Felicia Douglas
Newport
Summary
Dynamic Registered Nurse with extensive experience at St. Elizabeth's Hospital, excelling in surgical preparation and compassionate patient care. Proven ability to mentor junior staff and enhance team collaboration, ensuring optimal patient outcomes. Skilled in sterile technique and effective communication, fostering trust and comfort for diverse patient populations throughout their surgical journeys.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
St. Elizabeth's Hospital
12.2017 - Current
- Trained and mentored junior nursing staff on best practices in surgical protocols and patient management techniques.
- Coordinated communication between multidisciplinary teams, ensuring seamless information exchange before, during, and after surgeries.
- Demonstrated leadership abilities by mentoring new nurses on best practices for perioperative care and serving as a go-to resource for colleagues seeking guidance or input on challenging cases.
- Developed strong rapport with patients by demonstrating empathy, active listening skills, and effective communication throughout their surgical journey.
- Assisted families by answering questions, supplying general information, and providing frequent updates on patient progress.
- Consistently provided compassionate care to patients from diverse backgrounds, tailoring communication styles.
- Upheld strict confidentiality standards, protecting sensitive patient information in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
- Maintained a sterile operating environment through strict adherence to infection control guidelines, minimizing risk of contamination.
- Administered intra-operative care, ensuring patient comfort and safety throughout surgical procedures.
Certified Nursing Assistant
St. Elizabeth's Hospital
08.2015 - 11.2017
- Provided direct patient care, assisting with daily living activities and ensuring comfort.
- Assisted with mobility exercises, promoting rehabilitation and mobility improvement for patients.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Trained and mentored new nursing assistants on best practices and procedures.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Backfield College
Florence, KY09-2017
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Compassionate care
- Sterile technique
- Surgical preparation
- Wound care
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
- Basic life support
Timeline
Registered Nurse
St. Elizabeth's Hospital
12.2017 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
St. Elizabeth's Hospital
08.2015 - 11.2017
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Backfield College