Felicia Bear
The Villages,FL
Summary
Dedicated and dependable Registered Nurse (RN) with hands-on clinical experience in hospital, home and clinic environments. Known for patience, persistence, and proactive problem-solving abilities. Excels at coordinating hospital rounds and patient treatment schedules. Detail-oriented multitasker with a collaborative spirit, bringing strong communication skills to every team effort.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cashier
Publix Super Markets Inc
05.2023 - Current
- Works flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
- Answers questions about store policies and addresses customer concerns.
- Addresses customer needs and makes product recommendations to increase sales.
- Restocks and organizes merchandise in front lanes.
- Resolves customer complaints and maintaines clean and tidy checkout area.
RN, Home Health
AllWays Caring Home Health
10.2020 - 10.2021
- Provided direct care to post hospital patients in their homes, including wound care, ostomy education, and medication management
- Educated patients and their families on disease processes and maintaining and improving health and nutrition during the healing process
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
RN, PreAdmission
UF Central Florida Health
08.2019 - 08.2020
- Interviewed pre-surgical patients to evaluate medical history
- Scheduled patients for pre-op testing per MD orders and anesthesia guidelines
- Educated patients on pre-surgical procedures and served as point of contact for patients prior to surgery
RN, PreAdmit, Preop, PostOp, Endoscopy Nurse
Ochsner Medical Center
09.2014 - 01.2019
- Interviewed and educated patients using solid interpersonal and communication skills. Performed pre-surgical procedures per MD protocol and orders on patients having various surgical outpatient procedures. Evaluated physical conditions and identified needed tests while working alongside surgical staff
- Pre-opped surgical and endoscopy patients on day of procedures following MD orders, including medication administration, initiation of IV’s, and family and patient education
- Provided post-surgical care to patients, including pain management and education
- Thorough knowledge of advanced nursing, surgery, equipment and medical practices
- Exceptional interdisciplinary and management skills for working as part of a nursing team
RN, Pre-op, PACU
Memphis Gastroenterology Group
01.2011 - 06.2014
- Obtained and interviewed patients to obtain and evaluate medical history prior to endoscopic procedures
- Managed emergent medical scenarios prior to procedures, i.e. hypertension, diabetic issues, cardiac arrhythmias
- Educated patients on procedures and disease processes
- Obtained consents, and implemented all physicians orders
- Assessed and evaluated patient condition post operatively
- Monitored and communicated to physician and anesthesia personnel any changes in patient status
RN, Med/Surg
Pediatrics Highland Community Hospital
08.2009 - 12.2010
- Implemented direct patient care for up to 7 adults and senior patients with various medical and/or post-surgical diagnoses
- Provided age-appropriate nursing care to children and infants on pediatric unit on a PRN basis
- Administered oral, IV, IM, and SubQ medications
- Learned new computer charting system as hospital evolved from paper charting
RN, Oncology
Memorial Hospital
01.2009 - 08.2009
- Implement direct patient care for up to 4 patients with diverse oncological diagnoses
- Responsible for monitoring the effects of radiation and chemotherapy on patients
- Utilized computer charting in maintaining and updating patient progress
- Competently completed patient admissions and discharges
Education
Associate Degree - Nursing
Pearl River Community College
Poplarville, MS12.2008
Bachelor of Arts Degree - Communications
Elizabethtown College
Elizabethtown, PA12.1986
Skills
- Patient care management
- Analytical thinking
- Medication administration
- Patient knowledge enhancement
Certification
- Registered Nurse, Florida License #RN 9505629
- BLS Certification, Expires July, 2027
Timeline
Cashier
Publix Super Markets Inc
05.2023 - Current
RN, Home Health
AllWays Caring Home Health
10.2020 - 10.2021
RN, PreAdmission
UF Central Florida Health
08.2019 - 08.2020
RN, PreAdmit, Preop, PostOp, Endoscopy Nurse
Ochsner Medical Center
09.2014 - 01.2019
RN, Pre-op, PACU
Memphis Gastroenterology Group
01.2011 - 06.2014
RN, Med/Surg
Pediatrics Highland Community Hospital
08.2009 - 12.2010
RN, Oncology
Memorial Hospital
01.2009 - 08.2009
Bachelor of Arts Degree - Communications
Elizabethtown College
Associate Degree - Nursing
Pearl River Community College
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