Leah Feltner
Hyden,KY
Summary
Dedicated Registered Nurse with extensive experience at CHI St. Joseph Hospital, showcasing expertise in patient care planning and clinical judgment. Excelled in medication administration and fostering patient and family advocacy, significantly enhancing patient satisfaction. Proven leader in nursing staff, adept at precepting and committed to continuous professional development.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
CHI St. Joseph Hospital
01.2024 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
Registered Nurse
Hyden Health and Rehab
04.2023 - 12.2023
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
Registered Nurse
Mary Breckinridge ARH Hospital
03.2022 - 12.2022
- Evaluated patient progress and adjusted care plans accordingly, ensuring continuity of care across all healthcare settings.
- Provided education and support to patients and families, empowering them to make informed decisions regarding their healthcare needs.
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare providers to ensure appropriate resource utilization for complex cases.
- Improved patient outcomes by consistently providing comprehensive assessments and developing tailored care plans.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
Education
Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing
Galen College of Nursing
Louisville, KY12.2021
High School Diploma -
Leslie County High School
Leslie County 05.2015
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Patient education and counseling
- Clinical judgment
- Patient and family advocacy
- IV setup
- Physical assessments
- Patient care planning
- Telemetry monitoring
- Licensed RN
- Taking vitals
- Collecting vitals
- Nursing staff leadership
- Precepting
- Proper catheter insertion/removal
- Intake and discharge
- Maintaining privacy
- Chart updating
- Insulin medication assistance
- Personal care needs
- Removing sutures
- Setting up referrals
Certification
IO Insertion
BLS
ACLS
TNCC
Timeline
Registered Nurse
CHI St. Joseph Hospital
01.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse
Hyden Health and Rehab
04.2023 - 12.2023
Registered Nurse
Mary Breckinridge ARH Hospital
03.2022 - 12.2022
IO Insertion
BLS
ACLS
TNCC
Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing
Galen College of Nursing
High School Diploma -
Leslie County High School
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