Geraldine Kalil
Basalt,CO
Summary
Exceptional Nanny and RN with experience supporting daily success and health of children of varying needs and interests. Versatile and adaptable in conducting errands, cooking, changing diapers and entertaining children according to parental specifications. Reliable and supportive member of house operations, assisting family as extenuating circumstances arise. Independent Nanny adept at taking initiative in creating child-friendly activities. Maintain organized schedules with little parental guidance. Adept in caring for up to children while preparing meals and managing personal, medical and educational activities for each child.
Registered nurse competent in working with multiple children, autistic children and physically challenged children as well as adults and geriatric clients in a rehab setting and in the home. Organized and detail-oriented.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nanny
Michael & Ramona Goldberg
Aspen, CO
11.2021 - Current
- Organized extracurricular schedules for sports and classes and provided safe transportation to different events.
- Established lasting, professional connections with families and children by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.
- Assisted children in dressing appropriately for day's activities.
- Taught children everyday skills and language.
- Promoted language development skills through reading and storytelling.
- Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
- Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.
- Prepared tasty, healthy meals for children to encourage good eating habits.
- Developed games and activities using arts and crafts to support learning and verbal skills.
- Played games, worked on puzzles and read books to young children.
- Bathed, dressed and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.
- Supported children in play activities, meals and snacks, hygiene and socialization.
- Assisted with light housekeeping duties as well as running errands.
- Studied and took notes from parents about food allergies to understand ingredients and requirements to keep children safe.
- Balanced playtime and limited screen time to support development of fine motor, gross motor and cognitive skills.
- Monitored schedules to maintain sleeping, eating and school schedules for children.
Nanny
Pete & Jordan Gaston
Aspen, CO
11.2020 - 11.2021
- Established lasting, professional connections with families and children by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.
- Taught children everyday skills and language.
- Promoted language development skills through reading and storytelling.
- Read and discussed stories with children to boost literacy and reading comprehension skills.
- Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
- Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.
- Prepared tasty, healthy meals for children to encourage good eating habits.
- Played games, worked on puzzles and read books to young children.
- Supported children in play activities, meals and snacks, hygiene and socialization.
- Engaged with children on age-appropriate level.
- Balanced playtime and limited screen time to support development of fine motor, gross motor and cognitive skills.
- Communicated with children at age-appropriate levels to encourage understanding and foster relationships.
Detox Nurse
Recovery Resources LLC
Aspen, CO
11.2019 - 11.2020
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Cared for patients in unit, supporting fellow nurses in delivering outstanding treatment to patients.
- Administered medications to patients and monitored response to medications.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Strengthened training and nursing knowledge by taking part in continuing education programs and workshops.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
Pediatric Home Health Nurse
Amazing Home Healthcare
Denver, CO
09.2018 - 11.2019
- Provided compassionate nursing care to medically fragile children in home settings.
- Provided physical assessments, medication and chronic disease management to home health patients.
- Tracked patients' progress through careful reporting and documentation at each visit.
- Communicated with patients and family members, providing detailed information regarding care and medications.
- Handled medication administration, ventilation monitoring and wound care.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising nurse.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Introduced changes to patient care plans based on regular evaluations and patient changes.
- Determined and addresses individual home care needs by completing detailed assessments and reviewing documentation.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Administered medications to patients and monitored response to medications.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
Pediatric Home Health Nurse
Professional Home Health Services
Denver, CO
08.2017 - 09.2018
- Provided compassionate nursing care to medically fragile children in home settings.
- Provided physical assessments, medication and chronic disease management to home health patients.
- Tracked patients' progress through careful reporting and documentation at each visit.
- Communicated with patients and family members, providing detailed information regarding care and medications.
- Handled medication administration, ventilation monitoring and wound care.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising nurse.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Determined and addresses individual home care needs by completing detailed assessments and reviewing documentation.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Administered medications to patients and monitored response to medications.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
- Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
Home Health Registered Nurse
PSA Healthcare
Denver, CO
03.2016 - 08.2017
- Traveled to patients' homes on daily basis to assess health conditions and provide superior level of nursing care.
- Provided physical assessments, medication and chronic disease management to home health patients.
- Trained, guided, supported and supervised home health aide care providers.
- Contacted family immediately when issues arose with at-home patients in effort to find effective resolutions.
- Incorporated therapeutic, rehabilitative and nursing goals into detailed, individualized care plans based on diagnoses.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Provided all daily living tasks to enhance quality of life for elderly patients.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Collaborated with vendors to procure medical equipment, supplies and services.
- Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
- Determined and addresses individual home care needs by completing detailed assessments and reviewing documentation.
Registered Nurse
Mesa Vista Of Boulder
Boulder, CO
02.2015 - 07.2016
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
Registered Nurse
ProMedica
Boulder, CO
05.2014 - 01.2015
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
Home Health Registered Nurse
Interim Home Health
Denver, CO
01.2012 - 05.2014
- Traveled to patients' homes on daily basis to assess health conditions and provide superior level of nursing care.
- Provided physical assessments, medication and chronic disease management to home health patients.
- Advised and coached patients progressing from hospitals, rehab facilities and other medical organizations to at-home treatment settings.
- Educated patients on use and benefits of equipment such as home blood pressure cuffs and glucose meters.
- Trained, guided, supported and supervised home health aide care providers.
- Contacted family immediately when issues arose with at-home patients in effort to find effective resolutions.
- Assessed patients' health conditions and asked appropriate questions to better understand current feelings.
- Incorporated therapeutic, rehabilitative and nursing goals into detailed, individualized care plans based on diagnoses.
- Informed physicians of any changes to patients' health or concerns observed during home visits.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Provided all daily living tasks to enhance quality of life for elderly patients.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising nurse.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Collaborated with vendors to procure medical equipment, supplies and services.
- Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
- Determined and addresses individual home care needs by completing detailed assessments and reviewing documentation.
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Devereux Cleo Wallace
Westminster, CO
08.2007 - 09.2011
- Administered medication and treatments to patients to observe and record responses.
- Coordinated with medical and paramedical professionals to provide appropriate input and effectively formulate and implement treatment plans for patients.
- Explained useful coping methods to relieve depression and anxiety.
- Performed patient assessments to monitor expected response to medications and altering treatment plans.
- Responded to numerous volatile situations and violent outbreaks to restore safety and security of patients and staff.
- Conducted therapy for mentally ill patients in group and individual settings to assist patients in achieving normalcy.
- Provided direct quality care to patients by monitoring, recording and evaluating psychiatric conditions.
- Oversaw care of suicidal patients and acted swiftly to reduce risk of harm to themselves or others.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Administered medications to patients and monitored response to medications.
- Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Strengthened training and nursing knowledge by taking part in continuing education programs and workshops.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Front Range Community College
Westminster, CO05.2007
Skills
- Parent Interaction
- Educational Activities
- Critical Thinking
- Dependable and Responsible
- Child Safety
- Age-appropriate Recreational Activities
- Praise and Encouragement
- Potty Training
- Arts and Crafts
- Meal Preparation
- Boundary Setting
- Early Childhood Development
- Housekeeping and Cleaning
- Diet and Nutrition
- Patient Care Oversight
- Clear Patient Communication
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Patient Care Assessment
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Care Coordination
- Creative Problem Solving
- Accurate Documentation
- Compassionate and Caring
- Medication Administration
- Convalescent Care
- Infection Control Program Advisory
- Direct Patient Care
- First Aid
- Infection Control Process Coordination
- Alternative Treatments
- Infection Control Procedures
Certification
- Licensed RN - 2007-present
- CPR/BLS-adult, child, and infant CPR/AED
Hobbies
* Hiking
* Skiing
* Camping
* Standup Paddle-boarding
* Mountain Biking
* Hot springs
* Nutritious eating
* Meditation
* Dancing
* Travel
* Animals
* Music
* Reading
* Laughing
* Spending time with friends and family
* Learning
* Spiritual growth
Timeline
Nanny
Michael & Ramona Goldberg
11.2021 - Current
Nanny
Pete & Jordan Gaston
11.2020 - 11.2021
Detox Nurse
Recovery Resources LLC
11.2019 - 11.2020
Pediatric Home Health Nurse
Amazing Home Healthcare
09.2018 - 11.2019
Pediatric Home Health Nurse
Professional Home Health Services
08.2017 - 09.2018
Home Health Registered Nurse
PSA Healthcare
03.2016 - 08.2017
Registered Nurse
Mesa Vista Of Boulder
02.2015 - 07.2016
Registered Nurse
ProMedica
05.2014 - 01.2015
Home Health Registered Nurse
Interim Home Health
01.2012 - 05.2014
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Devereux Cleo Wallace
08.2007 - 09.2011
Associate of Science - Nursing
Front Range Community College
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