Deanna Lewis
Sparks,NV
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ED Health Tech
Sierra Nevada Health System
10.2019 - Current
- Performs direct patient care
- Assist ER Nurses and Doctors with ER procedures
- Maintains stock of supplies and equipment to ensure readiness of department.
- Performs or assists Triage staff with diagnostic procedures including EKGs.
- Assists in performance of or independently perform procedures such as insertion of urinary catheters, intravenous catheters, and administration of enemas and breathing treatments as delegated by RN
- Performs patient care procedures such as collection of specimens, wound care/cleansing, dressing changes, and splinting
- Instruct patients in crutch, walker, and or cane use and ensures correct fitting of equipment
- Operate emergency department equipment such as Telemetry and automated external defibrillator (AED)
- Provides general clerical/administrative support coordination work for Triage area
- Performs patient charting: information regarding care rendered, condition, and progress.
- Performed diagnostic tests and reported results to healthcare providers.
- Maintained accurate patient charts and medical records.
- Participated in hospital and clinic staff meetings to discuss patient care.
- Self-motivated, with strong sense of personal responsibility
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement
ED Technician
Renown South Meadows Medical Center
04.2018 - 10.2019
- Works as ED Tech, and unit clerk
- ED Tech duties:
- ED Techs work under direct supervision of ED RN or ED physician
- Ensure equipment is working correctly before procedures, care for equipment after procedures, and report equipment that is not working properly or is broken
- Provide direct patient care
- Perform EKG/ECG as ordered
- Perform phlebotomy and peripheral venous access
- Cleanse wounds and apply wound dressings
- Collection of ordered specimens
- Splint injuries according to physician's orders
- Provide patient education and proper fit of crutches, canes, slings, and walkers
- Assist ED RNs and ED physicians with ED procedures
- Responsible for stocking ED with required supplies, equipment, and required instruments.
- Clerical duties and Unit receptionist
- Coordinate unit/patient schedules and activities including sending patients to higher level of care.
Mental Health Tech II
Carson Tahoe Hospital Behavioral Health Services
09.2014 - 10.2018
- Tahoe Regional Hospital, MHT II)
- Preceptor
- Assist patients in psychiatric, chemical dependence, and geriatric psychiatric units.
- Care for patients ages range from 18-99 years
- Assist in nursing care of mentally ill, emotionally/mentally disturbed, and cognitively impaired patients
- Care for and assist patients participating in chemical detox and rehabilitation
- Assist with bathing, dressing, and grooming based on patient needs
- Recording vital signs and group attendance, meal % in charts
- Assist patients with hospital routines and encourage participation in treatment
- Observe patients to prevent wandering from unit, and harming themselves or others
- Complete 15-minute safety rounds
- Admission and discharge procedures - log property/clothing - Report any abnormal vital signs or behaviors to charge nurse
- Maintain clean and safe unit
- Other duties include unit clerk, stocking patient supplies, and nursing supplies.
- Units include geriatric psych, psych, chemical dependence detox/rehab, and triage unit
- Assisted in designing locker set up for patient belonging storage.
- Assisted in designing check-in and discharge lockers for patient belongings.
Police officer
South Lake Tahoe, Department
12.1999 - 03.2014
- Traffic enforcement and investigation of traffic collisions
- Document crimes, book evidence - Other duties as assigned.
- Secured crime scenes, gathered evidence, and questioned witnesses.
- Apprehended suspects, read Miranda Rights, and transported offenders to jail.
- Identified, pursued and arrested suspects and perpetrators of criminal acts.
- Gathered necessary information for court appearances and testified as witness under oath in court.
- Performed rescue functions at accidents, emergencies and disasters by directing traffic and administering emergency medical aid.
- Conducted preliminary investigations at scenes of major crimes.
- Utilized clear communication and interpersonal skills to build relationships with citizens.
- Conducted searches of individuals, vehicles, and premises.
- Monitored crowded public areas and events to mitigate risk and promote safety.
- Provided testimony in court proceedings.
- Responded to emergency calls to provide assistance to citizens in need.
- Monitored traffic violations, issuing citations as necessary.
- Assisted in special investigations and crime prevention programs.
- Talked regularly with citizens to establish rapport and become familiar presence in area.
- Participated in continuous firearms proficiency, defensive driving and arrest technique training.
- Enforced traffic laws and ordinances through visual observation and radar speed detection.
- Responded immediately to reports of automobile accidents and criminal activity, calling for additional support as necessary.
