Cathy Lewis
Rigby,USA
Summary
Dynamic and adaptable Advanced Practice professional with over 13 years of diverse healthcare experience, including a leadership role as Assistant Director for the Progressive Care Unit, overseeing a team of 30+ nurses. Proven expertise in enhancing patient care through effective team management and collaboration with administration to drive improvements within the unit. AANC Certified Nurse Practitioner and Licensed Registered Nurse with a Master's in Nursing, specializing in Family Medicine, adept at evaluating complex patient cases across surgical, trauma, and cardiac disciplines. Committed to leveraging extensive clinical knowledge and leadership skills in a challenging new role as an Advanced Practice Provider within a clinic.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Advanced Practice Provider
USACS at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center
10.2021 - Current
- Hospital internal Medicine
- Rehabilitation services
- Internal medicine patients
- ICU step down Patients
Family Nurse Practitioner
Island Park Medical Clinic
01.2021 - 10.2021
- Family Medicine
- Traumas
- Cardiac
- Only medical clinic for the small town, so saw a variety of issues.
Bedside Nurse/Charge Nurse/Clinical Team Lead/Assistant Director
Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center
02.2013 - 01.2021
- Bedside nursing on surgical floor.
- Bedside nursing for intermediate Surgical Unit.
- Bedside nursing on progressive care/cardiac floor.
- Coordinating 8-12 nurses on busy unit.
- Coordinating care for a 36-bed unit.
- Scheduling for Registered Nurses for Progressive Care Unit
- Mentor for new graduate nurses.
- Part of code team at Eastern Idaho Medical Center
- Part of the code Bert team at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center
- Helped develop education for Progressive Care Unit
Family Nurse Practitioner Student
Community Care
09.2017 - 12.2017
- Coordinated with physicians, specialists, and other medical staff to develop treatment plans for chronic conditions, including diabetes and heart disease.
- Educated patients on treatment options, medical needs and non-medical options for treatments and therapy.
- Coordinated referrals for specialty services and additional care.
- Performed patient physicals and compared results with established medical records to provide proper diagnosis and facilitate appropriate treatment.
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
- Examined wounds and treated lacerations with bandaging, suturing and topical medications.
- Explained medications and side effects to patients, family members and caregivers, and thoroughly reviewed physician-ordered tests.
- Recorded patient medical history, applicable test results and vitals into medical records.
Family Nurse Practitioner Student
Upper Valley Family Medicine
06.2017 - 09.2017
- Coordinated with physicians, specialists and other medical staff to develop treatment plans for chronic conditions, including diabetes and heart disease.
- Prescribed appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities to support health and comfort of patients.
- Educated patients on treatment options, medical needs and non-medical options for treatments and therapy.
- Coordinated referrals for specialty services and additional care.
- Assessed and treated STDs in both males and females.
- Worked in women's health services, including providing contraception, counseling on reproductive issues, and assisting with family planning needs.
- Performed patient physicals and compared results with established medical records to provide proper diagnosis and facilitate appropriate treatment.
- Teamed with physicians to provide comprehensive patient care, referrals, and high-risk management strategies.
Education
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
Herzing University
Menomonee Falls, WI12.2017
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Brigham Young University - Idaho
Rexburg, ID12.2013
Associate of Science - Nursing
Brigham Young University - Idaho
Rexburg, ID12.2012
Skills
- Proficient in patient assessments
- Effective organizational skills
- Expert in patient communication
- Experienced in managing administrative relationships
- Collaborative care approach
- Clinical diagnosis and treatment planning
Certification
- ACLS certification expires 04-30-2027
- BLS certification expires 04-30-2027
- AANC Certification 02-10-2030
- DEA Certification 03-30-2027
Timeline
Advanced Practice Provider
USACS at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center
10.2021 - Current
Family Nurse Practitioner
Island Park Medical Clinic
01.2021 - 10.2021
Family Nurse Practitioner Student
Community Care
09.2017 - 12.2017
Family Nurse Practitioner Student
Upper Valley Family Medicine
06.2017 - 09.2017
Bedside Nurse/Charge Nurse/Clinical Team Lead/Assistant Director
Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center
02.2013 - 01.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Brigham Young University - Idaho
Associate of Science - Nursing
Brigham Young University - Idaho
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
Herzing University
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