Barbara Feeheley
Welland,ON
Summary
Adept at fluid management and fostering patient education, I significantly enhanced patient satisfaction at Niagara Health. My strong clinical judgment and compassionate care, coupled with expertise in medication administration, led to improved treatment strategies and patient outcomes. Actively contributed to team efforts in developing new clinical documentation practices, underscoring my commitment to excellence in nursing.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Niagara Health
05.2023 - 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.
Registered Nurse, Hemo and Peritoneal Dialysis
Niagara Health
01.2007 - 03.2023
- 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.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Worked with healthcare team to develop new dialysis treatment flow sheet and other log forms, improving clinical documentation and accountability.
Community Care Nurse
SEN
12.1992 - 01.2007
- Reduced patient anxiety through effective communication and active listening.
- Optimized time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively and provide consistent attention to multiple patients simultaneously.
- Streamlined documentation processes, ensuring accurate records of patient medical history, treatment plans, and progress notes.
- Conducted thorough assessments of patients'' physical and emotional well-being to inform care decisions.
- Consistently received positive feedback from patients and families for providing exceptional care, compassion, and professionalism during their healthcare experiences.
- Educated family members on proper caregiving techniques, fostering improved patient outcomes at home.
Education
No Degree - Nursing
Georgian College
Barrie, ON06-1992
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Patient safety
- Medication administration
- Patient confidentiality
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Fluid management
- Documentation and charting
- End-of-life care
- Patient assessment
- Community resources
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient education and counseling
- Health promotion
Languages
English
Full Professional
Certification
- Parish Nurse 2003
- Palliative Care Nurse 1998
- Community Care Nurse 1994 [Issuing Organization] [Year Month]
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Niagara Health
05.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse, Hemo and Peritoneal Dialysis
Niagara Health
01.2007 - 03.2023
Community Care Nurse
SEN
12.1992 - 01.2007
- Parish Nurse 2003
- Palliative Care Nurse 1998
- Community Care Nurse 1994 [Issuing Organization] [Year Month]
No Degree - Nursing
Georgian College
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