Felicia Blagmon
Benton,AR
Summary
Patient-oriented Nurse with16 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise with long-term care.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Charge Nurse
Trinity Village Medical Center
Pine Bluff, Arkansas
08.2016 - Current
- Audited patient charts in real-time, verifying accuracy and completion of information
- Focally assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system
- Built and maintained strong working relationships between nursing department and other disciplines
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions
- Provided medication administration, monitored distribution and documented responses
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues
- Supported physicians and consultants with tests and procedures
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions
- Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology
- Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans
- Administered local, inhalation or intravenous anesthetics to patients undergoing procedures
- Provided strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans
- Complied with OSHA programs, maintaining safe and clean working environment
- Coordinated and performed patient admissions, transfers and discharges
- Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies
- Assisted patients with diverse range and comorbid chronic diagnoses.
Charge Licensed Vocational Nurse
Trinity Village Assisted Living
Pine Bluff, Arkansas
09.2015 - 11.2016
- Assisted patients with diverse range and comorbid chronic diagnoses
- Administered prescribe medications to address patient symptoms and underlying etiologies
- Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information
- Counseled clients, patients and families and provided emotional and psychosocial support
- Guaranteed exceptional care quality by correctly administering medication
- Directed implementation of improved patient care and documentation methods and procedures to achieve quality objectives
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches
- Documented patient medical histories, current symptoms and vitals
- Collected biological samples for routine laboratory testing to assist diagnostic processes
- Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private
- Delivered high-quality direct and indirect nursing care to up to 15 patients per day
- Collected blood, urine or sputum from patients to perform routine laboratory tests
- Prepared or examined food trays for conformance to prescribed diet
- Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor
- Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physician’s orders
- Measured and recorded patient height, weight and other vital signs
- Complied with OSHA programs, maintaining safe and clean working environment
- Communicated effectively with patients and loved ones to explain diagnoses, treatment options and procedures
- Collected biological samples from patients and performed routine lab tests to support diagnosis
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
Correctional Nurse
Randall L. Williams Correctional Facility
Pine Bluff, Arkansas
03.2015 - 04.2016
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns
- Conducted specified laboratory tests to help detect conditions and determine diagnosis
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system
- Prepared medical equipment and tools to aid physician during examination and treatment of patients
- Cared for prisoners suffering from contagious illnesses or conditions, including influenza, lice and gastrointestinal bugs
- Assessed prisoners suffering injuries through falls, stabbings or other means and stabilized each prior to transport to nearest medical facility
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches
- Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies
- Maintained staff safety during prisoner treatments by observing all security procedures and regulations.
LPN Charge Nurse
White Hall Nursing & Rehab Center
White Hall, Arkansas
06.2014 - 09.2015
- Counseled and educated patients specific to diagnosis and health history
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters
- Collected blood, urine or sputum from patients to perform routine laboratory tests
- Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information
- Monitored infection control procedures to verify facility-wide health and safety
- Delivered high-quality direct and indirect nursing care to up to 20 patients per day
- Managed intravenous medication to stabilize patient blood pressure and heart
- Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physician’s orders
- Administered prescribed medications and started intravenous fluids to address patient symptoms and underlying etiologies
- Measured and recorded patient height, weight and other vital signs
- Conducted daily rounds to assess patient condition and distribute medications
- Prepared or examined food trays for conformance to prescribed diet
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times
- Prepared patients for examinations, tests or treatments and explained procedures
- Performed triage to maximum team productivity and effectiveness
- Communicated effectively with patients and loved ones to explain diagnoses, treatment options and procedures
- Provided patient care needs to prioritize treatment and maintain patient flow
- Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor
- Assembled and used catheters, tracheotomy tubes or oxygen suppliers
- Administered prescribed medications or started intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patients' charts
- Documented and collected vital signs to track patient conditions
- Answered patients' calls to determine how to assist
- Administered high consequence medications with exacting accuracy, monitoring patients for side effects and supporting patient comfort and comprehensive recovery
- Counseled clients, patients and families and provided emotional and psychosocial support
- Recorded patient medical history, vital statistics and test results in medical records
- Guaranteed exceptional care quality by correctly administering medication, inserting and caring for catheters, dressing and changing wounds and assisting with personal hygiene
- Provided behavioral and emotional support and closely supervised patients suffering from dementia and Alzheimer's.
