Geraldine Doyle
Colonia,NJ
Summary
Compassionate and skilled nursing professional with extensive experience in hospital nursing. excelling in medication Proven ability to enhance patient outcomes through effective clinical decision-making and supportive interpersonal skills. Committed to infection prevention and fostering a positive environment for patients and families.
Proficient and caring nursing team member offering over 34 years of patient-facing experience. Addresses patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.
Overview
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1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
JFK Hospital
06.1982 - 2016
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure optimal healthcare outcomes.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop and implement patient care plans.
- Performed routine clinical procedures, including wound care and vital signs assessment.
- Educated patients on health management and preventive care strategies.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient care plans.
- Documented patient progress accurately in electronic health records (EHR).
- Maintained compliance with infection control protocols during procedures.
- Participated in training sessions to improve clinical skills and knowledge base.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Educated patients and families on health management and post-discharge instructions.
- Assisted in training new hires on clinical protocols and operational procedures.
- Streamlined documentation processes to improve accuracy and compliance with regulations.
- Led initiatives to improve patient satisfaction through enhanced communication strategies.
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Excelsior College
Albany, NY05-1992
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication administration
- Direct patient assistance
- Detailed patient examinations
- Accurate record-keeping
- Detailed patient analysis
- Effective clinical decision-making
- Enhancing patient understanding
- Infection prevention strategies
- Advanced wound care
- Supportive interpersonal skills
- IV line placement expertise
- Continuous patient observation
- Direct patient support
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with team of 10 in the development of Head Injury Rehab Unit
- Awarded by State for Outstanding Care in Outpatient Testing
- Supervised team of approximately30 staff members when assigned to charge positions.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Horizon Clinical
- MacKesson OR.
I've worked within JFK system for over 3 decades.
During my time there I was a member of the team building of the head injury unit. We used several new techniques to help stable head injury patient return home.
Certification
- BLS. CURRENT
- ACLS CURRENT
Languages
English
Limited Working
Timeline
Registered Nurse
JFK Hospital
06.1982 - 2016
Associate of Science - Nursing
Excelsior College
Outpatient Excellence NJ
I was awarded a commendation from the Senator for Outpatient Excellence.
I earned this while in SDS for excellence in asssessing admitting preop and successfully discharging client in effective, safe process. And I'm very nice doing it.
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