Capria Felder
Youngstown,OH
Summary
Nursing professional with comprehensive background in managing clinical operations and enhancing patient care. Proven track record of fostering collaborative team environments and achieving high standards in healthcare delivery. Reliable and adaptable, consistently meeting changing needs and priorities with focus on quality care.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Director of Nursing
Square One Health
Austintown, OH
01.2023 - Current
- Supervising nursing and RA, management of clients during detox stay
- Assessments and documentation and ordering of withdrawal medications
- Participated in management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes, and resident complaints or concerns.
- Collaborated with staff, management, and external groups to coordinate patient care.
- Performed rounds to observe care and interview staff, residents, and families.
- Managed nursing schedules and budgets, streamlining processes for cost savings while maintaining high-quality patient care.
Registered Nurse
Mercy Health Hospital
Boardman, OH
06.2023 - 03.2024
- Kept work areas clean, organized, and safe to promote efficiency and team safety.
- Established positive relationships with customers and other staff members.
- Responded sensitively and competently to service customers with diverse cultural backgrounds.
- Developed strong relationships with clients through consistent communication and attentive customer service, resulting in increased overall satisfaction.
- Greeted clients and guests and assisted with variety of questions to foster exceptional customer service.
- Assisted with onboarding new staff members, providing orientation and support.
- Established and maintained strong relationships with colleagues through regular meetings and communication.
- Enhanced team collaboration by fostering a positive work environment and promoting open communication among staff members.
- Collaborated with colleagues on various projects, sharing knowledge and expertise while working together towards common objectives.
- Developed and improved time management and organizational skills to maximise personal productivity.
- Set and worked towards ambitious goals with staff performance plans and regular check-in meetings.
- Provided guidance and support to junior staff members in achieving performance goals.
- Supported the professional development of team members by regularly sharing best practices, encouraging ongoing learning, and promoting a culture of continuous improvement.
- Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time.
- Educated patients on disease management, self-care techniques, and wellness strategies to improve long-term health outcomes.
- Utilized strong clinical judgment in prioritizing patient needs during high-stress situations, ensuring optimal outcomes.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
Agency Registered Nurse
Mercy Health Hospital
Lorain, OH
07.2023 - 12.2023
- Cardiac Monitoring on telemetry, monitoring patients on cardiac/critical drips and adjusting to maintain until therapeutic, patient care
- ADL’s
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Ensured infection control measures were strictly followed according to hospital policies, minimizing risk of cross-contamination among patients.
- Provided compassionate support to patients during difficult moments in their healthcare journey, fostering trust and rapport.
- Served as an advocate for patient rights by addressing concerns regarding their care or treatment plan promptly.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for effective patient management, ensuring optimal treatment outcomes.
- Educated patients and families on disease processes, medical treatments, and self-care strategies, promoting informed decisionmaking.
- Participated in ongoing professional development activities to stay current with best practices in nursing care and maintain licensure requirements.
- Facilitated smooth transitions of care through effective communication with other healthcare providers during shift handoffs or transfers between units.
- Enhanced patient care by providing comprehensive nursing assessments and developing individualized care plans.
- Performed wound care management skillfully using appropriate techniques based on the type of injury or surgical incision involved.
- Demonstrated strong critical thinking skills while assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care, leading to improved clinical outcomes.
- Adapted quickly to changes inpatient acuity levels and adjusted care plans accordingly to meet evolving needs.
- Administered medications accurately and safely, adhering to established protocols and guidelines.
- Monitored patients'' vital signs and reported any abnormalities to the physician promptly, contributing to timely interventions.
- Managed time efficiently to prioritize patient needs while maintaining a high level of organization within a fast-paced environment.
- Observed patients under treatment to identify progress or side effects of medications.
- Monitored patient fluid intake and output to compose patient charts.
- Communicated with patient's family or friends to provide advice, comfort and release instructions.
- Reviewed care plans to verify patient's diagnosis, treatment goals and specific nursing orders.
- Administered injections, prescribed medications, and enemas and cleaned and dressed wounds to assist with basic medical care.
Agency Registered Nurse
Summa Health Hospital
Akron, OH
02.2023 - 05.2023
- Patient care, cardiac monitoring, and intervention of irregular heart rhythms
- Assess and treat pain
- Coordinate care, collaborate and communicate within the health team members
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Mentored new nursing staff members effectively, contributing to their professional growth and development.
