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
Travel Registered Nurse
Aya Healthcare
08.2023 - 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.
Medical Surgical Telemetry Registered Nurse
The Christ Hospital
03.2022 - 07.2023
- Maintained accurate documentation of telemetry data, ensuring timely communication with healthcare providers.
- 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
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
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
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)
- Epic Documentation
- 1:6 Nurse-Patient Ratio (acuity driven)
- Critical Thinking
- Travel Nurse Experience
Timeline
Travel Registered Nurse
Aya Healthcare
08.2023 - 02.2024
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