Heather A Geho, RN, BSN
Mount Pleasant,SC
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with experience offering comprehensive patient care in both inpatient and outpatient environments. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Skilled at multitasking and staff supervision. Efficiently coordinates with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse - Obstetrical Mobile Resource
Roper St. Francis Healthcare
04.2023 - Current
- Member of a staffing pool on four obstetrical units at two different facilities
- Provide nursing care to patients on antepartum, labor and delivery and post-partum
- Function as a circulating nurse for cesarean sections and gynecological procedures
- Responsible for providing immediate post-anesthesia care to general anesthesia, spinal anesthesia and consciously sedated patients
- Provide resources such as organizations in the community, outreach programs and additional programs to help with healthcare needs
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Worked closely with doctors and midwives in coaching pregnant women through childbirth and post-natal recovery.
- Coached new mothers with breastfeeding techniques, postpartum self-care and infant care to promote easier transition into motherhood.
- Supported physicians in both planned and emergency Cesarean section procedures.
- Developed and implemented strategies to improve labor and delivery processes and patient outcomes.
- Coordinated care of low and high-risk laboring women of childbearing age and immediate stabilization of newborn following delivery.
- Responded to emergency situations such as pre-eclampsia, early labor, and fetal distress.
- Provided emotional support and guidance to new mothers and families during labor, delivery and postpartum.
- Conducted comprehensive physical assessments and assisted with pain management.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to foster smooth transitions of newborns to maternal child unit.
Registered Nurse - Plastic Surgery
Heidi Williams Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
07.2023 - Current
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Monitored patient vital signs to perform thorough condition assessments.
- Started intravenous fluids, administered medications, and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
- Provided health education to patients and families regarding discharge instructions and plans of care.
Registered Nurse – PACU
Roper Hospital
08.2022 - 04.2023
- Evaluated cardio-respiratory systems for deviations, providing appropriate treatment as necessary.
- Evaluated patients' pain levels, implementing correct dosage of medication to alleviate discomfort.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Supported healthy working environment, adhering to patient safety protocol, complying with hospital policies and maintaining situational awareness.
- Assessed and identified individual patient educational needs, removing barriers to learning and supporting comprehensive progress.
- Took vitals and assessed patients in recovery room following surgical procedures.
- Collaborated with patients and healthcare teams to assess, plan, implement and evaluate custom care plans for each individual.
- Provided individualized care and dedicated oversight to 2 patients on average in post-operative recovery room.
Registered Nurse - Perioperative
Virginia Physicians for Women
10.2021 - 08.2022
- Admitted, assessed and prepared ambulatory care patients for surgery in accordance with surgery center policies and individual patient needs.
- Planned, executed, directed and evaluated nursing care given to surgical patient through perioperative experience to promote highest quality and patient safety.
- Provided compassionate, individualized care for each patient while in operating room for GYN, GU and Plastic Surgery cases
- Responsible for pre-screening patients prior to their scheduled procedures
- Took vitals and assessed patients in recovery room following surgical procedures.
Registered Nurse - Perioperative
Medarva Stony Point Surgery Center
09.2020 - 10.2021
- Admitted, assessed and prepared ambulatory care patients for surgery in accordance with surgery center policies and individual patient needs
- Supplied education regarding nutrition, medication, pain and wound management and expected response to operative or invasive procedure and assessed knowledge level of patient or designated support person
- Prepared, implemented and evaluated nursing care for patients through each step of surgical procedure
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care
- Monitored pediatric patient conditions to identify changes and respond promptly
- Administered medications and treatments to pediatric patients to manage symptoms and promote healing
Registered Nurse - Labor & Delivery
HCA Reston Hospital Center
09.2019 - 08.2020
- Provided nursing care to antepartum, labor and postpartum patients
- Utilized critical thinking skills in emergency situations for optimal infant and maternal outcomes
- Performed critical and immediate post -partum care assessments of mother and baby
- Performed the role of pre-op nurse for obstetrical/gynecological patients
- Was responsible for providing immediate post-anesthesia care to general anesthesia, spinal anesthesia and consciously sedated patients
- Assisted obstetricians and midwives with deliveries and cared for newborns directly after birth
- Provided emotional support and guidance to new mothers and families during labor, delivery and postpartum
