Felicia Ricks
Lehi
Summary
Dynamic Registered Nurse with extensive experience at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center, excelling in charge nursing and care coordination. Proven ability to enhance patient outcomes through effective leadership and compliance with healthcare standards. Leading teams in quality assurance initiatives. Skilled in ACLS/BLS, and recognized for fostering team engagement and education in high-pressure environments.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Community Care Referral Initiative Nurse
Veterans Affair Medical Center
03.2016 - Current
- Referral Coordination Initiative Registered Nurse specializing in Dermatology, Neurology, Cardiology and Oncology services.
- Medical chart analysis including auditing, triaging and completing evidence-based care guidelines from MCG for appropriation of insurance coverage.
- Coordinates care across multiple states insuring that Veterans receive high quality healthcare from reputable vested providers.
- Unit preceptor and employee engagement committee chair.
Liver Transplant and Clinic Coordinator
Department of Veterans Affairs
03.2022 - 03.2023
- Coordinated all aspects of hepatology clinic.· Coordinated all aspects of Hepatology clinic. Including hepatocellar carcinoma screening, liver biopsy, paracenteisis, hepatitis treatment management, immunizations, diagnostic and therapeutic liver care.
- Coordinates liver transplants with Portland VAMC, Intermountain Medical Center and University of Utah
- VATC TRACER Transplant Submissions and Review coordinator.
- Developed and updated policies and procedures, maintaining compliance with statutory, regulatory and local, state and federal guidelines relating to HIPAA, benefits administration and general liability.
- Defined protocols, quality assurance initiatives and clinic policies and procedures
Operating Room Circulator Charge Nurse
Department of Veterans Affairs
03.2019 - 03.2022
- Charge nurse, maintaining efficiency of six operating rooms and multidisciplinary staff.
- Unit educator complying with AORN national standards and operating procedures.
- Safe patient handling unit peer leader.
- Heart team member for cardiothoracic surgeries.
- Assisted the OR team in maintain and creating a comfortable, safe environment for the patients.
- Cross trained in all surgical specialties. Specialty coordinator for robotic surgery.
RN
Mountain Point Medical Center
08.2018 - 06.2019
- High volume pre-operative nursing care, IV insertion, site preparation, perioperative medication administration, documentation.
- PACU nursing care, high acuity stabilization with post-operative airway management, medication administration for pain control, documentation.
- Infusion therapy nursing care with precautions.
- Endoscopy circulator, nursing care with documentation.
Education
BACHLORS OF SCIENCE - NURSING
GRAND CANYON UNIVERSITY
05-2020
ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE - NURSING
AMERITECH COLLEGE OF
08-2018
Skills
- Charge Nurse
- Unit Preceptor and Engagement Committee Chair
- Cardiothoracic Nurse Circulator Surgical Specialty Coordinator
- ACLS/BLS Certified
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Liver Transplant and Clinic Coordinator
Department of Veterans Affairs
03.2022 - 03.2023
Operating Room Circulator Charge Nurse
Department of Veterans Affairs
03.2019 - 03.2022
RN
Mountain Point Medical Center
08.2018 - 06.2019
Community Care Referral Initiative Nurse
Veterans Affair Medical Center
03.2016 - Current
BACHLORS OF SCIENCE - NURSING
GRAND CANYON UNIVERSITY
ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE - NURSING
AMERITECH COLLEGE OF
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