Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Languages
Timeline
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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
Gainesville, FL
07.2022 - 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
Brooklyn, NY
10.2021 - 06.2022
  • 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
Forest Hills, NY
08.2021 - 10.2021
  • 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
06.2020 - 10.2021
  • 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
Gainesville, FL
01.2018 - 01.2020
  • 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 Rico
05-2020

Associate of Science - Nursing

EDP University
Puerto Rico
05-2020

Master of Science - Biology

EDP University, Rio Pierdras Campus
Puerto Rico
05-2016

M.D. - Medicine

Universidad Tecnológica De Santiago-UTESA
Dominican Republic
10-2006

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
07.2022 - Current

Registered Nurse

Dr. Susan Smith McKinney Rehabilitation Center and Nursing Home
10.2021 - 06.2022

Registered Nurse

Chateau at Brooklyn Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
08.2021 - 10.2021

Registered Nurse

Fairview Nursing Home & Rehab
06.2020 - 10.2021

Postdoctoral Research Associate

University of Florida, Gainesville
01.2018 - 01.2020

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
Jean R Geste