- Coordinated care of low and high-risk laboring women of childbearing age and immediate stabilization of newborn following delivery
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments
- Conducted daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments
- Monitored nursing care, patient assessment processes, and treatment implementations
Registered Nurse – Lead Office Nurse/Outpatient Surgery
Reston Women’s Center
09.2017 - 07.2019
- Responsible for education and training of all nursing staff
- Managed a team of nurses and medical assistants
- Obtain prior authorizations for medications and procedures
- Multitasking the role of office nurse, patient advocate, educator and physician liaison
- Assisted in accreditation process for RWC Ambulatory Surgery Center
- Responsible for reviewing results with patients and coordinating an appropriate plan of care with providers
- Operational manager of a two-suite surgery center
- Provide preoperative, intraoperative and postoperative care to gynecological patients
- Responsible for preoperative screening assessments
- Perform the role of scrub nurse for minor gynecological procedures
- Triage obstetric and gynecological patients both in person and via telephone
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies
Registered Nurse - Labor & Delivery/Float Pool Nurse
Inova Fair Oaks Hospital
06.2015 - 09.2017
- Assisted doctors in monitoring baby and mother health during labor
- Coordinated care of low and high-risk laboring women of childbearing age and immediate stabilization of newborn following delivery
- Assisted physician during delivery, examination and surgical procedures by anticipating needs, encouraging patient, and attending to baby after birth
- Leveraged computerized documentation systems to monitor, record and communicate patient condition
- Completed comprehensive assessment of patient and family needs to identify outcomes, establish care plans, monitor progress, and modify care plan
- Administered epidural and patient controlled analgesia to block pain from labor contractions and during birth
- Supported physicians in both planned and emergency Cesarean section procedures
- Responded to emergency situations such as pre-eclampsia, early labor, and fetal distress
- Assessed infant health directly after birth using APGAR and monitored health for specified amount of time for any changes in status
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols
- Conducted daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses
Registered Nurse - Labor & Delivery
Inova Loudoun Hospital
10.2014 - 06.2015
- Coached new mothers with breastfeeding techniques, postpartum self-care and infant care to promote easier transition into motherhood
- Assisted physician during delivery, examination and surgical procedures by anticipating needs, encouraging patient, and attending to baby after birth
- Supported physicians in both planned and emergency Cesarean section procedures
- Worked closely with doctors and midwives in coaching pregnant women through childbirth and post-natal recovery
- Coordinated care of low and high-risk laboring women of childbearing age and immediate stabilization of newborn following delivery
- Performed vital signs checks and administered vaccinations to infants following birth
- Managed epidural analgesia infusions and monitored vital signs during labor and delivery
Registered Nurse - Labor & Delivery
HCA Reston Hospital Center
08.2013 - 10.2014
- Coached new mothers with breastfeeding techniques, postpartum self-care and infant care to promote easier transition into motherhood
- Supported physicians in both planned and emergency Cesarean section procedures
- Responded to emergency situations such as pre-eclampsia, early labor, and fetal distress
- Aided with induction of labor for women suffering from complications such as preeclampsia
- Coordinated care of low and high-risk laboring women of childbearing age and immediate stabilization of newborn following delivery
- Completed comprehensive assessment of patient and family needs to identify outcomes, establish care plans, monitor progress, and modify care plan
- Managed epidural analgesia infusions and monitored vital signs during labor and delivery
- Performed vital signs checks and administered vaccinations to infants following birth
Registered Nurse - Float Pool
HCA Trident Medical Center
10.2012 - 07.2013
- Was a member of a staffing pool on multiple obstetrical units at multiple facilities
- Assisted physician during delivery, examination and surgical procedures by anticipating needs, encouraging patient, and attending to baby after birth
- Conducted comprehensive physical assessments and assisted with pain management
- Provided emotional support and guidance to new mothers and families during labor, delivery and postpartum
- Managed epidural analgesia infusions and monitored vital signs during labor and delivery
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care
- Aided with induction of labor for women suffering from complications such as preeclampsia
- Assisted mothers in establishing breastfeeding relationships with infants with proper latching demonstrations
Registered Nurse - Operating Room
Medical University of South Carolina
08.2011 - 10.2012
- Collaborated with members of patients' healthcare team to deliver appropriate level of care
- Assisted surgeons with cutting of tissue, clamping and suturing during operational procedures
- Kept count of all surgical instruments and sponges used during operations and procedures
- Collected, labeled and transported specimens and delivered to lab for testing
