Abigail Lewis
Uvalde
Summary
BSN with nine years of experience in ICU, ER, PACU, OR, and critical care transport, including ground and air. Experience in Level 1, 2, and 3 hospitals, accredited trauma centers, critical access facilities, and emergency resources for special events. Trained in CRRT, vent management, charge nurse experience, bilingual (English/Spanish), travel assignments completed, COVID ICU experience, and crisis work experience. Experienced nursing professional bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills, and technical knowledge. Proficient in updating charts, monitoring medications and working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
6
6
Certifications
Work History
ICU/ER Resource RN
Uvalde Memorial Hospital
Uvalde
10.2024 - Current
- Monitored and managed treatment and care interventions for optimal patient outcomes.
- Recorded patient conditions, vital signs, and recovery progress meticulously.
- Tracked medication side effects to ensure safety and efficacy.
Critical Care Transport Nurse
Airmethods/AirLIFE
Uvalde
04.2023 - Current
- Performed lifesaving procedures in transit, which included CPR and endotracheal intubation.
- Evaluated patients throughout aircraft transports to trauma centers for treatment.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
ED RN
Maui Memorial Medical Center
Kahului
02.2022 - 09.2022
- Emergency Department RN.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
- Carried out physician orders regarding tests or medication administration accurately and safely.
Critical Care Flight Nurse
Airmethods Lifesave
Kahului
07.2021 - 09.2022
- RN performing critical care duties while in flight.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
- Adjusted therapies during transport to respond to changes in patient outcomes.
- Evaluated effectiveness of treatments provided during flight based on patient response.
ICU RN
Maui Memorial Medical Center
Kahului
11.2021 - 01.2022
- Monitored patient vital signs, assessing and responding to changes in patient conditions promptly.
- Assisted physicians with procedures such as intubation, chest tube insertion and central line placement.
- Provided comprehensive care to critically ill patients, including those with complex medical and surgical conditions.
ICU RN - Night Charge
UT Health East Texas
Tyler
08.2020 - 04.2021
- 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.
- Assisted with admission and discharge planning for assigned patients.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare specialists to devise, implement and modify plans of care defining patient outcome goals
- Distributed assignments to RNs, LPNs and resident advisors, guided work and delivered training to promote proper care standards for patients.
- Excellent vent management skills
- CRRT Specialist
ICU/PACU RN
South Peninsula Hospital
Homer
05.2020 - 07.2020
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Provided patient and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention and wellness.
- Collaborated with physicians in developing patient-specific treatment plans.
Emergency Room RN
University of Vermont Medical Center
Burlington
03.2020 - 04.2020
- Treated patients by administering various types of medications and therapies.
- Cared for patients experiencing acute traumas, including cardiac arrests, strokes and gunshot wounds.
- Ensured compliance with all hospital policies, procedures, standards, and regulations.
ICU/PACU RN
South Peninsula Hospital
Homer
07.2019 - 10.2019
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
Emergency Room RN
St Clare Emergency Room CHI
Tacoma
04.2019 - 07.2019
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Responded quickly to life-threatening situations by providing appropriate interventions.
Emergency Room RN
Maui Memorial Medical Center
Wailuku
05.2017 - 12.2018
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Responded quickly to life-threatening situations by providing appropriate interventions.
RN PACU
Aloha Surgical Center
Kahului
06.2017 - 11.2018
- Monitored patient for adverse reactions to anesthesia during recovery period.
- Coordinated discharge planning to ensure continuity of care post-hospitalization.
Emergency Room RN
Memorial Hermann - Southwest
Houston
04.2016 - 04.2017
- Responded quickly to life-threatening situations by providing appropriate interventions.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages, and documented patient conditions.
Education
BSN - Nursing
University of Texas Health Science Center Houston
Houston, Texas01.2016
BA - Psychology
University of Texas at Brownsville
Brownsville, Texas01.2011
Skills
- Critical care management
- Life support techniques
- Emergency response
- Team collaboration
- Clinical documentation
- Problem solving
- Time management
- Ventilator support
- Neonatal resuscitation
Certification
BLS
Timeline
ICU/ER Resource RN
Uvalde Memorial Hospital
10.2024 - Current
Critical Care Transport Nurse
Airmethods/AirLIFE
04.2023 - Current
ED RN
Maui Memorial Medical Center
02.2022 - 09.2022
ICU RN
Maui Memorial Medical Center
11.2021 - 01.2022
Critical Care Flight Nurse
Airmethods Lifesave
07.2021 - 09.2022
ICU RN - Night Charge
UT Health East Texas
08.2020 - 04.2021
ICU/PACU RN
South Peninsula Hospital
05.2020 - 07.2020
Emergency Room RN
University of Vermont Medical Center
03.2020 - 04.2020
ICU/PACU RN
South Peninsula Hospital
07.2019 - 10.2019
Emergency Room RN
St Clare Emergency Room CHI
04.2019 - 07.2019
RN PACU
Aloha Surgical Center
06.2017 - 11.2018
Emergency Room RN
Maui Memorial Medical Center
05.2017 - 12.2018
Emergency Room RN
Memorial Hermann - Southwest
04.2016 - 04.2017
BSN - Nursing
University of Texas Health Science Center Houston
BA - Psychology
University of Texas at Brownsville