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Felicia McKiever

Wagener,SC

Summary

Compassionate and previously employed Mental Health Technician now new graduate nurse with Associates in Science degree, looking to grow. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinates with healthcare professionals to advance patient care and achieve positive patient outcomes. Excellent communication and patient management skills leading to desirable results. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse, Behavioral Health

Aiken Regional Medical Centers (UHS)
06.2023 - Current
  • Applied de-escalation and limit-setting techniques to promote patient cooperation.
  • Supported patients needing medical care to relieve patient anxiety and promote positive outcomes.
  • Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
  • Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
  • Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
  • Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.

Behavioral Health Technician

Aiken Regional Medical Centers
09.2021 - 06.2023
  • Built and maintained positive staff relationships to promote teamwork and better serve clients.
  • Completed documentation for every incident and forwarded to correct personnel for review.
  • Conducted client rounds every 15 minutes to check on residents.
  • Treated clients and families with respect and dignity.
  • Performed client intake procedures according to internal standards for new admissions.

Certified Nursing Assistant

I Care 4 U, LLC
05.2012 - 01.2020
  • Cared for residents in their homes and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
  • Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.

Surgical Technician

United States Army Reserve
08.1999 - 09.2007
  • Anticipated surgeons needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
  • Created safe operating environments for invasive and non-invasive procedures.
  • Provided scrubbing surgical assistance and support to surgeons during general, gynecology, genitourinary, orthopedic, neurosurgery and plastic surgery procedures.
  • Maintained safe working environments by adhering to safety protocols and reporting hazards
  • Sterilized instruments and disposed of medical supplies and waste following OSHA guidelines.

Education

Associate of Science - Registered Nurse

Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College
Orangeburg, SC
05.2023

Certification - Certified Nursing Assistant

Aiken Technical College
Graniteville, SC
10.2013

Skills

  • Patient advocacy
  • Clinical documentation
  • Multidisciplinary collaboration
  • Decision making
  • De-escalation techniques
  • Empathy and compassion
  • Mental Health Support
  • Patient Intervention
  • Intake Assessment
  • Patient Assessments
  • Medication Education
  • Therapeutic communication

Timeline

Registered Nurse, Behavioral Health

Aiken Regional Medical Centers (UHS)
06.2023 - Current

Behavioral Health Technician

Aiken Regional Medical Centers
09.2021 - 06.2023

Certified Nursing Assistant

I Care 4 U, LLC
05.2012 - 01.2020

Surgical Technician

United States Army Reserve
08.1999 - 09.2007

Associate of Science - Registered Nurse

Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College

Certification - Certified Nursing Assistant

Aiken Technical College
Felicia McKiever