PETER GERONA
Pittsburg,CA
Summary
Seasoned Medical Surgical/Oncology Registered Nurse with a proven track record at UCSF Medical Center, demonstrating exceptional patient care and IV drug therapy management. Skilled in complex problem-solving and offering comprehensive support to patients and families. Excelled in a high-pressure environment, ensuring optimal patient outcomes through effective collaboration and advanced nursing practices.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Surgical/Oncology Registered Nurse
14 Long UCSF Medical Center
San Francisco, California
08.2012 - Current
- Cared for patients ranging from young adults to the elderly with acute and chronic health conditions.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Collaborated with physicians to develop a plan of care for each patient undergoing chemotherapy treatments.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Provided emotional support to terminally ill patients and their families during difficult times.
- Educated patients and families about palliative care options, treatments, medications and prognosis.
- Collaborated with physicians to develop treatment plans that met the needs of the patient while respecting their wishes.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
Registered Nurse, Float Pool
UCSF Medical Center
San Francisco, California
02.2012 - 07.2012
- Traveler Float pool, Medical/Surgical and Telemetry Units
- Demonstrated excellent communication skills when interacting with patients, families and healthcare team members.
- Utilized evidence-based practice guidelines to ensure high quality nursing care.
- Monitored vital signs, intake and output levels, lab values and other assessments as needed.
- Maintained accurate documentation in the electronic medical record system according to hospital policies and standards of practice.
- Provided direct patient care, including administering medications, treatments, and education to patients and families.
Medical/Surgical Telemetry Unit Registered Nurse
Baptist Hospital Miami
Miami, Florida
06.2009 - 01.2012
- Executed comprehensive patient care utilizing a collaborative nursing approach.
- Provided comprehensive care for telemetry patients in medical and surgical settings.
- Act as a patient advocate; assess patient status and notify physicians of clinical changes
- Coordinate services, treatments and consultations of the interdisciplinary team
- Work directly with patients and their families
- Perform frequent patient evaluations, including monitoring and tracking vital signs, performing procedures such as IV placement, and administering medications
- Delegates tasks appropriately to members of team nursing
Registered Nurse, Stroke Unit
Florida Hospital Orlando
Orlando, Florida
09.2006 - 05.2009
- Implement total nursing care through a team nursing process specifically on stroke patients and other neurologic diseases
- Performs neurological assessment using NIH Stroke scale
- Inserts NG tube and administers tube feeding and medications
- Reports any neurological change to MD and charge nurse
- Acts as preceptor to new staff and GN’s
Clinical Nursing Instructor
St. Paul University Iloilo
Iloilo City, Philippines
11.2004 - 05.2006
- Instructed nursing students during their hospital clinical rotations.
- Instruct students on translating academic knowledge into practical use within hospitals.
- Trained students on administering treatments, medications, and bedside care.
- Developed and implemented clinical teaching strategies to provide students with hands-on experience in patient care.
- Conducted evaluations of student performance, provided feedback and guidance on areas of improvement.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
St. Paul Hospital Iloilo
Iloilo City, Philippines
01.2001 - 10.2004
- Administered critical support and intervention during emergencies.
- Conducted initial evaluations to determine patient needs.
- Provide support during emergency medical interventions.
- Managed administration of emergency medications.
- Provided comprehensive care to medical, surgical, and trauma patients.
- Responded quickly to life-threatening situations while maintaining composure under pressure.
Education
Bachelors of Science - Nursing
St. Paul College of Iloilo
Iloilo City, Philippines04-2000
Skills
- IV management and insertion
- Lab result interpretation
- Discharge coordination
- Medication and IV administration
- Patient care
- IV drug therapy management
- Palliative and pain management
- Geriatric treatment
- Reporting and documentation
- Family and patient support
- Hospice and palliative care
- Direct nursing care
- Complex Problem-solving
- Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support Certification
- Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) Certification
- Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse Board Certified
References
- Cherry Gaviola, Co-worker, UCSF Medical Center, 415-694-8255
- Emmanuel Echevaria II, Co-worker, UCSF Medical Center, 415-881-0038
- Amelia Gianinno, Nurse Manager, UCSF Medical Center, 415-353-1596
Timeline
Medical Surgical/Oncology Registered Nurse
14 Long UCSF Medical Center
08.2012 - Current
Registered Nurse, Float Pool
UCSF Medical Center
02.2012 - 07.2012
Medical/Surgical Telemetry Unit Registered Nurse
Baptist Hospital Miami
06.2009 - 01.2012
Registered Nurse, Stroke Unit
Florida Hospital Orlando
09.2006 - 05.2009
Clinical Nursing Instructor
St. Paul University Iloilo
11.2004 - 05.2006
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
St. Paul Hospital Iloilo
01.2001 - 10.2004
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support Certification
- Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) Certification
- Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse Board Certified
Bachelors of Science - Nursing
St. Paul College of Iloilo
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