Summary
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Work History
Education
Skills
Additional Information
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GERDA P. NELSON

Miami,USA

Summary

Dynamic Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Miami VA Healthcare System, excelling in preoperative and postoperative care. Proven expertise in IV placement and moderate sedation, coupled with strong leadership and patient advocacy skills. Committed to enhancing patient outcomes through effective communication and critical thinking in fast-paced environments.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse - PACU & IR

Miami VA Healthcare System
Miami, USA
10.2019 - Current

Registered Nurse - ER Holding

Cleveland Clinic Florida
04.2022 - 05.2022
  • 4 week Assignment

Registered Nurse - ER Holding & Float

MedPro Healthcare Staffing Agency
09.2021 - 03.2022
  • Company Overview: University of Miami
  • University of Miami

CSN-GI, ENT & Pulmonary Out & Inpatient Procedures, Pre, Intra, & Post Anesthesia Care Management

Jackson Memorial Hospital
10.2016 - 10.2019

Registered Nurse - Float Pool

Miami VA Healthcare System
Miami, USA
09.2016 - 10.2019
  • Med - Surg & Rehab
  • Med - Surg & Telemetry
  • Telemetry & Oncology ER
  • Inpatient & Out patient Psychiatry
  • Community Living Center & Hospice

Registered Nurse Oncology/Hematology/Telemetry/Med/surgical/Hospice

Mount Sinai Medical Center
10.2010 - 12.2015

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Florida Atlantic University
Boca Raton, FL
12.2014

Associate of Science - Nursing

Miami Dade College
Miami, FL
08.2009

Associate in Art Degree -

Miami Dade College
Miami, FL
12.2007

Skills

  • Preoperative Care
  • Surgical assistance
  • Intra-operative Care
  • Post-operative Care
  • Moderate Conscious Sedation Skills
  • IV Placement and Maintenance
  • 12 Lead EKG
  • Leadership
  • EGD with biopsy
  • Dilation
  • Banding
  • Capsule Endoscopy
  • Colonoscopy
  • Enteroscopy
  • Stools transplant
  • PEG tube placement
  • Stent placement
  • ERCP
  • MRCP
  • EUS
  • Liver Biopsy
  • Chemotherapy Infusion
  • Microsoft Office
  • Nursing process
  • Physical assessment
  • Written communication
  • Oral communication
  • Patient advocacy
  • Patient education
  • Critical thinking
  • Time management
  • Crisis intervention
  • Effective communication
  • Problem solving
  • Team collaboration
  • Discharge coordination
  • Proper catheter insertion/removal
  • Clear patient communication
  • Inpatient and outpatient care
  • Electronic health records management
  • Flow sheet charting
  • Interpersonal skills

Additional Information

ADDITIONAL DETAILS RELATED TO EXPERIENCES AND CERTIFICATIONS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Registered Nurse - ER Holding

Cleveland Clinic Florida
04.2022 - 05.2022

Registered Nurse - ER Holding & Float

MedPro Healthcare Staffing Agency
09.2021 - 03.2022

Registered Nurse - PACU & IR

Miami VA Healthcare System
10.2019 - Current

CSN-GI, ENT & Pulmonary Out & Inpatient Procedures, Pre, Intra, & Post Anesthesia Care Management

Jackson Memorial Hospital
10.2016 - 10.2019

Registered Nurse - Float Pool

Miami VA Healthcare System
09.2016 - 10.2019

Registered Nurse Oncology/Hematology/Telemetry/Med/surgical/Hospice

Mount Sinai Medical Center
10.2010 - 12.2015

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Florida Atlantic University

Associate of Science - Nursing

Miami Dade College

Associate in Art Degree -

Miami Dade College
GERDA P. NELSON