- Ensured infection control measures were strictly followed according to hospital policies, minimizing risk of cross-contamination among patients.
- Provided compassionate support to patients during difficult moments in their healthcare journey, fostering trust and rapport.
- Served as an advocate for patient rights by addressing concerns regarding their care or treatment plan promptly.
- Educated patients and families on disease processes, medical treatments, and self-care strategies, promoting informed decisionmaking.
- Facilitated smooth transitions of care through effective communication with other healthcare providers during shift handoffs or transfers between units.
- Performed wound care management skillfully using appropriate techniques based on the type of injury or surgical incision involved.
- .Contributed valuable input during interdisciplinary team meetings by sharing insights from directpatient interactions.
Agency Registered Nurse
UH Saint John Medical Center
Westlake, OH
08.2022 - 02.2023
- Patient care, cardiac monitoring, and intervention of irregular heart rhythms
- Assess and treat pain
- Coordinate care, collaborate and communicate within the health team members
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Mentored new nursing staff members effectively, contributing to their professional growth and development.
- Ensured infection control measures were strictly followed according to hospital policies, minimizing risk of cross-contamination among patients.
- Provided compassionate support to patients during difficult moments in their healthcare journey, fostering trust and rapport.
- Served as an advocate for patient rights by addressing concerns regarding their care or treatment plan promptly.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for effective patient management, ensuring optimal treatment outcomes.
- Educated patients and families on disease processes, medical treatments, and self-care strategies, promoting informed decisionmaking.
- Participated in ongoing professional development activities to stay current with best practices in nursing care and maintain licensure requirements.
- Enhanced patient care by providing comprehensive nursing assessments and developing individualized care plans.
- Performed wound care management skillfully using appropriate techniques based on the type of injury or surgical incision involved.
- Demonstrated strong critical thinking skills while assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care, leading to improved clinical outcomes.
- Adapted quickly to changes inpatient acuity levels and adjusted care plans accordingly to meet evolving needs.
- Administered medications accurately and safely, adhering to established protocols and guidelines.
- Monitored patients'' vital signs and reported any abnormalities to the physician promptly, contributing to timely interventions.
- Implemented evidence-based nursing practices consistently to ensure quality care delivery and positive outcomes for patients.
- Managed time efficiently to prioritize patient needs while maintaining a high level of organization within a fast-paced environment.
- Observed patients under treatment to identify progress or side effects of medications.
- Monitored patient fluid intake and output to compose patient charts.
- Communicated with patient's family or friends to provide advice, comfort and release instructions.
- Reviewed care plans to verify patient's diagnosis, treatment goals and specific nursing orders.
Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager
Crossroads Hospice and Palliative Services
3743 Boettler Oaks Dr Suite E, Uniontown, OH 44685
05.2019 - 03.2022
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during the end-of-life process, promoting dignity and comfort.
- Collaborated with physicians to optimize medication regimens for symptom control in terminally ill patients.
- Improved patient care by developing and implementing comprehensive hospice nursing plans tailored to individual needs.
- Managed complex caseloads effectively, prioritizing tasks based on patient acuity levels.
- Served as a liaison between patients, families, and healthcare providers to ensure seamless delivery of hospice services.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient interactions, assessments, interventions, and responses to care.
- Efficiently managed caseloads while adhering to regulatory guidelines ensuring compliance with Medicare conditions of participation.
- Educated patients and families about illness progression, treatment options, and available resources for additional support.
- Ensured timely delivery of medical treatments for optimal symptom management while maintaining a high level of compassion.
- Promoted an environment conducive to open communication among staff members regarding complex cases or challenging situations.
- Contributed to the development of organizational policies and procedures, ensuring that best practices were upheld in patient care delivery.
- Coordinated discharge planning with multidisciplinary teams for smooth transitions from acute care settings to home-based hospice care.
- Monitored and evaluated patient progress, adjusting care plans accordingly for best possible outcomes.
- Participated in continuous professional development opportunities resulting in better understanding advancements in palliative medicine.
- Proactively identified potential barriers to quality care delivery and implemented solutions for improved service provision.
- Conducted family meetings facilitating discussions surrounding goals of care, advance directives establishment or modification.
