Aaron Lewis
Valdosta,GA
Summary
Patient-oriented Nurse with seven years of diverse experience in direct patient care, care supervision and multidisciplinary collaboration. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise in critical care, telemetry, stepdown, and med-surg.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Contract Travel RN
Aya Healthcare
02.2022 - Current
- Educated patients and families about medications, treatments and lifestyle changes to better understand and manage condition.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop impactful treatment plans.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
- Provided emotional support and guidance to patients and family members to help cope with emotional challenges of illness.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
Staff Registered Nurse, MSICU
South Georgia Medical Center
10.2023 - 10.2024
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop comprehensive care plans for critically ill patients.
- Assisted with complex procedures such as intubations, central line insertions, and chest tube placements, ensuring proper sterile technique and patient safety.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Effectively managed time-sensitive tasks such as administering medications, responding to critical alarms, and updating electronic health records within strict deadlines.
- Served as a trusted resource for patients'' family members by addressing concerns, providing updates, and facilitating open communication among healthcare team members.
- Developed strong rapport with patients by actively listening to their needs and concerns while maintaining a professional demeanor at all times.
- Provided compassionate end-of-life care for terminally ill patients and their families, offering emotional support during difficult times.
RN, PCU
South Georgia Medical Center
09.2021 - 02.2023
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Observed, recorded and communicated patient conditions utilizing computerized documentation systems.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Administered prescribed medications, changed dressings, cleaned wounds and monitored vital signs to provide high standards of patient care.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Charted nurse's notes to reflect care provided to resident and resident's responses to care and intervention.
LPN
South Georgia Medical Center
08.2018 - 08.2021
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Wiregrass Technical College
08.2021
Diploma - Practical Nursing
Wiregrass Technical College
08.2018
Skills
- Charting and Clinical Documentation
- Medication Side Effect Knowledge
- Immunization Administration
- Intramuscular Injections
- Patient Examination
- IV Discontinuation
- Blood Product Administration
- Interpreting EKGs
- Pain Management Techniques
- Wound Care
- Direct Patient Care
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
Certification
Advanced Cardiac Life Support
Basic Life Support
Timeline
Staff Registered Nurse, MSICU
South Georgia Medical Center
10.2023 - 10.2024
Contract Travel RN
Aya Healthcare
02.2022 - Current
RN, PCU
South Georgia Medical Center
09.2021 - 02.2023
LPN
South Georgia Medical Center
08.2018 - 08.2021
Diploma - Practical Nursing
Wiregrass Technical College
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Wiregrass Technical College
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