Tina Geary

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.

Nurse Practitioner (Advance Practice Provider) at Aspire Health Care (2019 – 2020)

• 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

Nurse Practitioner at UnitedHealthCare Housecalls Division (2014 – 2018)

• Conduct in-home assessments on health plan members, including past medical history, review of systems, physical examination, medication review, depression screening and PAD evaluations.
• 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

Clinical Educator / Instructor at Aesthetic Medical Educator Training (2014 – Present)

• 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.

Nurse Practitioner/Owner at Azure Skin & Wellness Centre (2006 – Present)

• 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.
• 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.

Field Clinical Specialist at Merz Aesthetics, Medical Affairs Division (2012 – 2013)

(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.

Nurse Practitioner at The Tabler Group (2002 – 2016)

(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.

Instructional Designer at Kindred Healthcare Corporation (2004 – 2004)

(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.

Nurse Practitioner at HealthEssentials, Inc. (2000 – 2004)

(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.

Director of Clinical Services at PharmaSTAT / MedaSTAT USA (2001 – 2002)

• Developed, coordinated and implemented clinical materials, tools and training to the field sales in wound care.
• Clinical program development and direct implementation of programs to customers.
• Served as a wound care consultant to long-term care customers and field sales.
• Assisted with new business start-up from inaugurating corporate identity to product evolution, marketing and sales.
• Developed sales and advertising strategies for new account development.
• Account targeting using clinical expertise to identify and develop new contracts

Virtual Manager of Clinical Services at TI WoundCare (2001 – 2001)

(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.

Clinical Services Director at Stat Care Pharmacy (1996 – 2001)

(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

Regional Nurse Consultant at Welcare International (1994 – 1996)

• Monitored a region of long term care facilities to ensure compliance with federal and state regulations, corporate guidelines and nursing policies and procedures; assessed the delivery of services; developed a written quality assurance plan and management of QA/CQI program functions.
• Broadened as a resourceful, professional and highly dependable individual with a diversified portfolio of skills and abilities relating to crisis management.
• Planned, directed and coordinated activities for facilities initially becoming JCAHO accredited.

Administrator at Hoosier Hills Nursing Service (1994 – 1994)

• Managed the daily operations of the agency and supervision of all personnel.
• Implemented agency policies according to federal and state regulations; staff recruitment and interviewing; conducted training programs; marketing of agency; member of professional review committee.

Nurse Consultant at Long Term Care Pharmaceutical Services Corp. (1992 – 1994)

• Developed solutions as part of quality management team.
• Acquired strong communication, motivation, team building, liaison, and leadership skills.
• Assessed client needs and recommended appropriate products or modifications.
• Established a territory and sales and marketing.
• Negotiated sales contracts and cultivated business relations.
• Became well-versed with all aspects of business start-up from inaugurating corporate identity to product evolution, marketing and sales.
• Developed advertising and PR programs using print media, trade show presentations, brochures, videotapes, and direct mail campaigns.

Master of Science in Nursing – Spalding University

Bachelor of Science in Nursing – Spalding University