Charge Licensed Practical Nurse
Davis East
Pine Bluff
03.2012 - 10.2014
- Documented patient medical histories, current symptoms and vitals
- Supervised exceptional team with collaborative leadership and creative responses to resource scarcity and nurse availability
- Evaluated nursing intervention outcomes by conferring with other healthcare team members
- Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians orders
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider
- Managed intravenous medication to stabilize patient blood pressure and heart
- Counseled clients, patients and families and provided emotional and psychosocial support
- Collected biological samples from patients and performed routine lab tests to support diagnosis
- Conducted daily rounds to assess patient condition and distribute medications
- Advocated for patients by respecting and supporting values, basic rights and beliefs
- Monitored infection control procedures to verify facility-wide health and safety
- Administered prescribed medications or started intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patients' charts
- Prepared patients for examinations, tests or treatments and explained procedures
- Documented and collected vital signs to track patient conditions
- Recorded patient medical history, vital statistics and test results in medical records
- Counseled and educated patients specific to diagnosis and health history
- Provided pre- and post-operative nursing care
- Collected blood, urine or sputum from patients to perform routine laboratory tests
- Communicated effectively with patients and loved ones to explain diagnoses, treatment options and procedures
- Guaranteed exceptional care quality by correctly administering medication, inserting and caring for catheters, dressing and changing wounds and assisting with personal hygiene
- Delivered high-quality direct and indirect nursing care to up to 28 patients per day
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches
- Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information
- Measured and recorded patient height, weight and other vital signs
- Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters
- Prepared or examined food trays for conformance to prescribed diet
- Established direct lines of communication between nursing staff and other interested departments, supporting patient care with collaboration between personnel with complementary specialties
- Worked with social workers, physical therapists and speech therapists to assess patient needs, plan and adjust plans of care and actualize nursing interventions to promote and restore patient health
- Administered high consequence medications with exacting accuracy, monitoring patients for side effects and supporting patient comfort and comprehensive recovery
- Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private
- Assembled and used catheters, tracheotomy tubes or oxygen suppliers
- Answered patients' calls to determine how to assist
- Took temperatures or blood pressures, dressed wounds and provided other basic patient care or treatments
- Used sterile techniques to prepare patients for procedures
- Adjusted new floor assignments based on evaluation of staffing requirements
- Provided behavioral and emotional support and closely supervised patients suffering from dementia and Alzheimer's
- Collected blood, urine or sputum samples from patients to perform routine lab tests
- Worked as part of healthcare team to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions.
Charge Licensed Practical Nurse
Arkansas Convalescent Center
Pine Bluff
10.2011 - 12.2013
- Documented patient medical histories, current symptoms and vitals
- Supervised exceptional team with collaborative leadership and creative responses to resource scarcity and certified nursing aide availability
- Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physician’s orders
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider
- Managed intravenous medication to stabilize patient blood pressure and heart
- Counseled clients, patients and families and provided emotional and psychosocial support
- Collected biological samples from patients and performed routine lab tests to support diagnosis
- Conducted daily rounds to assess patient condition and distribute medications
- Advocated for patients by respecting and supporting values, basic rights and beliefs
- Monitored infection control procedures to verify facility-wide health and safety
- Administered prescribed medications or started intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patients' charts
- Collected biological samples for routine laboratory testing to assist diagnostic processes
- Prepared patients for examinations, tests or treatments and explained procedures
- Documented and collected vital signs to track patient conditions
- Recorded patient medical history, vital statistics and test results in medical records
- Collected blood, urine or sputum from patients to perform routine laboratory tests
- Communicated effectively with patients and loved ones to explain diagnoses, treatment options and procedures
- Guaranteed exceptional care quality by correctly administering medication, inserting and caring for catheters, dressing and changing wounds and assisting with personal hygiene
- Delivered high-quality direct and indirect nursing care to up to 25 patients per day
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches
- Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information
- Measured and recorded patient height, weight and other vital signs
- Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters
- Prepared or examined food trays for conformance to prescribed diet
- Established direct lines of communication between nursing staff and other interested departments, supporting patient care with collaboration between personnel with complementary specialties
- Administered high consequence medications with exacting accuracy, monitoring patients for side effects and supporting patient comfort and comprehensive recovery
- Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private
- Assembled and used catheters, tracheotomy tubes or oxygen suppliers
- Answered patients' calls to determine how to assist
- Took temperatures or blood pressures, dressed wounds and provided other basic patient care or treatments
- Used sterile techniques to prepare patients for procedures
- Implemented new floor assignments based on evaluation of staffing requirements
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times
- Provided behavioral and emotional support and closely supervised patients suffering from dementia and Alzheimer's
- Collected blood, urine or sputum samples from patients to perform routine lab tests
- Administered prescribed medications and started intravenous fluids to address patient symptoms and underlying etiologies
- Monitored patients with incontinence issues, both after procedures and in recovery from trauma, installing catheters and monitoring bedpans to keep patients safe and comfortable.