- Provided ongoing mentorship and education to new hires within the hospice nursing team for enhanced clinical competency development.
- Offered listening ear to both patients and loved ones to meet emotional and mental, as well as physical needs.
- Established hospice care services for elderly and disabled patients.
- Recognized and understood specific stages of dying process, providing comfort-based care during vulnerable times.
- Provided high level of quality, compassionate care to patients and caregivers during each nursing shift.
- Developed and implemented individualized care plan for each hospice patient while following physician instructions.
- Taught family members and caregivers various ways to manage patients' pain, how to check for vital signs and proper methods for dressing changes.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
Charge RN Nurse/Floor Nurse/RRT Nurse Leader
Select Specialty Hospital
08.2015 - 11.2020
- Management of high acuity pts
- Preparations of Critical drips and monitoring patients
- Triaging of med surg/ high observation patients’ Transcribing orders
- Supervision and assigning staff according to acuity levels
- I oversaw the Code team and creating scenarios
- Patient care, monitoring vitals and maintain safety within the facility
STNA
Briarfield Manor
03.2011 - 01.2015
- Sensitive to the needs of geriatric patients
- Administered simple range of motion exercises
- Comforted patients and provided them with reassurance and encouragement
- Promoted personal and co-worker safety
- Maintained a clean, orderly, and well-stocked environment
- Provided patients and families with emotional support
- Assisted with ADLs
- Recognized and reported
STNA
Vibra Hospital
03.2013 - 10.2014
- Patient care, ADL’s, vital signs, documentation and feeding of patients
- Prepared patient rooms prior to their arrival
- Collected urine and fecal samples
- Read and recorded temperature, pulse, and respiration
- Assisted with adequate nutrition and fluid intake
- Positioned residents for comfort and to prevent skin pressure problems
- Assisted with transferring residents in and out of wheelchairs and adaptive equipment
- Kept facility stocked with necessary supplies, equipment, and instruments
- Tended to patients with chronic illnesses
- Charted daily information on the residents such as mood changes, mobility activity, eating percentages, and daily inputs and outputs
- Recognized and reported abnormalities and/or changes in patients' health status to nursing staff
STNA
Shepherd of the Valley
09.2009 - 01.2011
- Charted daily information on the residents such as mood changes, mobility activity, eating percentages, and daily inputs and outputs
- Documented resident records on daily flow sheets
- Assisted with ADLs
- Assisted with adequate nutrition and fluid intake
- Collected urine and fecal samples
- Prepared patient rooms prior to their arrival
Education
Bachelor of Nursing - Nursing
Chamberlain School of Nursing
Chicago, IL04.2024
Registered Nurse ADN -
Breckinridge School of Nursing @ ITT Technical School
Youngstown, OH06.2015
Skills
- Nursing management
- Case management
- Clinical leadership
- Patient education
- Clinical assessment
- Care coordination
- Quality improvement
- Quality control
- Multidisciplinary team collaboration
- Staff evaluation
- Recruiting and hiring
- Behavioral health
- Shift scheduling
- Nurse education and training
- Critical thinking
- Nursing staff supervision
- Documentation and reporting
- Emergency response
- Medication dispensing
- Heartsaver CPR AED (CPR AED)
Certification
- BSN
- BLS
- ACLS
Timeline
Agency Registered Nurse
Mercy Health Hospital
07.2023 - 12.2023
Registered Nurse
Mercy Health Hospital
06.2023 - 03.2024
Agency Registered Nurse
Summa Health Hospital
02.2023 - 05.2023
Assistant Director of Nursing
Square One Health
01.2023 - Current
Agency Registered Nurse
UH Saint John Medical Center
08.2022 - 02.2023
Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager
Crossroads Hospice and Palliative Services
05.2019 - 03.2022
Charge RN Nurse/Floor Nurse/RRT Nurse Leader
Select Specialty Hospital
08.2015 - 11.2020
STNA
Vibra Hospital
03.2013 - 10.2014
STNA
Briarfield Manor
03.2011 - 01.2015
STNA
Shepherd of the Valley
09.2009 - 01.2011
Registered Nurse ADN -
Breckinridge School of Nursing @ ITT Technical School
Bachelor of Nursing - Nursing
Chamberlain School of Nursing