GERALDINE GABRIEL
Spokane,WA
Summary
I am a professional trained RN with 17 years of experience. I have worked as a Float Pool RN in Cardiac, Telemetry, Neuro, Respiratory, Ortho, Surgery, Med Surg, PACU, Endoscopy, ICU step-down units, and experience as Mental Health RN, Skilled Nursing/Rehab RN, and Emergency Department RN. My experience is characterized by honesty, integrity, and desire to inspire and motivate others.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
MultiCare Health System
Spokane, WA
11.2021 - Current
- Extensive experience with patients in a multitude of settings, including Telemetry, Cardiac, Neuro, Respiratory, Pre and Post Surgery, Ortho, PACU, Endoscopy, Mental Health, Outpatient Procedures, and the Emergency Department.
- Responsible for knowledge of medications and appropriate titration.
- Experience with Stroke activations, Sepsis Activations, management of ROSC, and all other Codes the hospital utilizes.
- Managed all types of wounds and drains, including removal of sutures, staples, and drains. Assisted MDs with Paracentesis, Thoracentesis, Lumbar Punctures,Biopsies, and other bedside procedures.
- Close collaboration with members of the team to provide exceptional care to the community members we serve.
Crisis Response Registered Nurse
Krucial Staffing/Seton Medical Center
Killeen, TX
08.2021 - 11.2021
- Administered medications and treatments in the COVID unit as directed and as appropriate for patient's medical care in collaboration with multi-disciplinary team.
- Managing and teaching patients breathing techniques, including positioning, pursed-lip breathing, breathing exercises, as well as managing oxygen equipments such as Airvo, High Flow, Non-rebreather mask, and Bipap machine.
- Extensive COVID 19 teaching upon hospitalization and discharge. Teaching includes quarantine procedures, medications, and oxygen titration needs.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
Registered Nurse, Step Down Unit
Cross Country Healthcare/University of Minnesota M
St Paul, MN
02.2021 - 05.2021
- Supported patients through recovery from post operative procedures such as bypass, angioplasty, lung, liver transplants, and pacemaker surgery.
- Delivered nursing care to critically ill cardiac patients in post-operative recovery units.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Monitored post-op vitals, set up PCA, fluids, reviewed post-op orders and assimilated patients to unit.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
Registered Nurse
New York Presbyterian Queens
Flushing, NY
09.2009 - 08.2021
- Provided specialized care to patients as an Emergency Department RN and Float RN with experience working in PACU, ICU step-down, Med-Surg, Telemetry, Cardiac, Neuro, Surgery, Endoscopy, Ortho, Rehab, and the Emergency Department.
- Experience with Triage, management of ROSC, Trauma activations, Codes, Stroke activations, Sepsis Alerts, etc.
- Close monitoring of patient condition with ability to provide emergent intervention if warranted.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
Case Manager
Empire Homecare/VNR 33
New York, NY
02.2008 - 02.2010
- Provided care to patients with stroke, hip and knee surgeries, ventilator dependent patients, and performed wound care.
- Administered medications, managed drains such os foley catheters, colostomy, JP drains, and performed wound care.
- Developed comprehensive client-driven case plan with short and long-term goals.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
Registered Nurse
Long Island Jewish Medical Center
New Hyde Park, NY
08.2006 - 01.2008
- Worked in Critical care, Telemetry, and Medical Surgical units.
- Provided comprehensive nursing care to patients with cardiac instability including Heart Failure, Myocardial Infarction, CABG, stroke, and ventilator dependent patients.
- Performed blood coagulation monitoring, blood transfusions, blood draw, and wound care.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT12-2025
A.A.S - Nursing
Long Island College Hospital School of Nursing
06.2006
Associate Degree - Occupational Studies
Swedish Institute of Massage and Acupuncture
04.2002
Certification
BLS, ACLS, TNCC, NIH Stroke Scale
Timeline
Registered Nurse
MultiCare Health System
11.2021 - Current
Crisis Response Registered Nurse
Krucial Staffing/Seton Medical Center
08.2021 - 11.2021
Registered Nurse, Step Down Unit
Cross Country Healthcare/University of Minnesota M
02.2021 - 05.2021
Registered Nurse
New York Presbyterian Queens
09.2009 - 08.2021
Case Manager
Empire Homecare/VNR 33
02.2008 - 02.2010
Registered Nurse
Long Island Jewish Medical Center
08.2006 - 01.2008
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
A.A.S - Nursing
Long Island College Hospital School of Nursing
Associate Degree - Occupational Studies
Swedish Institute of Massage and Acupuncture
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