Felicia Brown
Saint Petersburg,USA
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with a progressive career history in direct patient care, triage, and care coordination in a fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle complex patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing solid relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude, and excellent customer service. Seeking the opportunity to work in an established role with BayCare Health Systems, focused on a future with a rewarding career serving the community. Bringing the company, the support needed to employ with an engaging environment focused on the culture of their staff and clients while being focused on growth and excellence.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Procedure Registered Nurse
BayCare
01.2025 - Current
- Provided comprehensive support to physicians during colonoscopy, endoscopy, bronchoscopy, and other specialized procedures, ensuring the safety of the patients, and adherence to clinical protocols.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient care delivery and improve treatment strategies.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
Registered nurse
BayCare
07.2022 - 01.2025
- GI Med/Surge
- Precepting New oncoming nurses and nursing students
- Oriented as Charge Nurse
- Managed caseload of 4 to 5 patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, and wound care.
- Educate patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens, and pain management techniques.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement, and enhance treatment strategies.
- Cerner
Registered Medical Assistant
BayCare
02.2017 - 06.2022
- Dermatology
- Mentored and coached new oncoming nursing staff
- Assist physician with Mohs and excisional procedures; follow up on test orders and test and biopsy results.
- Proficient in maintaining medical equipment with sterilization and cleaning instruments and equipment autoclave; inventory of medical supplies and medications.
- Patient Education
- Wound care
- Diagnostic testing
- Cerner
Registered Medical Assistant
Diagnostic Clinic
05.2014 - 02.2017
- Family Practice
- Triaged phone calls, scheduled appointments
- Prepared exam rooms for procedures
- Assisted physician during procedures
- Performed diagnostic testing
- Removed sutures and staples
- Wound care
- Patient Education
- Performed clerical duties
Registered Medical Assistant
Suncoast Medical Center
05.2010 - 04.2013
- Rheumatology
- Triage phone calls, scheduled appointments
- Prepared exam rooms for procedures
- Patient assessments
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Patient Education
- Inventory of medication samples
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Science
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN04.2024
Associate of Science - Nursing Science
St. Petersburg College
Clearwater, FL05.2022
No Degree - Medical Assisting
Southern Technical Institute
Pinellas Park, FL01.2014
No Degree - Phlebotomy
Lincoln Technical Institute
Pinellas Park, FL01.2010
Skills
- Cerner
- Centricity
- Capacity Management
- Communication Skills
- Inpatient and Outpatient Care
- Strong attention to detail
- Reliable, Responsible, and Flexible
- Outgoing, Dedicated, and Empathetic
- Patient and Family Advocacy
- Team Coordination
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Direct patient care
Certification
- ACLS and First Aid Certified
- Blu-U Blue Light Photodynamic Therapy (PDT) certified
Timeline
Procedure Registered Nurse
BayCare
01.2025 - Current
Registered nurse
BayCare
07.2022 - 01.2025
Registered Medical Assistant
BayCare
02.2017 - 06.2022
Registered Medical Assistant
Diagnostic Clinic
05.2014 - 02.2017
Registered Medical Assistant
Suncoast Medical Center
05.2010 - 04.2013
Associate of Science - Nursing Science
St. Petersburg College
No Degree - Medical Assisting
Southern Technical Institute
No Degree - Phlebotomy
Lincoln Technical Institute
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Science
Capella University
LEADERSHIP ROLES
- SUPERUSER AND EDUCATIONAL CHAMPION OF AMERICAN NURSES FOUNDATION STRESS FIRST AID PILOT PROGRAM, DECEMBER 2023-CURRENT
- BAYCARE HEALTH SYSTEM PRECEPTOR, SEPTEMBER 2023-CURRENT
- ORIENTED AS A CHARGE NURSE