Felecia Smith
Louisville,KY
Summary
Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Intensive Care/Open Heart Recovery Nurse
Norton Audubon Hospital
06.2022 - Current
- Closely monitors the hemodynamics of patients by Swan Ganz catheters and vital signs.
- Safely manages cardiac devices such as the Balloon pump, Impella, Ventricular assisted device, and Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy.
- Monitored patient vitals, alertness, breathing and pain on mechanical ventilators.
- Obtained and administered medications or intravenous solutions to patients to decrease pain levels and replace lost fluids.
Travel RN
Favorite Staffing
01.2022 - 02.2022
- Completed a 6 week Covid Crisis travel nursing assignment at Unity Point Methodist Hospital in Peoria, IL
- Worked in the Intensive Care Unit with a caseload of 1:2
- Used Epic charting system.
Travel RN
Krucial Staffing
09.2021 - 11.2021
- Completed a 5 week Covid Crisis travel nursing assignment at Detar Navarro Hospital in Victoria, TX
- Worked in the Intensive Care Unit with a caseload of 1:2
- Used Medhost/Paper Charting.
Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit Nurse
Jewish Hospital
04.2020 - 08.2021
- Delivered age-appropriate medical care for adult, adolescent, and geriatric ICU patients.
- Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
- Observed patients' vital signs and administered physician-prescribed medications and treatments.
- Maintained respectful treatment environment that honored patients' and families' cultural and religious traditions and preferences.
Post Anesthesia Care Unit Nurse
Northside Forsyth Hospital
06.2018 - 04.2020
- Assessed patient incision site, monitored body temperature and tracked other indicators of stability or complications.
- Comforted and reassured patients and family members and patiently answered questions and conveyed important care information.
- Monitored vital signs and levels of consciousness to verify sedation wore off properly and patient regained consciousness.
- Evaluated patient pain, nausea, difficulty breathing and fear and agitation in recovery room and employed various nursing interventions to manage vulnerabilities.
Intensive Care Travel RN
Randstad Staffing
09.2017 - 03.2018
- Completed a 26 week travel nursing assignment.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
Utilization Review Nurse
Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
08.2015 - 09.2017
- Performed prior authorization review of services requiring notification.
- Submitted cases for criteria failures and helped facilitate resolutions and approvals.
- Evaluated medical guidelines and benefit coverage to determine appropriateness of services.
- Obtained authorizations from multiple insurance carriers for various levels of care.
Intensive Care Unit Nurse
Baptist Health Louisville
08.2013 - 08.2015
- Delivered age-appropriate medical care for adult, adolescent, and geriatric ICU patients.
- Supervised new employees and student nurses to promote adherence to established patient care standards and practices.
- Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
- Developed and implemented patient care plans based on physicians' instructions and generally accepted nursing practices.
- Recorded patients' medical status and treatment details in electronic charts to accurately document medical care.
Telemetry Registered Nurse
Norton Suburban Hospital
07.2011 - 08.2013
- Administered heart and blood pressure medication to cardiac patients as prescribed by physicians.
- Observed patient health and side effects from treatments and medications, noting all details in patient chart.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Indiana University Southeast
New Albany, IN07.2011
Skills
- Excellent verbal and communication skills
- Stress Management
- Critical Thinking
- Patient Assessment
- Cultural Competence
- Problem Solving
- Attention to Detail
- Interpersonal Skills
- Ability to adapt to change
- Excellent time management skills
- Epic computer charting
- Cerner computer charting
Certification
- Registered Nurse, State of Kentucky, 2011-Present
- Basic Life Support
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support
Timeline
Intensive Care/Open Heart Recovery Nurse
Norton Audubon Hospital
06.2022 - Current
Travel RN
Favorite Staffing
01.2022 - 02.2022
Travel RN
Krucial Staffing
09.2021 - 11.2021
Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit Nurse
Jewish Hospital
04.2020 - 08.2021
Post Anesthesia Care Unit Nurse
Northside Forsyth Hospital
06.2018 - 04.2020
Intensive Care Travel RN
Randstad Staffing
09.2017 - 03.2018
Utilization Review Nurse
Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
08.2015 - 09.2017
Intensive Care Unit Nurse
Baptist Health Louisville
08.2013 - 08.2015
Telemetry Registered Nurse
Norton Suburban Hospital
07.2011 - 08.2013
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Indiana University Southeast
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