Correctional Nurse
Cummins Unit
Grady, Arkansas
09.2009 - 04.2012
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns
- Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans
- Conducted specified laboratory tests to help detect conditions and determine diagnosis
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system
- Prepared medical equipment and tools to aid physician during examination and treatment of patients
- Developed and coordinated patient care plans for prisoners with COPD, diabetes or other chronic conditions
- Cared for prisoners suffering from contagious illnesses or conditions, including influenza, lice and gastrointestinal bugs
- Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology
- Assessed prisoners suffering injuries through falls, stabbings or other means and stabilized each prior to transport to nearest medical facility
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches
- Identified issues related to mental health conditions and recommended specific therapies for patients
- Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies
- Maintained staff safety during prisoner treatments by observing all security procedures and regulations.
Charge Licensed Practical Nurse
Dumas Nursing Home
06.2007 - 09.2009
- Documented patient medical histories, current symptoms and vitals
- Supervised exceptional team with collaborative leadership and creative responses to resource scarcity and nurse availability
- Evaluated nursing intervention outcomes by conferring with other healthcare team members
- Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physician’s orders
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider
- Managed intravenous medication to stabilize patient blood pressure and heart
- Counseled clients, patients and families and provided emotional and psychosocial support
- Collected biological samples from patients and performed routine lab tests to support diagnosis
- Conducted daily rounds to assess patient condition and distribute medications
- Advocated for patients by respecting and supporting values, basic rights and beliefs
- Monitored infection control procedures to verify facility-wide health and safety
- Administered prescribed medications or started intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patients' charts
- Prepared patients for examinations, tests or treatments and explained procedures
- Documented and collected vital signs to track patient conditions
- Recorded patient medical history, vital statistics and test results in medical records
- Counseled and educated patients specific to diagnosis and health history
- Collected blood, urine or sputum from patients to perform routine laboratory tests
- Communicated effectively with patients and loved ones to explain diagnoses, treatment options and procedures
- Guaranteed exceptional care quality by correctly administering medication, inserting and caring for catheters, dressing and changing wounds and assisting with personal hygiene
- Delivered high-quality direct and indirect nursing care to up to 32 patients per day
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches
- Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information
- Measured and recorded patient height, weight and other vital signs
- Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters
- Prepared or examined food trays for conformance to prescribed diet
- Established direct lines of communication between nursing staff and other interested departments, supporting patient care with collaboration between personnel with complementary specialties
- Worked with social workers, physical therapists and speech therapists to assess patient needs, plan and adjust plans of care and actualize nursing interventions to promote and restore patient health
- Administered high consequence medications with exacting accuracy, monitoring patients for side effects and supporting patient comfort and comprehensive recovery
- Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private
- Assembled and used catheters, tracheotomy tubes or oxygen suppliers
- Answered patients' calls to determine how to assist
- Took temperatures or blood pressures, dressed wounds and provided other basic patient care or treatments
- Used sterile techniques to prepare patients for procedures
- Implemented new floor assignments based on evaluation of staffing requirements
- Provided behavioral and emotional support and closely supervised patients suffering from dementia and Alzheimer's
- Collected blood, urine or sputum samples from patients to perform routine lab tests
- Worked as part of healthcare team to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions.
