Dena Geist
Casper,WY
Summary
Registered nurse with twenty-twenty years combined experience in Emergency, Medical, Surgical, Pediatric, Telemetry, Dialysis and Travel nursing
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Acute Dialysis Registered Nurse
Acute Renal Care
Casper, Wyoming
10.2023 - Current
- Provided direct patient care, including assessment, diagnosis and implementation of treatment plans for acute dialysis patients.
- Coordinated with physicians regarding orders for medications and other treatments.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations in a calm manner while maintaining high standards of professional nursing practice.
- Learned through hands-on experience about proper renal functions, various types of renal diseases and dialytic treatment.
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Banner Wyoming Medical Center
Casper, Wyoming
01.2023 - Current
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Monitored vital signs, conducted physical assessments and evaluated laboratory results for strategic care planning.
- Optimized outcomes in critical care situations through advanced life-saving techniques.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
Traveling Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Cheyenne Regional Medical Center
11.2021 - 11.2022
- Traveling emergency room nurse functioning as triage and staff nurse, taking care of patients with vast arrays of medical complexities from neonatal to geriatric
- Assist patients dealing with traumatic injuries or illnesses, including stroke patients, accident victims and cardiac patients
- Collaborate with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatments while managing rapidly changing conditions
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
Surgical Inpatient Registered Nurse
Summit Medical Center
11.2020 - 07.2022
- Inpatient post-surgical nurse functioning as charge and staff nurse taking care of post-operative patients
- Delivered outstanding care to post-surgical patients and manage care of treatment initiation through to completion
- Performed direct patient care, assessed, and educated arrays of post-operative patients
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Wyoming Medical Center
03.2014 - 01.2022
- Emergency room nurse functioning as charge, triage, and staff nurse, taking care of patients with vast arrays of medical complexities from neonatal to geriatric
- Assist patients dealing with traumatic injuries or illnesses, including stroke patients, accident victims and cardiac patients
- Collaborate with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatments while managing rapidly changing conditions
- Train new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety
Traveling Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Aureus Medical Staffing
03.2014 - 03.2014
- Provided emergency medical services in high-pressure environments.
- Monitored vital signs, conducted physical assessments and evaluated laboratory results for strategic care planning.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Agency Registered Nurse
MedStaff
09.2012 - 03.2013
- Agency nurse, in greater Denver area, floating to multiple hospitals depending on need for assistance
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically ill patients
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatments while managing rapidly changing conditions
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Medical Center of the Rockies
06.2008 - 09.2012
- Emergency room nurse taking care of patients with vast arrays of medical complexities, from neonatal to geriatric
- Assisted patients dealing with traumatic injuries or illnesses, including stroke patients, accident victims and cardiac patients
- Performed direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next courses of action
Post Trauma Nurse
Medical Center Of The Rockies
11.2006 - 06.2008
- Assessed and provided primary, secondary and tertiary care to patients in hospital care.
- Detected, monitored and attempted to prevent complications associated with health situations or treatment plans.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
Float Pool Nurse
Wyoming Medical Center
01.2006 - 11.2006
- Floated to various units throughout hospital, depending upon needs for the day.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Performed exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
Traveling Medical/Surgical Nurse
Innovative Placements Incorporated
05.2004 - 01.2006
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to facilitate comprehensive patient-centered care.
- Traveling Medical/Surgical nurse throughout the greater United States.
- Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens, and pain management techniques.
- Provided high level of individualized care to adult patients across multiple medical specialties.
Neurology Nurse
Wyoming Medical Center
06.2002 - 05.2004
- Educated patients and families on diagnosis, neurological conditions and processes, treatments and expected outcomes.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
Education
Associates of Science - Nursing
Casper College
Casper, Wyoming05-2002
Skills
- 22 years of nursing experience in various nursing fields
- Excellent communication skills both written and verbally with patients, family members, physicians and auxiliary staff
- Critical thinker, decision maker and problem solver
- Proficient at obtaining vascular access
- Team player to any and all staff members
- Kind and compassionate to patients and family members
- Able to remain calm even in most stressful situations
- Proficient in taking care of critical patients
- Tolerant and adaptable to any situation
Certification
Registered Nurse Wyoming-Active
BLS- Basic Life Support
ACLS- Advanced Life Support Provider
PALS- Pediatric Advanced Life Support Provider
ENPC-Emergency Nurse Pediatric Course Provider
TNCC- Trauma Nurse Core Course Provider
CEN- Certified Emergency Nurse
NRP- Neonatal Resuscitation Program Provider
Timeline
Acute Dialysis Registered Nurse
Acute Renal Care
10.2023 - Current
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Banner Wyoming Medical Center
01.2023 - Current
Traveling Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Cheyenne Regional Medical Center
11.2021 - 11.2022
Surgical Inpatient Registered Nurse
Summit Medical Center
11.2020 - 07.2022
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Wyoming Medical Center
03.2014 - 01.2022
Traveling Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Aureus Medical Staffing
03.2014 - 03.2014
Agency Registered Nurse
MedStaff
09.2012 - 03.2013
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Medical Center of the Rockies
06.2008 - 09.2012
Post Trauma Nurse
Medical Center Of The Rockies
11.2006 - 06.2008
Float Pool Nurse
Wyoming Medical Center
01.2006 - 11.2006
Traveling Medical/Surgical Nurse
Innovative Placements Incorporated
05.2004 - 01.2006
Neurology Nurse
Wyoming Medical Center
06.2002 - 05.2004
Associates of Science - Nursing
Casper College
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