Angie Lewis
Knoxville,TN
Summary
Skilled nursing professional with more than 20 years of healthcare experience and passion for providing highest quality of medical care. Compassionate and empathetic advocate for patients and families. Skillfully assess health status, develop diagnoses and manage care for patients with acute and chronic concerns. Experienced in structured and unstructured environments, smoothly coordinating multiple activities and competing priorities.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Infusion Nurse
Tennessee Cancer Specialists
07.2024 - Current
- Perform comprehensive patient assessments before and throughout infusion therapy; monitor for changes in condition and adverse reactions; maintain peripheral IV and implanted port access; and verify infusion orders, treatment plans, medications, dosages, and laboratory results for accuracy and appropriateness prior to administration.
- Perform telephone triage, assessing patient symptoms and determining appropriate follow-up, interventions, and escalation of care.
- Serve as Team Lead when needed, coordinating daily clinical operations, patient flow, and staff support.
Registered Nurse
Thompson Oncology Group, West Infusion
07.2022 - 07.2024
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
Registered Nurse
University Surgical Oncology
07.2021 - 07.2022
- Measured and assessed for lymphedema prevention.
- Evaluated patients for surgery readiness.
- Scheduled patient surgeries.
- Ensured patient's insurance eligibility and complete documentation for any required authorizations.
Staff Nurse
Premiere Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
05.2020 - 06.2021
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic and cognitive status of patients.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
- Updated patient charts using Premiere's EMR software with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
Health Sciences Teacher
Onslow County Schools
09.2018 - 05.2020
- Planned learning activities that provided students with opportunities to observe, question and investigate health occupations.
- Developed and planned lessons aligning with state standards including Health Science, Biomedical Technology and Health Team Relations classes.
- Sponsor HOSA school club, coaching students to compete in local, state and regional competitions relating to health sciences and health occupations.
Lead Chemotherapy Nurse
Southeastern Medical Oncology Center
08.2011 - 08.2018
- Effectively manage clinical team including nursing, lab and additional patient care staff.
- Managed nurses and nursing activities by providing comprehensive nursing guidance and maintaining outstanding patient satisfaction and care standards.
- Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
Chemotherapy Nurse
Tennessee Cancer Specialists
05.2006 - 08.2011
- Prepared chemotherapy doses and iron infusions for patient treatments as per physicians' orders.
- Educated patient, family or caretaker about post discharge care procedures to facilitate care continuum.
- Counseled patients and caregivers and provided compassionate emotional support.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing.
Staff Nurse
University Of Tennessee Medical Center
05.2006 - 02.2007
- Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, including treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Obtained certification in chemotherapy nursing
Education
Bachelor of Science - Human Ecology: Child And Family Studies
University of Tennessee
Knoxville, TNAssociate of Science - Nursing
Roane State Community College
Harriman, TNSkills
- Medication and IV administration
- Patient counseling
- Chemotherapeutic drug administration
- Intravenous therapy
- Tracheostomy Care
- Patient assessment and treatment
- Strong clinical judgment
Community Involvement
Advisory Board for Commission on Cancer Accreditation, Onslow Memorial Hospital
Timeline
Infusion Nurse
Tennessee Cancer Specialists
07.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse
Thompson Oncology Group, West Infusion
07.2022 - 07.2024
Registered Nurse
University Surgical Oncology
07.2021 - 07.2022
Staff Nurse
Premiere Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
05.2020 - 06.2021
Health Sciences Teacher
Onslow County Schools
09.2018 - 05.2020
Lead Chemotherapy Nurse
Southeastern Medical Oncology Center
08.2011 - 08.2018
Chemotherapy Nurse
Tennessee Cancer Specialists
05.2006 - 08.2011
Staff Nurse
University Of Tennessee Medical Center
05.2006 - 02.2007
Bachelor of Science - Human Ecology: Child And Family Studies
University of Tennessee
Associate of Science - Nursing
Roane State Community College