Connie Lewis
Biscoe,NC
Summary
Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths, and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration, and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Nurse Manager, Emergency Department
FirstHealth
04.2022 - Current
- Supervised, directed, and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff.
- Performed real-time chart audits for patients ensuring accuracy and completeness of information while capitalizing on opportunities for process improvement.
- Developed departmental goals and objectives to improve satisfactory ratings with patients.
- Created work schedules for multiple shifts to confirm complete floor coverage.
- Streamlined steps in rapid response situations by prioritizing and delegating tasks.
RN, Emergency Department
Firsthealth
02.2009 - 04.2022
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
RN, Medical-Surgical
Firsthealth
02.1988 - 02.2009
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Stanly Community College
Albemarle, NCBachelor of Science - Nursing
WGU
11.2023
Skills
- Staff Supervision
- Discharge Planning
- Patient Care
- Patient Education and Advocacy
- Clinical Supervision
- Crisis Intervention
- Department Management
- Hiring and Terminations
Certification
PALS
ACLS
NRP
BLS
IHI Quality and Safety
Timeline
Assistant Nurse Manager, Emergency Department
FirstHealth
04.2022 - Current
RN, Emergency Department
Firsthealth
02.2009 - 04.2022
RN, Medical-Surgical
Firsthealth
02.1988 - 02.2009
Associate of Science - Nursing
Stanly Community College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
WGU
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