TINA L. GEARY, MSN, APRN, NP-C

**** **** ***** ****** *****, Indiana 47119

812-***-**** adsbu3@r.postjobfree.com

PROFESSIONAL GOAL

Challenging position in health care offering growth opportunity utilizing my excellent skills in planning, organization and follow through.

PROFESSIONAL ATTRIBUTES

An accomplished, hands-on, dedicated professional with diverse experience in a variety of areas including management, operations, supervision and training.

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills that resulted in immediate rapport and lasting relationships with management, staff and customers.

An innovative risk-taker, detail oriented, highly organized with a solid understanding of the needs and implications of organizational change.

Proven ability to work independently, handle simultaneous projects, and meet deadlines.

SUMMARY OF ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Management/Operations

Started up, sole owner and manage state of the art Medispa.

Designed new forms and procedures for documentation and overall efficiency of daily operations.

Data compilation and preparation of monthly reports tracking new business development, account penetration and other pertinent data.

Exhibited motivation and dedication by providing the highest quality of care to each patient.

Organized, planned, coordinated and implemented Medicare part B wound care, special programs and workshops, lesson plans, handbooks and resource library.

Provided consultation and education to assist healthcare care facilities in improving their processes and systems to deliver quality patient care.

Provided training and guidance on JCAHO standards compliance, organizational improvement and accreditation related issues.

Training/Teaching

Immense ability to consult with the patient prior to the procedure in a fast and efficient manner

Coordinated educational resources, programs and strategies delivered via distance learning designed exclusively for continuous education and survey readiness for healthcare organizations.

Conducted orientation for newly hired employees and continuing education to all staff.

Designed and implemented training programs, policy and procedure manuals.

Obtained and maintained Kentucky Board of Nursing Providership for nursing continuing education units.

American Red Cross HIV instructor.

Leadership

Driven to be the most technically advanced in skin technology, committed to positively enriching each team members and clients.

Conducted annual performance and salary reviews of staff.

Excellent staff development skills including determining staffing needs and recruiting.

Maintained employee orientation to bloodbourne pathogens.

Responsible for implementation of company-wide preventative health maintenance initiative.

Regional team leader for nurse practitioner and physician assistants.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

2014 – Present Aesthetic Medical Educator Training Austin, Texas

Clinical Educator / Instructor PRN

Provide specialized aesthetic training to medical professionals, physicians, dentists, NP, PA, RNs in the areas of Basic Neurotoxins/ Dermal Filler Course, Sclerotherapy, Microdermabrasion/Chemical Peels, Advanced Neurotoxin/Dermal Filler Course throughout the country.

2006 - Present Azure Skin & Wellness Centre Floyds Knobs, IN

Nurse Practitioner/Owner PRN

Involved in the total care of clients including direct client care and administrative duties to accomplish daily tasks presented in the operations of a medispa practice to maximize time and efficiencies.

Performing skin analysis and evaluation to determine the efficacy of procedures

Obtaining patient medical history

Administering rejuventation procedures such as chemical peels, all neurotoxins, all dermal fillers, Lipodissolve/Kybella, sclerotherapy, microdermabrasion, various lasers, Coolscultping, Ulthera, PDO threads

Developing a treatment plan for clients with ongoing follow-up

Monitored and maintained standards of safety in all treatment rooms.

Ensure a consistent delivery of world-class treatment for clients.

2020 - Present Signify Health Southern Indiana/Louisville, KY Nurse Practitioner

Conduct in-home assessments Medicare Advantage plan members, including past medical history, review of systems, physical examination, medication review, depression, PAD and A1C screenings.