Police Officer Trainee
South Lake Tahoe Police Department
09.1999 - 12.1999
- Attend police academy in order to learn:
- California Criminal Laws
- Case laws
- Patrol procedures
- Officer safety
- Basic traffic collision investigation
- Traffic enforcement tactics
- Report writing skills
- Weaponless defense, control holds, take-down tactics
- Firearms training
- Basic training of entry-level police officers.
Reserve Police Officer
South Lake Tahoe Police Department
11.1995 - 12.1999
- Obtained information from arrested subjects to conduct debriefings.
- Performed rescue functions at accidents, emergencies and disasters by directing traffic and administering emergency medical aid.
- Handled citation and traffic violation paperwork.
- Participated in continuous firearms proficiency, defensive driving and arrest technique training.
- Responded to emergency calls to provide assistance to citizens in need.
- Assisted in special investigations and crime prevention programs.
- Monitored crowded public areas and events to mitigate risk and promote safety.
- Monitored criminal activity in community to identify suspicious activity.
- Utilized clear communication and interpersonal skills to build relationships with citizens.
- Recorded facts to prepare reports documenting incidents and activities.
- Monitored traffic violations, issuing citations as necessary.
- Conducted searches of individuals, vehicles and premises.
- Thoroughly analyzed criminal information and processed crime scenes.
- Rendered aid to accident victims and other persons requiring first aid for physical injuries.
- Identified, pursued and arrested suspects and perpetrators of criminal acts.
Public Safety & Tactical Dispatcher
South Lake Tahoe Police Department
11.1995 - 09.1999
- Answer non-emergency calls and 911 calls for service
- Dispatch police officers to calls for service
- Dispatch fire/ambulance to medical aid calls, structure fire calls, and traffic collision calls for service
- Administer Emergency Medical Dispatch to 911 callers
- Data entry
- Fielded 911 emergency and non-emergency calls and determined level of support that was needed for response.
- Read system maps and caller information, and documented details in system.
- Followed established protocols for professional handling of emergency situations.
- Requested law enforcement, fire, and ambulance services for emergency calls.
- Questioned callers to determine nature of problems and locations to direct type of response needed.
- Relayed latest information to first responders via electronic means, telephone calls, and radio responses.
- Used specialized software to track and maintain case incident numbers and logs.
- Dispatched and coordinated emergency services teams according to high-priority calls.
- Routed calls to police, fire, and ambulance service to meet individual call needs.
- Monitored Police and Fire radios to provide assistance to responding personnel.
- Recorded and tracked emergency requests utilizing computer-aided dispatch systems.
- Remained calm in very high-pressure situations and kept callers online until law enforcement arrived on scene.
- Completed appropriate forms and radio announcements for police department needs such as BOLO requests.
- Entered criminal record checks, driver's license numbers and warrants into telecommunications systems to fulfill officer requests.
- Operated telephone and radio equipment to receive requests and reports from police officers, medical dispatch and firefighting crews.
- Responded to scene or to IC and acted as dedicated dispatcher for SWAT/hostage negations team-related calls.
- Dispatcher for special events such as New Year's Eve, 4th of July, large music events, etc.
Community Service Officer
South Lake Tahoe Police Department
03.1995 - 11.1995
- Parking enforcement - Traffic control/directing at scenes of traffic collisions
- Towing of vehicles (illegally parked and after arrests were made)
- Subpoena service - Other duties as assigned.
- Assisted police officers in routine investigations by canvassing areas, collecting and documenting evidence and coordinating community responses.
- Responded to and processed found property calls, logging details and filing required reports for further action.
Credit Intern
MEEKS BUILDING CENTER
03.1992 - 03.1995
- Worked for the credit manager and the contractor sales manager
- Filing
- Month end billing statements prep.
