Geraldine (Geri) Bailey, RN

1801Captain Mathes Drive

Powder Springs, GA 30127
859-229-8610 (cell)
gb5b9e26@westpost.net
Kentucky and Georgia Nursing License

Experienced RN with emphasis in cardiology, mental health, telemetry, med/surgic

al and general patient care. Proven success providing solid leadership with an
unyielding commitment to the improvement of quality of care.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

GATEWAY CHILDREN'S SERVICES May 2008 - Present

RN/Clinician
Mt. Sterling, KY
* As the agency's first full-time RN, I have been instrumental in creating and m
aintaining the medical foundation of the facility, ensuring Licensing and Regula
tion standards are met and maintained.
* Responsible for training Residential Supervisors and other staff in medication
administration.
* Ensure all standards are followed with regard to maintaining safety among staf
f and residents (i.e. infectious disease).
* Manage biohazard compliance.
* In house clinician responsible for assessing medical needs for at risk youth,
ensuring proper medical care is provided and medications are maintained in colla
boration with offsite Medical Director and Visiting ARNP.
* Prepare and lead group activities and assist in addressing mental health needs
of residents including group/individual/family counseling with necessary docum
entation.
* Member of Treatment Team which involves making medical and mental health recom
mendations for each resident.
* Keep MARS updated and perform daily Controlled Substance Counts.
* Responsible for ordering and maintaining medical supplies and PRN medications
per facility protocol.
* Perform monthly chart reviews to ensure required paperwork is in place for eac
h resident.
* Respond to on call medical issues that arise in the evening/s or on weekends.
* Complete appropriate forms needed for reimbursement through Department Communi
ty Based Services.
CARDIOLOGY ASSOCIATES OF KENTUCKY March 1996 - May 2008
Physician Extender/RN
Lexington, KY
* Performed hospital rounds/completed physical assessments and used SOAP note do
cumentation.
* Responsible for obtaining medical history from new patients and cardiology con
sultations as well as dictation of complete history and physical, discharge and
transfer summaries.
* Patient teaching based on nursing knowledge and physician recommendation.
* Responsible for monitoring and performing Bruce Protocol, Persantine, Adenosin
e, & Dobutamine stress testing with administration of Persantine, Adenosine, & D
obutamine. Monitor Stress Echocardiograms and administer Dobutamine during Dobu
tamine Stress Echocardiograms.
* Obtained EKG's.
* Handled patient phone calls which included, recommended medication changes, ca
lling in medication refills, making medical recommendations based on physician r
ecommendations.
* Adjusted Coumadin dosages based on PT/INR results.
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* Worked in satellite clinics and office settings assisting Cardiologist with pr
oviding medical care to established and new patients by obtaining medical histor
y from patients, monitoring stress tests, managing patient phone calls, patient
teaching, providing sample medications, writing orders for cardiology procedures
/testing/lab orders and/or hospital admissions.
* Follow up on testing results and contacting patients with results and/or recom
mendations per physician recommendation.
* Maintained ACLS & BCLS certification.
HUMANA HOSPITAL, Acute Progressive Unit May 1992 - March 1996
Staff RN
Lexington, KY
* Charge Nurse of Telemetry Floor and Med-Surgical Floor, Provided General Patie
nt Care/Education and addressed Psychosocial Needs of Patients, IV therapy, Init
iating and Maintenance of Cardiac IV Drips, Medication Administration, Telemetry
Monitoring and Chemotherapy Administration.
NEW HOPE CLINIC October 2000 - March 2003
Nurse Manager, Volunteer Position
Owingsville, KY
* Managed activities of staff and volunteers in free clinic. Managed drug inven
tory, regulated patient flow and managed computer records (SOAP program). Dete
rmined eligibility of assistance for free care based on established financial pa
rameters. Triaged patients. Obtained vital signs & EKG's. Sought appropriate f
ollow-up specialist care as necessary
* Worked collaboratively with an ARNP and PA-C to provide medical services to un
insured patients. Completed pharmaceutical applications for patient assistance p
rograms...
* Monitored samples of medications provided by pharmaceutical companies. Determ
ined eligibility of assistance for free medication. Answered patient phone call
s and provided assistance and instruction based on nursing knowledge and PA-C/AR
NP/Medical Director recommendations.
EDUCATION
* Lexington Community College, Lexington, KY
* ADN, High Distinction
* University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY,
* General Studies, Part-time
* BCLS Certified & Continuing Education as required by KBN
PUBLIC SERVICE
* Selected by Physician Team to assist as Volunteer Nurse for Medical Mission Te
am - Calcutta, India, 1996.
* Chair, Champions Coalition Against Alcohol and Other Substance Abuse
* Religious Educator for Children, St. Julie's Catholic Church, Owingsville, KY
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
* Kentucky Nursing Association
* Children's Alliance Nurse Council