DIANA SAINT GERARD
Lauderhill,FL
Summary
Compassionate nursing professional with over 10 years proven track record in patient education and interdisciplinary collaboration. Expertise in administering treatments and managing care plans, ensuring optimal recovery and support for diverse patient populations.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
Holy Cross Hospital - Holy Cross Hospital
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
11.2022 - Current
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to medical team.
- Administered medications and treatments per physician orders.
- Assisted in managing patient care plans and discharge processes.
- Educated patients and families on health management and recovery strategies.
Medical Surgical Telemetry Nurse
Winter Haven Baycare Hospital
Winter Haven, FL
08.2022 - 10.2022
- Calculated and administered IV, oral and subcutaneous medications, monitoring for adverse side effects.
- Educated patients and families to manage illness with post-treatment home care needs, nutrition, exercise programs and self-administration of medication.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals to administer therapies and maintain continuum of care.
Medical Surgical Telemetry Nurse
Novant Health Regional Medical Center
Wilmington, NC
04.2022 - 07.2022
- Identified irregular telemetry readings and initiated corrective action plans.
- Monitor patient post Cardiac heart catheterization
- Initiate and monitor patient on Cardizem, Amiodarone drip
- Supported patients receiving treatment by carefully listening and offering comfort.
- Administered treatments, therapies and medication according to prescribed methods and protocols.
Registered Nurse
Florida Medical Center
Fort Lauderdale, FL
08.2019 - 01.2022
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services
- Monitor post stroke patient
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Maintained HIPAA compliance across all patient data-handling, system and training.
- Catheter care, suctioning, and wound care.
- Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
Cardiac Monitor Technician
Florida Medical Center
Fort Lauderdale, FL
09.2014 - 08.2019
- Checked, tested and maintained cardiology equipment to uphold optimal diagnostic standards.
- Measure ECG strips, reporting major changes to nursing staff.
- Monitor and documents patients heart rate and rhythms
- Produce high quality images to referring physicians.
EKG Technician
Broward Health North
Pompano Beach, FL
05.2009 - 07.2014
- Administered continuous and 12-lead electrocardiogram monitoring.
- Set up equipment to prepare for patient procedures and tests.
- Explains function and process of EKG exams to patients prior to the test.
- Edit and interpret EKG rhythm.
- Administer holter test, which monitor patient heart activity for 24 hours.
- Assists cardiologist in analyzing results and cardiovascular activity.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT06-2026
Associate of Science - Nursing
Azure College
Fort Lauderdale, FL11-2018
Associate of Arts - Prenursing Studies
Broward College
Fort Lauderdale, FL12-2013
Associate of Arts - Cardiovascular Technician
Sanford Brown College
Fort Lauderdale05-2009
Skills
- Quality nursing care
- Patient monitoring
- Chart accuracy
- Culturally sensitive care
- Patient relations
- Clinical communication skills
- Physical examination proficiency
- Enthusiastic caregiving
- Intake and discharge processes
- Cerner and Epic experience
- Post-operative pain management
- Post-chemotherapy support
- Time management skills
- Emotional support strategies
Certification
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification 2024-2026
• RN license number RN9514685, 2027
• Cardiovascular credentialing international RCS, 00073645
• RN license number RN9514685, 2027
• Cardiovascular credentialing international RCS, 00073645
Timeline
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
Holy Cross Hospital - Holy Cross Hospital
11.2022 - Current
Medical Surgical Telemetry Nurse
Winter Haven Baycare Hospital
08.2022 - 10.2022
Medical Surgical Telemetry Nurse
Novant Health Regional Medical Center
04.2022 - 07.2022
Registered Nurse
Florida Medical Center
08.2019 - 01.2022
Cardiac Monitor Technician
Florida Medical Center
09.2014 - 08.2019
EKG Technician
Broward Health North
05.2009 - 07.2014
Associate of Science - Nursing
Azure College
Associate of Arts - Prenursing Studies
Broward College
Associate of Arts - Cardiovascular Technician
Sanford Brown College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University