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Gelineau Puna

Palm Bay,FL

Summary

Dedicated and compassionate Advanced Practice Registered Nurse with over 14 years of direct nursing experience in high-acuity settings, including intensive care units (ICU), emergency departments, and progressive care units. Seeking a per diem nursing position to apply expertise in critical care while maintaining flexibility and adaptability to meet the dynamic needs of patients and healthcare teams.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital
07.2024 - Current
  • Provides medical services and care to patients with chronic and acute conditions.
  • Performs comprehensive physical examinations and documented patient histories to gather information and identify health issues.
  • Order and interpret diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
  • Prescribes and managed pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments to treat underlying causes and relieve symptoms.
  • Works with families, caregivers and patients to determine best options for treatment, diagnosis, and prevention.
  • Improves patient outcomes by utilizing evidence-based practice and collaborating with multidisciplinary healthcare teams.

Family Nurse Practitioner

OMNI Healthcare
03.2023 - 04.2024
  • Delivered high level of care to patients of all ages in outpatient setting.
  • Provided various healthcare services to patients with multiple chronic conditions, such as conducting comprehensive healthcare services, including diagnosing, prescribing treatments, performing diagnostic interventions, making referrals, and follow-ups as required.
  • Crafts treatment plans to adhere to rigorous standards of care and professional practice guidelines.
  • Document and successfully apply findings of patient data encompassing assessment results, interventions, medications, patient responses, and treatment changes.
  • Analyze and interpret patients’ histories, symptoms, physical findings, and diagnostic data to develop appropriate diagnoses related to illnesses, infections, and/or injuries.
  • Recommends diagnostic or therapeutic interventions concerning safety, cost, invasiveness, acceptability, simplicity, adherence, and efficacy.
  • Instruct and counsel patients to comply with prescribed medical or physical regimens, medications, and health maintenance.

Cardiovascular Intensive Care Nurse

Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital
03.2021 - 03.2023
  • Provided care to critically ill patients. Examples are post-op CABG, post-op valve surgery, lobectomies, thoracotomies, post cardiac arrest, MI, post cardiac catheterization, heart failure, stroke, post-op craniotomies, cardiogenic shock, septic shock, diabetic ketoacidosis, and COVID-19.
  • Conducted thorough assessments of patients' conditions, initiated appropriate interventions to stabilize health status.
  • Utilized advanced equipment for continuous monitoring of critically ill patients, optimizing treatment effectiveness.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for critically ill patients.
  • Cultivated strong relationships with patients and families, offering guidance and support during challenging circumstances.
  • Implemented evidence-based practices to improve overall quality of patient care in the ICU setting.

Nursing House Supervisor

Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital
11.2018 - 03.2021
  • Supervised and managed daily activities of clinical team consisting of physicians, nurses and support staff
  • Coordinated delivery of care with hospital departments
  • Provided intercommunication between unit, department, and hospital staff
  • Responsible for doing rounds in all areas of the hospital during shift
  • Responded to all emergency situations assuring effective response
  • Responsible for coordinating after hour procedures
  • Assisted with implementation and monitoring of nursing services budget

Intensive Care Unit

Rockledge Regional Medical Center
04.2018 - 04.2019
  • Managed complex patients in the Intensive Care Unit, effectively prioritizing patient care while maintaining a high level of professionalism.
  • Conducted thorough assessments of patients' conditions, initiated appropriate interventions to stabilize health status.
  • Utilized advanced equipment for continuous monitoring of critically ill patients, optimizing treatment effectiveness.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for critically ill patients.
  • Cultivated strong relationships with patients and families, offering guidance and support during challenging circumstances.
  • Implemented evidence-based practices to improve overall quality of patient care in the ICU setting.

Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse

MultiCare Tacoma General Hospital
11.2017 - 04.2018
  • Provided care to critically ill patients. Examples are post-op CABG, post-op valve surgery, lobectomies, thoracotomies, post cardiac arrest, MI, post cardiac catheterization, heart failure, cardiogenic shock.
  • Conducted thorough assessments of patients' conditions, initiated appropriate interventions to stabilize health status.
  • Utilized advanced equipment for continuous monitoring of critically ill patients, optimizing treatment effectiveness.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for critically ill patients.
  • Cultivated strong relationships with patients and families, offering guidance and support during challenging circumstances.
  • Implemented evidence-based practices to improve overall quality of patient care in the CVICU setting.

