Richard Fell
Huntsville
Summary
Compassionate Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner with 40 years of comprehensive experience providing acute care, wellness exams, and chronic disease management for diverse and challenging populations. Skilled at analyzing patient histories and preliminary test results to build diagnosis.
Overview
41
41
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Emergency Nurse Practitioner
Huntsville Hospital Systems
01.2022 - Current
- Prescribed appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities to support health and comfort of patients.
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
- Performed comprehensive physical examinations and documented patient histories to gather information and identify health issues.
- Coordinated with physicians, specialists, and other medical staff to develop treatment plans for chronic conditions.
Family Nurse Practitioner
Urgent Care For Children
07.2020 - 05.2022
- Prescribed appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities to support health and comfort of patients.
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
- Coordinated with physicians, specialists, and other medical staff to develop treatment plans for chronic conditions.
- Educated patients on treatment options, medical needs, and non-medical options for treatments and therapy.
- Coordinated referrals for specialty services and additional care.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
Registered Nurse- Administrative Nursing Superviso
Huntsville Hospital For Women & Children
03.2001 - 12.2021
- Direct day-to-day administrative and operational functions for a 250-bed facility. Anticipated potential problems that may occur on shift and set priorities accordingly.
- Anticipated potential problems on shift and set shift priorities accordingly.
- Collaborated with the nursing unit manager to maintain daily operations.
- Established and maintained effective communication with staff and physicians to promote high-quality patient care.
- Monitored admissions and staffing levels and adjusted staffing related to the overall needs of the hospital during my shift.
- Provided clinical expertise in the management of medical emergencies.
- Assist RNs in assessing patients who are experiencing acute changes in conditions.
Pediatric Critical Care Transport
Huntsville Hospital For Women & Children
02.2002 - 09.2012
- Transported Critically ill pediatric patients from outlying hospitals under the supervision of Pediatric Intensivists.
- Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out, and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Conducted patient assessments, recorded vitals, and analyzed records and charts to define care requirements.
- Administered medications and treatments as ordered by physician.
- Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings, and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
Paramedic/Emergency Room Technician
Huntsville Hospital System
07.1984 - 04.2005
- Delivered advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), basic life support (BLS), and pediatric advanced life support (PALS) under pressure.
- Adapted treatment plans quickly and effectively based on changing patient conditions and reactions.
- Delegated life-saving tasks to provide comprehensive treatment to triaged patients in emergencies.
- Maintained patient care, treatment, and medication documentation for accurate, up-to-date clinical records.
- Evaluated patients' vital signs and status using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines to determine care needs.
- Administered continuous 12-lead electrocardiogram monitoring to record heart rhythms in patients with acute coronary syndrome.
- Educated patients and family members on medical treatments and therapies for informed support.
- Administered fluid replacement via IV, IO, and IM to replace fluid volumes and correct electrolyte imbalances.
- Communicated with medical professionals in medical terms to relay patient needs and maintain accuracy.
Adult/Pediatric Emergency Room Supervisor
Huntsville Hospital Systems
07.1995 - 02.2001
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
- Handled customer complaints, resolved issues, and adjusted policies to meet changing needs.
- Maintained clean and well-organized production areas to avoid violations or unnecessary work delays due to hazards or inefficient layouts.
- Monitored workflow to improve employee time management and increase productivity.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement, and enhance treatment strategies.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing Practice-Family Nurse Practitioner
Walden University
Minneapolis, MNBachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UTAssociate of Science - Nursing
Northwest-Shoals Community College - Muscle Shoals
Muscle Shoals, ALNo Degree - Emergency Medical Technology-Paramedic
University of Alabama At Huntsville
Huntsville, ALSkills
- Acute Care Expertise
- Patient Examination
- Laceration Repair
- Foreign Body Removal
- Treatment Planning
- Diagnosis and Treatment
- Pediatric Exams
- Direct Patient Care
- Differential Diagnosis
- Treatment Plan Development
- SOAP Notes Expertise
- Patient Education
- Lab Result Evaluation
- Patient Referrals
- Diagnostic testing
- Emergency care
- Pharmacologic interventions
- Patient assessment
- Clinical collaboration
- Leadership skills
- Effective communication
- Staff management
Certification
- American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board-Family Nurse Practitioner- NP-C June 2020-Present
- American Nurses Credentialing Center Certification- Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-BC) June 2020-Present
- CEN - Certified Emergency Nurse 1996-2004
- CPEN - Certified Pediatric Emergency Nurse 2004-2016
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certification (PALS) 1985-Present
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) 1984-Present
- Trauma Nurse Core Curriculum (TNCC) 1993-Present
- Adult/Pediatric Ultrasound IV/PICC line Qualified 2012-Present
Timeline
Emergency Nurse Practitioner
Huntsville Hospital Systems
01.2022 - Current
Family Nurse Practitioner
Urgent Care For Children
07.2020 - 05.2022
Pediatric Critical Care Transport
Huntsville Hospital For Women & Children
02.2002 - 09.2012
Registered Nurse- Administrative Nursing Superviso
Huntsville Hospital For Women & Children
03.2001 - 12.2021
Adult/Pediatric Emergency Room Supervisor
Huntsville Hospital Systems
07.1995 - 02.2001
Paramedic/Emergency Room Technician
Huntsville Hospital System
07.1984 - 04.2005
Master of Science - Nursing Practice-Family Nurse Practitioner
Walden University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Northwest-Shoals Community College - Muscle Shoals
No Degree - Emergency Medical Technology-Paramedic
University of Alabama At Huntsville