1. HELEN D. GEILS, FNP-BC
3901 West 49th Street, Apt. #108 Phone: 207.266.1384
Edina, MN. 55424 Email: steamers32@gmail.com
FAMILY NURSE PRACTITIONER
A top-performing family nurse practitioner with years of experience providing healthcare services to patients in
urban, suburban and rural practices. Skilled at diagnosing and developing treatment plans. Committed to
helping patients who cannot easily utilize health care, for personal, financial, social or cultural reasons.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
! PCP for 12 - 18 patients/day
! Remote Patient Care
! Health Risk Assessment
! Efficient Reporting (within 24hours)
! Patient History and Observation
! Patient Assessment, and Treatment
! Healthcare Planning
! Staff Coordination
! Patient Education
KEY SKILLS ASSESSMENT
PRIMARY CARE PLANNING – Develop treatment plans and provide primary care for patients 2 yo and older.
REMOTE PATIENT CARE – Implement patient care for the local population living in remote and hard to reach
areas, sometimes as sole on-site provider.
PATIENT ADVOCATE – Communicate client concerns to other providers and represent their best interests.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
PINE RIDGE/WANBLEE HEALTH CENTER, WANBLEE, SD 09/2015 - 11/2015
FAMILY NURSE PRACTITIONER: FULL-TIME 9 WEEK LOCUM TENEMS
. PATIENT CASELOAD AGES 2 YO AND UP, 18-20 PATIENTS DAILY
. ASSESSED, DIAGNOSED AND TREATED BOTH ACUTE AND CHRONIC PROBLEMS
. FOLLOW-UP ON LABS, RADIOLOGY RESULTS AND TREATMENTS
MATRIX MEDICAL NETWORK, SCOTTSDALE, AZ
11/2012 – 11/2013
NURSE PRACTITIONER
! Assessed health risks for seniors on Medicare Advantage plans in their homes.
! Documented and submitted reports to company management detailing the conditions of reviewed seniors.
CVS CAREMARK/MINUTE CLINIC CORPORATE OFFICE, WOONSOCKET, RI 8/2012 - 10/2012
FAMILY NURSE PRACTITIONER: PART-TIME
! Performed acute care procedures, immunizations, and sports physicals.
! Utilized digital EMR system to document care and provide needed documentation to patients.
HOULTON BAND MALISEET INDIANS HEALTH CENTER, LITTLETON, ME
11/2008 – 12/2010
! Implemented patient care as the sole on-site provider for the local Native American population living in a
rural area or on a reservation (including DOT and pre-op physicals)
! Coordinated with staff and patients to visit patients needing medical attention.
! Recognized and sought after by senior medical staff as a valuable resource to healthcare operations.
PLEASANT POINT HEALTH CENTER - PASSAMAQUODDY INDIAN TRIBE, PERRY, ME
9/1995-7/2008, 6-7/2012
FAMILY NURSE PRACTITIONER: FULL-TIME, AND LATER, CONTRACT
! Initially coordinated funding and screenings for breast and cervical cancer for CDC initiative.
! Performed acute and chronic care for patients of all ages on a rural Native American reservation, some of
whom were employees of the Tribe.
! Participated in team meetings with medical staff, CDC grant participants and general clinic staff.

2. PRIMARY HEALTH, LLC, PA, ELLSWORTH, ME 1/2008- 9/2008
FAMILY NURSE PRACTITIONER: PART-TIME
! Provided primary and acute care for patients in a nurse practitioner-owned practice.
! Observed, diagnosed, and treated patient conditions and provide treatment to alleviate symptoms.
! Performed pre-employment physicals and workman’s compensation evaluations, treatments and
appropriate referrals per insurance guidelines. Provided timely records to employers and insurance
companies.
MEDNOW CLINIC, ELLSWORTH, ME 11/2006-04/2009
FAMILY NURSE PRACTITIONER: PART-TIME
! Provided primary and acute care for patients in a physician-owned practice.
