Heidi Geesey
Willis,MI
Summary
Dedicated Registered Nurse with over seven years of experience in direct patient care within a PCU's high-acuity settings. Skilled in developing individualized care plans, training junior staff, and promoting patient independence through effective education and counseling.
Overview
1
1
Certification
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse PCU, ICU-stepdown
Trinity Health - St. Joseph Mercy Hospital
Ann Arbor, MI
10.2019 - Current
- Acute on Chronic care for Sepsis, ARDS, CHF, Afib RVR, SVT, DKA, COPD, GI bleeds, polysubstance abuse and withdrawal, liver failure and kidney failure, seizure management, mental health crises, etc.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Administered medications and monitored patient vitals in fast-paced progressive care unit.
- Promoted patient independence by establishing care goals and teaching patients about conditions, medications, and self-care skills.
- Educated patients and families on health conditions and post-discharge care instructions.
- Trained and mentored junior nursing staff to enhance skill sets and improve patient care delivery.
- 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.
- Exemplified teamwork through close collaboration with colleagues, offering assistance during challenging situations, and fostering a positive work culture.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Wayne County Community College
Detroit, MI06-2019
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Patient education and counseling
- Telemetry monitoring
- Diabetes and nutrition education
- Patient assessments
- Strong clinical judgment
- EPIC
- Insulin, Heparin, Cardizem, Nitro, PCA pumps and drips
- Poly substance abuse and withdrawal
- Wound care
- Patient and family advocacy
- CPAP, BiPAP management
- Enteral feeding via NG or peg
- Central line management
- Ostomy care
Certification
- Licensed Registered Nurse, MI - exp 08/2028
- Basic Life Support Certification - exp 04/2028
Timeline
Registered Nurse PCU, ICU-stepdown
Trinity Health - St. Joseph Mercy Hospital
10.2019 - Current
Associate of Science - Nursing
Wayne County Community College