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Tamyka Felder

Wesley Chapel

Summary

I am a Licensed Practical Nurse seeking an opportunity within the school health system which enables me to utilize my skills and expertise as well as gain new experience. I have specialized in geriatrics since 2005 with additional experience an Admissions Nurse, School Nurse and Private Duty Nurse. I maintain all credentials and my continuing education certifications are current.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Licensed Practical Nurse Admissions

Springbrook Hospital
04.2023 - Current
  • Streamlined the admissions process for increased efficiency and reduced waiting times.
  • Furnished patient treatment information to insurance companies in compliance with established parameters.
  • Assessed new patients' care plans and administered prescribed medications and treatments.
  • Recorded incoming patients' vital signs and current medication details in electronic charts.
  • Coordinated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure seamless transitions for patients entering various hospital departments.
  • Settled incoming patients into rooms and verified adequacy of medical supplies and treatment equipment.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Kensington Gardens Rehab
11.2022 - Current
  • Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
  • Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
  • Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
  • Provided compassionate palliative care for terminally ill patients while supporting their emotional needs during end-of-life stages.

School Nurse

Team Select Home Care
09.2022 - 05.2023
  • Monitored ongoing medical conditions such as asthma or diabetes, adjusting care plans accordingly to maintain optimal student wellness levels.
  • Supported students with special needs by coordinating individualized healthcare plans and working closely with the interdisciplinary team.
  • Served as liaison between families, school personnel, and other healthcare providers on behalf of students.
  • Assessed students'' physical and emotional well-being during daily clinic visits, providing appropriate care or referrals as needed.

LPN Charge Nurse / IT trainer

Edenwald Continuing Care Retirement Community
06.2012 - 12.2021
  • Performs and documents resident assessments on a continuing basis
  • Implements the plan of care according to individualized long term care residents
  • Implements the service plan according to individualized assisted living residents
  • Carries out treatments as ordered using aseptic technique
  • Administers and documents medications including narcotics
  • Documents residents reactions and behaviors to medications
  • Report to Patient Care Coordinator/ Unit Manager when appropriate
  • Diverse healthcare experience in long term care and assisted living setting
  • Serve as liaison between administrative and nursing staff
  • Educate, train and organize inservices for new employees
  • Continued education and training for current employees
  • Data entry and scanning for medical records
  • Assist floor nurses with admissions and order entry
  • Assist physician with monthly assessments and rounds
  • Develop physician schedule in accordance to Maryland State guidelines
  • Maintains laboratory log book for outside collection agency
  • Corrects, prints and distributes monthly medical and treatment records for units
  • Acting delegate for PCC and Unit Manager

LPN – Charge Nurse

Lorien Encore at Turf Valley
01.2011 - 06.2012
  • Provide basic nursing care for long term residents, acute care patients and dementia residents limited to blood draws, IV insertions, specimen collection, performing EKGs, collecting data and reporting assessment findings and many other skills in a fast pace environment

LPN – Charge Nurse

Maryland Masonic Homes
01.2009 - 04.2011
  • Worked as LPN on long term care, skilled units and assisted living unit at a continuing care retirement community
  • Provide as needed nursing care for long term residents, acute care patients and post surgical and rehab clients in accordance to facility guidelines
  • Utilize nursing skills under Maryland Nurses Practice Act

Education

Practical Nursing Graduate -

Comprehensive Health Academy School for Practical Nursing
Washington, DC
05.2005

Pre-registered Nursing courses - undefined

Baltimore City Community College
Baltimore, MD
01.2004

Emergency Medical Technician- Basic - undefined

Baltimore City Community College
Baltimore, MD
01.2000

Geriatric Nursing Assistant - undefined

Baltimore City Community College
Baltimore, MD
01.1995

Skills

  • Head to toe assessments

  • Obtaining and reviewing vital signs

  • Dispensing and charting of medications

  • Administering injections

  • Observing and maintaining oxygen therapy

  • Diabetic monitoring including finger sticks and insulin injections

  • Application of dressings

  • nurse to parent contact in school setting

  • student assessments

  • Epinephrine, asthma and allergy protocol

Certification

  • Licensed Practical Nurse –State of MD/ Compact State
  • Information Technology Nurse Educator and Trainer Specialist
  • Acting Delegate for Patient Care Coordinator/ Unit Manager
  • CPR/AED and First Aid Certified

SUMMARY

  • 20 years of experience as an LPN with strong patient care skills working within nursing homes,acute care, private duty and school settings
  • Hardworking and energetic; flexible; adapt easily to change of environment and work schedule
  • Maintain critical thinking skills essential to providing competent and dignified patient care
  • Personable with positive attitude; interface effectively with patients, families and nursing staff

Timeline

Licensed Practical Nurse Admissions

Springbrook Hospital
04.2023 - Current

Licensed Practical Nurse

Kensington Gardens Rehab
11.2022 - Current

School Nurse

Team Select Home Care
09.2022 - 05.2023

LPN Charge Nurse / IT trainer

Edenwald Continuing Care Retirement Community
06.2012 - 12.2021

LPN – Charge Nurse

Lorien Encore at Turf Valley
01.2011 - 06.2012

LPN – Charge Nurse

Maryland Masonic Homes
01.2009 - 04.2011

Pre-registered Nursing courses - undefined

Baltimore City Community College

Emergency Medical Technician- Basic - undefined

Baltimore City Community College

Geriatric Nursing Assistant - undefined

Baltimore City Community College

Practical Nursing Graduate -

Comprehensive Health Academy School for Practical Nursing

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