Somer Felts

My roles and responsibilities at both hospitals included:

• Conducted thorough physical assessments on each patient upon arrival, identifying urgent needs or potential complications requiring immediate attention.
• Expedited admissions process for critically ill patients, ensuring timely access to necessary treatments and interventions.
• Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
• Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care in a fast-paced emergency department setting.
• Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis, and treatment.
• Supported emotional well-being of patients and families by delivering compassionate, individualized care to each patient.
• Consistently maintained accurate electronic health records, promoting seamless coordination of care among healthcare providers.
• Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
• Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
• Maintained compliance with hospital policies and procedures, adhering to strict infection control practices to reduce the spread of disease.
• Served as a liaison between physicians, patients, and families, fostering open communication channels during challenging medical situations.
• Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
• Recognized signs of potential violence or abuse in patients, implementing appropriate interventions to ensure safety and report concerns as mandated by law.
• Participated in NTP evidence-based practice project

• Monitored vital signs, lab results, and clinical manifestations to update nursing staff
• Performed patient-centered health assessments, pre- and post-operative care, and reviewed client health histories
• Assisted clients with personal hygiene needs and activities of daily living
• Maintained comfort and safety measures through careful monitoring and clinical judgement application
• Facilitated therapeutic communication and provided client education
• Administered medication via PO, IM injections, IV, and monitored responses
• Observed experienced nurses to learn about different policies and procedures
• Collaborated with nurse preceptors, nurses, and interdisciplinary health care professionals to deliver safe, high-quality care and improve patient outcomes
• Undergraduate Clinical Hours:
• Medical/surgical = 105 hours
• Medical/surgical and mental health = 135 hours
• Obstetrics, newborn, and labor & delivery = 105 hours
• Community health = 45 hours
• Advanced medical/surgical = 72 hours
• ER capstone (1:1 with an RN at Jefferson Hospital in Stratford, NJ) = 108 hours