ASHLEY FELICIANO
Cape Coral,FL
Summary
Skilled, caring, and enthusiastic acute care nurse practitioner student with over eighteen years of surgical experience. Compassionate and level-headed healthcare professional who remains calm and effective in extremely difficult and stressful situations, and easily adapts to changing needs and demands. Expert in patient care, and a successful, requested, and respected member of the surgical team capable of treating a wide variety of medical conditions. Dedicated to patient safety, and maintaining the highest quality of care. Active and unrestricted nursing license in the state of Florida.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse Practitioner Student
Cape Coral Hospital
05.2022 - Current
- Facilitated the coordination of specialty referrals when necessary for further evaluation or treatment options.
- Established effective relationships with patients and families by respecting patient rights and involving patients and families in decision making.
- Contributed to a positive work environment by fostering collaboration among colleagues while maintaining a professional demeanor at all times.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing thorough assessments and implementing appropriate care plans.
- Managed acute illnesses by prescribing medications or recommending non-pharmacological interventions as appropriate based on individualized patient needs.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through compassionate, patient-centered care and effective communication.
- Streamlined documentation processes to ensure accurate, timely, and complete medical records for each patient encounter.
- Promoted preventive healthcare measures through patient counseling on lifestyle modifications and risk factor management.
- Reduced hospital readmissions by providing thorough discharge education, including medication management and follow-up instructions.
- Assisted physicians in diagnosing and treating complex health conditions by ordering diagnostic tests and interpreting results.
- Conducted adult-gerontology physical examinations.
- Assisted physician in office procedures and in the operating room.
Registered Nurse, Operating Room
Cape Coral Hospital
06.2017 - Current
- Function as a circulating nurse for gynecology, neurology, urology, orthopedics, podiatry, general, ENT, and vascular surgery
- Maintain clear, concise, and complete records and reports
- Effectively ensure patient safety
- Exhibit exceptional patient care
- Assist anesthesia personnel with intubation and patient positioning
- Knowledgeable of hospital policies and procedures, especially those specific to the operating room
- Work in conjunction with pre-op and PACU
- Assess patient's physiological health status by conducting preoperative patient interviews
- Operate in a charge nurse capacity during call hours
- Responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and coordinating patient care in regards to surgery
- Preparation of the operating room, and effectively assisting the surgeon during each procedure.
Surgical Technician
Cape Coral Hospital
04.2007 - 06.2017
- Prepared the operating room for surgery, including proper sterile supplies, equipment, medications, and solutions
- Provided a comforting and soothing environment for the patient prior to surgery
- Prepared patients for surgery, including positioning and cleansing of the incision site
- Performed appropriate instrument and supply counts
- Facilitated a safe and effective conduct of invasive surgical procedures
- Assisted the surgeon in a number of different surgical specialties and procedures
- Maintained the highest standards of sterile technique for the duration of each procedure
- Responded appropriately to the developing needs of the surgeon and the patients
- Applied and changed sterile dressings
- Maintained a clean, safe, and healthy working environment
- Collected blood, tissue, and other specimens to be sent to pathology
- Performed direct patient care
- Monitored expiration of medical supplies and medications
- Trained new staff and rotating students on proper sterile technique and procedures
- Followed infection control procedures, and ensured the safety and well-being of all patients
- Participated in additional training to become a super user for multiple pieces of medical equipment.
Administrative Assistant
McBLT Ventures
02.2005 - 04.2007
- Prepared billing and accounting reports
- Worked with all levels of management and staff
- Displayed sensitivity to confidential matters
- Directed customer communication to appropriate department personnel
- Performed word processing, filing, and data entry
- Organized bank and financial statements
- Received and directed visitors
- Exhibited computer and interpersonal skills
- Prepared packages for shipment by generating packing slips and setting up courier deliveries
- Verified operation of office equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements and calling for repairs
- Maintained inventory in supply closet to prevent shortages.
Server/Bartender
Miller's Ale House
08.2003 - 02.2005
- Greeted guests with friendliness and professionalism
- Enforced minimum age requirements for consumption of alcoholic beverages by checking identification
- Effectively multitasked within fast-paced environment
- Placed and delivered food and beverage orders
- Prepared mixed beverages
- Planned, organized, and controlled bar operations
- Established and maintained interpersonal relationships
- Performed additional side duties to prepare for the next shift.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
University of Alabama At Birmingham
Birmingham, AL08.2024
Associate of Science - Nursing
Florida SouthWestern State College
Fort Myers, FL05.2017
Florida Gulf Coast University
Fort Myers, FL01.2014
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences
Nova Southeastern University
Davie, FL05.2012
Associate of Science - Surgical Technology
Southern Technical College At Fort Myers
Fort Myers, FL03.2007
Skills
- Great interpersonal and communication skills
- Superior technical skills
- Dedicated and motivated self-learner and team player
- Empathetic, caring, and compassionate care-giver
- BLS certified
- EMR/EHR proficient
- Strong clinical judgment
- Effective leadership skills
- Expert in the application of sterile and aseptic technique
- Extensive knowledge of human anatomy and physiology, surgical procedures, and the implementation of tools and techniques to facilitate each procedure
- Acute care management
- Interprofessional Collaboration
- Advanced physical examination
Certification
- Licensed Registered Nurse - June 2017-present
- Basic Life Support- April 2007-present
Timeline
Nurse Practitioner Student
Cape Coral Hospital
05.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse, Operating Room
Cape Coral Hospital
06.2017 - Current
Surgical Technician
Cape Coral Hospital
04.2007 - 06.2017
Administrative Assistant
McBLT Ventures
02.2005 - 04.2007
Server/Bartender
Miller's Ale House
08.2003 - 02.2005
Master of Science - Nursing
University of Alabama At Birmingham
Associate of Science - Nursing
Florida SouthWestern State College
Florida Gulf Coast University
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences
Nova Southeastern University
Associate of Science - Surgical Technology
Southern Technical College At Fort Myers
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