JESSICA GERAK
El Paso,TX
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Board-Certified Registered Nurse (RN) in critical care and trauma. Team oriented, trusted resource and proven leader in a fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with staff, patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Charge Nurse, Emergency Department
The Hospitals Of Providence Transmountain
12.2020 - 09.2024
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Demonstrated strong clinical reasoning skills when assessing patients'' conditions, initiating appropriate interventions, and escalating concerns to physicians as needed.
- Conducted performance evaluations for nursing staff members while providing constructive feedback aimed at professional growth.
Designated Charge Nurse ICU
University Medical Center
01.2017 - 10.2020
- In charge of 20 nurses 30 bed critical care unit and 8 bed IMCU.
- Worked as part of interdisciplinary rapid response team to determine each patients' imaging and assessment needs to develop and initiate appropriate care plans.
- Worked with intubated and ventilated patients, monitoring and reporting on conditions to maintain stats within optimal levels.
- Educated/precepted new employees and student nurses in critical care regarding unstable hemodynamics, respiratory failure and trauma.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
Critical Care - RN II ER
University Medical Center
01.2013 - 01.2017
- Self-directed with astute judgment skills.
- Closely monitored acute conditions, ensuring adequate communication between myself and physician in regards to patient's status; obtaining new orders to ensure patients stability.
- Strong leader for nursing personnel assigned to unit/shift.
Provider
Always Caring Home Health Agency
08.2008 - 08.2010
- Home health care provider, worked primarily with autistic children, taking care of day to day needs.
Education
BSN - Nursing
Texas Tech Gayle Greve Hunt School Of Nursing
12.2012
Skills
- TCRN & CCRN
- ACLS/PALS/TNCC/BLS/TRIAGE
- Proficient EKG & Imaging interpretation
- Strong clinical judgment
- Clinical Resource
Timeline
Registered Charge Nurse, Emergency Department
The Hospitals Of Providence Transmountain
12.2020 - 09.2024
Designated Charge Nurse ICU
University Medical Center
01.2017 - 10.2020
Critical Care - RN II ER
University Medical Center
01.2013 - 01.2017
Provider
Always Caring Home Health Agency
08.2008 - 08.2010
BSN - Nursing
Texas Tech Gayle Greve Hunt School Of Nursing
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