FELIX JOHN
Forney,TX
Summary
Dynamic and compassionate Registered Nurse with 20+ years of experience in patient care, medical terminology, and clinical procedures. Possess strong skills in communication, leadership, and critical thinking. Known for providing high-quality patient care while maintaining efficiency and compliance with hospital standards. Achievements include implementing innovative nursing practices resulting in improved patient satisfaction.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Float Pool / ED - Charge/Staff RN
BAYLOR UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER
Dallas, TX
10.2023 - Current
- Provided direct nursing care to patients of all ages in a variety of settings including medical and surgical units, critical care, emergency departments, and home health.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient progress and treatment plans.
- Educated patients and families on disease prevention, treatment plans, and post-hospitalization needs.
Acute Stroke PCU / EMU - Charge/Staff RN
UT SOUTHWESTERN MEDICAL CENTER
Dallas, TX
01.2017 - 10.2023
- Developed and implemented stroke patient education programs.
- Participated in interdisciplinary meetings with other healthcare providers involved in treating stroke patients.
- Performed discharge planning activities following hospitalization due to a stroke event.
Float Pool – Staff RN
PARKLAND HOSPITAL
Dallas, TX
01.2019 - 03.2022
- Provided direct nursing care to patients of all ages in a variety of settings including medical and surgical units, critical care, emergency departments, and home health.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient progress and treatment plans.
Medical Equipment Sales and Training
SALTOM MEDICALS
01.2016 - 12.2017
- Oversaw quality control to identify inconsistencies and malfunctions.
- Determined consumer needs to provide products and services appealing to larger market.
- Identified areas for improvement, narrowing focus for decision-makers in making necessary changes.
Patient Navigator/HH Admin
JAICSTAR HHC
Mesquite, TX
01.2016 - 12.2016
- Facilitated communication between physicians, specialists, nurses, social workers, insurance companies, employers.
- Assisted in scheduling appointments, tests and procedures for patients.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives aimed at improving patient experience.
Patient Navigator/community support worker
CHARTWELL GIBSON MEDICAL CENTER
North York, Canada
05.2012 - 01.2016
- Acted as an advocate for vulnerable populations who may have difficulty accessing needed services.
- Attended team meetings to discuss patient cases and develop individualized care plans.
- Served as a liaison between healthcare providers and other departments within the organization.
Team Lead in Sales and Geek Squad
BEST BUY
, SK, Canada
12.2012 - 05.2015
- Assisted the manager in setting achievable goals for the team while monitoring progress towards them.
- Held regular one-on-one coaching sessions with staff members to encourage personal development.
- Motivated staff through positive reinforcement techniques.
ICU Float Pool – Charge/Staff RN
OJJUS MEDICARE GOODWILL HOSPITAL
Noida, India
01.2009 - 12.2011
- Maintained accurate records regarding patient history, assessments, evaluations, treatments and procedures as per hospital policy requirements.
- Performed various tests such as blood glucose monitoring, EKGs, wound dressings and care according to established protocols.
- Served as preceptor for new nurses orienting them on proper procedures related to assessment techniques and documentation practices.
Nursing Assistant
JAYANAGAR GENERAL HOSPITAL
Bangalore, India
01.2005 - 12.2009
- Assisted patients with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Provided companionship to patients, monitored their emotional well-being, and offered reassurance when needed.
- Maintained confidentiality of all patient information according to HIPAA guidelines.
Education
Community Case Support Worker - Health Care Management
Lambton College
Sarnia, CA01.2012
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
T. John College of Nursing
Bangalore, IN01.2009
Skills
- Charge RN
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Electronic health records
- Care coordination
- Patient education
- Critical thinking
- Quality improvement
- Discharge planning
- Time management
- Conflict resolution
- Team leadership
- Advocacy skills
- Compassion and empathy
- Clinical judgment
- Emergency care
- Hospice care
- EPIC EMR software
- Clinical research implementation
- HIPAA protocol adherence
- Training
- Precepting
- Mentoring
- Cross-trained
- House supervisor
- Unit-based council
- Staffing
- Hospital operations
- CAUTI champion
- CLABSI champion
- Medical equipments sales, service and training
Credentials And Licenses
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- BLS & ACLS
- Hemodialysis
- AANN- Epilepsy certification
- NIHSS- Stroke certification
Accomplishments
- 2024- Nurse of the year for patient safety and good catch.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Float Pool / ED - Charge/Staff RN
BAYLOR UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER
10.2023 - Current
Float Pool – Staff RN
PARKLAND HOSPITAL
01.2019 - 03.2022
Acute Stroke PCU / EMU - Charge/Staff RN
UT SOUTHWESTERN MEDICAL CENTER
01.2017 - 10.2023
Medical Equipment Sales and Training
SALTOM MEDICALS
01.2016 - 12.2017
Patient Navigator/HH Admin
JAICSTAR HHC
01.2016 - 12.2016
Team Lead in Sales and Geek Squad
BEST BUY
12.2012 - 05.2015
Patient Navigator/community support worker
CHARTWELL GIBSON MEDICAL CENTER
05.2012 - 01.2016
ICU Float Pool – Charge/Staff RN
OJJUS MEDICARE GOODWILL HOSPITAL
01.2009 - 12.2011
Nursing Assistant
JAYANAGAR GENERAL HOSPITAL
01.2005 - 12.2009
Community Case Support Worker - Health Care Management
Lambton College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
T. John College of Nursing