Brynia Lewis
Kettering
Summary
Loving, dependable, God fearing and persisting individual that wants nothing more than to provide the safest and best working environment fort her staff and patients. I'm eager to develop my experiences and knowledge of the supervisors role. I'm skilled at communicating, treating other's with respect, being a team leader, and providing great empathy and understating. I'm adaptable and driven with strong work ethic and always willing to go the extra mile to provided compassionate, meaningful and life changing care.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Kettering Medical Center
12.2023 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Implemented evidence-based fall prevention strategies, resulting in a significant decrease in patient falls within the unit.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Coordinated multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss individual patient progress and adjust treatment plans accordingly.
- Collaborated with physicians to ensure accurate diagnosis, treatment, and proper medication administration for mental health clients.
- Developed strong therapeutic relationships with patients by actively listening and responding empathetically to their concerns and needs.
- Make the assignments for the day shift staff
Nursing Assistant for PACU
Kettering Medical Center
06.2021 - 12.2022
- Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming, and other hygiene needs.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate assistance with daily activities, such as bathing, dressing, and feeding.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Increased patient engagement by providing emotional support, companionship, and encouragement during challenging times.
- Documented care actions by completing records and logs in medical software system.
- Engaged in housekeeping tasks by replacing linens and cleaning and sanitizing patient rooms.
- Followed directions of licensed nurses to administer medications and treatments.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
Nursing Assistant on 2West
Kettering Medical Center
12.2020 - 06.2021
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Increased patient engagement by providing emotional support, companionship, and encouragement during challenging times.
- Promoted a safe and clean environment by maintaining strict adherence to infection control protocols and sanitation standards.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Skillfully operated medical equipment, such as glucose monitors and blood pressure cuffs, ensuring accurate data collection for informed decision-making by healthcare providers.
- Documented care actions by completing records and logs in medical software system.
- Agreed to take on additional shifts and extra hours during busy periods and holidays to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage.
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
- Enhanced patient care by effectively monitoring vital signs and accurately documenting medical information.
- Proactively identified changes in patient condition or behavior, alerting appropriate healthcare personnel for prompt intervention when necessary.
- Assisted nursing staff with wound care procedures for faster healing and reduced infection rates.
- Enhanced continuity of care by thoroughly documenting shift reports and maintaining clear communication with incoming staff members.
- Expedited response times to call lights, boosting overall patient satisfaction levels during their stay at the facility.
- Reinforced positive care environment by engaging patients in meaningful activities and conversations.
- Bolstered patient satisfaction, offering compassionate support and addressing individual needs.
Student Worker
Kettering College of Medical Arts
08.2020 - 05.2021
- Operate the screening station ensuring that everyone that enters the building is free from signs and symptoms fo COVID infection or fevers.
Kettering College -Student Worker for Records DEP
Kettering College of Medical Arts
06.2019 - 03.2020
- Scan paperwork into the computer system
- Neatly file and organize paperwork
- Make copies of paperwork
- Provide students with the specific forms such s name change, add or drop classes forms ect.
- Stock material in an organized and useful manner.
- Greeted office visitors, provided information and direction to appropriate personal to maximize team efficiency.
Kettering College- Student Worker Financial AID
Kettering College of Medical Arts
02.2018 - 03.2020
- File and organize paperwork
- Make new files for incoming students
- Print off student FAFSA information to be precessed and filed
- Organized and places new audit information in a binder
- Pulled non-attending students and places then in a new filing cabinet.
- Remodel the bulletin board.
- Mailed out refund checks to students.
- Greeted offices visitors, provided information and directed to appropriative personnel to maximize tema efficiency.
- Organized student scholarship by using Excel
- Handle money by bring checks to the Credit Union located in the Kettering Health Main Hospital.
Volunteer
Boonshoft Museum of Discovery
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Assisted with special events and programs.
- Maintained clean, neat, and operational facilities to serve program needs.
- Supported engaging, fun, and smooth-running events by helping with organization and planning.
- Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.
- Communicated with staff members to stay informed about volunteer opportunities and events.
- Promoted environmental awareness with educational workshops and hands-on activities.
- Supported animal welfare, caring for animals and facilitating adoption events.
- Welcome customers and answering questions to provide excellent customer service.
- Presented animal to the Boonshoft Guest while giving them informative information about eh particular animal.
- Presented learning activates for the children and their parents to participate in.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing
Kettering College
Kettering, OH07-2022
Skills
- Charge Nurse Experance
- Medication administration
- Documentation and charting
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient and family advocacy
- Infection control measures
- Patient care
- Wound care
- Compassion and empathy
- Patient monitoring
- Care plan development
- Physical assessments
- Patient evaluation
- Taking vitals
- Collecting vitals
- Nursing staff leadership
- Medication distribution
- Patient discharge
- Lab result interpretation
- Performing ekgs
- Complex Problem-solving
- Intake and discharge
- Supply restocking
- At-risk patient care
- Feeding assistance
- Seizure management
- Mental health nursing
- Managing deadlines
- Medical records management
- Mobility assistance
- Oxygen saturation standards
- Emotional intelligence
- Administering immunizations
- HIPAA education
- Emotional awareness
- Chest pain management
- Diabetes and nutrition education
- ADL assistance
- Chronic disease management
- High level of autonomy
- Insulin medication assistance
- Diabetes management
- Chart updating
Certification
- BLS
- NVCI
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Kettering Medical Center
12.2023 - Current
Nursing Assistant for PACU
Kettering Medical Center
06.2021 - 12.2022
Nursing Assistant on 2West
Kettering Medical Center
12.2020 - 06.2021
Student Worker
Kettering College of Medical Arts
08.2020 - 05.2021
Kettering College -Student Worker for Records DEP
Kettering College of Medical Arts
06.2019 - 03.2020
Kettering College- Student Worker Financial AID
Kettering College of Medical Arts
02.2018 - 03.2020
Volunteer
Boonshoft Museum of Discovery
01.2016 - 01.2018
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing
Kettering College
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