Gabrielle Gansert
Trinity,FL
Summary
Patient-oriented Nurse with numerous years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise in diverse patient populations and fostering a trusting relationship to improve patient outcomes.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Trauma ICU Nurse
HCA Florida Bayonet Point
12.2023 - Current
- Assisted physicians with procedures such as central line placement and chest tube insertion, ensuring accuracy and adherence to sterile techniques.
- Provided expert wound care management to trauma ICU patients with complex injuries, promoting healing and reducing infection rates.
- Promoted a culture of continuous improvement within the unit by participating in quality assurance initiatives aimed at enhancing patient care standards.
- Served as a resource to other units within the hospital on trauma-related topics, fostering collaboration and sharing of best practices across departments.
- Managed ventilator settings, titrating oxygen levels for optimal respiratory support and minimizing the risk of complications in intubated patients.
Charge Nurse
HCA Florida Bayonet Point Hospital
12.2022 - 12.2023
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team to evaluate patient data and determine patient care plans
- Optimized patient satisfaction through timely response to concerns and effective communication among staff members.
- Monitored nursing care, patient assessment processes and treatment implementations
Medical Telemetry Unit Registered Nurse
HCA Florida Bayonet Point Hospital
01.2021 - 12.2022
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches
- Assisted in the development and updating of nursing care plans, ensuring alignment with patient needs and goals for optimal recovery.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare personnel to meet patients' personal, physical, psychological and cognitive needs
- Managed quality care for patients with varied conditions, including heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
Nurse Extern
Bayonet Point Regional Medical Center
09.2020 - 12.2020
- Maintained comfort and safety of each patient through careful monitoring and knowledge application
- Observed patient care outcomes to facilitate ongoing quality care
- Changed out and monitored bandages, catheters and IVs
- Researched different diagnoses to become familiar with presentation and treatment protocols
- Monitored medications, noted side effects and reported issues to senior staff
- Met with patient to make introductions, inquire about needs and offer assistance
- Assisted patients with personal hygiene requirements and monitored conditions
- Monitored each patient to meet appropriate care and document status changes
- Cared for each patient according to care plan and physicians' instructions
- Administered close patient care, including checking vital signs and checking telemetry.
Medical Assistant
Bay Area Gastroenterology
06.2016 - 12.2016
- Educated patients by providing medication and diet information and clarifying physicians' orders, answering questions thoroughly
- Implemented care and efficiency improvements to support and enhance office operations
- Completed clinical procedures and gathered patient data for interpretation by physician
- Maintained detailed records of test results by entering data and patient information into computer
- Collaborated with medical and administrative personnel to maintain patient-focused, engaging and compassionate environment
- Explained procedures to patients to reduce anxieties and increase patient cooperation
- Supported duties for diagnostic and technical treatment procedures, such as setting up and operating special medical equipment and apparatus
- Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted
- Scheduled appointments, registered patients and distributed sample pharmaceuticals as prescribed.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Galen College of Nursing
Louisville, KY07.2023
Associate of Science -
Rasmussen University
12.2020
High School Diploma -
J.W. Mitchell High School
Skills
- Stroke Team Member
- Professional Governance Committee
- Preceptor
- Trauma Nursing Core Course
- Chest Tube Management
- Emergency Management
- Quality Improvement
- Staff Scheduling
- Infection Control and Aseptic Procedures
- Work Planning and Prioritization
Certification
- NIHSS Certified
- Preceptor Certified
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- Basic Life-Support Trained (BLS)
Affiliations
- Professional Governance Committee
- Preceptor Certified
Timeline
Trauma ICU Nurse
HCA Florida Bayonet Point
12.2023 - Current
Charge Nurse
HCA Florida Bayonet Point Hospital
12.2022 - 12.2023
Medical Telemetry Unit Registered Nurse
HCA Florida Bayonet Point Hospital
01.2021 - 12.2022
Nurse Extern
Bayonet Point Regional Medical Center
09.2020 - 12.2020
Medical Assistant
Bay Area Gastroenterology
06.2016 - 12.2016
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Galen College of Nursing
Associate of Science -
Rasmussen University
High School Diploma -
J.W. Mitchell High School
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