! Provided pre-employment physicals and workman’s compensation evaluations, treatments and referrals as
appropriate and within the insurance guidelines.
COASTAL HEALTH & SKIN CENTER, ELLSWORTH, ME 07/2003-02/2006
MEDICAL ASSISTANT/RN, OCCASIONALLY FNP PART TIME
! Provided acute care for patients in a physician-owned practice.
! Alleviated patient symptoms through analysis and prescribing appropriate medications/remedies.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE CONTINUED
HERBAL RESEARCH CLINIC, BANGOR, ME 09/2002-04/2003
FAMILY NURSE PRACTITIONER, REGISTERED NURSE: FULL-TIME
! Pre-screened patients and identify appropriate candidates for studies involving medicinal herbs.
YALE – NEW HAVEN HOSPITAL, NEW HAVEN, CT
08/1984-08/1995
STAFF REGISTERED NURSE, REGISTERED NURSE I – CLINICAL RESEARCH CENTER (1986-1995)
! Managed the care and safety of adult subjects in endocrinology, pulmonary hypertension, respiratory
dysfunction, and cancer studies.
STAFF REGISTERED NURSE – MICU (1984-1986)
! Provided the care of patients with high risk, unstable medical conditions.
MAINE COAST MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, ELLSWORTH, ME 09/1981-04/1984
RELIEF NIGHT SUPERVISOR (1983-1984)
! Managed the night shift as relief supervisor and assisted in providing care for patients in a 66 bed
community hospital ensuring that patient care stayed consistent with shift capabilities.
STAFF NURSE – MEDICAL/SURGICAL UNIT (1981-1984)
! Performed treatments and provided general care for patients while completing administrative tasks.
FREELANCE REAL ESTATE TITLE EXAMINER, ELLSWORTH, ME 1977-1979
! Examined Real Estate parcels focusing on legal encumbrances of current ownership.
SILSBY & SILSBY, ATTORNEYS, ELLSWORTH, ME 1973-1977
REAL ESTATE TITLE EXAMINER
! Investigated real estate parcels pre-sale/mortgage for legal issues.
JACKSON LABORATORY, ELLSWORTH, ME
RESEARCH ASSISTANT
! Supported geneticist Dr. John L. Fuller’s research efforts by identifying appropriate test subjects for studies
of brain growth/function, performing behavior testing, and collecting tissue samples, and co-authoring
publications.
WORCESTER FOUNDATION FOR EXPERIMENTAL RESEARCH, SHREWSBURY, MA
RESEARCH ASSISTANT
! Facilitated the research efforts of Dr. Robert Staples (reproductive physiologist) by managing the test
subject colonies, acquiring materials/supplies, and co-authoring the publication of our research.
HELEN D. GEILS, FNP-BC
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3. EDUCATION & TRAINING
Master of Nursing, Emory University, Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing, Atlanta, GA (1992)
Bachelor of Science, Nursing, Columbia University School of Nursing, New York, NY (1981)
Bachelor of Science, Biology (minor in Philosophy), Bates College, Lewiston, ME (1962)
Continuing Education – Local, State, and National Medical Conferences for Clinicians
live and on-line)
LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, & MEMBERSHIPS
ANCC Certification – Family Nurse Practitioner (originally 1995, last re-cert. 5/15),
APRN License – ME/MN (current), CT (previous, lapsed),
RN License – ME/MN (current), CT/GA (previous, lapsed).
BLS and ACLS certifications (current)
DEA License current. Have NPI and Medicare provider number.
IHS CERTIFICATION - PINE RIDGE, SD (current)
American Association of Nurse Practitioners (current)
Maine Nurse Practitioners Association (current)
Minnesota Nurse Practitioner Association (current)
American Nurses’ Association (previous 1982 - 2013, lapsed)
HELEN D. GEILS, FNP-BC
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