CHRISTOPHER ROBERT FELTER
La Fayette
Summary
Medical Professional with 12 +years medical experience. Certified Family Nurse Practitioner with significant experience in providing comprehensive pulmonary care. Skilled in patient assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, and health education. Strong focus on team collaboration and adaptability to changing needs to achieve optimal patient outcomes. Known for effective communication, critical thinking, and compassionate patient care.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Family Nurse Practitioner Pulmonology
Upstate University Hospital
Syracuse, NY
05.2022 - Current
- Conducted comprehensive health assessments and developed personalized care plans for diverse patient populations.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes and streamline care delivery processes.
- Educated patients on disease management and preventive care practices to promote health literacy and wellness.
- Implemented evidence-based practices to improve clinical protocols and ensure adherence to regulatory standards.
- Utilized electronic health records (EHR) systems for accurate documentation, ensuring continuity of care across departments.
- Analyzed patient data trends to inform strategic planning and resource allocation within the healthcare facility.
- Assessed diagnostic radiology films.
- Provided mentorship and support for new nursing graduates entering the profession.
- Strengthened patient-provider relationships by maintaining open lines of communication and addressing concerns with empathy and understanding.
- Increased patient adherence to treatment plans by offering personalized guidance and education on chronic disease management.
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Upstate University Hospital
Syracuse, NY
08.2017 - 05.2022
- Monitored vital signs and patient status to ensure timely interventions and care adjustments.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols and physician orders.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement personalized care plans.
- Educated patients and families on health management, treatment options, and recovery processes.
- Assisted in the training of new nursing staff on ICU procedures and best practices.
- Implemented infection control measures, enhancing patient safety across the unit.
- Mentored junior nurses in critical care techniques, fostering professional development within the team.
- Handled ventilator support, feeding tubes and central lines.
- Assisted physicians with bedside procedures, ensuring accurate treatment administration and timely patient recovery.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Improved patient outcomes by developing and implementing individualized care plans for critically ill patients.
Registered Nurse
Upstate University Hospital at Community General- Operating Room
Syracuse, NY
03.2014 - 08.2017
- Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in medical records.
- Sound, ethical and independent decision-making ability consistent with medical protocols.
- Disciplined, energetic employee who quickly establishes rapport with patients and colleagues.
- Performed all tasks with a patient-centered focus while seeking opportunities for improvement of processes and treatments.
- Provided necessary health education training for patients.
- Trained multiple staff nurses to provide top-quality patient care.
- Cared for patients with multiple chronic diagnoses.
- Recorded patients' vitals.
- Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment and maintained patient flow.
- Utilized strong assessment skills to determine necessary patient care.
- Provided quality nursing care in accordance with resident care policies and procedures.
- Worked as part of team to ensure proper care of body mechanics and safety of patient.
- Maintained patient charts and confidential files.
HCT
Upstate University Hospital at Community General
Syracuse, NY
05.2013 - 03.2014
- Observed and documented patient status and reported patient complaints to the RN and Doctor.
- Read and recorded patient's vital signs.
- Completed and submitted clinical documentation in accordance with agency guidelines.
- Prepared patient rooms prior to their arrival.
- Collected urine and fecal samples.
- Assisted with adequate nutrition and fluid intake.
- Served meals and snacks according to prescribed diets.
- Provided transportation, assistance and companionship to clients.
- Positioned residents for comfort and to prevent skin pressure problems.
- Tended to patients with chronic illnesses.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities and/or changes in patients' health status to nursing staff.
- Assisted with ADLs.
- Participated in the maintenance of safe conditions within the facility and other related areas.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
Upstate Medical University
Syracuse, NY05-2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
SUNY Delhi
Delhi, NY01-2017
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Morrisville State College
Morrisville, New York, USA01-2013
Associate of Science - Liberal Arts and Sciences
Cayuga Community College
Auburn, New York, USA01-2010
Skills
- Diagnostic reasoning
- Preventative care
- Bedside procedures (Thoracentesis)
- Pharmacology
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Chronic disease management
- Advanced health assessment
- Pulmonary examinations
- Interdisciplinary care
- Managing chronic concerns
- Patient communication
- Patient education
- Interpreting laboratory results
- Preparing treatment plans
- Preventive care
- Treatment plan development
- Medical charting
- Physical examinations
- Therapeutic intervention
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
- CPR certified through American Heart Association
- ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- Registered Nurse in the State of New York, License 681505
- Family Nurse Practitioner in the State of New York, License F347764
- Board Certification Number: F06211754
Timeline
Certified Family Nurse Practitioner Pulmonology
Upstate University Hospital
05.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Upstate University Hospital
08.2017 - 05.2022
Registered Nurse
Upstate University Hospital at Community General- Operating Room
03.2014 - 08.2017
HCT
Upstate University Hospital at Community General
05.2013 - 03.2014
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Morrisville State College
Associate of Science - Liberal Arts and Sciences
Cayuga Community College
Master of Science - Nursing
Upstate Medical University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
SUNY Delhi