Teresa Fellbaum
Floresville,TX
Summary
Organized and knowledgeable Registered Nurse experienced in treating and caring for patients. Successful in providing fast and accurate assessments and working calmly under pressure. Recognized for collaborating well with doctors to maintain top-notch healthcare practices. Caring, hardworking and service-oriented Registered Nurse with more than 35 years of experience. Well-versed in offering evidence-based, therapeutic care. Collaborative and motivational leader with expertise in training new nursing staff while providing top-notch service to patient populations.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Connally Memorial Medical Center
Floresville, TX
08.2018 - Current
- Assessed patient health by conducting physical examinations and evaluating medical histories.
- Provided home health care services such as wound care, medication administration, and IV therapy.
- Developed personalized care plans for patients based on individual needs.
- Educated patients and families about disease management, lifestyle changes, nutrition, and preventive healthcare measures.
- Administering medications according to physician orders and monitoring side effects of medications.
- Instructed family members in basic nursing skills including wound care, injections, catheterization, and other treatments as ordered by the physician.
- Monitored vital signs such as blood pressure or pulse rate to detect any changes in a patient's condition.
- Performed assessments of the patient's physical condition to determine their level of function and need for assistance with activities of daily living.
- Initiated referrals to appropriate community resources when needed.
- Provided emotional support and counseling to patients facing difficult decisions regarding their health care options.
Charge Nurse
Medina Memorial Hospital
Hondo, TX
01.2013 - 07.2018
- Assisted in the development and implementation of departmental policies and procedures.
- Evaluated patient outcomes against established standards of care.
- Coordinated communication between physicians and other healthcare professionals regarding patient care.
- Conducted daily rounds to assess patient conditions, evaluate progress towards goals, and document changes in status or plan of care as needed.
- Performed health education activities with patients to promote understanding of medical condition and self-care skills.
- Assisted with admission and discharge planning for assigned patients.
- Served as a preceptor for new nurses by providing orientation to unit policies and procedures, coaching on clinical skills, and mentoring on professional development issues.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives to ensure best practice standards were met within the unit setting.
- Actively participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient progress toward desired outcomes.
- Maintained accurate records of all treatment interventions provided to each patient.
- Collaborated with other departments such as pharmacy, laboratory services, physical therapy, to ensure proper delivery of services.
- Implemented safety protocols when administering medications or performing treatments.
- Delegated tasks appropriately among staff members according to their qualifications.
- Responded quickly to emergent situations such as cardiac arrest or respiratory distress.
- Ensured compliance with infection control protocols throughout the facility.
- Provided emotional support for families facing difficult decisions regarding end-of-life care.
- Managed staffing levels within the unit while ensuring optimal levels of patient care.
- Provided direct patient care, including assessments and treatments, to a variety of patients.
- Supervised licensed practical nurses and certified nursing assistants.
- Developed and implemented nursing care plans for individual patients based on their needs.
Health Administrator
Corizon Healthcare
St Louis, MO
01.2006 - 09.2012
- Monitored staff performance, identified areas of improvement, and provided training when necessary.
- Created and implemented new policies and procedures to improve operations.
- Developed and maintained budgeting processes for health care organization.
- Supervised clinical staff, including assigning tasks, setting goals, and evaluating performance.
- Coordinated with other departments to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Conducted analyses of cost-effectiveness of services and recommended changes as needed.
- Facilitated communication between medical staff, administrators, and support personnel.
- Analyzed patient data to identify trends in health care utilization patterns.
- Prepared reports on operational activities for executive review.
- Managed the development of strategic plans to meet organizational objectives.
- Oversaw the day-to-day operations of the healthcare facility's administrative functions.
- Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner while ensuring satisfaction levels remain high.
- Ensured that all documentation was accurate, up-to-date, and compliant with relevant regulations.
- Assessed staffing needs to determine appropriate allocations of resources.
- Collaborated with vendors to negotiate contracts related to equipment purchases or service agreements.
- Implemented quality assurance programs to monitor standards of care delivery.
- Maintained records related to patient treatments and billing information.
- Provided guidance on coding rules for healthcare reimbursement systems.
- Reviewed financial statements for accuracy prior to submission for approval.
- Developed marketing strategies to promote healthcare services within the community.
- Organized events such as seminars or conferences related to health administration topics.
- Responded proactively to concerns and questions by acting on patient feedback.
- Satisfied customer queries over phone and email to maintain positive patient-provider relationships.
- Chaired staff meetings, providing status updates on key activities to clinical management.
- Represented company professionally when engaging with public and government agencies.
- Monitored and maintained supply of medical equipment, tools and accessories.
- Developed and maintained computerized record management systems to store and process data.
- Facilitated necessary changes to policies or procedures to improve operations.
- Monitored department budget to prepare accurate reports about findings.
- Distributed patient satisfaction surveys to address patient concerns, issues and grievances.
- Implemented policies and procedures to achieve financial goals while meeting patient and associate expectations.
- Prepared informative manuals and training guides to assist with successful management of healthcare system.
- Conducted public relations activities on behalf of facility to promote medical services.
- Maintained database of personnel activities with digital record-management systems.
- Researched health center standards and guidelines to identify best practices and improvement opportunities.
- Assisted with budgetary development by providing in-depth analysis of current and potential future expenses.
- Created business plans to optimize staffing efficiencies and reporting structures.
- Facilitated consistency in delivery and quality of services by hiring and supervising top-notch employees.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Registered Nurse
Del Mar College
Corpus Christi, TX05-1992
Skills
- High Level Of Autonomy
- Preventive Health
- Direct And Indirect Patient Care
- Case Management
- Medical Evaluation
- Patient Care Plans
- Patient Needs Assessment
- Patient Education And Counseling
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Connally Memorial Medical Center
08.2018 - Current
Charge Nurse
Medina Memorial Hospital
01.2013 - 07.2018
Health Administrator
Corizon Healthcare
01.2006 - 09.2012
Associate of Applied Science - Registered Nurse
Del Mar College
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