- bank deposits
- Completed bid comparisons
- worked on retail floor when needed
- Other duties as assigned by the manager.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Unitek College, Reno
Reno, NV10.2023
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing
Truckee Meadows Community College
Reno, NVAssociate of General Studies Degree - General Studies
Western Nevada College
Carson City, NV12.2013
No Degree - Police Academy
YUBA COLLEGE POLICE ACADEMY
Marysville, CA12.1999
No Degree - Criminal Justice
LAKE TAHOE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
South Lake Tahoe, CA06.1997
High School Diploma -
SOUTH TAHOE HIGH SCHOOL
South Lake Tahoe, CA 06.1994
Skills
- Specimen Transportation
- Patient Education
- Inpatient Care
- Blood Sample Collection
- Pulse Oximetry
- Critical Thinking
- Supporting Daily Living Needs
- Patient Monitoring
- Reading Comprehension
- Electronic Documentation
- Dress Wounds
- Paperwork and Charting
Certification
- Phlebotomy Training (Renown Regional Medical Center) 08/2018
- Splint Training (Renown Regional Medical Center) 08/2018
- Basic ECG (Renown Regional Medical Center) 11/2018
- CNA/MHT Preceptor (Carson Tahoe Regional Health) approx. 05/2015
- American Heart Association BLS CPR/First aid for health care providers certified
- CA P.O.S.T. trained Emergency Vehicle Operations Instructor; Date of Cert: 7/2/10
- CA P.O.S.T. trained Certified Driver Awareness Instructor; Date of Cert: 6/25/10
- CA P.O.S.T. trained: Basic/Intermediate/Advanced P.O.S.T. certificates; Dates of Certs: 06/20/2001, 05/24/2004, 04/05/2010
- CA P.O.S.T. speed from skid/advance accident investigation/Accident Reconstruction Certifications; Dates of Certs: 11/02/2001, 06/18/2004, 04/28/2006
- CA P.O.S.T.: tactical dispatch and basic public safety dispatch certifications; Dates of Certs: 02/06/1998, 05/09/1997 and 12/16/1997
- CA P.O.S.T.: Public Speaking Course; 10/09/2009
- Critical Incident Stress Debriefing; Center For Living with Dying; 06/1998
Additional Information
- AWARDS / RECOGNITION:
- Sierra Nevada Health Care, Reno VA- Superior Performance Award (11/01/2023)
- Sierra Nevada Health Care, Reno VA - Certificate of Excellence (09/30/2020)
- City of South Lake Tahoe Certificate of Recognition “For life-saving efforts at South Lake Tahoe Swim Complex;” 07/2011
- South Lake Tahoe Police Department; Community Service Award; 05/1998
- South Lake Tahoe Police Department; Special Merit Award; 05/1998
Awards/Recognition
- Sierra Nevada Health Care, Reno VA- Certificate of Excellence (11/1/2023)
- Sierra Nevada Health Care, Reno VA - Certificate of Excellence (09/30/2020)
- City of South Lake Tahoe Certificate of Recognition “For life-saving efforts at South Lake Tahoe Swim Complex;” 07/2011
- South Lake Tahoe Police Department; Community Service Award; 05/1998
- South Lake Tahoe Police Department; Special Merit Award; 05/1998
Timeline
ED Health Tech
Sierra Nevada Health System
10.2019 - Current
ED Technician
Renown South Meadows Medical Center
04.2018 - 10.2019
Mental Health Tech II
Carson Tahoe Hospital Behavioral Health Services
09.2014 - 10.2018
Police officer
South Lake Tahoe, Department
12.1999 - 03.2014
Police Officer Trainee
South Lake Tahoe Police Department
09.1999 - 12.1999
Reserve Police Officer
South Lake Tahoe Police Department
11.1995 - 12.1999
Public Safety & Tactical Dispatcher
South Lake Tahoe Police Department
11.1995 - 09.1999
Community Service Officer
South Lake Tahoe Police Department
03.1995 - 11.1995
Credit Intern
MEEKS BUILDING CENTER
03.1992 - 03.1995
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Unitek College, Reno
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing
Truckee Meadows Community College
Associate of General Studies Degree - General Studies
Western Nevada College
No Degree - Police Academy
YUBA COLLEGE POLICE ACADEMY
No Degree - Criminal Justice
LAKE TAHOE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
High School Diploma -
SOUTH TAHOE HIGH SCHOOL
- Phlebotomy Training (Renown Regional Medical Center) 08/2018
- Splint Training (Renown Regional Medical Center) 08/2018
- Basic ECG (Renown Regional Medical Center) 11/2018
- CNA/MHT Preceptor (Carson Tahoe Regional Health) approx. 05/2015
- American Heart Association BLS CPR/First aid for health care providers certified
- CA P.O.S.T. trained Emergency Vehicle Operations Instructor; Date of Cert: 7/2/10
- CA P.O.S.T. trained Certified Driver Awareness Instructor; Date of Cert: 6/25/10
- CA P.O.S.T. trained: Basic/Intermediate/Advanced P.O.S.T. certificates; Dates of Certs: 06/20/2001, 05/24/2004, 04/05/2010
- CA P.O.S.T. speed from skid/advance accident investigation/Accident Reconstruction Certifications; Dates of Certs: 11/02/2001, 06/18/2004, 04/28/2006
- CA P.O.S.T.: tactical dispatch and basic public safety dispatch certifications; Dates of Certs: 02/06/1998, 05/09/1997 and 12/16/1997
- CA P.O.S.T.: Public Speaking Course; 10/09/2009
- Critical Incident Stress Debriefing; Center For Living with Dying; 06/1998
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