ALE'YJAH LEWIS
Cincinnati,OH
Summary
Attentive, patient-oriented RN with 6 years of expertise in the Medical-Surgical-Telemetry/PCU specialty. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven, nursing professional offering clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Motivated to continue learning, growing and excelling
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
University of Cincinnati Medical Center
Trustaff Travel Nursing
Cincinnati, OH
04.2024 - Current
- Solid Organ Transplant Unit RN (8CCP) patients receiving kidney’s, liver or pancreas from both alive and deceased donors. Located in the Critical Care Pavilion at UC Medical Center.
- Admit patients directly from ED or PCP and prepare for solid organ transplant.
- Patients admitted to SICU status-post organ transplantation and then admitted back to 8CCP prior to discharge.
- Provide care for an immunosuppressed population of patients who would often be re-admitted for common post-operative complications such as: fever, electrolyte abnormalities, surgical wound infections, fluid overload, failure to thrive: and or acute liver or kidney rejection.
- Patients often spend up to 1-3 weeks on 8CCP and discharged home or Rehab.
Trauma-Ortho RN - University of Kentucky
Aya Healthcare
Lexington, KY
11.2023 - 02.2024
- Provided care for both acute and progressive care patient's on a Trauma-Orthopedic-Transplant floor with a nurse to patient ratio of 1:4
- Treated conditions such as falls, syncope, MVC's, liver transplant, electrolyte imbalances; diabetes management etc
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop customized care plans tailored to individual patient needs
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
Med-Surg Tele RN - Good Samaritan
Aya Healthcare
Lexington, KY
08.2023 - 11.2023
- Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients on disease management and self-care techniques, promoting lifestyle changes for improved health.
- Served as a liaison between physicians and patients'' families to facilitate clear communication regarding treatment options and progress updates.
Medical Surgical Telemetry Registered Nurse
The Christ Hospital
Cincinnati, OH
03.2022 - 07.2023
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures
- Demonstrated excellent time management skills by effectively prioritizing tasks, delegating responsibilities when necessary, and completing all required documentation in a timely manner
- Contributed to a reduction in medical complications through close observation of cardiac patterns and vital signs.
Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse
Baptist Health Lexington
Lexington, KY
08.2020 - 02.2022
- Monitored patient's status post stent placement and or sheath removal
- Identified and treated cardiac dysrhythmias with PO and IV medications
- Monitored patient's upon initiating Tikosyn treatment through measuring blood pressure and QTc interval
- Administered treatment to patient's with DVT's and pulmonary embolisms with ultimate goal to bridge to PO anticoagulation
- Initiated COVD treatment for symptomatic patient's through use of PO and IV medications
- Monitored patients for side effects stemming from treatment
- Collaborated with Respiratory Therapy to monitor patients oxygenation status
- Initiated and titrated oxygen via nasal cannula, non-rebreather mask, Optiflow and NIPPV with direction from Respiratory Therapy
- Notified Charge RN, MD and or Hospitalist regarding changes in patient condition.
Medical Surgical Telemetry Registered Nurse
Bon Secours Mercy Health West Hospital
Cincinnati, OH
03.2020 - 07.2020
- Delivered medications via PO, IV and IM injections while monitoring patients for side effects
- Recorded vital signs while monitoring patient for any change in condition and communicating changes to Charge RN and physician
- Provided education to patients and answered questions about health conditions and current treatment goals of care
- Assessed patients to determine individual needs to assist with development of care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare team.
Medical Surgical Telemetry Registered Nurse
St. Elizabeth Medical Center Edgewood
Highland Heights, KY
02.2018 - 02.2020
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation to completion
- Monitored patient conditions, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings and trends leading to potential lethal rhythms while updating the interdisciplinary team on changes in acuity
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures, including facilitating wound care, osteomyelitis care, pressure ulcer prevention and pain management
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational pre-procedure tasks and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Northern Kentucky University
Highland Heights, KY05.2017
Skills
- Phlebotomy/Lab Draw
- PIV Insertion
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) (2026)
- Basic Life Support (2026)
- NIH (2024)
Websites
Timeline
University of Cincinnati Medical Center
Trustaff Travel Nursing
04.2024 - Current
Trauma-Ortho RN - University of Kentucky
Aya Healthcare
11.2023 - 02.2024
Med-Surg Tele RN - Good Samaritan
Aya Healthcare
08.2023 - 11.2023
Medical Surgical Telemetry Registered Nurse
The Christ Hospital
03.2022 - 07.2023
Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse
Baptist Health Lexington
08.2020 - 02.2022
Medical Surgical Telemetry Registered Nurse
Bon Secours Mercy Health West Hospital
03.2020 - 07.2020
Medical Surgical Telemetry Registered Nurse
St. Elizabeth Medical Center Edgewood
02.2018 - 02.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Northern Kentucky University