Felix Virella-Perez
Spring Hill,FL
Summary
Patient-oriented Nurse with 15 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Ability to manage high stress situations and with experience in acute clinical setting. Experience spanning across Dialysis, ICU, CSU, OR, PACU, PCU and med-surgical environments. Active listener with direct communication style and a compassionate, non-judgmental approach to build trust with patients and other caregivers.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Nurse Manager
AdventHealth
04.2023 - Current
- Supervised, directed, and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff.
- Developed departmental goals and objectives to improve satisfactory rating with patients.
- Performed real-time chart audits for patients ensuring accuracy and completeness of information while capitalizing on opportunities for process improvement.
- Verified facility remained up-to-date and compliant with laws and regulations.
- Created work schedules for multiple shifts to confirm complete floor coverage.
- Communicated with members of medical staff and department heads during weekly update meetings.
- Streamlined steps in rapid response situations by prioritizing and delegating tasks.
- Fostered improvement in staff development, personnel training, and standards of patient care.
- Investigated and independently resolved complaints from staff, physicians, and patients by leveraging clinical judgment and unit management expertise.
- Developed and implemented quality improvement initiatives to provide best possible patient care and identify and address areas of concern.
- Promoted professional development opportunities to encourage nurses to pursue continuous training.
- Reviewed department performance and adjusted coverage to compensate for changing conditions.
- Led staff meetings to keep team informed of departmental changes and provide opportunities for nurses to share ideas and concerns.
- Oversaw infection control procedures to protect patients from infections and keep nursing departments compliant with state regulations.
Registered Nurse Team Leader
AdventHealth
08.2021 - Current
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients on PCU and ICU units, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians, and unit clerks.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
- Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
- Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
Critical Care Float Pool Registered Nurse
HealthTrust Workforce Solutions
12.2020 - 01.2022
- Reported abnormal findings and changes in patient status to doctors, applying appropriate nursing measures.
- Identified patient care problems and implemented corrective actions in alignment with hospital policies, procedures and regulations.
- Protected critically ill patients from unnecessary risks by limiting visitors, using proper PPE, and using strong infection control procedures.
- Assisted patients to maintain current understanding of conditions and presentations.
- Operated critical care equipment to keep patients stable and promote recovery.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess, plan and implement evidence-based patient care.
- Worked with intubated and ventilated patients, monitoring and reporting on conditions to maintain stats within optimal levels.
- Responded rapidly to critical codes to coordinate stabilization treatments and restore vital functions.
- Personalized bedside care and interactions based on cultural backgrounds of different patients.
- Managed needs of chronically ill and acute patients with well-coordinated treatment strategies.
- Worked with physicians, nurses, technicians and therapists to formulate, implement and modify individual care plans.
- Cared and treated patient who suffered from TBI, Stroke, MI, COVID-19, Sepsis, among others.
Critical Care Registered Nurse
AdventHealth
07.2019 - Current
- Trained and coached new employees on protocols and best practices to promote ideal patient outcomes.
- Assessed and managed various patient treatments for numerous patient diagnoses from sepsis to acute respiratory distress.
- Conducted patient assessments, recorded vitals, and analyzed records and charts to define care requirements.
- Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out, and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.
- Oversaw various aspects of telemetry by administering pa catheters and arterials, vasoactive drugs, titration, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation, and chest tubes.
- Protected critically ill patients from unnecessary risks by limiting visitors, using proper PPE, and using strong infection control procedures.
- Assisted patients to maintain current understanding of conditions and presentations.
- Performed timely resuscitation and stabilization of acutely ill patients.
- Worked with intubated and ventilated patients, monitoring and reporting on conditions to maintain stats within optimal levels.
- Completed diagnostic tests and patient assessments to evaluate treatment progress.
- Responded rapidly to critical codes to coordinate stabilization treatments and restore vital functions.
- Operated critical care equipment to keep patients stable and promote recovery.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess, plan and implement evidence-based patient care.
- Cared for patients post procedures in the recovery unit. Assisted in bedside and OR procedures such as debridements, PEG tubes, drains, chest tubes, tracheostomies, bronchoscopies, among others.
Inpatient Dialysis Charge Nurse
Fresenius Kidney Care Dialysis
10.2015 - 10.2019
- Performed tx to patients using different dialysis modalities such as: Hemodialysis, CRRT and/or Peritoneal dialysis.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
- Worked with healthcare team to develop new dialysis treatment flow sheet and other log forms, improving clinical documentation and accountability.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Outpatient Dialysis Registered Charge Nurse
Fresenius Kidney Care Dialysis
04.2012 - 10.2015
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Analyzed emergency situations and took prompt action to save lives.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
Registered Nurse
Pavia Hospital
02.2010 - 01.2013
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
National University College - Bayamon
Bayamon, PR03.2014
Associate of Science - Nursing
Technical Institute of Puerto Rico
San Juan, PR05.2009
Skills
- High level of autonomy
- Patient and family advocacy
- Skilled in Nursing Interventions
- Clinical Issues Understanding
- Nurse Leadership
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Multitasking and Organization
- Strong clinical judgment
- Care Coordination
- Clinical Documentation
- Clinical Assessment
- Quality Improvement
Certification
- Registered Nurse License NO. 9415731- April 30th, 2025
- RQI BLS Certified- April 30th, 2025
- RQI ALS Certified- May 31st, 2025
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
References
Available upon request.
Timeline
Assistant Nurse Manager
AdventHealth
04.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse Team Leader
AdventHealth
08.2021 - Current
Critical Care Float Pool Registered Nurse
HealthTrust Workforce Solutions
12.2020 - 01.2022
Critical Care Registered Nurse
AdventHealth
07.2019 - Current
Inpatient Dialysis Charge Nurse
Fresenius Kidney Care Dialysis
10.2015 - 10.2019
Outpatient Dialysis Registered Charge Nurse
Fresenius Kidney Care Dialysis
04.2012 - 10.2015
Registered Nurse
Pavia Hospital
02.2010 - 01.2013
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
National University College - Bayamon
Associate of Science - Nursing
Technical Institute of Puerto Rico
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