Geneva L. Penix
RN, TRN, TNCC, R.EEG.T
Dade City, FL 33525
Cell: 813-***-****
Summary
Over 19 years of hospital/clinical experience specializing in critical care, OR, ER and
Management.
Brandon Regional Hospital June 2012 - Present
Brandon Hospital’s Free Standing ED Plant City
RN/ER
RN/TRN in Emergency Services specializing in critical care assessment. Responsibilities
include patient care through the nursing process of assessment, problem identification,
planning, implementation, and evaluation. Ensuring the provision of patient care is
conducted in and efficient, safe, and timely manner.
Dr. Jawan Ayer-Cole May 2012 – Present
Hematology/Oncology
Infusion Nurse
RN caring for and infusing chemotherapy, specialized medications for MS patients, iron,
pain medications and fluids. Monitoring and caring for Cancer patients, Sickle Cell
Anemia, Iron deficiencies, MS, and Chrohn’s Disease. Planning and implementing care
regimens for these patients as well as budgeting for their care in the office setting.
Tampa General Hospital 2008 – June 2012
Emergency Department
Registered Nurse/TRN
RN/TRN in Emergency Services specializing in critical care assessment. Responsibilities
include patient care through the nursing process of assessment, problem identification,
planning, implementation, and evaluation. Ensuring the provision of patient care is
conducted in and efficient, safe, and timely manner.
Heart of Florida Regional Medical Center 2004-2008
Director of Emergency Services
Responsible for managing, planning and coordinating the clinical and non-clinical
activities of the unit. Responsible for guiding and directing the activities of staff members
(RNs, LPNs, Nurse Techs, Nursing Assistants and Unit Clerks) and functioning within
established policies and procedures.
Assisted in preparation of annual budget.
Completed annual performance evaluations in a timely manner.
Demonstrated responsibility/accountability for nursing care and outcome of nursing
unit.
Monitored compliance with standards of care by participating in chart reviews.
Participated in provision of continuing education.
Maintained a professional and active relationship with members of the Medical Staff.
Maintained staffing requirements statistics.
Coordinated the quality improvement and Quality Services Management Programs for
assigned unit (s) and provides data/interventions to committee as required.
Planned and implemented orientation programs for staff in cooperation with Education
Department.
Initially employed with Heart of Florida as RN/Charge Nurse.
Medical Staffing Direct 2002-2004
Charge Nurse/RN Emergency Department
Agency nurse specializing in critical care with various hospitals in the area including:
Florida Hospital Zephyrhills (formally East Pasco Medical Center), Health Central,
Lakeland Regional Medical Center, Florida Hospital systems. Assessed and cared for
minor to critically ill patients. Acted as Charge RN, East Pasco Medical Center
Tampa Community Health Center 2002-2003
Nurse Manager
Responsible for the general operations of the center which included and was not limited
to hiring, scheduling, evaluation of staff members and budget management. Maintained a
professional and active relationship with the medical and dental staff. Monitored
compliance with the standards of care as well as coordinated quality improvement.
Tampa General Hospital 2000-2002
PCT/GN/RN
Assessing patient population on trauma surgery floor. Assessing and caring for patients in
the Emergency Department ranging from minor illnesses to traumatic injuries.
Vital Services Inc. 1991-2002
R.EEG.T/Director of Clinical Services Florida Domain
Responsibilities included scheduling and heading a clinical team of Neuro Technicians.
Interacted with Ortho and Neuro Surgeons directly as well as the Chief Executive
Officers and Chief Operating Officers for many hospitals in the State of Florida.
Conducted intraoperative monitoring for both Orth and Neuro cases providing EEG and
SSEP monitoring. Billing and coding.
EDUCATION
HCC/South University
Presently enrolled pursuing a MSN degree
1999-2001
Hillsborough Community College
ASN
1995-1996
Erwin Vocational Technical School
Electroencephalography
R.EEG.T
1986-1989
University of south Florida
Biology Major