Identify diagnoses to be used in care management and active medical management in the furtherance of treatment

Educate members on topics such as disease process, medication and compliance patient medical history

2019-2020 Aspire Health Care Palliative Care Louisville, KY

Nurse Practitioner (Advance Practice Provider)

Develop & implement clinical plans of care for adult patients facing chronic and complex conditions with co-morbid medical and mental health diagnoses, limited personal resources, chronic medical conditions through palliative care program in home setting

Obtain history and physical exam and diagnostics as needed, given the patient’s goals of care and current conditions

Address patient & family’s physical & psychosocial needs from stress of serious illness

Inform & guide patients/caregivers through difficult & complex treatment choices

Educate patients and families about medication usage, side effects, illness progression, diet and nutrition, medical adherence and crisis anticipation and prevention

2014 - 2018 UnitedHealthCare Housecalls Division Louisville, KY

Nurse Practitioner

Conduct in-home assessments on Medicare Advantage plan members, including past medical history, review of systems, physical examination, medication review, depression, A1C and PAD screenings.

Identify diagnoses to be used in care management and active medical management in the furtherance of treatment

Educate members on topics such as disease process, medication and compliance patient medical history

2012 - 2013 Merz Aesthetics, Medical Affairs Division San Mateo, CA

Field Clinical Specialist (position eliminated)

Work in the medical marketplace to increase awareness of and education regarding Merz Aesthetic products & technologies by driving conversion of key accounts.

Increased use of aesthetic brands through in-office physician education (Plastic Surgeons, Facial Plastic Surgeons and Dermatologists).

Educate physicians and their staff accepted clinical practices regarding injection techniques, uses and limitations of Merz Aesthetic products, i.e. Radiesse, Belotero and Xeomin throughout Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio and West Virginia.

Perform hands-on, in-office one-on-one demonstration as well as responding to clinical questions in person, phone, email, as well as objection handling.

Facilitates group presentations of Merz products.

2002 - 2016 The Tabler Group Louisville, KY Nurse Practitioner (company dissolved)

Assessment, management and treatment of psychiatric illnesses among long term care residents.

Obtain complete health history, identify risk factors, perform mental and physical exams, order and interpret lab and other diagnostic tests, analyze clinical data for appropriate diagnosis and treatment, provide patient/family teaching and health promotion counseling.

2004 Kindred Healthcare Corporation Louisville, KY

Instructional Designer (contractor)

Develop instructor-led training into web-based training.

Design web-based training courses for knowledge-based competency courses for continuing education units relative to nursing and rehabilitation roles.

2000 - 2004 HealthEssentials, Inc. Louisville, KY

Nurse Practitioner (company closed)

Assessment, management and treatment of episodic and chronic illnesses among long term care residents and home bound clients.

Obtain complete health history, identify risk factors, perform physical exams, order and interpret lab and other diagnostic tests, analyze clinical data for appropriate diagnosis and treatment, provide patient teaching and health promotion counseling.

2001 TI WoundCare Roanoke, VA

Virtual Manager of Clinical Services (position eliminate)

Worked from home office serving as a wound care consultant via telemedicine for the field sales and customers.

Integrated the clinical perspective into the sales and marketing division.

Provided clinical leadership and guidance for the clinical research projects and development of new products.

Coordinated and facilitated the delivery of clinical training and tools to field sales/corporate staff.

Designed and implemented impactful clinical tools and materials for sales meetings, training programs and customers.

Conducted literature surveillance, via the Internet, to ensure current practices and theories were communicated to appropriate personnel and customers.

Communicated the science behind product information and the selling process.

1996 – 2001 Stat Care Pharmacy Louisville, KY

Clinical Services Director (company sold)

Developed and maintained an IV Therapy Program and Wound Care Program as a service to existing clients and as a marketing tool for new clients, including Policy and Procedure Manuals for both programs.

Served as consultant in Long Term Care regulations and standards by providing pre-survey audits, quality assurance and continuous quality improvement audits as well as general policy and procedures.

Planned, directed and coordinated Medicare part B billing and preparation for JCAHO survey process.

Provided all aspects of education for clients, in-house staff and community.

Established a statewide territory, sales and marketing for new business

EDUCATION

Spalding University Louisville, KY

Master of Science in Nursing

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

APRN LICENSURE

Indiana 71000831

Kentucky 3003100

CERTIFICATION

NP-C (Certified Adult Nurse Practitioner), American Nurses' Credentialing Center

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS

American Nurses' Association

Kentucky Coalition of Nurse Practitioners

American Academy of Nurse Practitioners

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