Nina Gerard
Maumee,OH
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with a 18 year progressive career history in direct patient care, leadership 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 and physicians through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Mercy
06.2006 - Current
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care to cardiac care, and open heart patients as well as wound care in an inpatient setting.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Clinical lead experienced in managing the multidisciplinary team responsible for care on an inpatient unit
Education
Associate of Science - Nusing
Owens Community College
Perrysburg, OH06.2006
Skills
- Effective communication
- Attention to Detail
- Compassion and Empathy
- Performing EKGs
- Hospice and palliative care
- Team coordination
- Leadership
- BLS/ACLS
Accomplishments
Nursing excellence award: Teamwork
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Mercy
06.2006 - Current
Associate of Science - Nusing
Owens Community College
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