Charge Licensed Practical Nurse
Dumas Nursing Facility
Dumas, Arkansas
06.2007 - 09.2009
- Documented patient medical histories, current symptoms and vitals
- Supervised exceptional team with collaborative leadership and creative responses to resource scarcity and nurse availability
- Evaluated nursing intervention outcomes by conferring with other healthcare team members
- Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physician’s orders
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider
- Managed intravenous medication to stabilize patient blood pressure and heart
- Counseled clients, patients and families and provided emotional and psychosocial support
- Collected biological samples from patients and performed routine lab tests to support diagnosis
- Conducted daily rounds to assess patient condition and distribute medications
- Advocated for patients by respecting and supporting values, basic rights and beliefs
- Monitored infection control procedures to verify facility-wide health and safety
- Administered prescribed medications or started intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patients' charts
- Collected biological samples for routine laboratory testing to assist diagnostic processes
- Prepared patients for examinations, tests or treatments and explained procedures
- Documented and collected vital signs to track patient conditions
- Recorded patient medical history, vital statistics and test results in medical records
- Collected blood, urine or sputum from patients to perform routine laboratory tests
- Communicated effectively with patients and loved ones to explain diagnoses, treatment options and procedures
- Guaranteed exceptional care quality by correctly administering medication, inserting and caring for catheters, dressing and changing wounds and assisting with personal hygiene
- Delivered high-quality direct and indirect nursing care to up to 32 patients per day
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches
- Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information
- Measured and recorded patient height, weight and other vital signs
- Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters
- Prepared or examined food trays for conformance to prescribed diet
- Established direct lines of communication between nursing staff and other interested departments, supporting patient care with collaboration between personnel with complementary specialties
- Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private
- Assembled and used catheters, tracheotomy tubes or oxygen suppliers
- Answered patients' calls to determine how to assist
- Took temperatures or blood pressures, dressed wounds and provided other basic patient care or treatments
- Used sterile techniques to prepare patients for procedures
- Implemented new floor assignments based on evaluation of staffing requirements
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times
- Provided behavioral and emotional support and closely supervised patients suffering from dementia and Alzheimer's
- Collected blood, urine or sputum samples from patients to perform routine lab tests
- Worked as part of healthcare team to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions.
Critical Care Nurse
CHI St. Vincent Infirmary
Little Rock, Arkansas
06.2023 - Current
- Worked with intubated and ventilated patients, monitoring and reporting on conditions to maintain stats within optimal levels.
- Managed needs of chronically ill and acute patients with well-coordinated treatment strategies.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess, plan and implement evidence-based patient care.
- Operated critical care equipment to keep patients stable and promote recovery.
- Responded rapidly to critical codes to coordinate stabilization treatments and restore vital functions.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare team to deliver optimal patient outcomes.
- Documented work in hospital system and updated patients' charts with orders and observations.
- Completed diagnostic tests and patient assessments to evaluate treatment progress.
- Counseled patients and families on treatments, care options and discharge instructions.
- Delivered top-notch care exceeding department, hospital and Joint Commission standards.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
University of Arkansas At Monticello
Monticello, AR05.2023
Skills
- Nursing Care Coordination
- Care Quality Evaluation
- Patient Assessment
- Performance Evaluations
Timeline
Critical Care Nurse
CHI St. Vincent Infirmary
06.2023 - Current
Charge Nurse
Trinity Village Medical Center
08.2016 - Current
Charge Licensed Vocational Nurse
Trinity Village Assisted Living
09.2015 - 11.2016
Correctional Nurse
Randall L. Williams Correctional Facility
03.2015 - 04.2016
LPN Charge Nurse
White Hall Nursing & Rehab Center
06.2014 - 09.2015
Charge Licensed Practical Nurse
Davis East
03.2012 - 10.2014
Charge Licensed Practical Nurse
Arkansas Convalescent Center
10.2011 - 12.2013
Correctional Nurse
Cummins Unit
09.2009 - 04.2012
Charge Licensed Practical Nurse
Dumas Nursing Home
06.2007 - 09.2009
Charge Licensed Practical Nurse
Dumas Nursing Facility
06.2007 - 09.2009
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
University of Arkansas At Monticello