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Lori Feley

Palm Harbor,FL

Summary

Dynamic Registered Nurse with extensive experience at AdventHealth Carrollwood, excelling in patient assessments and medication administration. Proven ability to enhance patient outcomes through compassionate care and strong clinical judgment. Skilled in precepting new nurses and advocating for patients, ensuring high-quality care in fast-paced environments. ACLS and BLS certified.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse

AdventHealth Carrollwood
06.2021 - 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.
  • Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
  • Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
  • Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients' progress toward reaching established goals of care.
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
  • Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.

Registered Nurse Surveyor Specialist

Agency For Health Care Administration
03.2018 - 06.2021
    • Coordinated with government agencies to ensure compliance with all surveying regulations to keep Florida residents safe in their living environments.
    • Streamlined communication with clients by preparing detailed survey reports and presentations, ensuring clarity and understanding of survey findings.
    • Followed local, regional and national surveying guidelines.

Registered Nurse

AdventHealth North Pinellas
03.2016 - 03.2018
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients' acuity levels and individual needs.
  • Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
  • Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients' progress toward reaching established goals of care.
  • Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
  • Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
  • Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.

Registered Nurse

BayCare Morton Plant
04.2015 - 10.2015
    • Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients' acuity levels and individual needs.
    • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
    • Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients' progress toward reaching established goals of care.
    • Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
    • I left this critical care internship early, and I took my knowledge to my next position on a medical-surgical-telemetry unit after leaving this position.

Registered Nurse

Roger Williams General Hospital
05.2011 - 04.2015
  • Assessed and managed various patient treatments for numerous patient diagnoses that include sepsis to acute respiratory distress.
  • Monitored hemodynamic parameters and analyzed complex data sets, making appropriate adjustments to treatment plans based on patient response.
  • Served as a preceptor for new nurses entering the critical care field, sharing knowledge and expertise to facilitate successful integration into the team.
  • Demonstrated a high level of adaptability in adjusting to ever-changing patient acuity levels within the critical care unit, ensuring consistent delivery of safe and effective nursing care.
  • Actively participated in continuing education opportunities to remain current with best practices in the rapidly evolving field of critical care nursing.
  • Served as a resource and mentor to other nursing staff, providing guidance on complex patient care issues and fostering an environment of continuous learning.
  • Actively participated in unit-based educational offerings aimed at increasing clinical knowledge and staying current with evidence-based practice guidelines.
  • Educated patients and families about disease processes, treatment options, and self-care strategies to promote informed decision-making and self-management skills.
  • Demonstrated flexibility by adjusting staffing assignments or workload distribution based on changing patient acuity levels, ensuring optimal care delivery at all times.
  • Served as a preceptor for new graduate nurses, facilitating their transition into professional practice within the critical care setting.
  • Trained and coached new employees on protocols and best practices to promote ideal patient outcomes.

Registered Nurse- Cardiac PCU

The Miriam Hospital
03.2005 - 10.2013
  • Assisted with invasive procedures such as central line insertions and chest tube insertions under physician supervision when needed.
  • Facilitated timely discharges through interdisciplinary collaboration and efficient coordination of post-acute care services for patients requiring ongoing support after ICU stay.
  • Maintained accurate documentation of all nursing assessments, interventions, evaluations, and discharge planning activities as per regulatory requirements.
  • Enhanced patient safety through adherence to evidence-based practices and protocols in critical care settings.
  • Promoted effective communication among the interdisciplinary team, ensuring timely updates on patient status and progress.
  • Improved patient outcomes by effectively assessing, diagnosing, and implementing appropriate interventions for critically ill patients.
  • Oversaw various aspects of telemetry by administering arterial lines, vasoactive drugs, titration, dysrhythmia interpretation, and chest tubes.
  • Administered medications and treatments as ordered by the physician.
  • Served as a resource and mentor to other nursing staff, providing guidance on complex patient care issues and fostering an environment of continuous learning.
  • Educated patients and families about disease processes, treatment options, and self-care strategies to promote informed decision-making and self-management skills.
  • Served as a preceptor for new graduate nurses, facilitating their transition into professional practice within the critical care setting.
  • Trained and coached new employees on protocols and best practices to promote ideal patient outcomes.

Registered Nurse-Cardiothoracic PCU

Rhode Island Hospital
07.1997 - 03.2005
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients' acuity levels and individual needs.
  • Administered life-saving medications and therapies under strict protocols, guiding patients towards recovery from acute illnesses or injuries.
  • Managed multiple priorities simultaneously while maintaining focus on providing exceptional patient-centered care within a fast-paced critical care environment.
  • Maintained high standards of infection control within the critical care unit, contributing to a safer environment for both patients and staff.
  • Utilized advanced assessment skills to quickly identify changes in patient condition requiring intervention or escalation of care.
  • Oversaw various aspects of telemetry by administering pa catheters and arterials, vasoactive drugs, titration, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation, and chest tubes.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams during daily rounds to develop individualized treatment plans based on specific patient needs and goals.
  • Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out, and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.
  • Monitored hemodynamic parameters and analyzed complex data sets, making appropriate adjustments to treatment plans based on patient response.
  • Served as a preceptor for new nurses entering the critical care field, sharing knowledge and expertise to facilitate successful integration into the team.
  • Trained and coached new employees on protocols and best practices to promote ideal patient outcomes.
  • Developed an orientation program for the unit for newly graduated nurse residents and experienced nurses transitioning into the Cardiothoracic PCU.

Education

Master of Science - Nursing

Southern New Hampshire University
Hooksett, NH
12.2026

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Rhode Island College
Providence, RI
12-2026

Skills

  • Precepting
  • Medication administration
  • Direct patient care
  • Patient assessments
  • Strong clinical judgment
  • Patient and family education and counseling
  • Patient admission and discharge
  • Patient and family advocacy
  • Compassion and empathy
  • Patient monitoring
  • Telemetry monitoring
  • Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) and BLS certification

Certification

  • Licensed Registered Nurse- Florida expires 04/30/2027
  • ACLS
  • BLS

Languages

English

Timeline

Registered Nurse

AdventHealth Carrollwood
06.2021 - Current

Registered Nurse Surveyor Specialist

Agency For Health Care Administration
03.2018 - 06.2021

Registered Nurse

AdventHealth North Pinellas
03.2016 - 03.2018

Registered Nurse

BayCare Morton Plant
04.2015 - 10.2015

Registered Nurse

Roger Williams General Hospital
05.2011 - 04.2015

Registered Nurse- Cardiac PCU

The Miriam Hospital
03.2005 - 10.2013

Registered Nurse-Cardiothoracic PCU

Rhode Island Hospital
07.1997 - 03.2005

Master of Science - Nursing

Southern New Hampshire University

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Rhode Island College

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