Gisel Tanos
Simsbury,Connecticut
Summary
Highly qualified and board certified Family Nurse Practitioner driven to build strong relationships with patients and families. Acts as patient advocate to achieve best possible outcomes.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Hartford Hospital
04.2020 - Current
- Central 11, Acute hemodialysis, and plasmapheresis
- Closely monitored hemodynamic parameters during dialysis sessions, making necessary adjustments based on individual patient needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop comprehensive care plans for patients with kidney disease.
- Implemented evidence-based nursing practices, ensuring adherence to established protocols and guidelines for acute dialysis treatments.
- Communicated with physicians and hospital staff regarding significant information to notify staff of issues and changes.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and their families, addressing concerns regarding the acute dialysis process in a sensitive manner.
- Provided each chronic and acute renal patient with compassionate and dedicated plan of care for treatment.
- Educated patients and families on dialysis side effects.
- Managed complex cases with multiple comorbidities, coordinating care across various medical disciplines.
- Assessed patients'' physical and emotional well-being, adjusting care plans as needed to provide optimal support.
- Enhanced patient care by providing high-quality acute dialysis treatment and monitoring vital signs closely.
- Met with patients to gather vitals, evaluate symptoms and assess conditions, ordered diagnostic tests and interpreted laboratory results.
- Provided expert critical care response in emergency situations involving illnesses or injuries.
Registered Nurse
Dr. Ibrahim Daoud MD office
02.2019 - 04.2020
- Proactively identified potential areas for improvement within the department, collaborating with leadership to implement changes that increased efficiency and quality of care.
- Assisted in various outpatient surgical procedures, demonstrating versatility and adaptability within the role.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current with best practices in nursing and surgical care.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives within the department, analyzing current practices and making recommendations for improvements that ultimately enhanced patient outcomes.
- Streamlined communication between surgeons, anesthesiologists, and support staff, resulting in seamless coordination during surgeries.
- Provided one-on-one education to patients on pain management techniques, promoting comfort and reducing the need for excessive medication use postoperatively.
Registered Nurse
Hotel Dieu De France University Medical Center
08.2015 - 11.2018
- Artificial kidney unit, and Plasmapheresis
- Contributed to quality improvement initiatives by identifying areas for improvement in processes or procedures related to hemodialysis care delivery.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient records, including treatment details and any observed reactions or side effects from therapy.
- Conducted comprehensive patient assessments before, during, and after treatments to monitor for potential complications or changes in condition.
- Promoted a positive environment for patients and staff by fostering teamwork, open communication, and professional development opportunities.
- Educated colleagues on emerging hemodialysis technologies and advancements to foster an informed and knowledgeable nursing team.
- Assisted in vascular access evaluations alongside physicians to determine suitable options for each individual patient''s needs.
Registered Nurse
Middle East institute of health
07.2013 - 08.2015
- Medical Surgical unit, Cardiac Care Unit, Kidney Transplant
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Handled ventilator support, feeding tubes and central lines.
- Assisted physicians with bedside procedures, ensuring accurate treatment administration and timely patient recovery.
- Demonstrated advanced critical thinking skills while managing complex clinical situations involving multiple organ systems failures in critically ill patients.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Improved patient outcomes by developing and implementing individualized care plans for critically ill patients.
- Streamlined workflow by efficiently prioritizing tasks during high-stress situations, leading to better overall performance of the ICU team.
Registered Nurse
CML, Caisse Mutule Laique. Insurance company
09.2012 - 07.2015
- Risk and Research Project Manager
- Evaluated the effectiveness of implemented interventions by tracking progress toward established goals and making necessary adjustments as needed, ensuring sustained improvements in overall healthcare quality.
- Led and supported collaborative business partnerships and promoted client understanding and insight to advise and make recommendations.
- Communicated with external data sources through newsletter articles, member education, outreach interventions and provider education to measure identified outcomes.
