Elizabeth Feehery
Suwanee,GA
Summary
Dynamic and compassionate nurse with extensive experience at Renue Plastic Surgery, specializing in complex wound care, plastic and reconstructive surgery and patient education. Proven track record of enhancing patient satisfaction through empathetic care and effective communication. Certified Wound Specialist dedicated to fostering professional growth and improving patient outcomes in surgical nursing environments.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse
Renue Plastic Surgery
06.2016 - 08.2024
- Mentored new nursing staff on best practices in surgical nursing, fostering a positive learning environment for professional growth.
- Increased patient satisfaction scores by providing compassionate and empathetic care during pre-and post-operative periods.
- Maintained comprehensive understanding of genitourinary, gastrointestinal and integumentary systems and provided treatment for wounds impacting them.
- Instructed patients and caregivers on how to clean and dress wounds and how to prevent infections.
- Conducted regular training sessions on new wound care products and techniques, keeping nursing team abreast of industry advancements.
- Enhanced patient comfort and healing by proactively addressing pain management and emotional support needs related to wound care.
- Assisted physicians in performing complex debridement procedures, ensuring optimal patient safety and comfort during the process.
- Facilitated wound healing with application of advanced wound care products and techniques, tailored to each patient's needs.
Medical Nurse
Wayne Memorial Hospital
04.2015 - 06.2016
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and closely monitoring vital signs.
- Maintained a safe and clean working environment by adhering to infection control protocols and regularly updating safety procedures.
- Facilitated seamless transitions between shifts by creating thorough handoff reports for incoming nurses, ensuring continuity of care for patients.
- Prevented potential complications by identifying early warning signs of deteriorating health conditions in patients.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by delivering compassionate, personalized care and timely medication administration.
- Streamlined communication between patients, families, and medical staff, resulting in a more cohesive healthcare experience.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
Education
Nursing
Armstrong State University
Savannah, GA12.2014
Skills
- Wound care
- Family education
- Surgical wound care
- Chronic wound care
- Wound prevention
- Complex wound care
- Patient education
Certified Wound Specialist
- Sterile technique
- Cosmetic procedures
- Surgical procedures
- Postoperative care
- Suture cutting
- Preoperative care
- BLS certified, ACLS certified and PALS certified
Certification
- BLS - Basic Life Support
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- ACLS - Advanced Care Life Support
- Certified Wound Specialist, ABWM
Timeline
Nurse
Renue Plastic Surgery
06.2016 - 08.2024
Medical Nurse
Wayne Memorial Hospital
04.2015 - 06.2016
Nursing
Armstrong State University
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