Emergency Department Registered Nurse

MultiCare Tacoma General Hospital
04.2017 - 11.2017
  • Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
  • Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
  • Assisted in the care of multiple traumas, cardiac arrests, stroke codes, and sexual assaults
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.

Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit

Swedish Cherry Hill Campus
05.2015 - 03.2017
  • Provided care to critically ill patients. Examples are post-op CABG, post-op valve surgery, lobectomies, thoracotomies, post cardiac arrest, MI, post cardiac catheterization, heart failure, cardiogenic shock.
  • Conducted thorough assessments of patients' conditions, initiated appropriate interventions to stabilize health status.
  • Utilized advanced equipment for continuous monitoring of critically ill patients, optimizing treatment effectiveness.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for critically ill patients.
  • Cultivated strong relationships with patients and families, offering guidance and support during challenging circumstances.
  • Implemented evidence-based practices to improve overall quality of patient care in CVICU setting.

Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse

Health First Holmes Regional Medical Center
09.2013 - 04.2015
  • Provided care to critically ill patients. Examples are post-op CABG, post-op valve surgery, lobectomies, thoracotomies, post cardiac arrest, MI, post cardiac catheterization, heart failure, cardiogenic shock.
  • Conducted thorough assessments of patients' conditions, initiated appropriate interventions to stabilize health status.
  • Utilized advanced equipment for continuous monitoring of critically ill patients, optimizing treatment effectiveness.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for critically ill patients.
  • Cultivated strong relationships with patients and families, offering guidance and support during challenging circumstances.
  • Implemented evidence-based practices to improve overall quality of patient care in the CVICU setting.

Cardiac Telemetry/Step Down Unit Registered Nurse

Virginia Mason Hospital
09.2012 - 09.2013
  • Assigned to provide care for up to 5 patients. Examples are post op pacemaker, step down unit for post open heart surgery (3-7 days post op), MI, angina, heart failure, syncope, arrhythmia, electrolyte imbalance, pneumonia, COPD, and acute/chronic renal failure.
  • Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
  • Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.

Charge Nurse Cardiac Progressive Care Unit

Sebastian River Medical Center
01.2010 - 09.2012
  • Partnered with team of registered nurses to achieve overall well-being of all patients
  • Ensured top-level care by focusing on patient safety and dignity
  • Collaborated with doctors and staff members to ensure quality care
  • Monitored nursing care, including process assessment and implementation
  • Assist with the admittance and discharge of patients
  • Administered wound care, medications, and any necessary treatments
  • Built rapport with patients and family members in an effort to deliver exceptional care.

Education

Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner

Chamberlain University
Downers Grove, IL
12.2022

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL
08.2009

Skills

  • Hemodynamics monitoring
  • Ventilator management
  • ECG
  • Electronic Health Records
  • Critical Thinking
  • Multitasking
  • Communication Skills
  • Problem-solving aptitude

Certification

BLS: Current- 4/2025
ACLS: Current- 7/2025


Timeline

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital
07.2024 - Current

Family Nurse Practitioner

OMNI Healthcare
03.2023 - 04.2024

Cardiovascular Intensive Care Nurse

Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital
03.2021 - 03.2023

Nursing House Supervisor

Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital
11.2018 - 03.2021

Intensive Care Unit

Rockledge Regional Medical Center
04.2018 - 04.2019

Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse

MultiCare Tacoma General Hospital
11.2017 - 04.2018

Emergency Department Registered Nurse

MultiCare Tacoma General Hospital
04.2017 - 11.2017

Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit

Swedish Cherry Hill Campus
05.2015 - 03.2017

Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse

Health First Holmes Regional Medical Center
09.2013 - 04.2015

Cardiac Telemetry/Step Down Unit Registered Nurse

Virginia Mason Hospital
09.2012 - 09.2013

Charge Nurse Cardiac Progressive Care Unit

Sebastian River Medical Center
01.2010 - 09.2012

Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner

Chamberlain University

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of Central Florida

BLS: Current- 4/2025
ACLS: Current- 7/2025


Gelineau Puna