Deborah Fewell
Beavercreek,Ohio
Summary
Dedicated Critical Care Registered Nurse with 20 years of direct patient care experience. Adept at doctor communication and patient education with extensive knowledge of critical care treatments and planning long-term for patients. Successful at advocating patient needs and quick diagnoses.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Float Pool Staff Nurse
Miami Valley Hospital
1 Wyoming St Dayton, Ohio 45409
09.2015 - 12.2023
- Submitted accurate documentation, reporting and in-depth nursing observation to support continuity of total patient care.
- Collaborated with other departments and medical staff to support provision of highest standard for total patient care.
- Administered and maintained comfort, treatment, medication, intravenous infusion and health care to support patient needs.
- Promoted patient and family teaching to enhance patient understanding of needs and potentially accelerate recovery.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
Interventional Radiology Nurse
Miami Vally Hospital
1 Wyoming St Dayton, Oh 45409
11.2020 - 07.2021
- Promoted kind, compassionate environment, utilizing active listening and effective communication skills when interacting with patients.
- Interacted with physicians and kept up to date on patient health and issues detected during assessments.
- Educated patients on conditions and illnesses and provided insight on techniques to help improve health.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Critical Care Registered Nurse
Good Samaritian Hospital
2222 Philadelphia Dr Dayton, Oh 45406
12.2007 - 07.2018
- Oversaw various aspects of telemetry by administering PA catheters and arterials, vasoactive drugs, titration, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation and chest tubes.
- Assessed and managed various patient treatments for numerous patient diagnoses from sepsis to acute respiratory distress.
- Trained and coached new employees on protocols and best practices to promote ideal patient outcomes.
- Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.
- Worked with intubated and ventilated patients, monitoring and reporting on conditions to maintain stats within optimal levels.
- Responded rapidly to critical codes to coordinate stabilization treatments and restore vital functions.
Critical Care Registered Nurse
Kettering Health Dayton
Dayton, OH
01.2023 - 12.2023
- Oversaw various aspects of telemetry by administering pa catheters and arterials, vasoactive drugs, titration, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation, and chest tubes.
- Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out, and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.
- Conducted patient assessments, recorded vitals, and analyzed records and charts to define care requirements.
- Assessed and managed various patient treatments for numerous patient diagnoses from sepsis to acute respiratory distress.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
Nurse, Head and Neck
Miami Valley Hospital
Dayton, OH
01.2023 - 03.2024
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
- Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Critical Care Registered Nurse
Soin Medical Center Kettering Health
Beavercreek, OH
03.2024 - Current
- Administered life-saving medications and therapies under strict protocols, guiding patients towards recovery from acute illnesses or injuries.
- Assessed and managed various patient treatments for numerous patient diagnoses from sepsis to acute respiratory distress.
- Monitored hemodynamic parameters and analyzed complex data sets, making appropriate adjustments to treatment plans based on patient response.
- Served as a preceptor for new nurses entering the critical care field, sharing knowledge and expertise to facilitate successful integration into the team.
- Demonstrated a high level of adaptability in adjusting to ever-changing patient acuity levels within the critical care unit, ensuring consistent delivery of safe and effective nursing care.
- Managed multiple priorities simultaneously while maintaining focus on providing exceptional patient-centered care within a fast-paced critical care environment.
Education
Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing
Clark State Community College
Springfield, OH06.2005
Bachelor Of Science - Psychology
Wright State University
Dayton, OH06.1998
Skills
- Preventive Healthcare
- Disease Treatment
- Nursing Consultation
- Patient Health Information Access
- Compassionate and Caring
Additional Information
ACT Nurse - Responded to codes, ACT calls and questions. Rounded on floors to assist with patient care and needs. Direct communication with physician for patient treatment and care.
Relief Charge Nurse for Soin Hospital ICU - Currently acting as relief charge nurse in ICU to facilitate care and planning of patient and nursing staff. Collaborate with physicians, nursing staff, Nursing supervisor and other nursing units to facilitate highest level of excellence and patient care.
Timeline
Critical Care Registered Nurse
Soin Medical Center Kettering Health
03.2024 - Current
Critical Care Registered Nurse
Kettering Health Dayton
01.2023 - 12.2023
Nurse, Head and Neck
Miami Valley Hospital
01.2023 - 03.2024
Interventional Radiology Nurse
Miami Vally Hospital
11.2020 - 07.2021
Float Pool Staff Nurse
Miami Valley Hospital
09.2015 - 12.2023
Critical Care Registered Nurse
Good Samaritian Hospital
12.2007 - 07.2018
Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing
Clark State Community College
Bachelor Of Science - Psychology
Wright State University