Katia Gedeon
Miami Gardens,FL
Summary
Dedicated and challenge-driven Clinical Educator with proven expertise in staff development, competency validation, and curriculum design. Skilled in facilitating orientation programs, leading remediation and skills labs, and mentoring nurses to ensure clinical excellence and regulatory compliance. Adept at collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to strengthen patient safety, quality care, and continuous professional growth.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
- Develop and deliver hospital-wide education programs, including new hire orientation, preceptor training, and annual competency assessments.
- Facilitate remediation skills validation sessions (e.g., medication safety, IV pump conversations, glucose meter protocols).
- Partner with director, managers and IT/education liaisons to maintain compliance with Joint Commission standards and hospital policies.
- Mentor staff, strengthen clinical judgment, and foster evidence-based practice across multiple units.
- Provide leadership in patient safety initiatives, including sepsis education, oncology/chemotherapy protocols, Mock stroke drill, ACLS & BLS class, and telemetry/med-surg training.
- Manage and document competency compliance using HealthStream and LMS platforms
Adjunct Professor
Jersey College School Of Nursing
Oakland Park Florida
01.2026 - Current
- Identify High-Value Gaps in roles and responsibilities to improve workflow and outcomes
- Collaborated with faculty to support curriculum development and serve as clinical instructor for Fundaments Of Nursing Practicum courses; supervised and guided students during clinical rotations
- Facilitated workshop for the RN students focused on healthcare foundations and core nursing skills.
- Provided coverage for adjunct faculty in psychiatric nursing courses as needed.
Facility Nurse Educator
HCA Florida Aventura Hospital
Aventura, FL
10.2025 - Current
- Developed and implemented comprehensive nursing education programs to enhance clinical competencies and patient outcomes.
- Coordinated orientation sessions for new hires to ensure seamless integration into clinical roles.
- Developed strong communication and organizational skills through working on group projects.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
Registered Nurse
HCA Florida Aventura Hospital
Aventura, FL
03.2015 - Current
- Provided comprehensive patient assessments and developed individualized care plans to enhance recovery outcomes.
- Led interdisciplinary team meetings to coordinate patient care strategies and resolve complex medical issues.
- Educated patients and families on treatment protocols, fostering understanding and promoting adherence to care plans.
- Implemented evidence-based practices in medication administration, improving safety standards across nursing units.
- Managed acute patient situations with critical thinking skills, resulting in timely interventions and improved patient stability.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to evaluate patient progress and adjust treatment plans as necessary.
- Monitored vital signs and responded swiftly to changes in patient conditions, prioritizing urgent care needs.
- Advocated for patients' needs within the healthcare team, promoting holistic approaches to their treatment experiences.
HealthTrust Workforce Solutions Sawgrass Corporation
05.2023 - 03.2024
- HCA University Hospital, HCA West Hospital (PCU Nurse)
MedPro Healthcare Staffing
01.2023 - 06.2023
- University Of Miami Hospital ( PCU Nurse)
Hialeah Hospital
Hialeah, FL
01.2014 - 08.2016
- Instruct individuals, families, or other groups on topics such as health education, disease prevention, or childbirth and develop health improvement programs.
- Prepare patients for and assist with examinations or treatments.
- Observe nurses and visit patients to ensure proper nursing care.
License Practical Nurse
Hialeah
01.2006 - 05.2014
- Hialeah Convalescent Nursing Home & Rehabilitation, FL
Education
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Nursing
SOUTH UNIVERSITY
West Palm Beach, FLAssociate in science (A.S.) - Nursing
DADE MEDICAL COLLEGE
Miami, FLLicensed Nurse Practitioner - undefined
MIAMI DADE COLLEGE
Miami, FLMaster’s degree - FNP
ST. THOMAS UNIVERSITY
01-2023
Skills
- Ability to understand people and situations
- Ability to provide people-centered care
- Ability to collaborate with other professionals
- Ability to build interpersonal relationships
Accomplishments
- Supervision - Headed onboarding process for new nursing staff.
- Clinical Skills - Monitored patients' respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Training - Trained team of staff nurses in medical office procedures to ensure consistent quality of care.
- Documentation - Ensured charting accuracy through precise documentation.
Certification
- Registered Nurse
- ACLS Certified
- BLS Certified
- NIHSS Stroke Scale Certified
- Chemo Certified
LANGUAGES
Fluent in Spanish
Fluent in French/Creole
Computer Skills (MS)
Customer Service Management Skills
Timeline
Adjunct Professor
Jersey College School Of Nursing
01.2026 - Current
Facility Nurse Educator
HCA Florida Aventura Hospital
10.2025 - Current
HealthTrust Workforce Solutions Sawgrass Corporation
05.2023 - 03.2024
MedPro Healthcare Staffing
01.2023 - 06.2023
Registered Nurse
HCA Florida Aventura Hospital
03.2015 - Current
Hialeah Hospital
01.2014 - 08.2016
License Practical Nurse
01.2006 - 05.2014
Associate in science (A.S.) - Nursing
DADE MEDICAL COLLEGE
Licensed Nurse Practitioner - undefined
MIAMI DADE COLLEGE
Master’s degree - FNP
ST. THOMAS UNIVERSITY
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Nursing
SOUTH UNIVERSITY
I received a DAISY Award at my hospital in recognition of excellent patient care
Recipient of the DAISY Award at my hospital for excellence in patient care.