Elize Felicien
Allentown
Summary
Dynamic LPN Team Lead with a proven track record at Fellowship Community, enhancing patient care through cost-effective initiatives and advanced wound care management. Excelled in clinical leadership and effective communication, mentoring staff and advocating for patient needs. Demonstrated exceptional problem-solving abilities and teamwork, contributing to continuous improvement and patient satisfaction.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN Team Lead
Fellowship Community
Allentown, PA
09.2013 - Current
- Contributed to cost-saving initiatives within the department without compromising the quality of nursing services provided.
- Implemented best practices in wound care management, reducing healing time for patients with chronic wounds.
- Increased staff knowledge by organizing relevant training sessions and providing mentorship to junior team members.
- Served as an advocate for patients and their families, ensuring their needs were met throughout their healthcare journey.
Technical Partner
Lehigh Valley Hospital and Health Network
Lehigh Valley Hospital Ceder Crest
06.2005 - 08.2013
- Championed best practices in software development, fostering a culture of continuous improvement within the team.
- Delivered exceptional customer support by addressing concerns promptly and implementing effective resolutions that enhanced client relationships.
- Evaluated emerging trends in technology to make strategic recommendations on incorporating new tools or methodologies into existing workflows.
- Played a key role in the development and launch of new product offerings by providing technical expertise and strategic guidance during planning stages.
Education
Associate of Science - Biology
Kingsborough Community College
Brooklyn, NY06-2004
Skills
- Clinical leadership
- HIPAA compliance
- Medical documentation
- Patient care coordination
- Continuing education
- Wound care expertise
- Vital signs monitoring
- Clinical judgment
- End-of-life care
- Geriatric care
- Emergency care
- Health promotion
- Policy compliance
- Disease prevention
- Surgical care
- Teamwork
- Time management
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Attention to detail
- Responsible and dependable
- Problem-solving abilities
- Cleaning and sanitizing
- Dementia knowledge and care
- Adaptable and flexible
- Patient care
- Basic life support
- Reliability
- Excellent communication
- Critical thinking
- CPR certification
- Organizational skills
- Team collaboration
- Active listening
- Effective communication
- Activities of daily living adls
- Decision-making
- Patient education
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Relationship building
- Patient support
- Patient charting
- Patient observation
- Wound care
- Pain management
- Immunization administration
- Feeding assistance
- Nursing intervention evaluations
- Task prioritization
- Specimen collection
- Self motivation
- Infection control
- Medical terminology
- Mental health support
- Analytical thinking
- Conflict resolution
- Call answering and assistance
- Goal setting
- Patient positioning and transporting
- Treatment room preparation
- Professionalism
- Nursing staff supervision
- Wound dressing and suturing
- Procedure explanation
- Care planning and modifications
- Quality assessments
- Patient advocacy
- Diabetes management
- Staff supervision
- Time management abilities
- Post operative care
- Continuous improvement
- Interdisciplinary team collaboration
- Adaptability
- Conditions reporting
- Written communication
- Recordkeeping and maintenance
- Palliative care
- Performance monitoring
- Equipment assembly
Timeline
LPN Team Lead
Fellowship Community
09.2013 - Current
Technical Partner
Lehigh Valley Hospital and Health Network
06.2005 - 08.2013
Associate of Science - Biology
Kingsborough Community College