Jean R Geste
Newberry,FL
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Nurse Practitioner with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude, and excellent customer service.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
UF Health Shands Hospital
2022.07 - Current
- Administered patient medications and monitored vital signs for optimal health outcomes.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement patient care plans.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Educated patients and families on health management, enhancing understanding of treatment protocols.
- Implemented evidence-based practices, resulting in improved adherence to clinical guidelines among staff members.
Registered Nurse
Dr. Susan Smith McKinney Rehabilitation Center and Nursing Home
2021.10 - 2022.06
- Administered patient medications and monitored vital signs for optimal health outcomes.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement patient care plans.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
Registered Nurse
Chateau at Brooklyn Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
2021.08 - 2021.10
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure optimal care outcomes.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized patient care plans.
- Educated patients and families on health management, enhancing understanding of treatment protocols.
Registered Nurse
Fairview Nursing Home & Rehab
2020.06 - 2021.10
- Mentored junior nursing staff, fostering skill development and promoting best practices in patient care.
- Streamlined workflow processes, improving efficiency in patient assessments and documentation procedures.
- Led quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient safety and satisfaction levels throughout the unit.
- Conducted thorough assessments and triaged patients effectively in fast-paced clinical environments.
Postdoctoral Research Associate
University of Florida, Gainesville
2018.01 - 2020.01
- Analysis of genes that likely modify beta-amyloid and Tau proteins in a Drosophila model of neurodegeneration.
- Experimental design, data analysis, presentation of results and posters at national and international conferences
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
EDP University
Puerto Rico2020-05
Associate of Science - Nursing
EDP University
Puerto Rico2020-05
Master of Science - Biology
EDP University, Rio Pierdras Campus
Puerto Rico2016-05
M.D. - Medicine
Universidad Tecnológica De Santiago-UTESA
Dominican Republic2006-10
Skills
- Patient Care
- Medical Diagnostics
- Chronic Disease Management
- Clinical Assessments
- Team Leadership
- Patient Education
- Patient assessment
- Documentation and charting
- Patient education and counseling
- Clinical judgment
- Patient and family advocacy
- Medication and IV administration
Accomplishments
- Training - Trained team of staff nurses in medical office procedures to ensure consistent quality of care.
- Training - Trained team of staff nurses in medical office procedures to ensure consistent quality of care.
- Patient Advocacy - Explained treatment procedures, medication risks, special diets and physician instructions to patients.
- Clinical Skills - Monitored patients' respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration
- Patient Care - Delivered compassionate care that exceeded hospital requirements.
- Quality Assurance - Ensured and enforced medical office compliance with HIPAA, OSHA and CLIA regulations for maximum quality and control.
Certification
- Registered nurse for New York, Texas, and Florida
- Basic Life Support (CPR and AED) certification – American Heart Association 12/2025
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification – American Heart Association 2021
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Full Professional
French
Full Professional
Haitian Creole
Full Professional
Timeline
Registered Nurse
UF Health Shands Hospital
2022.07 - Current
Registered Nurse
Dr. Susan Smith McKinney Rehabilitation Center and Nursing Home
2021.10 - 2022.06
Registered Nurse
Chateau at Brooklyn Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
2021.08 - 2021.10
Registered Nurse
Fairview Nursing Home & Rehab
2020.06 - 2021.10
Postdoctoral Research Associate
University of Florida, Gainesville
2018.01 - 2020.01
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
EDP University
Associate of Science - Nursing
EDP University
Master of Science - Biology
EDP University, Rio Pierdras Campus
M.D. - Medicine
Universidad Tecnológica De Santiago-UTESA