Ashlea Lewis
Macomb,IL
Summary
Experienced Licensed Practical Nurse seeking healthcare position allowing skills, knowledge and experience to be utilized while providing quality care. Dedicated, with the ability to establish rapport with patients, family and care team. Knowledge to multi-task, with ability to adapt and prioritize, while providing valued care and assisting to maintain a comfortable working environment.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LPN- Private Duty, Home Health
Wesley Nursing Services
Macomb, IL
11.2018 - Current
- Enhanced quality of life through nursing care to allow patient to remain at home
- Health teaching and maintenance of chronic illnesses; Manage illness to prevent return to ER, Hospital, or skilled nursing unit
- Worked with interdisciplinary team to provide superior care
- Accurately scribed Oasis for RN; Review and submit Oasis for coding and billing
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Managed appointment calendar for scans, lab tests, and evaluations
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome and adapt to mobility restrictions
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments and completed ordered procedures
- Performed functional assessments for admission and discharge
- Offered patients and families emotional support and instruction in preparing healthy meals, independent living and adaptation to disability or illness
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor and physician
- Coordinated daily medicine schedules and administration to help clients address symptoms and enhance quality of life
- Administered controlled narcotics, maintained IVs and performed catheterizations
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns
- Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care
LPN Restorative Nurse, CNA Supervisor
Auburn Healthcare And Rehab
Auburn, IL
02.2018 - 11.2018
- Created, implement and oversee all Restorative/HEP programs
- Created and implemented care plans for 73 residents
- Monthly documentation of Restorative progress, areas of improvement or decline; Completion of restorative assessment, ROM and functional ability upon admit, quarterly and with change
- Wound care, documentation, evaluation while functioning as interim Wound Nurse
- Hands on assistance with completing daily HEP program to evaluate needs
- Supervision of caregiver Point of Care and task completion and restorative program completion
- Oversight of fall/safety programs including fall prevention, investigations and care plan completion
- Assessed need for adaptive equipment
- Completed CNA scheduling, ensured adequate staffing, CNA training, CNA supervision.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
LPN Office Nurse
Springfield Clinic Dermatology
Springfield, IL
11.2016 - 12.2017
- Performed routine office nursing tasks not limited to: vital signs, injections, supply ordering, dressing changes, medication administration, assisting with surgeries and biopsies, and procedures
- Provided education to patients and families to prevent further treatment needs and/or maintain health regimen
- Scheduled and tracked appointments for follow-up care, surgical procedures, and treatments
- Managed and ordered all medications and labs
- Phone triage screened calls for priority care and distinguish between normal changes in disease process and abnormal changes requiring immediate treatment for 75 patients per day
- Exceeded goals through effective task prioritization and great work ethic
- Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor
- Learned new skills and applied to daily tasks to improve efficiency and productivity
- Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, handled challenging situations with ease
LPN Charge Nurse
Walker Nursing Home, PRN
Virginia, IL
12.2015 - 08.2016
- Performed routine Nursing tasks including vital signs, medication administration and monitoring, blood glucose testing, urine testing, wound management/treatment, physical assessment and implementation of care needs
- Directed patient care to adult and geriatric residents
- Treated all residents, their families, visitors, peers, staff and providers in a pleasant and courteous manner
- Effectively communicated with PCP reporting any changes in condition or current needs
- Completed change of shift education and supervision of care staff
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed
- Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts
LPN
Sunset Home, Haven Alzheimer's Wing
Quincy, IL
04.2015 - 10.2015
- Assisted with daily care needs to promote independence
- Ability to communicate, understand and carry out care for residents with dementia
- Provided leadership and guidance to Haven caregivers on caring for residents with dementia
- Developed ability and flexibility to tolerate frequent interruptions, organize, and reset priorities
- Ability to cope with physical and emotional stress
LPN, Assistant MDS Coordinator
St. Vincent's Home
Quincy, IL
07.2013 - 10.2014
- Assisted with development of patient care plans, including assessments, evaluations and nursing diagnoses
- Documentation of patient information obtained from interviews
- Assisted in delivery of all daily living tasks to enhance quality of life for residents
- Entered orders and data into EMR system efficiently
- Performed routine Nursing tasks including vital signs, medication administration, blood glucose monitoring, wound management, physical assessment and implementation of care needs
- Provided patient education for disease and medication management
- Performed admission, transfer and/or discharge of residents
LPN Charge Nurse, MDS Coordinator, Restorative
Barry Community Care Center
Barry, IL
07.2000 - 05.2012
- Delivered exceptional patient care to adult through geriatric patients
- Facilitated ongoing assessment of patient needs and implementation of interdisciplinary team care plan
- Managed and implemented Restorative Programming to improve resident quality and maximize reimbursement
- Performed routine Nursing tasks including vital signs, medication administration, blood glucose monitoring, wound management, physical assessment and implementation of care needs
- Provided patient education for disease and medication management, admission and discharge care and facility procedure
- Meticulously identified and rectified inconsistencies, deficiencies and discrepancies in medical documentation
- Received education and promoted Resident Centered Care through training and education to caregivers and peers
- Took advantage of opportunities for extensive continuing education focused on Wound Care
- Management, Patient Centered Care, Assessment, Medicare regulations
- Cooperated and communicated effectively with physicians to ensure client satisfaction and compliance with set standards
- Conducted and participated in weekly, monthly and quarterly patient care conferences, in-services and staff meetings to educate staff and facilitate good communication
Education
Certification in LPN - Nursing
John Wood Community College
Quincy, IL05.2000
Skills
- Wound care training
- Case Management
- Venipuncture
- Quality Assurance
- Medical Office experience
- Home Health Nursing
- At-home healthcare
- Health and safety practices
- Geriatric Health
- Individualized health planning
- Safety and health protocols
- Health condition education, treatment and management
Certification
- Restorative Nursing Certification - John Wood Community College- 2012
- American Heart Association BLS- exp. 7/2022
Timeline
LPN- Private Duty, Home Health
Wesley Nursing Services
11.2018 - Current
LPN Restorative Nurse, CNA Supervisor
Auburn Healthcare And Rehab
02.2018 - 11.2018
LPN Office Nurse
Springfield Clinic Dermatology
11.2016 - 12.2017
LPN Charge Nurse
Walker Nursing Home, PRN
12.2015 - 08.2016
LPN
Sunset Home, Haven Alzheimer's Wing
04.2015 - 10.2015
LPN, Assistant MDS Coordinator
St. Vincent's Home
07.2013 - 10.2014
LPN Charge Nurse, MDS Coordinator, Restorative
Barry Community Care Center
07.2000 - 05.2012
Certification in LPN - Nursing
John Wood Community College
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