- Prepped operating rooms to comply with environmental asepsis standards
- Provided direct support to surgical team during procedures
Registered Nurse - Women's Services
East Cooper Medical Center
08.2010 - 07.2011
- Worked closely with doctors and midwives in coaching pregnant women through childbirth and post-natal recovery
- Assisted physician during delivery, examination and surgical procedures by anticipating needs, encouraging patient, and attending to baby after birth
- Coordinated care of low and high-risk laboring women of childbearing age and immediate stabilization of newborn following delivery
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures
- Assisted mothers in establishing breastfeeding relationships with infants with proper latching demonstrations
- Educated new parents on how to properly care for infants by instructing parents on bottle feeding, bathing, circumcision care and breastfeeding
Registered Nurse - Labor & Delivery
Inova Fair Oaks Hospital
07.2001 - 08.2010
- Provided emotional support and guidance to new mothers and families during labor, delivery and postpartum
- Coached new mothers with breastfeeding techniques, postpartum self-care and infant care to promote easier transition into motherhood
- Responded to emergency situations such as pre-eclampsia, early labor, and fetal distress
- Assisted physician during delivery, examination and surgical procedures by anticipating needs, encouraging patient, and attending to baby after birth
- Supported physicians in both planned and emergency Cesarean section procedures
- Assessed infant health directly after birth using APGAR and monitored health for specified amount of time for any changes in status
- Managed epidural analgesia infusions and monitored vital signs during labor and delivery
- Aided with induction of labor for women suffering from complications such as preeclampsia
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments
Adjunct Clinical Instructor
Northern Virginia Community College
03.2006 - 05.2010
- Delivered information and valuable instructions to students during clinical rotations
- Oriented and provided instruction to students during clinical rotations
- Contributed educational and clinical expertise to help optimize training courses and boost student learning
- Coached underperforming students to help meet clinical objectives
- Assessed student knowledge levels and abilities with detailed assessments
Registered Nurse – Medical/Surgical/Orthopedic
Inova Mt. Vernon Hospital
08.2000 - 07.2001
- Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens, and pain management techniques
- Provided inpatient care to diverse population of adult medical and surgical patients
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to facilitate comprehensive patient-centered care
- Started intravenous fluids, administered medications, and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake
- Performed nursing assessments and developed patient-specific treatment plans to deliver comprehensive care
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Old Dominion University, Northern Virginia Campus
Sterling, VA12.2005
Associate of Science - Nursing
Penn State University
Fayette, Uniontown, PA05.2000
Skills
- Care Activities Prioritization
- Perioperative Nursing
- Pharmacologic Intervention
- Patient Care and Monitoring
- Accurate Documentation
- Labor and Delivery Support
- Treatment Planning and Implementation
- Quality Improvement Plans
- Care Coordination Support
- Patient and Family Advocacy
Licensure
Registered Nurse in South Caroline (compact license)
Certification
The National Certification Corporation – Inpatient Obstetric Certification 2006-present
The National Certification Corporation - External Fetal Monitoring Certification 2020 - present
American Heart Association CPR/BLS Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
Neonatal Resuscitation Provider ( NRP)
Timeline
Registered Nurse - Plastic Surgery
Heidi Williams Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
07.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse - Obstetrical Mobile Resource
Roper St. Francis Healthcare
04.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse – PACU
Roper Hospital
08.2022 - 04.2023
Registered Nurse - Perioperative
Virginia Physicians for Women
10.2021 - 08.2022
Registered Nurse - Perioperative
Medarva Stony Point Surgery Center
09.2020 - 10.2021
Registered Nurse - Labor & Delivery
HCA Reston Hospital Center
09.2019 - 08.2020
Registered Nurse – Lead Office Nurse/Outpatient Surgery
Reston Women’s Center
09.2017 - 07.2019
Registered Nurse - Labor & Delivery/Float Pool Nurse
Inova Fair Oaks Hospital
06.2015 - 09.2017
Registered Nurse - Labor & Delivery
Inova Loudoun Hospital
10.2014 - 06.2015
Registered Nurse - Labor & Delivery
HCA Reston Hospital Center
08.2013 - 10.2014
Registered Nurse - Float Pool
HCA Trident Medical Center
10.2012 - 07.2013
Registered Nurse - Operating Room
Medical University of South Carolina
08.2011 - 10.2012
Registered Nurse - Women's Services
East Cooper Medical Center
08.2010 - 07.2011
Adjunct Clinical Instructor
Northern Virginia Community College
03.2006 - 05.2010
Registered Nurse - Labor & Delivery
Inova Fair Oaks Hospital
07.2001 - 08.2010
Registered Nurse – Medical/Surgical/Orthopedic
Inova Mt. Vernon Hospital
08.2000 - 07.2001
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Old Dominion University, Northern Virginia Campus
Associate of Science - Nursing
Penn State University
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