Jemima Gerardo

· Deliver comprehensive home-based primary care to geriatric patients in assisted living and memory care settings.

· Assess, diagnose, and manage acute and chronic conditions with a focus on aging-related health concerns.

· Develop individualized care plans emphasizing chronic disease management, quality of life, and preventive care.

· Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes and continuity of care.

· Monitor treatment progress, adjust care plans, and prescribe/manage medications, including deprescribing.

· Educate patients and families on disease management, medication adherence, and advance care planning.

· Facilitate palliative and end-of-life care coordination with hospice teams as needed.

· Maintain accurate EMR documentation and ensure compliance with regulatory standards.

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• Prepared and managed dialysis equipment with precision
• Conducted thorough pre-, intra, and post-dialysis assessments
• Oversaw comprehensive dialysis treatment, ensuring adherence to orders
• Proficiently cannulated accesses and cared for central catheters
• Verified treatment orders, advocating for patients and families
• Identified educational needs and provided relevant patient education
• Assessed lab results, referring to nephrologists or nurse practitioners as needed

Medical- Nephrology

• Provided comprehensive patient care, including medications, wound care, and various physician-ordered treatments
• Conducted thorough physical assessments, including neurologic and other relevant assessments
• Coordinated inpatient care and discharge plans in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team
• Educated patients and families on care plans, covering preventive care, safety precautions, and discharge planning
• Trained new nurses as a dedicated preceptor
• Effectively communicated with physicians during emergencies and significant clinical changes

• Delivered emergent, acute, and chronic care services
• Prescribed medications and offered counseling on treatment and preventive care to patients
• Conducted a variety of inpatient and outpatient procedures, such as wound care, suturing, and managing normal spontaneous deliveries

• Delivered emergent, acute, and chronic care services
• Prescribed medications and offered counseling on treatment and preventive care to patients
• Conducted a variety of inpatient and outpatient procedures, such as wound care, suturing, and managing normal spontaneous deliveries