Tina Garmone

Enthusiastic and reliable professional takes pride in providing excellent customer service and creating memorable experiences for patrons. Skilled in anticipating patrons needs, addressing complaints and resolving issues in timely manner. Maintains focus and positive attitude in stressful situations and high-volume environments.

LPN~ST~IV certification

26 years in healthcare, 13 years in nursing

Diverse application of skills in multiple settings ranging from acute care, long term care, correctional, and private practice

increased high revenue generating procedures by 110%

expert crisis management and natural leader

sought out for clinical assessment, critical thinking, and proper client placement

know for healing touch and connecting patients and loved ones

process implementation and improvement

extensive knowledge of anatomy

Additional areas of expertise include:

Clinical Practice & Operations Leadership | Workflow & Process Improvement | Staffing & Scheduling Optimization

Team Leadership & Development | Education & Training

BEACH HOUSE OF NAPLES | Naples, FL | May 2021 - June 2022

Director / Clinical Manager Memory Care

Leader over 30+ diverse staff including medication technicians, healthcare coordinators, care mangers

on average 88+ residents

Collaboration with external care providers to ensure resident outcome

Participated with rapid changing Covid protocols for compliance and safety

Personally worked different shifts in various areas to fill in when needed

assisted caregivers with daily tasks

reformatted shower/laundry schedule for residents and staff

ORTHO COLLIER | NAPLES, FL | September 2020 - May 2021

Outpatient Orthopedic nurse for two surgeons 

Evaluated patients for surgery

Write medications as needed per surgeon's

Address any issues pre and post operatively

Evaluated post-op wounds, clean and redress as needed

Set up Home Health care if needed and order any DME's

Knowledgeable with computer system EHR and EMMA

DISCOVERY BILLAGES OF NAPLES | Naples, FL | October 2018 - September 2020

Assistant Director of Nursing

Leader over 30 + diverse staff including medication technicians, care managers

On average 100 + residents

Collaboration with external care providers to ensure resident outcomes

Participated in organizations efforts with rapid changing Covid protocols for compliance and safety

Assisted in transitioning facility to electronic medical recording and  scheduling platform enhancing efficiency and staffing optimization

Hands on with patient evaluations and assessments for proper placement.

ARMOR COLLIER COUNTY JAIL | Naples , FL | October 2015 - October 2018

Correctional Nurse, LPN

Successfully navigated the complex correctional environment

Mastered all roles and areas. Known for rapid and accurate assessment and housing assignments 

Collaborated with officers regarding inmate approach with optimal safety and dignity for all parties

Go to person for challenging inmate situations

Identified opportunity and implemented standardized med carts for safe and efficient medication pass

Appropriately advocated for escalation in care, care needs, maintaining dignity

COLLIER NEUROLOGICAL SPECIALISTS | NAPLES, FL | July 2012 - October 2015

LPN, Employee Health Nurse

Increased high revenue generating procedures by 110%

Increased practice productivity by 125%

Go- to for complex procedures infusions, IV starts

Collaborated care for diverse patient population as care navigator to ensure best outcome

Participated in research studies involving ne Multiple Sclerosis medications

Increased physician productivity by 125% through innovative scheduling, proactive prescreening and enhanced communication

Supported other Physicians in practice as needed

developed and maintained required regulatory employee TB screening, proper documentation, and employee health file maintenance

Ensured compliance

Managed early flu shot campaign