Desired Job Title
Registered Nurse (RN)Work Type
Full TimeLocation Preference
On-SiteRemoteHybridLocation: Rusk, USA, US
Open to relocation: Yes
Open To Work
Jana Fellers
Rusk,USA
Work Preference
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with extensive leadership experience in managing med/surg/cardiac units. Proven success in optimizing patient outcomes through effective wound care and rehabilitation services, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure high standards of care and patient safety.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse (RN)
UT Health East Texas
Tyler, USA
05.1999 - Current
- Led med/surg/cardiac unit as charge nurse for 8 years, ensuring patient safety and quality care.
- Managed home health cases for eight years, optimizing patient care.
- Managed wound care cases and performed wound care for 3 years. I am up to date on the best wound care products.
- Delivered inpatient rehabilitation services to aid with disease processes such as stroke recovery and post-surgery recovery for 2 years.
- Coordinated cardiac rehab programs to improve patient wellness and recovery.
- Supervised outpatient rehab with afocus on pulmonary rehabilitation for five years.
- Assisted with medical procedures and patient assessments.
- Educated patients and families on health management strategies.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams for comprehensive treatment plans.
- Trained new nursing staff on protocols and best practices.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers, and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications, and coordinated treatment with other members of the critical care team.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows, and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Coordinated discharge planning activities and arranged follow-up appointments.
- Developed educational materials for use in teaching sessions with patients or their families.
Education
Associates Degree - Nursing (ADN)
TVCC
Kaufman, TX05-1999
Skills
- Licensed RN
- Patient assessment
- Clinical documentation
- Medication administration
- Wound care
- Infection control
- Active listening
- Disease management
- Patient education
- Inpatient care
- Chronic care management
- Diabetes management
- Diabetes care
- Cardiac care
- Palliative care
- Vascular assessment
- Telemetry monitoring
- Operating room skills
- Quality improvement
- Team collaboration
- Critical thinking
- Crisis intervention
- Treatment planning
- Seizure management
- Nutritional guidance
- Community health nursing
- Geriatric nursing
- Time management
- Active listening
- Conflict resolution
- Telemetry monitoring
- Licensed RN
- Geriatric nursing
Additional Information
Emily Barber, RN, RN, UT Health Outpatient Cardiac Rehab, Mabank, TX, 75156, emily.barber@uthet.com, Registered Nurses, ANY/NEGOTIABLE, Anderson County, Cherokee County, Henderson County, Smith County, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Day, Regular, FT, No, No, Yes, C, Standard Drivers License, No Clearance, 80 skill(s), 43 Technology, 182 Tools, 60 + wpm, English, Very Well
Occupational Licenses Certificates And Training
Registered Nurse (RN), Texas Board of Nursing, 05/99
Activities
- Charge Nurse on Med/Surg/Tele Unit for 6 years
- Case Manager for Home Health for 8 years
- Inpatient Rehabilitation
- Outpatient Rehab Exercise Specialist with Cardiac Rehabilitation for 5 years
- Outpatient Rehab Supervisor/Exercise Specialist with Pulmonary Rehabilitation for 5 years
- Worked with VA Authorization Requests for 2 years
- Maintain BLS and ACLS License
Timeline
Registered Nurse (RN)
UT Health East Texas
05.1999 - Current
Associates Degree - Nursing (ADN)
TVCC