1. GESSIE KARENE ADE, RN
1050Northeast196Terrace (305)301-3528
Miami,FL 33179 gessika10@aol.com
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SUMMARY
Compassionate and caring nurse with seven years of experience serving diverse communities
and patient groups.
OBJECTIVE
To obtain a position that will enable me to utilize my skills and knowledge as a nurse by
educating and providing quality health care to patients.
EDUCATION
Broward College, Pembroke Pines, FL - Associate of Science Major: Nursing 05/2011
Lindsey Hopkins Technical, Miami, FL - Licensed Practical Nurse Diploma 09/2008
Barry University, Miami Shores, FL - Certified Legal Assistant Diploma 04/1991
Miami Dade College, Associate of Science - Major: Office Systems Technology 04/1989
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES AND RELEVANT TRAINING
CPR OSHA HIV/AIDS Education
IV Certificate Alzheimer Diabetic Education
EXPERIENCE
DIHS Registered Nurse - Miami, FL 03/14 – PRESENT
Provides direct nursing care to detainees. Performs medical histories on detainees entering the
Service Processing Center (SPC). Evaluates health care needs of detainees and develops nursing
care plans to meet those needs. Provides triage and screening of detainees during sick call.
Identifies and manages minor illnesses as directed under established nursing guidelines and
refers other medical problems to the appropriate medical provider. Provides group and
individual health education to detainees. Assists the medical provider with medical
appointments by taking the detainees vital signs; documenting them in the chart and assisting as
necessary. Ensures that medications prescribed are administered as ordered. Applies knowledge
of drugs and therapeutics in dispensing medication. Documents using S.O.A.P. format.
Maintains patient and medical record confidentiality. Performs or assists in the performance of
emergency treatment of injury or illness to detainees as required. Provides nebulizer treatments,
inserts indwelling urinary catheters, or irrigates indwelling urinary catheters as ordered. May
prepare statistical information, regularly scheduled reports, or special reports as necessary.
Draws labs as requested and collects laboratory specimens. Administers immunizations. Plants
PPD’s, reads and record results. Provides care for psychiatric patients. Responsible for
maintenance of medical equipment and quality control of laboratory reagents. Maintains
medical supply stock level, restocking as needed. May order supplies (lab and other supplies).

2. Infirmary (Short Stay Unit) is onsite, provides daily nursing care as needed and notifies
physician, or PA/NP of any abnormal findings.
Private Duty Home Health Care – Miami, FL 10/11 – 01/14
Private Duty Home Health nurse. Provided quality care to newly discharge med/surg, cardiac,
orthopedic, geriatric, diabetic, oncology patients. Supervised patient and family regarding
medication administration, wound care, treatment plan, nutrition, ADLS, and all additional
aspects of nursing care.
Memorial Health Care System – Hollywood, FL 05/09 – 05/11
RN/LPN INTERN– Med/Surg., Tele, Oncology, Trauma, Psychiatry, Maternity, Pediatric
Provided bedside care, treatment, wound care and responsible for clinical documentation for
patients on cardiac, trauma, oncology, pediatrics, maternity and medical-surgical floors under
supervision. Administered medication, changed dressings, IVs and all other aspects of nursing
care. Facilitated admissions, discharges and transfers and educated patients and families about
health concerns. Prepared chart notes and other documentation accurately. Served on
interdisciplinary team as an observer to learn intervention strategies for helping patients.
Mollen Clinics – Miami, FL 2009-2010
LPN – Provided patients with immunizations for prevention as required
Hialeah Police Department, Hialeah, FL 07/86-06/09
Worked for twenty years as a Clerk Typist I & II. Worked in different departments including:
Records and Detective Bureau, Homicide, Fraud, Burglary, Auto Theft, and Juvenile. Performed
general office duties including processing and watching detainees. In 2007 was promoted to
Court Liaison Supervisor.
Court Liaison Supervisor – Performed various duties including: Serving subpoenas for 350
police officers, Court Liaison, supervised 2 clerical assistants, managed the daily operations of
the Court Liaison Office and conducted reviews to verify conflicting information on matters
ranging from traffic violations to homicides.
Computer Skills: Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Power Point) Type 75 wpm
Languages: Fluent in English, French, Creole and understanding of Spanish.