Gerica Abbott

• Led nursing staff to ensure compliance with healthcare regulations and best practices.
• Developed and implemented patient care protocols to enhance service delivery quality.
• Mentored nursing team members, fostering professional development and improving retention rates.
• Streamlined patient admission processes, reducing wait times and increasing satisfaction levels.
• Conducted regular performance evaluations, promoting accountability and continuous improvement in nursing practices.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to optimize treatment plans for diverse patient populations.

• Med/surg
• Per Diem
• Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.
• Documented patient interactions and interventions in EPIC EMR.
• Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.

• Administered medications and treatments as prescribed, ensuring patient safety and adherence to protocols.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for diverse patient populations.
• Administered medication and monitored patient responses to ensure safety and efficacy.
• Conducted psychiatric assessments to evaluate patient mental health needs and treatment effectiveness.
• Educated patients and families on mental health conditions, treatment options, and coping strategies.
• Led crisis intervention efforts, de-escalating high-stress situations while ensuring patient safety.
• Responded to numerous volatile situations and violent outbreaks to restore safety and security of patients and staff.

Completed structured CVICU residency focused on post-op cardiac surgery, hemodynamic monitoring, IABP, and ACLS protocols.

Conducted comprehensive assessments and contributed to interdisciplinary care plans for critically ill patients, ensuring tailored treatment approaches.

plans for critically ill patients. Gained experience in managing ventilated patients, titrating vasoactive drips,

and responding to rapid changes in patient condition.

• Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
• Monitored infection control procedures to verify facility-wide health and safety.
• Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
• Educated patients and families about their diagnosis, medications, treatment plans, home care instructions, diet restrictions.

• Acted as first point of contact and set appointments for clients.
• Work directly with pharmacy and providers for patient medications.
• Medication reviews or ordering daily
• Processed prior authorizations
• Adhered to strict HIPAA guidelines to protect patient privacy.
• Checked patient insurance, demographic, and health history to keep information current.
• Managed multi-line phone system and pleasantly greeted patients.
• Organized paperwork such as charts and reports for office and patient needs.

• Stabilized prisoners suffering from falls, stab wounds or other injuries prior to hospital transfer.
• Complied with all security regulations within prison system and administered care in safest possible environment.
• Created and implemented care plans for prisoners suffering from chronic conditions.
• Treated variety of illnesses affecting offenders in close quarters.
• Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.

• Rehab
• Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
• Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
• Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
• Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
• Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.

• Psych Hospital
• Participated in development of Patient Care Plans for patients experiencing COVID-19.
• Checked and recorded vital signs of patients and reported changes in patients' behavior or conditions.
• Explained useful coping methods to relieve depression and anxiety.
• Responded to numerous volatile situations and violent outbreaks to restore safety and security of patients and staff.

• PCT
• Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
• Collected and transported specimens to prepare for lab testing.
• Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs and offered qualified support.
• Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.

• Educated patients and families about COVID-19 related illnesses, recommended protective measures, and treatments.
• Responded to and documented sudden condition changes in patients with moderate to severe COVID-19 symptoms.
• Complied with infectious disease measures to reduce spread of COVID-19 between patients, families, and medical personnel.

• Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
• Pediatric clinic- Well child checks, Vaccinations, Sick visits, breathing treatments
• Geriatric\ Family Clinic - Ekg,lab collections, POC testing
• Complied with infectious disease measures to reduce spread of COVID-19 between patients, families, and medical personnel.

• Psych/Skilled Nursing 30:1
• Sift and skin assessments
• Patient teaching/reinforcement
• Wound care
• Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
• Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.

• Phlebotomy
• NST monitoring
• Ordering diagnostics
• Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
• Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.

• Postpartum and Nursery
• Med\surg
• Stepdown
• Pediatric med/surg
• Monitored and assessed mother and newborn after delivery to ascertain proper healing and recovery.
• Educated new parents on how to properly care for infants by instructing parents on bottle feeding, bathing, circumcision care and breastfeeding.
• Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens and pain management techniques.
• Monitored patients before, during and after surgical operations to evaluate patient care.
• Started intravenous fluids, administered medications and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.