April Lewis
Clarksville,IN
Summary
Passionate Nurse with demonstrated experience in hospital settings. Proven ability to build strong relationships with patients and families while providing compassionate care. Offers strong task prioritization and organizational skills. Experienced nurse, excellent skills in patient assessment, disease management and medication administration. Proven track record of delivering high-quality care. Organized, dependable and successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Hardworking and passionate job seeker eager to secure LPN position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LPN
Baptist Health Floyd
06.2021 - Current
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times, fostering positive relationships built on trust and compassion.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Performed wound care treatments using sterile techniques, promoting healing and preventing complications.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Circulated assigned floor to measure and record patients' fluid and food levels, implementing measures to promote healthy intake and output as necessary.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Addressed any concerns or questions posed by patients or family members promptly to maintain confidence in their care plan.
- Coordinated patient transfers to other facilities.
- Assisted in the management of chronic health conditions by providing education, support, and follow-up care.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and closely monitoring vital signs.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Assisted physicians during examinations or procedures as needed, playing a vital role in the overall patient experience.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to enhance knowledge base and skillset as an LPN.
- Utilized time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively, allowing for efficient completion of daily responsibilities.
- Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others.
- Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Chairperson of a unit base committee, the committee helps boost moral on the unit, fundraising for future events and activities.
- Acted as Team lead when needed
- Led and mentored newly licensed nurses and nursing students to develop professional expertise.
LPN Team Lead
Advanced ENT And Allergy
04.2022 - 07.2022
- Monitored inventory levels of medical supplies closely, ordering necessary items promptly to prevent shortages.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.
- Enhanced team communication by conducting regular meetings and providing clear instructions for each shift.
- Assisted management in developing policies and procedures that improved the quality of care provided to patients.
- Ensured efficiency in nursing services, delegating tasks according to individual skillsets and expertise.
- Evaluated staff performance regularly, providing constructive feedback to improve skills and address areas of concern.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Promoted a positive work environment, fostering collaboration among team members and boosting morale.
- Managed daily staff assignments and patient scheduling to guarantee clinic coverage and flow.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
CNA
Baptist Health Floyd
12.2013 - 06.2021
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA guidelines while communicating effectively with team members about critical updates.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
- Prevented bedsores by regularly repositioning patients and implementing proper wound care techniques.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Provided emotional support for patients during challenging times, fostering a positive healing environment.
- Ensured prompt response to call lights, addressing patient needs in a timely manner.
- Utilized proper body mechanics and assistance devices when transferring patients, minimizing the risk of injury for both parties.
- Assisted in emergency situations under the direction of nursing supervisors or physicians, providing crucial support during life-saving interventions.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
- Implemented fall prevention measures by identifying high-risk patients and maintaining clutter-free environments around bedsides.
- Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
- Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
Education
LPN Program - Nursing
Galen College of Nursing
Louisville, KY06.2021
High School Diploma -
Jeffersonville High School
Jeffersonville, IN06.2013
Skills
- Diabetes management
- Patient Positioning and Transporting
- Respiratory Care
- Medication Dispensing
- Procedure Explanation
- Patient Care
- Clinical judgment
- Epic Systems
- Activities of Daily Living ADLs
- Patient Assessments
- Intravenous Medications
- Wound Dressing and Suturing
- Behavioral assessment
- Conflict Resolution
- Call Answering and Assistance
- HIPAA Compliance
- Interdisciplinary Team Collaboration
- Physical Assessment
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Medication Administration
- Inpatient Care
- Shared governance
- Clinical Documentation
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Patient Education
- Attention to Detail
- CPR/AED
- Nursing Staff Supervision
- Catheter Care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Responsible and Dependable
- Clinical Leadership
- Critical Thinking
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 15-20 staff members.
- Collaborated with team of 4 in the development of Unit steering committee.
Certification
- Licensed Practical Nurse - 3 years
- Certified Nursing Assistant, Baptist Health - 8 years
- Preceptor, Baptist Health - 10+ years
Timeline
LPN Team Lead
Advanced ENT And Allergy
04.2022 - 07.2022
LPN
Baptist Health Floyd
06.2021 - Current
CNA
Baptist Health Floyd
12.2013 - 06.2021
LPN Program - Nursing
Galen College of Nursing
High School Diploma -
Jeffersonville High School