Nicole J. Geraty
NURSE PRACTITIONER
*************@*****.*** • 410-***-****
LinkedIn • MD, 21771, US
Diligent Nursing professional with extensive experience in a variety of patient care. Agile and responsive to dynamic patient needs and environmental conditions. Expertise in providing high-quality patient care by managing time, prioritizing tasks, and organizing duties. Possess solid knowledge of comprehensive nursing care procedures and excellent direct patient care skills. Team-oriented and reliable expert with clear verbal and written communication skills as well as sound clinical judgment. Maintains knowledge of a diverse range of diseases and health care needs.
Areas of Expertise
Direct Patient Care
Clinical Instructions
Patient Management
Inpatient & Outpatient Care
Emergency Medicine
Medication & Treatment
Monitoring & Analysis
Interpersonal Communication
Filing & Documentation
Problem Resolution
Professional Experience
First Call Urgent Care, Columbia, MD
Nurse Practitioner 4/2022-Present
Provide comprehensive care to various patients from pediatric to geriatric. Performs assessments of acute injuries/infections, physical examinations and preventive health measures and pre-ops within prescribed guidelines
Orders, interprets, and evaluates diagnostic tests, such as x-rays and blood panels in order to identify and assess patients’ clinical problems and health care needs
Based on findings, I formulate care-plans and provide ongoing home instructions
Collaborates with other health professionals to prepare comprehensive patient care plan as necessary
Children’s National Medical Center, Washington, D.C. 2016– Oct. 2022
Registered Nurse – Pulmonary Clinic
Provide comprehensive care to various pediatric patients with pulmonary conditions. Obtain CF cultures as needed to help doctors identify bacteria or fungi and prescribe effective antibiotics. Coordinated with insurance companies for prior authorization for medications and refill medications as necessary. Collaborate with the patient care team to develop and achieve personalized health care plans and goals.
Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center, Baltimore, MD 2014 – Sept. 2021
Registered Nurse – Inpatient Pediatrics & Pediatric Emergency Department
Deliver comprehensive medical and emotional care to a team of pediatric patients with different diagnoses, i.e. asthma, cellulitis, UTI, pneumonia, RSV, COVID-19, MVC, lacerations and burns. Triage patients; sorting people based on their need for immediate medical treatment to allocate available resources as needed. Assess patient conditions and consult with physicians to execute physician orders. Leverage efficiency in various medical procedures such as IV insertion, straight stick lab draws, straight catheterization, throat/nasal swabs, NG placement, and EKG collection to complete tasks at hand.
Mercy Medical Center, Baltimore, MD 2012 – 2015
Registered Nurse – Pediatrics Float-Peds Urgent Care, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
Managed and evaluated a team of patients while planning and implementing health care goals. Served as lead in charge nurse position on a daily basis. Supervised team of five pediatric patients with varying medical conditions. Prepared equipment and assisted physicians with various treatments/procedures. Safely analyzed and administered accurate dosage of medications to patients. Represented pediatric unit for Quality and Informatics Team. Educated parents regarding medicine doses and diagnosis admission.
Additional Experience
Registered Nurse, The Pediatric Center, LLC, Baltimore, MD, 2012 – 2013
Certified Nursing Assistant, Maryland Dermatology Associates, Mt. Airy, MD, 2011 – 2012
Certified Nursing Assistant, Well Baby Nursery, St. Agnes Hospital, Baltimore, MD, 2010 – 2012
Certified Nursing Assistant, The Pediatric Center, LLC, Baltimore, MD, 2009 – 2012
Education
Masters of Science -- Family Nurse Practitioner
Simmons University, Boston, Massachusetts, August 2021
Licensure- Nurse Practitioner- License # R20073
Clinical rotation: First Call Urgent Care, Adult Primary Care Services, Valley Pediatrics, Womens’ Health at Inova Health, Emmitsburg Osteopathic Medicine
Bachelor of Science -- Nursing, Cum Laude
Stevenson University, Owings Mills, Maryland, 2014
Licensure – Registered Nurse (RN), State of Maryland
Nursing Practicum University of Maryland Medical Center – Pediatric Hematology and Oncology Clinic, 2012
Associates Degree –Science and Nursing
Howard Community College, Columbia, Maryland, 2011
Certifications
PALS BLS
Languages
English
Spanish-intermediate
Technical Proficiencies
MS Office: Meditouch, Epic, Cerner, Meditech, GE, Misys Tiger, MS Word and PowerPoint
Awards
Nominated – Mercy's Leadership Award, 2014
Mercy's Platinum Award, 2013
Mercy's Silver Award, 2012
Nominated – Mercy's Caregiver Award, 2012