nurse
JFK Hospital
08.2022 - 04.2025
Bank Teller
Wells Fargo
11.2017 - 10.2018
Assistant Store Manager
Palm Beach Atlantic University Bookstore
08.2013 - 01.2018
Associate of Arts -
Palm Beach State College
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner-FNP
Chamberlain University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Keiser University