Faith Lewis
Foresthill,CA
Summary
Seasoned, patient oriented nurse offering 19 years of experience over a variety of clinical settings including cardiac and intensive care nursing. I am able to provide patients with compassionate, skilled care to assist them on their journey back to health and wellness.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Intensive Care Nurse
Mercy General Hospital
01.2024 - Current
- Provided care to a diverse patient population with a variety of medical issues in the Medical/Surgical/Neuro ICU.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality intensive care and monitoring vital signs.
- Prevented complications by closely monitoring ventilator settings and adjusting as needed based on patient's needs.
- Assist physicians with bedside procedures as needed.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for critically ill patients.
- Served as an advocate for patients'' rights, working diligently to ensure their needs were met throughout their stay in the ICU setting.
- Enhanced patient comfort by addressing individual needs and providing emotional support to families during difficult times.
Pre/Post Surgery
Mercy General Hospital
02.2017 - 01.2024
- Enhanced patient recovery by closely monitoring vital signs, EKG monitoring, airway management and implementing appropriate interventions in the immediate post-operative phase.
- Reduced post-operative complications through timely assessments and effective communication with the surgical team.
- Managed pain and nausea safely and effectively for patients by administering medications as prescribed.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive care for patients recovering from surgery or other medical procedures.
- Demonstrated strong clinical judgment with rapid response to changes in patient condition, initiating appropriate interventions and escalating concerns as needed, which includes care of unstable patients awaiting rooms in intensive care unit.
- Conducted thorough post-operative patient assessments to determine patient condition and readiness for discharge.
- Educated patients and families about post-operative care, answering questions, addressing concerns, and promoting adherence to discharge instructions.
Intensive Care Nurse
Mercy General Hospital
05.2009 - 02.2017
- Provided care for a variety of patients requiring life support such as ventilators, vasoactive drips, stroke and cardiac management in the intensive care setting.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality intensive care and monitoring vital signs.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for critically ill patients.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols, ensuring patient safety and optimal results.
- Enhanced patient comfort by addressing individual needs and providing emotional support to families during difficult times.
- Conducted thorough assessments of patient's conditions, initiating appropriate interventions to stabilize the patient for discharge to the floor
Cardiac Registered Nurse
Bakersfield Heart Hospital
09.2007 - 05.2009
- Provided nursing care of patients during and after complex cardiac procedures, such as angioplasty and bypass surgery.
- Reduced hospital readmission rates for cardiac patients through comprehensive discharge planning and patient education.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, individualized care to a diverse population of cardiac patients.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop personalized treatment plans, optimizing patient recovery and wellbeing.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
NorthWest Arkansas Community College
Bentonville, AR05.2005
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Blood Glucose Monitoring
- Cardiac Monitoring
- Airway management
- Discharge Planning
- Isolation precautions
- Specimen Collection
- Feeding Tube Management
- Surgical Drains Management
- Urinary Catheterization
- EKG Interpretation
Certification
- ACLS
- BLS
- PALS
Timeline
Intensive Care Nurse
Mercy General Hospital
01.2024 - Current
Pre/Post Surgery
Mercy General Hospital
02.2017 - 01.2024
Intensive Care Nurse
Mercy General Hospital
05.2009 - 02.2017
Cardiac Registered Nurse
Bakersfield Heart Hospital
09.2007 - 05.2009
Associate of Science - Nursing
NorthWest Arkansas Community College
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