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Michelle Feliciano

Baldwinsville,NY

Summary

Patient-oriented Nurse with 14 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise with Vascular Access specialty. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Vascular Access Specialty Certified RN

Crouse Health
02.2016 - Current
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
  • Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
  • Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
  • Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.

Registered Nurse, Float Pool

Crouse Health
02.2015 - 02.2016
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
  • Managed care from admission to discharge.
  • Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
  • Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
  • Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
  • Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
  • Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
  • Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
  • Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
  • Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
  • Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.

Telemetry Registered Nurse

Crouse Health
01.2009 - 02.2016
  • Administered heart and blood pressure medication to cardiac patients as prescribed by physicians.
  • Observed patient health and side effects from treatments and medications, noting all details in patient chart.
  • Collaborated across disciplines to coordinate disposition, referral and psychosocial support needs.
  • Utilized specialized equipment to track and monitor patients' vital signs in Type unit.
  • Performed hourly rounds on Number-bed floor to monitor equipment function and lead placement.
  • Provided patients with information on such subjects as side effects from medications and benefits of proper nutrition to help promote better outcomes.
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
  • Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
  • Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
  • Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
  • Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.

Nursing Assistant

Crouse Health
01.2008 - 01.2009
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.

Education

Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing

Crouse Hospital School of Nursing
Syracuse, NY

Skills

  • Intramuscular Injections
  • IV Administration
  • Treatment Options
  • Patient Health Information Access
  • Medication Side Effect Knowledge
  • PICC Lines
  • Convalescent Care
  • Diagnostic Test Evaluations
  • Compassionate and Caring
  • Patient Care Assessment
  • Routine Examinations
  • Blood Draw and Sample Collection
  • Administer Medication
  • Monitoring Vital Signs
  • Delegation and Motivation
  • Accurate Documentation

Timeline

Vascular Access Specialty Certified RN

Crouse Health
02.2016 - Current

Registered Nurse, Float Pool

Crouse Health
02.2015 - 02.2016

Telemetry Registered Nurse

Crouse Health
01.2009 - 02.2016

Nursing Assistant

Crouse Health
01.2008 - 01.2009

Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing

Crouse Hospital School of Nursing

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