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Felix Jones

Philadelphia,PA

Summary

Experienced nursing professional with extensive experience at Penn Medicine, skilled in clinical supervision and evidence-based practice and devotion to building up new nurses with skills necessary to excel in today's healthcare settings. Top-notch clinical expertise, sound judgment and strengths in workflow optimization and strategic planning. Committed to mentoring and staff development, utilizing healthcare technology to enhance patient care and education.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse

Penn Medicine: University of Pennsylvania Health System
10.2016 - Current
  • Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
  • Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
  • Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
  • Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
  • Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.

Correctional Registered Nurse

Philadelphia Department Of Prisons
10.2007 - Current
  • Complied with all security regulations within prison system and administered care in safest possible environment.
  • Performed mental health evaluations when warranted and recommended patients to therapists.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
  • Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
  • Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
  • Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.

LPN Charge Nurse

Genesis Health Care
09.2005 - 09.2016
  • Managed daily staff assignments and patient scheduling to guarantee clinic coverage and flow.
  • Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
  • Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care skills and explaining conditions and medications.
  • Documented vitals and medical histories in patient charts when assessing patients and communicated patient information to physicians and other nurses for care continuity.

Transportation Management Coordinator

United States Army
06.2000 - 07.2004
  • Documented and inventoried freight, cargo, and material shipments of all types.
  • Requested and coordinated transport capabilities to meet missions.
  • Arranged documentation and reports for follow-up or response to tracer actions.
  • Coordinated and monitored movement of personnel and cargo throughout country.
  • Handled day-to-day shipping and receiving overseeing more than 1,000 packages per day.

Education

Post Secondary Master Degree - Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Walden University
Minneapolis, MN
05-2028

Master of Science - Nursing Education

Walden University
Minneapolis, MN
08-2023

Some College (No Degree) - Family Nurse Practitioner

Chamberlain College of Nursing
Downers Grove

Bachelor of Science - Nursing Science

Chamberlain College of Nursing
Downers Grove
06-2016

Associate of Science - Nursing

Community College of Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA
05-2011

Skills

  • Clinical supervision
  • Healthcare technology
  • Staff development
  • Clinical expertise
  • Evidence-based practice
  • Continuing education
  • Mentoring proficiency
  • Performing physical assessments
  • Teaching strategies

Accomplishments

  • Assisted in Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) readiness. Penn Medicine Rehabilitation has received multiple accreditations from CARF such as Stroke Specialty Program, Brain Injury Specialty Program, Spinal Cord System of Care Program, Amputee Specialty Program and Comprehensive Rehabilitation Program.
  • Have been apart of hospital set teams employing evidence-based champion groups led by clinical nurses and specialists to refine and implement best practices.
  • Participated in Penn Medicine Office of Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity (OIDE) groups to help provide cultural competence and humility training for faculty, staff, and students.

Awards

  • 2018 Department of Human Services Mentor/Life Coach of the Year Award
  • 2019 Penn Medicine Clinical Nursing Excellence Rosalyn J. Watts Award for Community, Patient and Relationships
  • 2020 Independence Blue Cross, Blue Shield Celebrate Caring Nurse Award Recipient
  • 2023 Penn Institute of Rehabilitation Medicine Daisy Award Honoree
  • 2025 Penn Medicine Clinical Nursing Excellence Rosalyn J. Watts Award for Community, Patient and Relationships
  • 2025 Penn Medicine Dr. Judith Rodin Community Education Award for Community Service and Civic Engagement

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Professional Working

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Penn Medicine: University of Pennsylvania Health System
10.2016 - Current

Correctional Registered Nurse

Philadelphia Department Of Prisons
10.2007 - Current

LPN Charge Nurse

Genesis Health Care
09.2005 - 09.2016

Transportation Management Coordinator

United States Army
06.2000 - 07.2004

Post Secondary Master Degree - Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Walden University

Master of Science - Nursing Education

Walden University

Some College (No Degree) - Family Nurse Practitioner

Chamberlain College of Nursing

Bachelor of Science - Nursing Science

Chamberlain College of Nursing

Associate of Science - Nursing

Community College of Philadelphia

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