Bilingual Nurse promoting preventive health solutions and wellness programs. Offering more than 15 years of professional nursing experience. Considered a care-driven individual with warm personality, strong advocate for patient safety and well-being.
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Geraldine Thomas
Pembroke Pines,FL
Summary
Overview
18
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
United Chiropractic and Medical Center
APRN
11.2017 - Current
Job overview
- Assessed patient conditions by performing thorough examinations and asking appropriate medical questions.
- Ordered lab/diagnostic tests and interpreted test results and maintained patient records.
- Diagnosed and responded to illnesses and physical conditions through prescription of medication and health counseling and education.
- Evaluated patient progress and responses to various treatments.
Vitas Healthcare
Registered Nurse, Home Hospice Care
03.2018 - 05.2020
Job overview
- Provided Nursing care to patients in their place of residence.
- Took vital signs to assess patient health progress and needs.
- Updated and developed care plans to establish goals based on patient's nursing diagnosis.
- Coordinated and collaborated with various multidisciplinary teams to coordinate care and promote patient safety and health.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
Hialeah Hospital
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical/Telemetry Unit
03.2012 - 08.2017
Job overview
- Analyzed and observed patients to discover and interpret vitals and telemetry equipment results.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms and Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
Memorial Regional Hospital South
Registered Nurse, Medical/Telemetry Unit
08.2008 - 02.2012
Job overview
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms of patients with a variety of heart diseases and co-morbidities.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Communicated with interdisciplinary team members to plan, implement, enhance treatment strategies, and maximize outcome.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Jackson Plaza Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
Registered Nurse Supervisor
06.2006 - 08.2008
Job overview
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Led successful team comprised of RNs, LPNs, and ancillary staff.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
Mount Sinai Medical Center
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Stepdown Unit
05.2005 - 06.2007
Job overview
- Managed quality care for patients with various heart diseases and co-morbidities
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
Education
State University Of HaitiCap-Haitien, Haiti
Associate of Science from Nursing Science
University Overview
Nova Southeastern UniversityFort Lauderdale, FL
Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Nursing Science
University Overview
South University OnlineSavannah, Georgia
Master of Science in Nursing from Nursing Practice
06.2017
University Overview
Skills
- Ability to build positive interpersonal relationships
- Specimen Results Interpretation
- Protocol Compliance
- IV Administration
- Preventive Care
- Patient Education
- Adult Health Management
- Hospice Education
- Diagnosis and Treatment
- Health Promotion
- Medical History Review
- Medical Documentation
- Acute and Chronic Health Issues
Certification
- Licensed Nurse, Republic of Haiti
- Licensed Registered Nurse (RN), State of Florida
- Licensed Advance Practice Registered Nurse (APRN), State of Florida
- BLS, American Heart Association
References
References
Available upon request.
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Native or Bilingual
Haitian creole
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Limited Working
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Timeline
Registered Nurse, Home Hospice Care
Vitas Healthcare
03.2018 - 05.2020
APRN
United Chiropractic and Medical Center
11.2017 - Current
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical/Telemetry Unit
Hialeah Hospital
03.2012 - 08.2017
Registered Nurse, Medical/Telemetry Unit
Memorial Regional Hospital South
08.2008 - 02.2012
Registered Nurse Supervisor
Jackson Plaza Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
06.2006 - 08.2008
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Stepdown Unit
Mount Sinai Medical Center
05.2005 - 06.2007
State University Of Haiti
Associate of Science from Nursing Science
Nova Southeastern University
Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Nursing Science
South University Online
Master of Science in Nursing from Nursing Practice
- Licensed Nurse, Republic of Haiti
- Licensed Registered Nurse (RN), State of Florida
- Licensed Advance Practice Registered Nurse (APRN), State of Florida
- BLS, American Heart Association
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