Registered Nurse
Saint Georges Hospital, University Medical Center
12.2009 - 09.2012
- Oncology, Medical Oncology, and Palliative Care unit
- Educated patients and families about cancer treatments, side effects, and self-care strategies, empowering them to make informed decisions.
- Managed complex medication regimens while monitoring for potential drug interactions or adverse reactions, mitigating risks associated with cancer treatments.
- Enhanced patient safety with strict adherence to chemotherapy administration protocols and monitoring guidelines.
- Provided individualized patient education on chemotherapy medications, infusion procedures, and side-effect management strategies to promote self-advocacy and coping skills.
- Maintained accurate and detailed documentation of patient assessments, interventions, progress notes, and discharge planning activities in electronic medical records systems.
- Provided emotional support for oncology patients experiencing distress related to their diagnoses or treatments, utilizing active listening skills and empathetic communication techniques.
Cardiac ICU Registered Nurse
Monla Hospital
09.2008 - 12.2009
- Cardiac Care Unit, Cardiac Surgery Unit, Cardiology unit
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality, evidence-based care in a fast-paced Cardiac ICU setting.
- Demonstrated competency in the administration of various cardiac medications such as antiarrhythmics, anticoagulants, vasopressors, and inotropes for optimal therapeutic effects.
Education
Master of Science in Nursing, Advanced Nurse Practitioner, Family Nurse Practitioner -
Saint Joseph University
West Hartford, CTBachelor of Science in Nursing -
Holy Family University
Lebanese Baccalaureate -
Sister charity school, Dar- En- Nour
05.2003
Skills
- EMR
- Direct Patient Care
- Preceptorship
- Clinical judgment
- Advanced Assessment
- Interprofessional Collaboration
- Diagnostic Reasoning
- Health Promotion
Certification
- ANCC Board Certified, 07/2024
- APRN, FNP- State of Connecticut, Department of Public Health, 13436
- EKG interpretation and tracing, ECG Academy, 03/2024
- ELNEC, 04/2023
- IELTS, 7
- NCLEX, 02/2019, 158474, 04/2025
- ACLS, Advanced Cardiac Life Support, American Heart Association, 07/2023
- BCLS, Basic Cardiac Life Support, American Heart Association, 09/2022
- Certification/ Diploma, Oncology patients care and treatment, University of Balamand, Beirut, Lebanon, 2011
- ILS, intermediate Life Support, American Heart Association, 05/2020
References
- Dina Al Rameni, MD, Cardiac surgeon, Hartford HealthCare Heart & Vascular Institute at Hartford Hospital, 85 Seymour Street Suite 919, Hartford, CT, 06106, 860 6965520
- Christina Mukon, DNP, FNP, NP-C, Assistant Professor at the University of Saint Joseph, Health policy chair of the Connecticut APRN Society, (860) 231-5386, CMukon@usj.edu
- Alfred Vichot, MD, Nephrologist, Starling physician, 85 Seymour St STE 900, Hartford, CT, 06106, 860 241 0700, avichot@gmail.com
- Ibrahim Daoud, MD, General surgery, St Francis, Trinity Health, Hartford, CT, 06105, 8607783805, Imdaoudmd@gmail.com
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Native or Bilingual
Arabic
Full Professional
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Hartford Hospital
04.2020 - Current
Registered Nurse
Dr. Ibrahim Daoud MD office
02.2019 - 04.2020
Registered Nurse
Hotel Dieu De France University Medical Center
08.2015 - 11.2018
Registered Nurse
Middle East institute of health
07.2013 - 08.2015
Registered Nurse
CML, Caisse Mutule Laique. Insurance company
09.2012 - 07.2015
Registered Nurse
Saint Georges Hospital, University Medical Center
12.2009 - 09.2012
Cardiac ICU Registered Nurse
Monla Hospital
09.2008 - 12.2009
Master of Science in Nursing, Advanced Nurse Practitioner, Family Nurse Practitioner -
Saint Joseph University
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Holy Family University
Lebanese Baccalaureate -
Sister charity school, Dar- En- Nour