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Felicia Edgecombe

Freeport,Grand Bahama

Summary

Compassionate Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Grand Bahama Health Services, skilled in medication administration and patient assessments. Proven ability to enhance patient outcomes through evidence-based interventions and effective communication. Adept at educating patients and families, ensuring continuity of care, and fostering a supportive healing environment.

Experienced with patient care, critical thinking, and effective communication. Utilizes medical knowledge to support patient recovery and manage complex conditions. Strong understanding of healthcare protocols and compassionate care delivery.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse

Grand Bahama Health Services
02.2021 - Current
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
  • Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
  • Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
  • Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
  • Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
  • Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
  • Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.

Registered Nurse

Ministry of Health
06.2016 - 01.2021
  • Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
  • Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
  • Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
  • Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.

Education

Nursing

Uniersity of The Bahamas
Nassau, Bahamas
12-2016

Skills

  • Medication and IV administration
  • Medication administration
  • Direct patient care
  • Patient assessments
  • Licensed RN
  • Vaccine administration
  • High level of autonomy
  • Diabetes and nutrition education
  • Emergency care
  • Health screening
  • Preventive health
  • Home health care

Certification

  • Basic Life Support License
  • Certified Manual Lymphatic Drainage
  • Certified Advance MLD-Management of Post Plastic Surgery Procedures

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Grand Bahama Health Services
02.2021 - Current

Registered Nurse

Ministry of Health
06.2016 - 01.2021

Nursing

Uniersity of The Bahamas

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