Felisha Garner
Bowie,MD
Summary
Healthcare professional with proven track record in delivering high-quality patient care and medical support. Skilled in collaborating with healthcare teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes and adapt to evolving medical needs. Known for reliability, adaptability, and strong problem-solving abilities.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Caregiver
Self Employment Specialists
12.2020 - Current
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Performed light housekeeping duties to maintain cleanliness standards while respecting the patient''s personal space.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment for patients, reducing risks and ensuring optimal health outcomes.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care, addressing individual needs and preferences.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Implemented fall prevention strategies within the home environment by identifying hazards or obstacles that posed risk to patient safety.
Staffing Coordinator/Assistant Payroll Clerk
Fairfield Nursing And Rehabilitation
04.2020 - 11.2021
- Verified payroll, vacation and sick time hours to support accounting processes.
- Assisted in onboarding new hires, facilitating a smooth transition into their roles and supporting employee retention efforts.
- Increased client satisfaction by maintaining thorough knowledge of client needs and matching suitable candidates for open positions.
- Worked closely with other departments within the organization to address workforce planning needs effectively.
- Managed a database of qualified candidates, ensuring accuracy and up-to-date information to expedite the hiring process.
- Collaborated with hiring managers to understand specific position requirements and develop tailored recruitment strategies.
- Collaborated with manager to determine department's short and long-term hiring needs.
- Fostered positive relationships with staffing agencies, enhancing quality of candidates sourced.
- Enhanced team productivity by developing and implementing efficient staffing schedules.
- Conducted regular reviews of staffing processes, identifying and addressing areas for improvement.
Certified Medication Technician
Ginger Cove Assisted Living
12.2015 - 03.2020
- Maintained accurate records of dispensed medications, ensuring timely refills and proper disposal of expired or unused medications.
- Participated in regular training sessions to stay up-to-date on current medication guidelines, best practices, and regulatory requirements.
- Facilitated seamless pharmacy communications by liaising between pharmacists, physicians, and nursing staff regarding prescription orders and clarifications.
- Assisted in reducing medication errors by diligently cross-checking prescription information with patients'' medical histories.
- Consistently maintained a professional demeanor when interacting with patients, families, coworkers, and supervisors alike, fostering a positive work environment.
- Prepared medication doses accurately by following medication administration record (MAR) written by healthcare providers.
- Documented medication administration into electronic medical records (EMR) to avoid duplication of medication dosages.
- Monitored patient responses to medication to report adverse reactions quickly.
- Turned and repositioned patients to prevent bedsores.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Reordered medication to maintain adequate supply.
- Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Standard Healthcare College of Nursing
Falls Church, VA10-2024
Skills
- Time management
- Problem-solving
- Dependable and responsible
- Patient care
- Multitasking and organization
- Verbal and written communication skills
- First aid and safety
- Flexible schedule and availability
- Dementia care
- Compassionate communication
- Alzheimer's care
- Medication management
- Documentation
- HIPAA compliance
Accomplishments
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Supervised team of 6+ staff members.
- Documented and resolved workplace issues which led to positive team results.
Certification
- Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)/Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) – State Boards of Nursing.
- Adult CPR/AED certification – American Red Cross.
- First Aid Certification - American Red Cross
- CPR/AED Certification
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
- MD Driver's License
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Caregiver
Self Employment Specialists
12.2020 - Current
Staffing Coordinator/Assistant Payroll Clerk
Fairfield Nursing And Rehabilitation
04.2020 - 11.2021
Certified Medication Technician
Ginger Cove Assisted Living
12.2015 - 03.2020
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Standard Healthcare College of Nursing
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